God: Peter, bring up the Lent reports from last year, how did it go? Peter: Well, good. In 2003, sins were down 30% during lent, and the bad habits given up during that time helped strengthen our flock. God: Good! It's working then. What's next on the docket? Peter: Uh, I should mention one other thing. God: What's that? Peter: Well, also in 2003, sins were up 150% in the week coming up to Lent, and on Fat Tuesday sins were up 300%. God: What?! Let me see that. God: ...

God: Peter, bring up the Lent reports from last year, how did it go? Peter: Well, good. In 2003, sins were down 30% during lent, and the bad habits given up during that time helped strengthen our flock. God: Good! It's working then. What's next on the docket? Peter: Uh, I should mention one other thing. God: What's that? Peter: Well, also in 2003, sins were up 150% in the week coming up to Lent, and on Fat Tuesday sins were up 300%. God: What?! Let me see that. God: ...