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popcorn
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The lollypop-toting stranger
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Apr 18 16:03 UTC 1995 |
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omni
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response 1 of 15:
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Apr 18 19:39 UTC 1995 |
First of all, I'd walk away with kids firmly in tow, and proceed to
nearest phone where I'd call the police, warning them of a possible
kidnapper in the park.
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zook
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response 2 of 15:
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Apr 19 00:01 UTC 1995 |
I'd tell him/her to bug off. If that didn't work, would proceed as per Omni.
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scg
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response 3 of 15:
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Apr 19 02:58 UTC 1995 |
I too would take the kids away. It wouldn't be a matter of trying to keep
the kids from having sugar; a bit of sugar in the diet can be perfectly
healthy. Instead, it would be because I would have no way of knowing what
else is in the lolly pop. It's not that I would suspect them of trying to
poison the kids initially, although I wouldn't have enough faith in the
stranger to let the kids accept it. When the stranger continues to push
the lolly pop on the kids, that's when I would get really suspicious.
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popcorn
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response 4 of 15:
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Apr 19 14:24 UTC 1995 |
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popcorn
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response 5 of 15:
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Apr 21 14:05 UTC 1995 |
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birdlady
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response 6 of 15:
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Apr 21 19:34 UTC 1995 |
If it was a complete stranger, I'd grab the kids' hands tightly and walk away,
probably to the nearest crowded area. If it was a friend, I'ld expect them to
understand and honor my wishes.
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chelsea
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response 7 of 15:
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Apr 22 13:02 UTC 1995 |
"I know you mean well here, Aunt Minnie, but our family is trying
very hard to stay away from high sugar treats. We are very serious
about this. And if you persist in ignoring our wishes and continue
tempting the children we'll have no choice but to leave your company
immediately. I hope you understand."
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tracie
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response 8 of 15:
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May 18 04:54 UTC 1995 |
I'd say that I'll take the treats instead and then walk away with my kiddies in
tow and promptly throw them away. (the treats, not the kids :))
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fryman
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response 9 of 15:
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May 26 02:05 UTC 1995 |
Tell the stranger to get lost and to stop harrassing my children.
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marian
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response 10 of 15:
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Jun 4 15:58 UTC 1995 |
dowe ever let the kids have lollipops? i'd hate to deprive them of this joy
of life...i'd politely say no, tell the kids never to take anything from
stangers, then go to the candy store, but that's just me.
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madpoet
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response 11 of 15:
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Jul 23 08:52 UTC 1995 |
Hey, man...can I have one of those lollipops? The voices in my head told
me to tear your throat out if you're not willing to share with them...I
know what kind of lollipops those are...they're the green ones that
always make everything start to disintegrate and rip holes in the canvas
and you can see the light shine through the holes and it always makes me
lose control of my sense of smell...(start singing Wagner loudly...)
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marian
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response 12 of 15:
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Jul 28 15:48 UTC 1995 |
Am i the only one who was really scared by this? "
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gracel
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response 13 of 15:
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Jul 30 20:16 UTC 1995 |
Maybe the stranger (or the friend) is a little deaf. I would say
loudly "THANKS, BUT THEY'RE *ALLERGIC* TO IT!" and if that had no
effect, go away, since obviously the kids aren't comfortable there.
(Life is possible without lollipops, & my kids really are allergic
to all corn products -- if a friend proves to me that an offered
lollipop is totally corn-free, I might take some for dessert later,
after recovering from the shock)
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aruba
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response 14 of 15:
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Aug 2 05:16 UTC 1995 |
They put corn in lollipops? Oh wait, I bet they do put corn syrup. Is that
what you meant, Grace?
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ewhisam
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response 15 of 15:
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Dec 28 04:01 UTC 1995 |
lollipop Remove the children from the strangers presence
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