Blakes 71978

[Vila is teaching Orac riddles]

Vila:
No, Orac, you don't understand. I say "Where to space pilots leave their ships?" and you say, "I don't know, where do space pilots leave their ships?"

Orac:
And supposing I don't wish to know that?

Vila:
But you've got to say it or the riddle won't work.

Orac:
It is plainly nonsensical.

Vila:
Of course. That's the whole idea.

Orac:
I fail to see why I take part in a meaningless, illogical conversation. It doesn't make sense and is therefore a waste of time. I'm shutting down.

Vila:
Do it for me this once, Orac, please. Ready? Where do space pilots leave their ships?

Orac:
I don't know. Where do space pilots leave their ships?

Vila:
At parking meteors.

[Vila laughs. Orac shuts off indignantly]