The only course where I ever had problems when I was in University, was Production. That was because Mr. Pirozzi, my professor, was highly disturbed when – after asking for a mock document on the production of a Cultural Activity – I came up with “Canofest”.
Canofest was supposed to be not only a place for dogs to show off and brag about their pedigree, but an instance for owners to learn about the genetic characteristics of their dogs, to check out the fashion trends and hairstyles of other dogs, and an opportunity to exchange numbers that may lead to litters of new puppies. Each ticket was part of a dog-lottery, whose main prize was 100 Homemade Biscuits, the greatest possible treat for your dog.
When I got to that point in my presentation, Mr. Pirozzi couldn’t control his anger anymore, and with a cold and threatening tone, he asked, “Home-made-biscuits? Lottery?”
I just smiled and told him that this was for charity. That all the money collected in the lottery was going to be donated to street dogs and strays,”our not-so-privileged friends“.
“And the home-made biscuits?” he asked again. “What’s so cultural about them?”
“Health is culture,” I replied with a Holly Golightly attitude. “Don’t you think that going greener with your dog is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give to society?”
Mr. Pirozzi didn’t say a word. I guess he was a cat person after all.
