Pluto is the Red Planet?
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
November 3, 2017 12:02pm CST
I was in my local Trader Joe's doing some shopping. On the frozen food aisle, I noticed that a little girl, maybe 11 years old was staring at me with big curious eyes. I came face to face with her and her mom on the next aisle. The little girl said, "Did you go to Pluto?"
I had the t-shirt in the photo on. On the back is a winery photo. The place is called "Marsh-Anne Landing" (a mashup of the owners' names). I was a bit mystified at her question at first, but smiled and said it was about a winery. She said "Oh, I thought you were an astronaut."
I decided not to correct her about Mars being known as the "red planet" and that Pluto is officially not a planet any longer. I did not want to embarrass her.
I hope her mom knows and explains.
I decided not to correct her about Mars being known as the "red planet" and that Pluto is officially not a planet any longer. I did not want to embarrass her.
I hope her mom knows and explains.15 people like this
14 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Nov 17
Kids are so cute, I love the questions they ask so innocently.7 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
Yes, I couldn't imagine why she was staring at first.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
That was so funny! She was just thrilled for a moment anyway.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
3 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic You've been a good influence on the young yet again. How cool.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
@sallypup Well thanks, but I hope she finds out the correct info.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Nov 17
Right, or that Mars is called the red planet. I hope she learns all that. It was cute though.
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@LadyDuck (471497)
• Switzerland
4 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic At least she showed some interest.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Nov 17
@LadyDuck Yes, she may be an astronaut herself one day.
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@DeborahDiane (40292)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic - I love it when kids are brave enough to blurt out their questions. I am glad you were encouraging to her!
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@DeborahDiane (40292)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic - That's good to hear!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
5 Nov 17
You should have told her you were Buzz Aldrin!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Nov 17
I wonder is she would have recognized the name?
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@crossbones27 (49432)
• Mojave, California
5 Nov 17
Pretty neat story there, I do not care if she is wrong. Neat at her curiosity and bet a child like that will learn one way or another because she wants to find out what is right and not what people tell her. My outlook anyway. Thanks for sharing
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Nov 17
I agree and hope that she keeps her curious.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
3 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic It does capture some unbelievable selfies
I'm glad we still have children too. They tell us what is important.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
Too bad about Pluto. I am glad Hubble is still up there.
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@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 17
That is cute glad you managed to get out of the situation.
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@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
6 Nov 17
, That's as funny as all get out.1 person likes this
@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
6 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic , Well that sounds a bit like a play on words that any kid would be likely to misinterpret. Funny though. I had to laugh on this one.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 17
@lookatdesktop Yes, it was a interesting encounter that made me smile.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Nov 17
Yes, she looked disappointed when I told her it was a winery. (Marsh-Anne Landing).
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
11 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic
That is really cute. That is really something a little girl would notice your t-shirt but not really understand it So, do a lot of people stop and ask you about your t-shirt?
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
4 Nov 17
At least she was curious enough to ask...That is important...Sounds like a bright kid.
In my years of teaching I find it is wanting to know that gets you ahead
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Nov 17
Yes, it is good to ask questions.
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