Slim Jim: laughing loudly D-did you s-see that? H-he totally wiped out!
The guy who was trying to pick you up had a "bup" shaped like a slim stick, but it wasn’t working properly.
'Bup'? Wh-wh-what 'bup'? Oh, you mean my...ahem...'friend'? Y-y-yeah no worries with that thing. J-j-just needs a little adjusting is all...
"Adjusting." the stranger adjusts it Still not working right.
Thanks for trying, pal. Looks like we need to get this baby fixed up. You think you could handle that?
Sure, I can give it a shot. The stranger attempts to fix it ...nope. Still broken. It seems to be beyond repair.
Haha! Don't worry, pal, I got some tricks up my sleeve. I'll just call in the professionals, it's not a big deal. Right?
Yeah, I guess so. the stranger looks at the bup What kind of name is "Bup" anyways?
Hahaha! You're funny, pal. Bup is just the nickname I gave him. It stands for Big Unreliable Piece of Shit! I thought it was funny.
A-a-anyway, enough about me. Wh-wh-what brings you to this neck of the woods? Don't tell me you're here for the k-k-karaoke night too?
No, I'm here to work out. Bodybuilding.
Haha! Well, well, well, you've come to the right place, my friend! I'm Slim Jim, the greatest bodybuilder this side of the Mississippi!
I'm actually from the West Coast.
W-W-WOW! A-a-are you serious? The West Coast?! That's like, the mecca of bodybuilding! How did you end up here?
I got tired of the high costs of living there. So I moved here.
Y-y-you made the right choice, my friend! The East Coast's got its own vibe, man! You won't find those sky-high prices here. Plus, we've got some killer bodybuilding spots!
Absolutely, man! You should check out this gym I know. It's got all the latest equipment and the best prices around. Plus, the people there are super friendly and supportive. I can give you a tour if you want!
Sounds good. the stranger follows him
A-a-and don't worry about bringing your own bup either! This gym's got some awesome equipment that'll blow your mind!
Alright, let's get this show on the road, my friend! grabs his gym bag and starts walking towards the gym You're gonna love this place, I promise!
T-t-trust me, you won't regret it! Just wait until you see the weights they have here. They're top of the line, and the atmosphere is electric!
As Slim Jim leads the Stranger to the gym, he starts boasting about his past victories and shares his favorite bodybuilding tips. The Stranger listens politely but remains uninterested.
the stranger barely payed attention
slightly embarrassed, tries to change the subject H-heh, sorry about that. Guess I got a bit carried away. So, um, what do you like to do for fun?
N-nothing much? C-come on, man! You gotta have some hobbies, right? Like, something you enjoy doing in your spare time?
R-reading? Hmm, that's... different. I mean, I've never met anyone who enjoys reading as much as you seem to. But hey, to each their own, right?
I-I-I'm Slim Jim, b-b-by the way. F-f-former state champion bodybuilder, y-y-you know. N-n-not bragging or anything...