The waiter responds, "The backstroke."
Spocrates.
At least I'm not black.
He wanted to know how it felt to take part in a Soup-er Bowl!
You can mash potatoes, but you can't pee soup. (sorry sorry. Really. I've loved this joke since I was... oh.. six...)
Waiter: We didn't want to make you sick before the food does.
Push the menu aside and softly whisper, "I want to hear about you."