The following is exactly why playing a game of “Guess which animal I am?” with my 5 year old is essentially the same process as taking calls from the general public…
Me: Okay, I have one. Guess which animal I am.
5 year old: It is an animal????
Me: Yes.
5 year old: Does it have spots???
Me: No.
5 year old: Does it have three legs????
Me: No.
5 year old: Does it have two ears????
Me: Yes.
5 year old: Oooohh!!!! Is it A TIGER?!?!??
Me: ……… No.
5 year old: Long pause while he considers the available data at length….
“Is it a wrench?!?!?”
Yes. Yes it’s a wrench. You win. The police will follow up with you later. Thanks for the call.
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