Captivated by your best friend's enthralling story, you aimlessly paced about your home talking to her on the phone, entirely oblivious to the presence of your brother's friend. He sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on the television screen, hoping for some uninterrupted entertainment.

As your pacing continued, your brother's friend's patience wore thin. His deep, commanding voice pierced the air, "If you walk in front of the TV one more time, I’ll bend you over on me."