Why is 6 afraid of 7?

True-fact dialog tonight between my 6-year-old daughter and my 3-year-old son:
She: “Why is 6 afraid of 7?”
He: “Cuz 7 is a monster.”
And I don’t know. I just find that funny.
I mean, yeah, the more traditional response would be “because 7 8/ate 9.”
And sure, that’s what they want him to say.
But really, strictly speaking, he’s right.
9 is gone. 7 is a monster.
And 6 is wise to fear.

4 comments for “Why is 6 afraid of 7?

  1. chris cesare
    April 27, 2004 at 9:18 pm

    Agreed. Your son commented on the first vision that came into his head. Of course his mind is not ruled by the “they” mentality, but rather by his imagination. Let’s face it, adults are a drag. This interaction between your kids further reinforces my trust in children and beagles.

  2. cecil vortex
    April 27, 2004 at 9:33 pm

    I couldn’t agree more. Beagles completely rock.

  3. other dan
    May 2, 2004 at 11:01 am

    my understanding is that 6 is actually related to 7 and is also a monster. he is probably more afraid of what he will eventually become after 6 is eventually promoted to 7 due to the outstanding circumstances surrounding the case.

  4. ashley
    October 18, 2007 at 5:45 pm

    duh u stuges! its b cuz 7 ate nine! get it 789? omg u pplz are gay

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