Donna leaned her head on his shoulder. "You know, the part where you took out the VP was actually the most exciting thing that’s happened at Pricemart since they got the new label maker."
"It’s not just the dance," Eric said, his voice rising an octave. "It’s the uncomfortable ball stuff . The stiff collars. The small talk about logistics. The way Red gets that vein in his forehead when I hold a salad fork wrong."
"Except for the velvet suit," Donna added. "That's still a crime against humanity." [S4E7] Uncomfortable Ball Stuff
Later, sitting on the curb outside the venue with egg on his lapel and Donna by his side, Eric sighed. "Well. At least it's over."
Discuss the of 1970s retail culture and department store balls. Donna leaned her head on his shoulder
Red was in his element—which meant he was standing near the punch bowl, looking like he wanted to fight anyone who smiled too much. When he spotted Eric, he didn't even say hello. He just adjusted Eric's crooked tie with enough force to nearly choke him.
Eric looked at her, a small smile finally breaking through. "Yeah? I guess it wasn't all bad." The stiff collars
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