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Tag Archives: literalism
When in denial, beware the jellyfish
Grandpa: “Many people just stick their head in the sand and just don’t want to know things.” The Four-Year-Old, aghast: “Stick your head in the sand! Ick! You might get a jellyfish up your nose!” Related Articles: “So, where do … Continue reading
In which The Four-Year-Old dips into phrenology
The Four-Year-Old, surveying the world from her car seat: “Mommyo, why are some trees called evergreens?” Mommyo: “Because they keep their leaves all year round and are always and forever green.” Caught up in the excitement of knowing the answer … Continue reading
“So, where do we get to go, Mommyo?”
The Four-Year-Old, as the cop walks away from the car after giving her mother a ticket for an illegal right turn: “Where do we get to go now, Mommyo?” Mother: “What do you mean?” The Four-Year-Old: “What’s the ticket to? … Continue reading
“Can it rain cats and dogs, Mommyo?”
The Four-Year-Old, on the afternoon of the third of three very rainy days: “Can it rain cats and dogs, Mommyo?” Mother, tired after fielding an unusually active bout of questioning and trying out a new strategy of tossing one of … Continue reading
Posted in Funny Stuff My Daughter Says
Tagged Cat, dog, fun with idioms, literalism, weather
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Michael Howell
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