Thongs

Junior Quartet on Tuesday.  Packing up at the end.  This takes forever and usually includes the line "Can't we just do music all day?" (Did I mention I love my job?).  I have no idea how this began, or even if there was a why.

Viola: Oh, did you know, in England, thongs is another name for underwear?  [giggles all around] So if you're wearing thongs, it means something totally different.
Violin 1: What do they call thongs, then?
Viola [pronounced carefully, with a 'this is so weird' subtext]: Flip flops.
Cello: They call them flip flops in America, too.
Violin 2: They call them something weird in New Zealand.  Oh... um...
Me: Jandals.
Violin 2: Yeah.  Jandals. Why can't everyone just call them thongs?  That would be easier.  On everyone.
Viola: I know!  Now when I say I'm wearing thongs... Well...

Giggles.