Confusion leads to a calm response to violence |
My parents were talking about a gathering of Jugglers the other day. I pretended not to notice, but I hoped I would get to go. The day finally arrived and I went along since they forgot to get a babysitter again. My mom and dad both put on black and white panda makeup before we got in the car. We got to the place and I didn’t see anyone juggling. Tons of people were wearing panda face makeup. Everyone kept laughing when I asked where the jugglers were. They also laughed when I asked to get my face painted. We stopped at a food truck and got food. While we were eating some people got really loud and then I heard two loud bangs. Lots of people ran around screaming. I helped myself to all of the burgers and milkshakes I could stand. My parents came back and took me to the car. On the way home my mom asked if I was ok. I told her my stomach hurt from all the food. She asked if I understood what happened. I nodded and told her “ I was kind of expecting it. When I saw you and dad dress up with panda makeup I googled pandas and read the first suggested page. It said something about pandas ending with the phrase: Eats shoots and leaves.” |