Wow. I mean…WOW. Seriously? This isn’t a joke? You honestly put this story in the hat? I mean, I would never question or bemoan the fate you chose carefully at random for me (not after what you did to the last Teller who did), but I’m certain that you, in your infinite wisdom and terrifying power can understand my misgivings. Perhaps there exists a better Teller more suited to…this type of story? Just a humble suggestion, sir. What? I’m being too modest? But sir…I…very well. I accept it. I will attempt to do my best with this…coarse material. Course! I said, course…as in…of course I will accept this noble task. It’s my honor. Give my regards to the missus, sir, I’ll begin straight away.

Sigh.

I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS! Again! Again, a narrator of my caliber assigned to such smut! I mean, look at this drivel!

An attractive and popular new kid finds her high school experience flipped on it’s head by an outspoken and persistant nerd desperate to save her after school club. When the nerd discovers the other’s dark secret, this may be all the leverage she needs to keep her group alive.

Who comes up with this stuff?

And don’t even get me started on what this ‘dark secret’ is. Given the audience here tonight, I’m sure you people know all too well what it may entail. I mean, how could you not know? This was the only place that would sponsor this ridiculous story. Laughed out of three, that’s THREE prestigious Teller’s Taverns. One of them even revoked my membership, and I haven’t even paid off all my dues yet!

Sigh. No matter. I have a sacred duty to tell a story, no matter how it compromises my normally uncompromisable virtues. Without further ado, I bring you what is no doubt the end of my career, a teenage high school dramatia, babies and gentlemen, I bring you…

‘Popular’

Summer 2009

*artists note - aware boobs are off. first time doin' um