Leaving the TV on and tax collectors

So before I get started (because I know you are all curious due to the title of this blog) I just want to say that I am loving college and was so happy to get back here after the long break. I loved seeing my family but I like being here and feeling like I'm being productive. Besides, my roomate and I absolutely have the best times together.

Last night we were sitting in our front room making dinner and we were talking about a building party that is supposed to be held tonight. We felt some what in a delema because we both really want to watch American Idol (Salt Lake City baby) but the last building party we missed, we really hurt our RA's feelings by not being there because I guess, she likes the girls in our room and wants us to be more active within the social life of the building or something. Anyway Callista came up with a "wonderful" idea. I will quote this to the best of my memory.

"We'll turn off the lights and pretend like no one is home." She said.
"Ok sounds good...what if they knock after American Idol starts?" I ask.
"Well the tv will be on, we just won't answer the door. People do it all the time."
"Ya to tax collectors."

Being me, I assumed she meant that people avoid answering the door all the time.
Callista looked at me like I was crazy for a minute and then she started to laugh. She shook her head and kept looking at me like I had issues or something. Finally she was nice enough to clarify for me, but obviously I was confused by her reaction.

"I meant leave the tv on when they're not home."

Yes we have some good laughs most of the time, but of course, this might be a had to have been there situation.