He's Definitely a Boy

A post-election anecdote.

Back when McCain and Obama were campaigning for the most important election of our time, my husband printed out a joke McCain advertisement. John McCain's big head dominated most of the printout and, in the background, a coiffed, bespeckeled Sarah Palin's head sat on the photoshopped body of a topless stripper.

When passing this to me, the munchkin caught a brief glimpse of the fake McCain-Palin print ad.

Before I continue, it's important to note that I had successfully brainwashed my child to say things like "John McCain very bad man" and "Sarah Palin scares David." Also, when asked who he'd vote for, he proudly declared "Barack Obama!" with an emphasis on 'bama'.

So, as I grabbed the paper out of my husband's hand, the munchkin walks up to me and the following dialogue ensues:

David: Is that John McCain very bad man?

Me: Yep.

David: Why is John McCain a very bad man?

Me: (Debating on trying to explain politics to my preschooler but ultimately deciding that might be a waste of breath) Because he is. He just is.

David: Can I see John McCain very bad man?

Me: (Firmly holding the printout with my forearm covering the offensive Palin figure in the background--offensive because of Palin herself, not the topless body her head is attached to) Here. Here's John McCain very bad man.

David: (After carefully studying McCain's image he looks up at me, pauses, and smiles). OK. Can I see nudie lady now?