Thursday, February 07, 2008

Terminology

This evening at supper Ben tried to explain the difference between comedy and tragedy. The concept appeared to be over the kids' heads.

"But Daddy," our five-year-old protested, "If a boy had a mommy and daddy, and the mommy and daddy both died, and he was an orphan, that wouldn't be a tragedy."

"Well, what would you call it?" Ben asked.

"I would call it a traumady."

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