Subject:  TGIF............
Date:     Fri, 17 Apr 1998 125311 -0500 (CDT)
From:     "Roy L. Beavers" <rbeavers@llion.org>
To:       emfguru@hotmail.com
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enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!   I'm sure you will.  I like the answer from the little
boy who answered what it takes to be a good lover!!!


>ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS COMMENTS ON THE SUBJECT OF LOVE:
>
>WHAT IS THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED?
>"Eighty-four! Because at that age, you don't have to work anymore, and you
>can just spend all your time loving each other in your bedroom."  (Judy 8)
>
>"Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me a wife!"  (Tom 5)
>
>WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
>"On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets
>them interested enough to go for a second date." (Mike 10)
>
>WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
>"You should never kiss a girl unless you have enough bucks to buy her a big
>ring and her own VCR, 'cause she'll want to have videos of the wedding."
>(Jim 10)
>
>"Never kiss in front of other people. It's a big embarrassing thing if
>anybody sees you. But if nobody sees you, I might be willing to try it with
>a handsome boy, but just for a few hours."  (Kally 9)
>
>THE GREAT DEBATE: IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
>"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need somebody to
>clean up after them!" (Lynette 9)
>
>"It gives me a headache to think about that stuff.  I'm just a kid.  I
>don't need that kind of  trouble."  (Kenny 7)
>
>WHY DOES LOVE HAPPEN BETWEEN TWO PARTICULAR PEOPLE?
>"No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how
>you smell. That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular."  (Jan 9)
>
>"I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the
>rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful." (Harlen 8)
>
>WHAT IS FALLING IN LOVE LIKE?
>"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life." (Roger 9)
>
>"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to
>do it.  It takes too long." (Leo 7)
>
>WHAT IS THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE?
>"If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it
>doesn't hurt to be beautiful." (Jeanne 8)
>
>"It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like anything
>and I haven't got
>anybody to marry me yet." (Gary 7)
>
>"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time. "
>(Christine 9)
>
>WHY DO LOVERS OFTEN HOLD HANDS?
>"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off because they paid good
>money for them." (Dave 8)
>
>CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE
>"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'The Simpsons' is
>on television." (Anita 6)
>
>"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I have been
>trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me."
>(Bobby 8)
>
>"I'm not rushing into being in love.  I'm finding fourth grade hard
>enough." (Regina 10)
>
>WHAT ARE THE PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY TO BE A GOOD LOVER?
>"One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you have
>tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills." (Ava 8)
>
>WHAT ARE SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU?
>"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores." (Del 6)
>
>"Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention,
>but attention ain't the same thing as love." (Alonzo 9)
>
>"One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's something she likes
>to eat.  French fries usually works for me." (Bart 9)
>
>HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ARE IN
>LOVE?
>"Just see if the man picks up the check. That's how you can tell if he's in
>love." (John 9)
>
>"Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold.
>Other people care more about the food." (Brad 8)
>
>"It's love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire.  They like
>to order those because it's just like how their hearts are...on fire."
>(Christine 9)
>
>WHAT ARE MOST PEOPLE THINKING WHEN THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU"?
>"The person is thinking: Yeah, I really do love him. But I hope he showers
>at least once a day." (Michelle 9)
>
>HOW DOES A PERSON LEARN TO KISS?
>"You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of
>you." (Doug 7)
>
>"It might help to watch soap operas all day."  (Carin 9)
>
>WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
>"It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all over you. ..That's
>why I stopped doing it." (Jean 10)
>
>HOW DO YOU MAKE LOVE ENDURE?
>"Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work." (Tom 7)
>
>"Don't forget your wife's name...That will mess up the love."  (Roger 8)
>
>"Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out
>the trash." (Randy 8)
>
>
>
Julia Awalt
Eastern Illinois University
Office of University Housing
  & Dining Services
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MLK Jr., University Union
Charleston, IL 61920
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