The context of the following conversation is Addison needed a way to carry all of the books, so they bound them together and carried them by the string.:
Addison says I can't believe in this day and age, I have to carry all these textbooks. I am going to break my back..
The friend responds I know, I am taking a physic class and there's three books..
Addison responds Try English Lit, I have 5 books for that one..
The friend responds Well, I am using my sister's exercise bands to carry my books..
Addison responds Great idea!! I have been using my shoe strings..
The friend responds How can that be? You're wearing loafers..