The day was a long one. Driving home in the pissing rain only made it worse. The radio had all the bad news. War, famine, economic collapse and notable deaths. I knew that a Discussion would have to take place when I got home.
The boys got home a few minutes before me. I trudged up the stairs. There are some duties that a father has that are not pleasant. I was reluctant to even mention the subject.
The boys were unpacking homework and various papers from a day at school.
Boys: (in unison) Welcome home, father!
Me: Hi, boys. I need to talk to you about something. Do you know who Heath Ledger is?
Boys: No.
Me: He is playing the Joker in the new Batman movie.
Ten: Is he dead?
Me: Yes.
Twelve: (panicked) Did he finish the movie?!?
Me: Yes.
Twelve (relieved) Good!
January 23, 2008 at 7:47 am |
Is it wrong that was my reaction as well?
In my defense I had just watched the Brothers Grimm.
January 23, 2008 at 11:56 am |
Just show them this. It should clear everything up.
http://www.godhatesfags.com/written/fliers/20080122_heath-ledger-brokeback-mountain.pdf