The other day I was watching Bennett playing with toys on the floor. I noticed that he was playing with one that had a lot of little creatures on it. As I looked closer I noticed that the toy was made up of birds and bees. My first reaction was to take it away from him so that it would not pollute his innocent little mind. What kind of a messed up toy maker chooses just birds and bees to decorate a toy with. Thanks China!
All this got me wondering........why do they call the birds and the bees talk, "The Birds and the Bees" Now, please don't explain to me what it is. I'm all current on that one. But if anyone knows why it is called that, it would really save me a lot of creative thinking. And creative thinking along this subject matter is rarely safe.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Birds and The Bees
Posted by Mrs.Mayne at 9:33 AM
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I'm the wrong person so ask! Good question though, I'll ask Blake--he knows everything!
I asked Matt... he has an answer for everything. He was clueless this time around. But alas... I refuse to be stumped! Wikipedia says: "According to some, the birds and the bees is a metaphorical story sometimes told to children in an attempt to explain the mechanics and consequence of sexual intercourse. According to that story the birds are like men and the bees like women: Birds are free to fly wherever they like, but bees are enslaved to a single queen their entire life and their whole life is dedicated to keeping her alive. Bees pollinate flowers, birds spread the seed, men impregnate eggs, women give birth. Sex is key for survival of both." Hope this helps. Now you can tell Jon you learned something new today!
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