So, I was having a conversation with some friends today about random junk as usual, but the whole thing suddenly died out. Don't you hate when that happens? You're talking and having a good time, but after a joke or a stray comment, everything goes silent and no one knows what to say.

What would you do then?

Are any of you the kind to just stand there and let the silence continue? Would you wait for someone else to lead the conversation, or would you jump in there with something fun yourself?

I've always been one to scream "AWKWARD TURTLE" to get people laughing (or just get their attention again) and then roll straight into another random topic. Most of the time, after the random scream, they'll go with anything. I heard the phrase from one of my brother's friends when I was in third grade, and thought it was hilarious, so I stole it and now keep it in my little bag of tricks.