Did a book signing today at the Pittsford Barnes and Noble. Smiling woman comes up to my table,...

Did a book signing today at the Pittsford Barnes and Noble. Smiling woman comes up to my table, picks up a copy and starts thumbing through it.

Her: Oooh, is this science fiction?
Me: Yeah, it’s set in the near future. It’s mostly a dark comedy.
Her: Oh, so it’s funny?
Me: I think so, yeah.
Her: Will it make me laugh?
Me: Uh… yes?
Her: But will I laugh, like, out loud?
Me: Yes, you will laugh out loud.
Her: Is the humor sarcastic?
Me: Sure. Let’s go with that.
Her: I hate sarcasm. <drops book, walks away.>

Apparently, I am a terrible salesman.