hoosierboy, that was indeed a great story.
LegalWolf, to some degree, people may do that because they are uncomfortable - people tend to joke to relieve tension. Besides, if they're visiting someone, you're part of the 'system', and that system may be incarcerating their loved one. Doesn't endear you to them, you know?
[This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited February 11, 2000).]