I'm Going Back to the Water, Been Landlocked Too Long
Question of the Day: I'm not sure if this is just a church announcement decision, but why in the world do we announce how much a baby weighed when it was born?
Also, how much fun would it be if you could bet the over/under on what a given baby weighed when it was born? I'm pretty sure this is the type of thing that hacked off Jesus when he ran the money changers out of the temple...but...wouldn't it be one of the most memorable Sundays-ever if the preacher walked to the podium and said, "Before I announce the weight of the Walkers' new son, be mindful that the over/under on his weight is 7 lbs, 9 oz. Please place your bets accordingly."
Also, how much fun would it be if you could bet the over/under on what a given baby weighed when it was born? I'm pretty sure this is the type of thing that hacked off Jesus when he ran the money changers out of the temple...but...wouldn't it be one of the most memorable Sundays-ever if the preacher walked to the podium and said, "Before I announce the weight of the Walkers' new son, be mindful that the over/under on his weight is 7 lbs, 9 oz. Please place your bets accordingly."
Labels: Babies, Inexplicable Traditions, Wagering on Children
posted by Justin @ 1/25/2010 09:12:00 PM
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My best guess is it's a racket so kids have body dysmorphic disorder from the get-go. The only other reason I can think of has to do with the mother. (1) People will talk about her weight gain (little kid or big kid), or (2) How much giving birth must've hurt.
This is yet another reason why everyone should just adopt.
Ah, the old "Wagering on Children" tag. Can't go wrong.
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