"Oh I know you could. You were one picnic away from being that guy."

Fortunately, thanks to her timely intervention, he was not that teacher. Sure, someone would have probably made sure that he got cleaned up before the term, or he would have himself, but she felt she could take at least a little credit.

"The pocket protector is allowable but there's no excuse for the pit stains. Other than, you know, this being a humid tropical island and all."