The Committee of Conundrums held their last meeting on a Tuesday afternoon, precisely at 14:03. Present were members 42 (Chairman), 13 (Treasurer), 11 (Vice-Chair), 7 (Webmaster), and 5 (Historian). Absent was member 3 (Scribe), who had a prior engagement with a existential crisis.
Chairman 42 opened the meeting by declaring, "I'm not just a number, I'm a symbol of meaninglessness!" The Treasurer, 13, responded, "I've been trying to find meaning in our budget, but it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack... or a brick in a wall." The Vice-Chair, 11, quipped, "At least we have a brick-and-mortar budget." The Webmaster, 7, just shrugged.
As the meeting progressed, the conversation turned to the topic of the new, experimental "Abstract Expressionist Architecture" exhibit in the committee lounge. "It's like someone poured a can of paint into a blender and hit puree," said 5 (Historian). "I think it's a masterpiece," said 42. "I think it's a mess," said 13. "I think it's a metaphor for our committee's existential crisis," said 11. "I think it's a good excuse to fire the janitor," said 7.
Next meeting: "The Meaning of Meaninglessness: A Panel Discussion" (Tentative, 14:00, next Wednesday)