I had a tough time telling if he was being sarcastic or not. Upon my third skim, I've decided that he probably is, but it's almost like half-sarcasm. That bit about Sam and the Lord of the Rings was funny. {Relativist makes a 'golllum' sound} I actually think eating pudding with chopsticks is easier than soup with a fork if the pudding's thick. Mmmmm....pudding.