So this just happened
February 24, 2022
I was on a video call with Matt, talking about a project he’s working on that involves Haplocanthosaurus. A lot of his recent project involve Haplocanthosaurus which is … an OK sauropod. I mean, it’s no brachiosaur. So this is how the conversation went:
Mike: I have bad news for you, dude. Haplocanthosaurus is only one or two nodes away from being a camarasaur.
Matt: Sure, but Haplocanthosaurus is really weird, and Camarasaurus is just basic.
Mike: Your mom’s basic.
Matt: Your mom’s one or two nodes away from being a camarasaur.
Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week 
February 24, 2022 at 7:42 pm
Hahaha. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that some of my conversations with longtime friends and coauthors mirror this.
February 24, 2022 at 8:06 pm
Could have gone worse. He could have said your mom was only one or two nodes away from being a carnotaurus. Stinkin’ theropods.
February 25, 2022 at 3:54 am
Classic!