I wasn't awake enough for this

So, today I happened to be near a Starbucks when I got coffee. I usually go to the union, where it's cheaper and better, but today I was stuck with Starbucks.

The barista noticed how light my coffee was, and said, "wow, that's a lot of cream." This mundane statement led to a rather odd 30 seconds, after the jump.



Pretty much everyone who has seen the color of my coffee has pointed out how much cream I use. Generally in a mocking manner. So, I smile and respond "Yeah, that's what they tell me." Usually, that's the end of the conversation, unless you're nuraido, in which case you point out you're more hardcore than I am (in this case, completely true). But no, not with this guy. We continue.

"So, I guess you like dairy products a lot" he asks. "Huh?" I ask. "You know, you must drink a lot of milk...." he responds expectantly. Really? I understand you have a boring job and all, but you are honestly bored enough to ask about my dairy intake? Really?

"No, not really. I don't drink much milk." I really don't, not that anyone reading this cares. Hell, no one really cares, including myself, except for this guy.

"Well, what if there were some terrible disease, and the only cure was to drink lots of milk all the time. Would you drink milk then?"

I honestly can't think of a stranger question I've been asked within 30 seconds of meeting someone. What the hell?

"Well, if milk were the only thing keeping me alive, then yeah, I guess I'd drink a lot of milk" I respond.

I have something of a confused expression on my face at this point, and really want him to take the money out of my hand so I can go back to work. Apparently, he was expecting me to want the conversation to continue, because actually looks disappointed.

He takes my money, makes change, and mumbles something about chocolate. How chocolate got into this I can't begin to fathom. But, because I didn't understand him, I don't have to respond to what he said. I smile, nod, and wish him a pleasant day.

I think the next poll we have on the blog should be related to dairy intake. Who's with me?