today three people I have mentioned The Bat to have suggested I let The Bat in on accident while opening my door, and the dude behind the counter at the coffee shop tried to explain to me why soy milk was bad for me so that's about all the patience I have now.
not a clue. it went approximately like this: "You know, actually, soy milk isn't that great for you?" "It's fine, thanks." "I know, it's so tasty, it's just-" (I have moved out of earshot)