From the Mouths of 1st Graders--Very Funny!

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2008-09-03 12:36 PM

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Melon Presser
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Subject: From the Mouths of 1st Graders--Very Funny!

Not sure if this is true or urban legend, but it's still sweet.

A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class.  She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb.  It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you.  While reading, keep in mind that these are first-graders, 6-year-olds, because the last one is a classic! 

 

1.

 

 

 

Don't change horses

 

 

 

until they stop running.

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

Strike while the

 

 

 

bug is close.

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

It's always darkest before

 

 

 

Daylight Saving Time.

 

 

 

4.

 

Never underestimate the power of

 

termites.

 

5.

 

You can lead a horse to water but

 

How?

 

6.

 

Don't bite the hand that

 

looks dirty.

 

7.

 

No news is

 

impossible

 

8.

 

A miss is as good as a

 

Mr.

 

9.

 

You can't teach an old dog new

 

Math

 

10.

 

If you lie down with dogs, you'll

 

stink in the morning.

 

11.

 

Love all, trust

 

Me.

 

12.

 

The pen is mightier than the

 

pigs.

 

13.

 

An idle mind is

 

the best way to relax.

 

14.

 

Where there's smoke there's

 

pollution.

 

15.

 

Happy the bride who

 

gets all the presents.

 

16.

 

A penny saved is

 

not much.

 

17.

 

Two's company, three's

 

the Musketeers.

 

18.

 

Don't put off till tomorrow what

 

you put on to go to bed.

 

19.

 

Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and

 

You have to blow your nose.

 

20.

 

There are none so blind as

 

Stevie Wonder.

 

21.

 

Children should be seen and not

 

spanked or grounded.

 

22.

 

If at first you don't succeed

 

get new batteries.

 

23.

 

You get out of something only what you

 


See in the picture on the box

 

24.

 

When the blind lead the blind 

 

get out of the way.

 

25.

 

A bird in the hand

 

is going to poop on you. 

 

                      And the WINNER and last one!   

 

26.

 

Better late than

 

Pregnant

 

2008-09-03 12:38 PM
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That's hilarious, though I'm going to snopes it - those are a little too creative.
2008-09-03 12:43 PM
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wurkit_gurl - 2008-09-03 1:38 PM That's hilarious, though I'm going to snopes it - those are a little too creative.

Let us know what you find out. Collectively, it seems a little too creative for first graders; but individually, I could see my almost-six-year-old cousin saying some of those things, so I wouldn't discount it. Some of the kids could have been 7 too.

2008-09-03 12:47 PM
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Subject: RE: From the Mouths of 1st Graders--Very Funny!

Very good, but 1st graders?  More like 3rd or 4th.

Reminds me of good old Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby having chats with kids.  They say the darnedest things.

2008-09-03 12:47 PM
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No evidence either way on Snopes that I could find. But perhaps I didn't search well enough.
2008-09-03 12:52 PM
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2008-09-03 12:54 PM
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Rynamite - 2008-09-03 10:52 AM

Hilarious.

I don't think a first grader would know about the pregnant one, though.


x2. Still, that might have been my favorite one.
2008-09-03 1:02 PM
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Those are really funny.  Some of them I can definitely see first graders coming up with, like the one about laying with dogs and stinking in the morning. 
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2008-09-03 1:30 PM
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What I don't buy is that this was ONE first grade class and all the responses counted. I could see, if a large number of students were polled, or if all the students got to respond to each question, this being a "best of" list.

The pregnant one could also be true, but an accident where the student just said the first thing that came to mind (maybe 'cause s/he had a pregnant mother?) Something like that.

2008-09-03 1:44 PM
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20 and 25 are a hoot!

2008-09-03 2:57 PM
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We could start our own...

When the going gets tough, _______________________

Mind over _____________________________

If at first you don't success, _________________________________
2008-09-03 3:04 PM
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Subject: RE: From the Mouths of 1st Graders--Very Funny!

 

When the going gets tough, I buy new tires

Mind over  Easy, with a little salt

If at first you don't succeed,  HTFU

 



Edited by runningwoof 2008-09-03 3:08 PM
2008-09-03 3:09 PM
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Melon Presser
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That's great! I bet we'll get some hilarious responses ... loved the starting one

Clearly mine aren't well-thought through ... just knee-jerk responses!

 

When the going gets tough, JUST STEP OVER THE DEAD BODIES.

Mind over the hurdle, 'CAUSE IT REALLY SUCKS WHEN YOU FORGET IT'S THERE.

If at first you don't succeed, NEXT TIME, SHOOT THE GUY IN FRONT OF YOU.

2008-09-03 4:24 PM
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Rynamite - 2008-09-03 1:52 PM

Hilarious.

I don't think a first grader would know about the pregnant one, though.

Yeah, but he/she could have just said it because the word was on his/her mind for some reason. It's funny to us, but means nothing to him/her.

2008-09-04 2:09 AM
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Subject: RE: From the Mouths of 1st Graders--Very Funny!
I could totally see a first grader knowing about being late and being pregnant - they overheard mom and dad talking about it. Not only is that the age they are naturally curious about babies and little siblings, but it is also the point in most families where the family is growing - and possibly more than mom and dad would like it to (or not as fast as they would like it to). It is also an age where they hear and absorb more than mom and dad realize... (not that I've been there myself or anything! LOL!)

But I agree with TriAya, likely this is some sort of aggregate, not one class. If it is even true.



When the going gets tough, the trail is just gettin' good.
Mind overload.
If at first you don't succeed, use a camo taser.

Edited by Slugger 2008-09-04 2:09 AM

2008-09-04 7:17 AM
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I think I've gotten this email before and I *think* I remember that these responses were from a large sample from 1st graders. I have a 1st grader and sometimes I can't believe the things that come out of her mouth. I'm not overly surprised by the pregnant one, you'd be surprised what they hear and absorb! I'll see if I can get her response to some of these over the next couple of days and see what I get!

 

2008-09-04 7:32 AM
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When the going gets tough, eat more fiber.

Mind over I got nothing here.

If at first you don't succeed, maybe you're doing it wrong.

2008-09-04 8:26 AM
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When the going gets tough, Reload, you may not get the chance in a minute!!.

Mind over the hurdle, (unsure of this one, is this the matter quote?) because if you land on it the boys will be sore tomorrow..

If at first you don't succeed, stop the situation, reload, and push forward.

Sorry, I am a military guy, and a weapons instructor.
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