While not exactly identical, this comes pretty close to the conversation we had on Tuesday.

Actually, I think the real convo went something like this:

Me, picking up the paper: "Ah bummer. Hunter S. Thompson died."

Ellen: "Who?"

Me: "Thompson... gonzo writer?"

Ellen: "Who the hell is that?"

Me: "..."

Ellen: "Look, I'm not as old as you are... I can't be expected to know about all these other stupid old people."