The Minuteman Algorithm

Good afternoon, Monsieur Le Bon.
A good day to you, too, Monsieur Joly.
How long has the patient been in a persistent vegetative state?
I think since the mid eighties.
And the patient is still alive?
Yes, Maurice, the brain is still wholly intact, as are the organs...
But Gustave, why does not the patient wake up?
It seems that the patient is aware of everything that happens around him, but for some reason
prefers to flee from reality.
I understand, Gustave; this is tragic, very tragic but also not bad, because then we can openly
talk while we play.
All right, Maurice, lets get the patient to the table and let him watch our game...