We already know there’s no way you’re going to miss Game 2 on Wednesday, 10 p.m. start or not. However, we’re wondering what you’re going to tell your boss when you walk in two hours late Thursday morning after getting four hours of sleep. So ... give us your top 10 excuses you’re going to use for being tardy (and no, stuck in traffic just won’t cut it).

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Was cheering on "Manny Ortiz" along with that great Red Sox fan John F. Kerry.

Bustoff, Taunton

My excuse is very easy, I am going to be on a flight to key west!!

Brian, Somerville

A car was blocking my driveway, I need to call the cops to have them come down and ticket the car. Then, they called the tow company, and of course at this hour in the morning, it took them a while to get here. Once the car was towed, I was able to get out and be on my way!

Jennifer, Somerville

Weren't we supposed to set the clocks back last night? What were you doing here so early?

Jay, Cambridge

I will tell my boss that I came down with a really bad "Offense"-ive odor.

Jason , East Haven CT

I couldnt find my sox.....so I called information......and she said check behind the couch...............and sure enough they were behind the couch. But I stayed home anyway

coalition of the schilling, anytown usa

I will have terrible headache on Thursday morning. I will be late !

Mohammad, Swampscott

I have a FEVER! And the only prescription is more RED SOX!

Aaron, Washington, DC

blame it on whoever thought up this whole time-zone-difference thing.

michelle, watertown

Terrorists cut the power to my neighborhood in an effort to decrease US productivity and destabilize the country.

Jason, Brookline