“If your mother saw you today, she’d roll over in her grave. She didn’t raise you to be a fanatic.”
“I’m not a fanatic. I’m an activist.”
“You’re a fanatic.”
“I’m a visionary.”
“You’re a fanatic, a zealot.”
“I’m an enthusiast.”
“You’re a fanatic.”
“Dad, I just joined a club.”
“Like those Manson kids just joined a club?”
“Not the same thing, Dad. You know that.”
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I could totally see this dialog in a movie! Or life.. or as Fresh Prince said, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
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I could BE in that conversation. A real slice of life. Nicely crafted!
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I hope it wasn’t just grammar! I don’t want to think anyone feels that using good grammar is a cult 🙂
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BEEN. THERE! Brilliant dialogue!
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What kind of club, indeed? Excellent and believable use of dialogue. Nicely done! 🙂
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Let me guess . . . the KISS Army?! 🙂 But seriously, a great bit of story conveyed solely through dialogue, T.N. As others said, quite authentic of a parent-teen (or even young adult) interaction. Best wishes on the voting!
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