(On the drive home this afternoon, a discussion of elementary-school crush rumors eventually leads to the subject of pop music teen sensation Justin Bieber.)
MissSeven: I don't like Justin Bieber.
Mr11: Yeah, I don't either. Girls say he's "cute." What's "cute," anyway?
Me: Well, you know. Cute is sort of like...
MissSeven: LIKE WHEN YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED AND ARE IN LOVE!
Me: No, no, it's just...sort of youthful and sweet. Like bunnies or something. You know.
MissSeven: I know someone who LOVES Justin Bieber. She has posters of him up on her wall and everything.
Me: What poster would you like to have on your wall?
MissSeven: The Rolling Stones.
Me: Really???
MissSeven: Yes. But only one. You know how all those eyes would creep me out.
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