"In the mean time, my philosophy is this: If we can try to hold our heads up, and still try to look proud as we walk through the terminal, I think it might work to our advantage."
Were you like the Hitler Youth or something? Feel free to go practice at your local Wal-Mart Super Center or Greyhound station. And make sure you're lacking a ton of sleep before you show. Maybe a little makeup to hide the bags under your eyes is in order.