Out of the mouths of babes:
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE OCEAN
A number of primary schools were doing a project on "The Sea."
Children were asked to draw pictures or write about their
experiences.
Teachers got together to compare the results and put together some of
the 'better' ones. Here are some of the descriptions of "ocean
life."
1. This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles.
(Kelly age 6)
2. Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting. Electric eels
can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea
where I think they have to plug themselves in to chargers.
(Christopher age 7)
Oysters' balls are called pearls!
(James age 6)
4. If you are surrounded by sea you are an Island. If you don't
have sea all around you, you are incontinent.
( Wayne age 7)
5. I think sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just
like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend no more.
(Kylie age 6)
6. A dolphin breathes through an asshole on the top of its head.
(Billy age 8)
7. My uncle goes out in his boat with pot, and comes back with
crabs.
(Millie age 7)
8. When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to
cross the ocean. Sometimes, when the wind didn't blow, the
sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they
would be
better off eating beans.
(William age 7)
9. I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I like their shiny
tails. How do mermaids get pregnant?
(Helen age 7)
10. When you go swimming in the sea, it is very cold, and it
makes my willy small.
(Kevin age 6)