As seen in: Mutually Assured Destruction #
Brussels Representative: We move to open discussion on whether to allow nuclear armament of the Republic of South Africa.
U.S. Representative: The delegation from the United States recognizes the Brussels delegation, and issues a concurrent motion for dibs on the last slice of cheesecake in the fridge.
Soviet Representative: The Soviets submit a motion for a formal inquiry into their consumption history and diet within the council.
U.S. Representative: On what grounds?
Soviet Representative: On the grounds that the size and eating habits of the American delegation has given them de facto control over the fridge, a supposedly neutral territory according to Chapter IV of the U.N. Charter.
Brussels Representative: Brussels does not recognize this as a legitimate conflict and moves to open discussion on the question of a nuclear South Africa.
Soviet Representative: The Soviets request clarification from Brussels over the nature in which nuclear armament of the Republic of South Africa will affect cheesecake slices in the fridge.
U.S. Representative: The U.S. would like to request a hall-pass to use the bathroom during this time.
Council Chair: Such a pass can be granted, under the explicit condition that you promise not to go to the kitchen during this time and eat the last slice of cheesecake.
U.S. Representative: (Inching towards the door) Yeeeeeessss.
Council Chair: Granted. Now, back to the problem at hand. The council shall allow the armament of South Africa so long as their delegation provides snacks at the next meeting.
Soviet Representative: Equally sized snacks.
Council: Fine, equally sized snacks. All in favor?
The Room: (In unison) Aye.