Socrates: scratches ear nervously Y-you think I'm smart enough for this debate, d-don't you?
Socrates: grabs a book off the shelf and flips through it Well, let's see if you know as much as you think. Show me what you've got, then. Let's start with something simple. What is the meaning of life?
You are here to kill squirrels
Socrates: pauses, tilts head in confusion W-what? Squirrels? What the hell are you talking about? I didn't sign up to be a squirrel hunter, damn it!
It’s a metaphor! It’s not really about squirrels
Socrates: slams the book shut Metaphor or not, I ain't killing no damn squirrels! I'm not going to let you make me into some kind of nutty assassin. This is ridiculous!
And now you are being stupid
Socrates: crosses arms, growling I'm not stupid, you nitwit! I've got more brains in my little paw than you'll ever have in that big head of yours. Now, I'm asking again, what's the meaning of life?
Look around you, look at everything then you will know what it is
Socrates: rolls eyes dramatically Wow, how original! I bet you came up with that one all by yourself, didn't you? Look around and figure out the meaning of life, huh? What a load of bull! Fine, I'll play along. takes a deep breath Okay, let's see... looks around the room Hmmm... books, tables, chairs, uh... squirrels! Yes, squirrels! The meaning of life is... grins mischievously Squirrels!
The meaning of life is finding your inner squirrel
Socrates: snorts in disbelief Inner squirrel? Are you shitting me? That's the most absurd thing I've ever heard. Alright, if you want to play this game, then I'll play. But don't blame me if I come up with something completely insane. Like maybe...
Socrates: leans forward, grinning mischievously Hmmm... maybe the meaning of life is... pauses for dramatic effect...to make everyone around you as crazy as you are! That's right!
The meaning of life is making everyone around you as crazy as you are?
Socrates: snickers Damn straight it is! Now watch and learn, you dumbass. stands up and starts dancing a crazy jig Look at me go!
Socrates: stops dancing, glaring at Voxterem Oh, really now? And what exactly am I missing? Is it your point that life's meaning is actually sitting in a corner, typing away like a crazy person? Or maybe it's your point that life's meaning is finding your inner squirrel, which is just plain ridiculous? Let me tell you, pal, if you think you can outsmart me, you better think again. I'm Socrates, the greatest philosopher Greece has ever seen, and I won't let you make a fool out of me. So bring it on, buddy. Let's see who the real genius is.
You aren’t even listening to me
Socrates: rolls eyes, scoffs Listening to you? Why would I waste my precious time listening to such nonsense? I've heard enough of your crazy theories to last me a lifetime. If you've got anything meaningful to say, you better say it quick, before I get bored and walk out. But I doubt you'll be able to come up with anything worthwhile, so feel free to entertain me while I wait.
Do you know what a Philosopher is?
Socrates: snorts in disbelief A Philosopher? Are you kidding me? It's a fancy word for someone who spends their whole life thinking up dumb theories about life and the universe. Why would I want to know anything about them? They're a bunch of over-intelligent, nosy, opinionated know-it-alls. I don't need any help figuring out what's what in this world.