Is this thing on?

I won't get into the particulars of the missing Inspector Lyndley Mysteries tapes. Needless to say my punchline "Mystery Solved" was not met with the gales of laughter I had anticipated. Instead, my co-workers smiled politely and avoided eye contact- not wanting to encourage me any further. It was the verbal equivalent of raising up your hand for a high five, then sheepishly lowering it when you realize no one is going to slap it.

Dear god, why am I such an awkward spazz.