Much like in Thailand, our trip out west was marked by a couple phrases from pop culture that found particular resonance in our minivan.
One, from the show Portlandia, proved particularly useful when trying to unearth an item from Dorothy’s vast and often uncharted reaches. Sometimes, an item that should really be quite easy to grab is just, well, not within reach.
“Could you grab the paper bowls?” Rummage in the trunk. Spot them far away, wedged between hiking boots and a sleeping bag. “Oh… oh, no. They’re really not within reach at this time.”
And the second, perhaps a more timeless one, comes again from Friends, as Rachel and Chandler try to help Ross move a couch. I think Ross’ pronunciation of the word pivot has left a mark on our entire generation.
This one, naturally, came in handy when setting up the tent (“We need to piv-at the door around a bit”) or when moving a picnic table around our campsite (“We need to piv-at it closer to the fire”).
