Student pilot:
"ABC request taxi to the General Flying Area"
ATC: "Wouldn't it be easier to fly there..?"
Another student:
"ABC-Tower is ready for departure."
Twr: "I hope not...!!"
Inbound aircraft:"On top of D"
ATC: "I hope she's nice..!"
A/C ready for departure:
"ABC - Tower - request your departure."
ATC: "I can't leave the tower right now..."
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