On having a rich vocabulary #4

[I have a suspicion that Cal really enjoys the taste of children’s Advil and have become concerned that her sore throats at night may not be entirely real.]

Hey bud, are you sure that your throat really hurts tonight?

Yes.

I only ask because it seems like we hear about your throat hurting only at bedtime. It seems like a strange pattern.

Oh, well, my throat really does hurt at night. Spontaneously.

Discuss.

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