Rocket: Greg; you studied Philosophy right?
Greg: Yes Rock; it was my minor in University. I majored in History.
Rocket: Then you know who "The Enlightened One" is then...
Greg: Of course Rock; Buddha is known as "The Enlightened One".
Rocket:(sounding philosophical) I met him you know...
Greg: (sounding sceptical) You met Buddha?
Rocket :(sounding very philosophical) Yes...
Greg: (sounding very sceptical) Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha ?
Rocket: (sounding very angry) BUDDHA! BUDDHA BUDDHA! WHAT PART OF BUDDHA DON"T YOU UNDERSTAND!
Greg: (softly as when speaking to the criminally insane) And what did he teach you?...
Rocket: (sounding placated and apologetic) Peace and tranquillity.
Greg: (sounding like he is suppressing a laugh) Obviously.
Rocket: It was a defining moment in my life!
Greg: Well define this: he lived about 400 years ago!
Rocket: You are always so technical! I am talking about an epiphany; I actually met "The Awakened One"!
Greg: I think you are still dreaming. What did you take away from that meeting?
Rocket: I Took his peace and his awareness of all things. AND HIS REALLY COOL ACORN HAT! HaHaHa!
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