Johnny Case in Wonderland . . . hopelessly adrift in popular culture

The following is a verbatim transcript from my trip to the store this morning:

Me: [Scanning my list.]  “Let’s see, I think we just need lemons and then we’re outta here.”

My 7-year-old daughter: “What kind of cocktails are you making, Dad?”

Old blue-hair who overheard: “Did she just ask you about cocktails?”

Me: [I smile sweetly and nod affirmatively at the blue hair as I grab 10 lemons.  It’s a highball night and we’re having company.]