Question Five In Your AIM Profile Quiz Is A Goddamn Lie
by: Rupert Daniels*
I decided to take the test on your AIM profile today. It seemed harmless enough. The link originally drew me on. "Click here to find out if you really know me."
Now, I know that I am the only person who really knows you. Hundreds of miles and life without parole may physically keep me away from you, but I have continued to remain interested in your day-to-day life. I have continued to keep a deep interest in your hopes, dreams, desires, and fears.
You asked, "What is my favorite food?"
I know when you tasted that food for the first time.
You asked, "What is my favorite band?"
I was there when you heard their song for the first time.
You asked, "What is my favorite movie?"
I played an integral part in the life experience that caused you to be vulnerable to the message of the movie—cementing it on your soul as your favorite of all time.
Then . . . then came question #5. You asked about the night at the docks.
You asked about our undoing—our falling apart.
The answer to the question was not B. The answer was A!
You didn't forget what happened that night; you decided to lie about it.
Question five in your AIM profile quiz is a goddamn lie!
I had the fish that night. You ate chicken.
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*And by Rupert Daniels, we mean Daniel Riehs.
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