This. Is. SCIENCE! (more from the archives)

Scene: an evening educational program, circa 1996



Me: What is that, Thaddeus?

Thaddeus: It's a lollypop.

Me: Really? What flavor is it?

Thaddeus (pointing): Lemon.

Me: I like...

Thaddeus (pointing): Orange. Chocolate.

Me: Oh yeah?

Thaddues: Cherry. Lemon.

Me: Wow. And what's that?

Thaddeus: It's a balloon.

Me: Right.