Despite the constant references to death as slumber, sleep, dirt nap etc. It is only death. Though for the longest time people believed that even if you die, you may still get up and walk around for terrible reasons like feedin on the life’s blood or life force or both of your beloved family. Some probably still fear the “restless dead”.
Kudos to Ellen here. It would be easy to ignore it since everyone HAS to know that she’s not really dead. I assumed that all the adult patrons were just playing along with the joke and the kids figured it out when she avoided getting kissed. However, instead of ignoring it as no big deal since the likelihood of anyone actually be deceived is slim, Ellen is using this as an opportunity to teach Ruthie about integrity. Way to go, mom!
KenTheCoffinDweller over 5 years ago
Ellen, so as long as you are not trying to make a profit from it, deception is fine?
Argythree over 5 years ago
@KenTheCoffinDweller: You must think so, given your screen name…
dlkrueger33 over 5 years ago
Remember the old Costanzaism: “It’s not a lie….if you BELIEVE it!”
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Getting sleep and eternal sleep confused there, Ruthie?
DrDavy2000 over 5 years ago
I’m so proud of Ruthie for saying “lying” instead of “laying”!
kab2rb over 5 years ago
Ruthie, you surprised me how long you laid down.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Despite the constant references to death as slumber, sleep, dirt nap etc. It is only death. Though for the longest time people believed that even if you die, you may still get up and walk around for terrible reasons like feedin on the life’s blood or life force or both of your beloved family. Some probably still fear the “restless dead”.
CalLadyQED over 5 years ago
Kudos to Ellen here. It would be easy to ignore it since everyone HAS to know that she’s not really dead. I assumed that all the adult patrons were just playing along with the joke and the kids figured it out when she avoided getting kissed. However, instead of ignoring it as no big deal since the likelihood of anyone actually be deceived is slim, Ellen is using this as an opportunity to teach Ruthie about integrity. Way to go, mom!