I observed a little boy pick up and eat a Cheerio from the floor at a Starbucks. His mother sees this as well and reacts with a start.
Me (to boy)
You haven’t heard about the five second rule?
Mother
He subscribes to the four hour rule.
Me
That’s okay; it builds up his immune system.
Mother
That’s right, floors, door knobs, whatever.
Me (to boy)
Dude, you rock!
Boy
Don’t patronize me; I don’t know that I’m eating dirt.
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