a ross thomas tale
A story that’s so wild it could make a zoo animal dizzy. It might have some truth, but it’s mostly just nonsense.
My uncle said he was chased by a bear in the grocery store. I believed him. I also believed the bear had a coupon.
My teacher said she once had a student who turned into a chicken. I believed her. I also believed the chicken had a PhD.
My dad said he once fought a troll in the woods. I believed him. I also believed the troll had a job.