February 27, 2007

An argument and a suggestion

On Saturday I had an argument with a 3 year old. All you need to know to follow this conversation is that ringo means 'apple' in Japanese;

Small Boy Strapped in Abandoned Stroller Blocking My Way in Tiny Clothing Store (hereafter known as SBSASBMWTCS) points at jumper with apple logo: RI - N - GO!
Me: Apple
SBSASBNWTCS: RINGO!
Me: A - pp - le
SBSASBNWTCS: Ri - n - gOOO!
Me: APPLE!
SBSASBNWTCS: RINGO RINGO, it's a RINGO I tell you!
Me: But in English it's APPLE I tell you!
SBSASBNWTCS: What are you talking about? RINGO RINGO RINGO
Me: Apple apple apple
SBSASBNWTCS, turning to the shop assistant for help: You're stupid, RINGO
Me, walking away: OKAY, fine, ringo.... Apple! ;)

BTW - there should definitely be a license issuance situation for strollers or whatever you want to call those things on wheels that contain pissed off kids who are big enough to walk but too small to walk in the direction their parents want them to consistently. Why is it that people thing they aren't gong to be an annoyance to others if they are, say, left in the middle of a narrow aisle? Or parked lengthwise across a bus/train/tram aisle? Why should we excuse their lack of manners just because there is a 'cute' child around? Being in possession of an adorable mini person is no excuse for behaving like a dick and acting without consideration for those around you. Just have a look around and see what inconvenience your stoller placement might be causing others. Just at least try.

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