Mercury Retrograde, Explained

The Roommate: Is Mercury still retrograde?

Me : Yes. Until the 28th.

The Roommate: Okay, that's why people are being freakazoids. Man, that's a long-ass retrograde. I think scientists have been known to say that.

Me: Ha!

The Roommate: Hasn't it been in retrograde for like weeks?

Me: It's usually three weeks or so. Three times a year.

The Roommate: Space periods.

Me: Totally. Space is on Seasonale.

The Roommate: Yup, and it's making her CRAZY.

The Roommate: Dear Space: Stop acting like a crazy bitch.