Mr. Lubrication's Inspiration

Recalling my time as a track and field athlete, I share how a question from Dr. Patterson's science class led to an unexpected epiphany, unraveling a tapestry of past experiences and comical realizations. It's a tale filled with humor, race horses, and the peculiar ways that memories shape our present.

Prepare for a rollercoaster of laughter and reflection as we explore the unpredictable paths that life takes us on. My confident, albeit misguided, answer to a seemingly simple question about perspiration not only baffled my classmates but left an indelible mark on my academic journey. Through this storytelling adventure, you'll find both humor and insight in the peculiar way our life experiences inform our understanding of the world. Whether you're here for the laughs or the life lessons, this episode promises to entertain and provoke thought, inviting you to ponder your own life's quirky twists and turns.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Here for the memories thought-provoking audio memoir shorts filled with stories, humor, anecdotes and commentary on social, cultural, business and religious issues. Whatever Lyndon remembers and thinks will entertain, challenge and inform is a possible subject. The collection of memories about one's life allows for the development and refinement of a sense of self, including who one is, how one has changed and what one might be like in the future.

Speaker 2: 0:34

Greetings and salutations. I'm Lyndon Wolfe and this is my audio memoir. Here for the Memories. I'm so glad you stopped by and I do hope you have at least one smile on your face as you listen to the story of Mr Lubrication. Actually, it's the inspiration of Mr Lubrication.

Speaker 2: 0:54

My academic life was fraught with breakthroughs, scientific breakthroughs. Without fully exposing you to my scientific prowess, a story will give you a glimpse into my humble genius. As you know, I attended college on a track and field scholarship, at least in part. That meant I rose at 5 o'clock on some mornings to do a short 3-5 mile run. That was usually on Monday, wednesday and Friday, for sure maybe other days, and that Monday, wednesday, friday schedule aligned perfectly with an 8 am class I had in science taught by Dr Patterson, having already identified and wooed the observed copious note-taker I would eventually use to borrow her journaling the night before the test and I eventually married her which, given my revulsion of chemistry, eventually added insult to injury. I was now free to sashay into class with my running sweats and ball cap and take my seat on the back row when I did grace the class which wasn't that often with my presence invariably a nap with the bill of my cap covering my eyes from the glare of the whiteboard and the unnecessary classroom lights, would ensue, of course, the crafty devil that I am. I waited until roll call was taken before dozing off and dreaming of anything unscientific. I was then a present non-participant in this incubator of world-changing academics, researchers and brilliant polymer chemists.

Speaker 2: 2:33

Due to the relatively small class size, dr Patterson was fully aware of who I was, my presence and my slumber. He chose not to indulge me by highlighting my apparent disdain for his teaching ability and style. He was smart enough to refrain from drawing any attention to me whatsoever. Dr Patterson was obviously a smart man, although I'm unaware of his competency in the subject that he taught. Then one day, seemingly rising from the grave, my genius was on full display. It was so unlikely that the entire class snapped to attention and turned their eyes to the back of the room. Their gaze fixed on me. What had happened? Well, dr Patterson simply asked why the human body perspires, even in my sentient state. The question startled me into action. You see, the query prompted an epiphany of epic proportions.

Speaker 2: 3:35

This vision transported me to my track acumen. It is well documented that you are not entirely loose for your race until you have broken a sweat. This is true of racehorses as well, as they need a good lather to operate at their peak. I know this because I have been a fractional owner of several racehorses and I have watched many a prep for the trip around the dirt or sod oblong sphere, called of all things a track. My daughter, piper, owns her own horse, but one-eyed Tango doesn't quite qualify as a world-class sprinter. He is an excellent trail horse, however, but I digress.

Speaker 2: 4:15

Before my track and field races, this axiom of perspiration before performance was ritually put into practice. Slathered in icy hot and wearing several layers of warm-up suits, I knew I was ready for my regiment of stretching and sweating. So, for once, I knew the answer to one of Dr Patterson's questions. My confidence thrust my hand into the air and, stunned, dr Patterson acknowledged me. He said Mr Wolfe, are you suddenly among the living? Yes, sir, I blurted out, almost answering the question before he could repeat it. Okay, he said then why does the human body perspire? With alarming boldness, I regurgitated a brilliant one-word answer that further solidified my expertise on the subject of chemistry Lubrication.

Speaker 2: 5:13

An instantaneous roar erupted, marked by guffaws and tears brought on by uncontrollable laughter. I was dazed and confused. I just knew my answer was perfect. Please explain? Dr Patterson asked, while doing his best to hold back his own giggling. Well, I said, when preparing to race, it's necessary to warm up. If you don't warm up, you never get loose. You're tight, too tight to run. Well, so perspiration acts like a lubricant, like lubrication for your muscles and joints. And that was met with a second uproar of laughter by the entire class, including the note-taker that I had my eye on.

Speaker 2: 5:56

In the most pleasant tone, dr Patterson said Well, that was not the answer I was looking for. I was looking for. Perspiration cools the body down when it gets too hot. But, mr Wolf, I appreciate your much longed-for participation. Feel free to return to your nap and did Henceforth. In class and across much of the campus, mr Lubrication was mentioned as a scientific star of the future, or at least that's what I thought they were saying. Now, 40 years plus later, I'm laughing too. Do you have a memory? That was a total embarrassment at the time, but now you get a kick out of it. Now you see, like me, that such experiences help shape the person you have become, and the recollection serves the purpose of ensuring you don't take yourself too seriously and you chuckle at the thought that you once did. I'm Lyndon Wolfe and this is my audio memoir here for the memories. I hope you got a laugh at my expense today and you come back for more of these silly stories and some more.

Speaker 1: 7:19

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Speaker 2: 7:53

This guy was good.