Thoughts From An Audience

Cough after cough seemed to be wafting the through the crowd, so much so that one would not be surprised if there was some sort of coughing competition going on right there and then, nor would one be surprised if a plague had spread by the following morning. “If only that dreadful coughing would come to and end,” she thought to herself. It continued. Cough after retched cough. “That infernal coughing! Surely that can be normal!”
Somewhat robotic thankyous were given as if no one was really thankful at all.
Classical music played in the background as someone walked up to the podium. “May I take this moment to tell you that shouting out or applauding when an individual’ s name is called is inappropriate at this formal and dignified occasion.” Much unlike at other schools where everyone is yelling and whistling and clapping I found it kind of interesting and kind of ridiculous.
I can’t feel my butt.