Saturday, December 18, 2010

The Hypothetical Game

Three weeks ago Smiley invented a new game: the "What if...?" game.

Initially he asked all of the questions.  Now he allows us to also do so; usually I make it easier for him by only asking questions which he has previously asked me.  Most of his questions involve things he sees as we play the game, which makes it a great activity when driving.

Here is an example from last night.
Smiley: What if there were no cars?

Me: Then everyone would have to walk or ride a bicycle.

Smiley: What if there were no signs?

Me: Then no one would know what street they were driving on.  What if there were no shoes?

Smiley: Then no one could put their shoes on.  What if there were no trucks?

Me: Then cars would have to pull big trailers, because cars cannot carry very much.  What if there was no cheese?

Smiley: Then no one could eat cheese.  What if there were no lights?

Me: Then everyone would stay home at night.

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