I know this is a silly question, but are you going to do any work today?

No can do, Monte. My team needs me.

Your team? Are you talking about the World Series?

Yep! See, when I slack, my team always does well, and I don't want to jinx them now.

I see. And which team are you rooting for again?

Oh, I don't like to pick sides. Makes the other team feel bad.