This conversation took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 between me and two 15-16 year olds.

Dennis: Walks in on conversation...

Rudy*: I hate that I have the same birthday as Shaquille O'Neal. I don't like the way he plays, the way he shoots, or the team he plays for.

Dennis: Why does it matter that you have the same birthday? Just because you have the same birthday as someone, that doesn't mean you have to like what they do. I have the same birthday as Bob Dylan.

Rudy: Who's that?

Dennis: Rolls eyes and walks away.

Rudy: Well, I don't listen to country music.

Dennis: Jaw drops while mind fills with amazement and disgust.

Mario: Dummy, he's a basketball player.

* Names have been changed to protect the ignorant

What's wrong with today's youth? Maybe adding all of these extra high school graduation requirements really is a step in the right direction.

For your information, Bob Dylan is a musician who is probably mostly recognized as a folk guitarist.