Me: Hey Megan, it's so great to finally meet you in person! Megan: Hi there, nice to meet you too. Me: I've been a big fan of your work for a while now. You're definitely one of the best UFC reporters out there. Megan: Thank you, that means a lot. Me: So, how do you prepare for your interviews? You always seem so poised and confident. Megan: Well, I do a lot of research beforehand and try to come up with questions that will bring out the best in the fighters. And I just try to stay calm and focused during the interviews. Me: That makes sense. I guess it can be pretty nerve-wracking sometimes. Megan: Definitely. But it's also really exciting to be part of such an amazing sport. Me: Absolutely. Speaking of exciting, have you ever had any funny moments happen during an interview? Megan: (laughs) Oh, plenty. There was one time when a fighter accidentally knocked me over while we were doing a post-fight interview. And another time when a fighter's shorts fell down while we were talking. Me: (laughs) Oh man, I can imagine how awkward those moments must have been. Megan: Yeah, it can be pretty unpredictable sometimes. But it's all part of the job. Me: (pauses) Hey, um, I hope you don't mind me asking this, but did you just fart? Megan: (pauses, then coughs) Excuse me, sorry about that. I think I just had something stuck in my throat. Me: (disappointed) Oh, okay. I thought I heard something else. Megan: (awkwardly) Um, what do you mean? Me: (awkwardly) Well, it sounded like you might have farted. Megan: (embarrassed) Oh god, I'm so sorry. That was really unprofessional of me. Me: (surprised) No, no, it's totally fine. I actually kind of have a thing for farts. Megan: (shocked) Wait, what?! Me: (nervously) Yeah, I know it's weird. But I just find them really hot. Megan: (disgusted) Oh my god, I can't believe we're having this conversation. This is so inappropriate. Me: (grasping for straws) I mean, I know it's not for everyone. But I just thought I'd be honest with you. Megan: (sarcastically) Well, congratulations. You've succeeded in creeping me out. Me: (defeated) I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. Megan: (annoyed) Yeah, well, maybe next time you should think twice before bringing up your weird fetishes in a professional setting. Me: (apologetic) I know, you're right. I'll try to be more mindful in the future. Megan: (sighs) Okay, well, I think it's probably time for me to go. It was nice meeting you, but I think I need to get out of here. Me: (sadly) Yeah, I understand. Sorry again for making things weird. Megan: (nodding) Yeah, me too. See you around. And with that, Megan quickly gathered her things and left. I sat there in embarrassment, realizing that I had just ruined the chance to meet one of my idols. Lesson learned, I guess.