From the story archive · Fictional encounter
Fancy wine tasting at an exclusive vineyard. The sommelier is teaching us how to properly taste: "Swirl, sniff, and note the subtle notes of oak and berry..." Just as everyone has their noses deep in their glasses—a barking spider adds its own bouquet to the experience.
The sommelier didn't miss a beat: "And THAT, my friends, is why we don't pair cabernet with bean soup." Everyone laughed, and the tasting became much less pretentious after that.