During a recent car-trip, Claire and Margot were in the backseat playing a game that appeared to be called "Does That Hurt?" As you can imagine, the game is played by repeatedly punching your sister very hard on the leg or arm while saying, "Does that hurt? Does that hurt?" The punchee maintains a forced smile, and insists, "No, it doesn't. Nope, that definitely does not hurt." Within minutes of Don's astute observation that "this game can only end one way -- badly", Margot began howling and tearfully exclaiming, "Owwwww! Ouch!! Oh, that was too hard, Claire!" Claire's response? A measured, "Well. It looks like "Does That Hurt?" just ended."
P.S. I realize that you might be wondering why we let our children play this game. To that, I can only suggest that you spend seven straight hours in a car with them and see whether it has a similar effect on your judgment.
