“The most important thing we’ve learned,So far as children are concerned,Is never, NEVER, NEVER letThem near your television set–Or better still, just don’t installThe idiotic thing at all.In almost every house we’ve been,We’ve watched them gaping at the screen.They loll and slop and lounge about,And stare until their eyes pop out.(Last week in someone’s place we sawA dozen eyeballs on the floor.)”
My Satellite TV has a great selection of music channels. I use them when the blather grates. This morning I’m enjoying some 60s rock, later some “smooth jazz”, maybe…
Fiammata over 9 years ago
Right on, Lio!
pcolli over 9 years ago
He actually bought the encyclopaedias.
Sisyphos over 9 years ago
Lio is such a smart lad! Read a book, everyone, and turn off the brainwashing devices!
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Yup! Proves contentment is just one click away…
Jkiss over 9 years ago
I knew there was a reason I’ve always liked this kid. Lio is one smart cookie.
Godfreydaniel over 9 years ago
(from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
“The most important thing we’ve learned,So far as children are concerned,Is never, NEVER, NEVER letThem near your television set–Or better still, just don’t installThe idiotic thing at all.In almost every house we’ve been,We’ve watched them gaping at the screen.They loll and slop and lounge about,And stare until their eyes pop out.(Last week in someone’s place we sawA dozen eyeballs on the floor.)”
billdi Premium Member over 9 years ago
always the right decision
Comic Minister Premium Member over 9 years ago
Never mind.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 9 years ago
Lio — you da MAN!
Ernest Lemmingway over 9 years ago
“I find television very educational. Every time someone turns it on I leave the room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx
dzw3030 over 9 years ago
My Satellite TV has a great selection of music channels. I use them when the blather grates. This morning I’m enjoying some 60s rock, later some “smooth jazz”, maybe…
melmarsh9v over 9 years ago
Smart kid! There should be more like him!
heatherjasper over 9 years ago
All right, Lio!
gaslightguy over 9 years ago
Wise beyond his years,