The other night at dinner, Max decided to throw down out of the blue. He spoke in an even, authoritative tone.
Max: Superman will never be cool!
Dramatic hush falls over the table.
Jack: Superman will never not be cool!
Max: I dislike Spiderman! What does dislike mean?
We laughed and I grabbed a paper and pen to jot it down, which thrilled the boys.
Max: Superman is naked! (Jack giggles.) Now write that down.
Mama: No.
Max: Why not?
Mama: Because it’s 4 year old funny, not 39 year old funny.
Jack: OK! OK! Write this down: All the Superheroes are naked! (Cracks up.)
Max: That’s unappropriate!
Mama: (laughing) OK, that’s good. I’ll write it.
SCENE.
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