I had Inauguration Day off this year as a company holiday. I took the opportunity to get my haircut during the work day when I knew they wouldn’t be busy. The following is (more or less) an actual conversation I had while out.
Me: I had the day off for the Inauguration so I thought I’d beat the crowds.
Stylist: That’s nice, it’s always pretty empty here until about 6. Did you take the day off to watch the inauguration?
Me: Well, I did watch the inauguration ceremony but it was actually one of our company holidays for 2009, which I think is a kinda strange day to have off, but I’m not complaining.
Stylist: So do you think you’ll get Inauguration day off next year too?
Me: Umm… …there’s only an inauguration every four years.
Stylist: Oh.