[ "Um-eric-uh?" That wins a snicker from Johnny. He's trying so hard not to laugh, but no dice. ]

Sheesh! You're definitely not American with that bullshit pronunciation.

[Not that he's offended or anything. The version of America he recognizes is essentially a lifeless entity, perpetually being plundered by predatory megacorporations that continue to siphon off the nation's resources. In layman's terms, Johnny is particularly patriotic for various reasons.]

The hoosegow? You were in prison, choom?

[ That gets an eyebrow raise from him. ]

What was the charge?