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December 29, 2007
“The Next Time I Come In, You Should Get Some More Good Stuff”
Me: Really? Like what?
Kid: You know, COOL stuff.
Me: What’s cool?
Kid: You know. [gestures] Stuff. [rolls eyes] Cool stuff like computers and games and GAME BOYS YES THE NEXT TIME I COME IN YOU SHOULD HAVE GAME BOYS. [walks away]
This kid was, maybe, five. He said “computers” as if it only had one syllable.
Posted by adrienne at December 29, 2007 11:52 AM
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I'm trying to work out how computers with one syllable sounds. Don't you already have computers? The kid kind of sounds like a monster.
Posted by: chuck at December 29, 2007 12:17 PM
It was really more like "Pewters."
It's true that we already have computers. I think he was implying that they were inadequate or that we needed more. If it were entirely up to me, I'd get rid of the computers. They're kind of a pain in my neck. Everyone wants them to be something they're not, and little littles are always banging on them.
Posted by: adrienne at December 29, 2007 12:30 PM
What will these kids ask for next? Amazing how the "I want more" adds up for kids.
Have a wonderful 2008.
Posted by: Vivian at December 30, 2007 11:20 AM
And a happy 2008 to you, Vivian! Yes, it's funny to hear what some kids expect from the library, although what's *really* fun are all those 4th-6th graders in my Library Club telling me that they pretty much come to the library to get books. Yay, books!
Posted by: adrienne at December 30, 2007 08:11 PM
Love it!!! It's great that you record these little interactions. There are so many classic conversations that we youth services librarians have on a daily basis. So funny and cute!
I saw that you are on Goodreads too and requested your friendship : )
Posted by: Stephanie at January 1, 2008 04:22 PM
Luckily, most kids don't notice when I start surreptitiously taking notes.
I saw you there on Goodreads! I keep meaning to blog about how much I love that site.
Posted by: adrienne at January 1, 2008 07:30 PM