Two young boys, Nigh and his older brother Will, were spending the night at their grandparents' house a week before Christmas. Grandma cooked a big hearty meal, and Grandpa helped them make Christmas cards for relatives. Fun was had by all. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers.
In a soft whisper, Will closed his eyes and began praying for some Christmas presents. "I'd love a new bike, Santa. And maybe a guitar, too... I've tried ever so hard to be a good boy this year."
Nigh, on the other hand, began praying at the top of his lungs: "SANTA, I PRAY FOR JULIAN KOSTER'S FORTHCOMING CHRISTMAS ALBUM, THE SINGING SAW AT CHRISTMASTIME!! MERGE RECORDS IS RELEASING IT OCTOBER 7, AND IT WILL FEATURE CHRISTMAS SONGS PERFORMED ON -- YEP, YOU GUESSED IT FAT BOY -- SINGING SAWS!! OH, AND JULIAN KOSTER USED TO BE IN NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL, JUST IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW!! HIS SOLO PROJECT THE MUSIC TAPES IS FINALLY RELEASING A NEW ALBUM AUGUST 19, AND IT'S AMAZING!! (TMT News)"
Will, confused and agitated, leaned over and nudged Nigh. "Why are you shouting your prayers?? God isn't deaf." To which his little brother replied, "No, but Grandma is!"
Funny enough, Nigh's shouting was useless. Grandma died later that night.
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