French Major
My brother-in-law earned a graduate degree in history and attends local social gatherings of history professors from the surroundng universities. My sister, holder of a lowly French degree, is allowed to attend despite the lack of credentials. Generally she can hold her own in conversation but one night she had her shinning blonde moment.

This night the gathering was playing a party game. Everyone had the name of a famous historical figure taped to their back. The other guests would then work hints into the conversation and from this one is supposed to guess the name on one's back. My sister was Martin Luther.

My brother-in-law had quickly guessed his name and retired to a couch and was reading a book, apparently ignoring the rest of the game. My sister was a little slower, but soon figured it out and tried to blurt out the answer. But instead of saying "Martin Luther" she kept saying "Martin Luther King."

People started gathering around her giving more and more hints. She kept repeating "Martin Luther King" in a louder voice. Soon half the party was surrounding her giving strong hints in pointed voices, also getting louder. Suddenly the whole group turned with an exasperated look on all of their faces and gave a look at my brother-in-law. Without looking up from his book he says "French Major." The group in unison says "Aah" and nods their heads. That explained everything.
(BlahBlahBlah, Tue 11 Jan 2005, 13:07, Reply)