"How many times are we just going to bounce this thing?"
"As many times as you ask the question."
"But I don't understand why we can't do anything else better with our time?"
"Probably because the ball wouldn't like it."
"You're damn right." The pong ball suddenly spoke up.
...Sometime later...
"Are you ready?" The paddles asked.
The pong ball wasn't sure as it just floated there. "Hmm... depends. Will I be smacked harshly?"
"Of course you idiot." Right paddle said.
Left paddle added, "Let's get this over with so we can get a nice drink!"
So the pong ball went and allowed itself to be hit by the paddles.