wellthatsjustducky: Me: Hey, Ducky. Do you know what today is?Ducky: Yes. The present day, time, or
wellthatsjustducky: Me: Hey, Ducky. Do you know what today is?Ducky: Yes. The present day, time, or age; this day; the present time.Me: Technically you are correct. But do you know specifically what makes this day special?Ducky: I do believe today is Extra Treat Day.Me: Not at all.Ducky: According to my calendar it is.Me: You don’t have a calendar.Ducky: Which explains why we missed it last year. Me: Today is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day!Ducky: Hey! I was a shelter pet!Me: That is correct!Ducky: However should we celebrate?Me: …Ducky: …Me: …Ducky: Hey! I have an idea!Me: Is the idea that you and I should post a conversation where we remind everyone that shelter pets are awesome and that anyone who wants a pet should always look to see if a shelter pet is right for them?Ducky: …Me: …Ducky: That was not my idea.Me: But?Ducky: But it’s a pretty good one. If all the pets in shelters had homes like this they’d be happier.Me: And the people that adopted them would be happier.Ducky: Did adopting me make you happier?Me: Yup!Ducky: I knew that was going to be your answer. But if you’re going to post this it’s helpful for you to verbalize your inner monologue so the reader…Me: No need to pull the curtain back so far, Ducky.Ducky: Dilutes the message?Me: A bit.Ducky: Stay on topic? Me: When possible.Ducky: How about a slogan?Me: Okay.Ducky: Celebrate National Adopt A Ducky Day: Being Adopted Is Quite A Treat!Me: …Ducky: It’s a call back. Shelter pets are famous for call backs.Me: I love you, Ducky.Ducky: I love you, Daddy. -- source link