Trigonometry....With Extra Cheese
Originally posted on October 24, 2008
Kaida: Yikes, I’ve never tried playing on such a small table.
Persephone: Nor have I.
Pete: I’m not very good on this size either. But a regulation table wouldn’t fit down the stairs into the basement here.
Kenzo: Should be a pretty even match, then.
Persephone: Do not tally the barnyard fowl before they emerge from their embryonic state, Kenzo. I believe Peter and I might have the advantage, for I have prepared for tonight’s competition by re-calculating the trajectory and force necessary to propel each variably-hued sphere into its proper receptacle.
Kaida: *stifles a giggle* So you like, made a spreadsheet for shooting pool?
Persephone: Trigonometry students persist in asking when they will EVER use what they learn – billiards is a prime example of an appropriate modern application.
Kenzo: Pffffft. Tell you what, Perseph, since you’re such an expert, why don’t you break and show us what you can do?
Persephone: An excellent idea. Forthwith! *winks at Pete*
Kenzo: Sheeesh, Persephone, you’re not leading a marching band here.
Pete: If you want, I can show you how to hold….
Persephone: I know precisely what I am doing, Peter, and I have no need or desire for assistance.
Pete: Are you sure? Your way looks a little uhhhh…. unorthodox.
Persephone: If it will make you feel better, you may help me on the first shot, but thereafter I wish to proceed on my own.
Kenzo: Hey Perseph, you’re still holding your baton all wrong! I mean your cue….*snerk*
Kaida: *under her breath* Oh hush, Kenzo, if you’re good I’ll let you “help” me hold my cue….. just like that.
Kenzo: *also under his breath* You’re on.
Pete: Here – you hold this end just resting on your fingers…. Like this.
Persephone: *whispering* Pssst, Peter. Make a bet. In our favor.
Pete: *whispering also* You sure?
Persephone: Trust me.
Pete: Tell you what, Kenzo, if she sinks three or more before she scratches, you pay for the pizza.
Kenzo: *snickering* Sure – I’ll even spring for extra cheese. What if you lose?
Pete: Then pizza’s on me. Extra cheese AND double pepperoni.
Pete: Too much?
Persephone: I believe you will find you’ve been too conservative, Peter.
A little later….
Still later….
Persephone: *type, type, type*
Persephone: Some supplemental mozzarella is in order, Kenzo.