friday february 29

today i was talking to my brother when he mentioned that he wanted to buy some cords. "ahhh, the old corduroys!" i said, to which he replied: "oh is that what it's short for?" incredulous at this reaction, i decided to have some fun with it, and exclaimed: "you probably don't even know what jeans are short for!" i continued this charade for another minute or so, leaving him unsure of whether i was putting him or not. when he finally asked what jeans were short for, i answered excitedly: "so that you won't step on them while you walk!!!" it was either my best or worst joke in months.