Dialogues of Michael Skeptical and Peter Principle II

We last encountered Michael Skeptical with him en route to Roswell to offer his sage wisdom to employees of area 51. Since then, we are told, during the Covid Days Skeptical applied himself to obtain a PhD in English from the distinguished University of Redacted.

Concerned over recent developments in Shakespeare studies that he was unable to control or stamp out, Skeptical arrived on our doorstep in something of a huff, like a man with a bee in his bonnet he just couldn’t find.

Principle. Greetings, Professor Skeptical, welcome back, we are so honored to have you. Congratulations on completing your PhD at Redacted University.

Skeptical. Proved you wrong!

Principle. About what?

Skeptical. Everything!

Principle. Really? On your blog? Everything?

Skeptical. No, no, no you don’t. You took my identity once, but no more. I am that I am. You mess with me and I’ll make you regret it, whoever you are.

Principle. Congratulations, grasshopper.

Skeptical. There’s no evidence! None. These people — I examined some myself — these people who doubt Shakespeare are nitwits. They should stop going to Libraries. Libraries infect people with internet ideas, and then they read books and doubt experts. It can only lead to anarchy and broken links. The greatness of the western canon is under assault and can only be defended by me. Talk back and I’ll sue you.

Principle. Warren 2023.

Skeptical. I don’t get it.

Principle. I know.