Many moons ago, we purchased a small bucket of plastic frogs at the dollar store as part of a birthday gift to one of Ben's little friends. We did not realize until later the true treasure we had found. As I went to wrap it, I started to read the outside of the bucket to James. We took turns passing it back and forth, reading different parts, and laughing until our sides ached and tears were streaming down our faces.
It was made in China, and there is no doubt that it was also translated into English in China as well. Needless to say, the kid never received this part of the gift! We decided we couldn't part with something that provided that much entertainment. Now, maybe we were a bit tired, or overstressed, but even now I still find it funny. I'll let you decide for yourselves.
Here is how the bucket reads:
The best game for partents with children!
JUMPING FROG
Enjoy all your family!
Suitable for age of over 3
- Draw a line or mark far a distance from starting point. Jump frogs at starting point. The one makes frogs jumping over the line or mark is the winner.
THE OTHER PLAYING WAY:
- Jump frogs far away at the same position. The farest is the winner (to identify owned frogs by colors).
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Except the attached drum, you may use other vessel to play, such as cup, jar, box, ladle, pot, bowl, basket ... etc. The vessel should not be too large. The smaller vessel you use the more interest you get.
- After playing a couple of times, you will be skilled to control the exactly jumping distance and position.
LET'S TRY!
- Jump frogs into drum from a distance.
MADE IN CHINA
Let me just interject that if I ever had to translate anything into Chinese, it would either provide hours of entertainment to the Chinese, or it would start WWIII. I promise I am not trying to pick a fight with the Chinese, . . . afterall, I am a partent with children!
P.S. It is much more funnier to be read aloud. : )
