“Daddy Lorne Touched My Cooter And It Hurt”

Manatee County, Florida Art Linkletter hit a gold mine when he came out with his “Kids Say The Darndest Things“. It was such a hit because I think every single person could relate to hearing children reveal such intimate details so innocently or say some very adult things taken so far out of context. All of it either embarrassing or funny as hell. Or both. There’s something so engaging about listening to a child explain something. Especially when they know they have your undivided attention. They become a bit more willing to share, a bit more animated in their story telling abilities. And if an adult has all the appropriate reactions, the child’s trust and willingness grows. Which was perhaps the case of this three year-old. I can’t imagine the intensity of the attention she received when she said, “Daddy Lorne touched my cooter and it hurt.” [Read more...]