This is why I love my co-workers who have the same kind of warped sense of humor that I do. So, tonight is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (for some reason, the Jewish day goes from sundown to sundown as opposed to sunup to sunup like the rest of us, and yes, I'm being a bad Jew by not going to temple tonight, but get off my back okay? But I digress). As a result, a lot of Jews took today off, which, in certain industries and areas -- like the music business -- can make things pretty quiet. Hence this conversation that actually occurred within my co-worker's office today:
Me: I've figured out why nothing's happening today. It's Rosh Hashanah. All the Jews are in temple, and since we control everything, nothing happens when we're away.
Co-worker: Damn you. I'm going to call some Christians I know right now.
Me: What, are you going to try to oppress my people? Will there be lions involved?
Co-worker: Damn straight. Me and the other Catholics are going to stir up some trouble and kick some ass.