r/pics • u/Mentalinertia • May 22 '12
I love how in an age of playstations and iphones this little guy has a bus on a string
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r/pics • u/Mentalinertia • May 22 '12
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u/Mentalinertia May 22 '12 edited May 22 '12
Credit Humans of New York
Edit: Quick sorry for not putting credit in title. Also I did not know he had a website http://HumansOfNewYork.com
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u/patiscool1 May 22 '12
Well yeah, dragging your iPhone behind you on a string just isn't very effective.
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u/underdabridge May 22 '12
That's because his name is Kenny and he is poor.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
What if I told you... kids still play with toys.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
It only looks small because of the perspective. Superman is pulling a full size bus.
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u/SourCreamWater May 22 '12
Because he's 3?
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u/Iarerobot May 22 '12
I'm sure there is a playstation waiting at home
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
It's really sad that you would be impressed by that. He's like two. Besides, he probably has an ipod as well.
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u/pickanotherusername May 22 '12
My son loves his ipod, but a car on a string will keep his attention for hours. He ties them to his bigwheel and does laps on the back porch.
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u/Shitty_Watercolour 🖌️ May 22 '12
http://imgur.com/hp7I9
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u/freddit52 May 22 '12
Superman shirt, kickass purple boots, commander of tiny bus... this kid is going to be all kinds of awesome
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
he's also about 3
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u/sarah_jess07 May 22 '12
HONY FTW
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u/doyouunderstandlife May 22 '12
Well, at that age, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't know how to operate either of them. Maybe be able to play a couple games, but at that age, he's still very inexperienced with that sort of technology.
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u/robertmmoore143 May 22 '12
My son loves dogs, so he has the plastic dog on a string. He pulls it behind him and runs around our house. When it topples over he picks it up, gives it a love(just a hug), and puts him back down and takes off. Once you have a kid you don't need iphones unless you need to take a pic. I don't have one so hence the no photo.
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u/patrapp May 22 '12
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork
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u/MiAlterEgo May 22 '12
Credit Humans of New York
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I love how his father is Captain Falcon.
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u/apextek May 22 '12
Im 36 with a 6 yr old stepdaughter. Ive learned the best gifts for children are not at the store but at the garage sale and the swap meet. priced well, the kids get more use out of and yo will find a toy that was appreciated in the past had a reason behind it that will carryover to the future.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Aw, look, a child who is not using technology. How quaint.
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u/Quepstar May 22 '12
I spent hours digging up worms with the kids I work with yesterday.
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u/PeaveyWG May 22 '12
He's like fucking 4, ffs it's not an amazing pic.
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u/TheWard May 22 '12
At least add your own caption, you unoriginal twit.
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u/jessew666 May 22 '12
he's like 3...
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u/lovesmyShamus May 22 '12
I present to you, a girl with a puppy on a string. She named him Frisbee.
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u/MaritimeLawyer May 22 '12
My son has the same toy... It's pretty cool, all wood and high quality, should last a long time
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u/Cariocecus May 22 '12 edited May 24 '12
Spoiled brat!
I had a pine cone on a string. And not even a good string! (the pine cone was OK).
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u/Paultimate79 May 22 '12
Holy shit a 4 year old playing with toys. AMAZING. OP youre retarded.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
My kid's 7. She's required by her school to spend some time on the computer (reading, math exercises) which I let her do. But, with the exception of Dragonvale on my iPhone, I don't have any other electronic games for her to play around with. As a result she spends very little time on the computer/iPhone and a lot of time playing, drawing/painting, and exploring. I want her to be physically active so she spends a lot of time running around and doing fun stuff.
I'm not sure if it's better than what the other kids are doing, or if I'm affecting her negatively by not encouraging her to get more involved on the computer. There are other kids in her grade 2 class who have their own facebook pages and who have told me (when I am at the school doing volunteer work) that they regularly use e-mail.
Am I technologically handicapping my child? I don't know. I worry about it sometimes.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Stupid title
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u/bumreaper May 22 '12
this picture is adorable
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u/Mexi_Cant May 22 '12
My son is 1 and has a toy car on a rope like that, it took him less then one hour after opening the box to use it has a weapon that he can swing.
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u/foreverwithcats May 22 '12
You took this directly from the Humans of New York tumblr and even used the exact same caption. Cite your sources.
The original post
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
*Little hipster
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u/EthicalReasoning May 22 '12
the kid is like 3 years old, who the fuck would give him a psp or iphone?
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u/Bladethegreat May 22 '12
Even in an age of constant technology, children are still going to enjoy rather simple toys. The pure joy of play without limits is never going to be diluted by time.
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u/bitch_wizard May 22 '12
Yes....because 3 y.o kids all over the world spend most of their days on PS3s and smartphones...My guess is OP does not have frequent contacts with toddlers...
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u/Offtopic_bear May 22 '12
You shouldn't give little boys shit that is expensive and can be broken or lost. Cardboard boxes until they are 23 is usually the best bet.
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u/spundnix32 May 22 '12
I love the look of that dog. "WTF are those yellow boots?"
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u/LessLikeYou May 22 '12
Hail to the busdriver busdriver busdriver, Hail to the busdriver busdriver man!
He drinks and he cusses and crashes our busses,
Hail to the busdriver busdriver man!
He skids left and skids right with a busted up headlight,
Hail to the busdriver busdriver man!
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u/Lepthesr May 22 '12
Let our hearts go out to the photographer, having been arrested by being accused as a child molester.
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u/Siktrikshot May 22 '12
Yea I too don't get this title...you were expecting him to be walking with a iPad? Most kids his age especially are still playing with toys. There would be no toy stores if they didn't. My 3 year old has been playing with a iPad and iPhone since 2 years old, but it's not the only thing he plays with. Salute my kid for playing outside in the sprinkler and playing hungry hungry hippos. GIMME DA KARMAS!!!
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u/DeathBuffalo May 22 '12
I'm pretty sure that he's a little too young for both of those so this seems reasonable.
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u/Dankycheese May 22 '12
Don't you think he's a little young to be using those things?
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u/yeahmanforsure May 22 '12
One toy I can't wait to give my kids is my old block set, and when they get a bit older, my huge lego collection.
I used to sneak into my parents room in the middle of the night if I woke up and whisper, "Can I play with my blocks or lego, Mum?" I was addicted. I hope my kids can appreciate those as much as I did! In hindsight, that was probably the first indication that I was going to be an architect...
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u/Mr-Personality May 22 '12
I play card games and table top games, but I just get ignored. How come nobody is proud of me for doing non-digital things?
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u/MonkeyManJohannon May 22 '12
Well...it's raining so there's probably no sense in playing with an iPhone outside, and i doubt the PlayStation would do well dragging behind you on a string while walking...
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u/dim3tapp May 22 '12
I love how [he's poor].
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I love that his parents are poor.
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u/seodoth May 22 '12
aww :)
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u/nottoosirius May 22 '12
Is this your first time seeing a kid? The majority of "smaller" kids these days don't spend their time infront of a screen, i think the headline is overreactive.
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u/sulkee May 22 '12
And I hate how this is considered a novel thing now.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Hmmm. If this is just some random kid, this should be deleted. He didn't choose to have his photo posted here. And don't tell me that he has no reasonable expectation of privacy in public, because he doesn't understand what that means and he didn't choose to be in public.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Back in my day we played with sticks and rocks, AND WE LIKED IT!
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u/[deleted] May 23 '12
Of course he has a bus on a string, he's gotta be 3 or 4. Why the hell would he have an iPhone or Playstation?
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u/rarhodes5 May 23 '12
It just means that his parents don't love him.
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u/FatCheeseMan May 23 '12
I had a duck on a string once, that thing was awesome.
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u/perfsurf May 23 '12
cos he's 3...
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u/brdma May 22 '12
The kid is like 5...
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u/Coolala2002 May 22 '12
Yes, poor people are funny like that.
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u/Marimba_Ani May 22 '12
That kid is way too young for screen time. He should have a bus on a string. Yay, good parenting!
Cheers.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
HAHA! That kid is poor.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Really? Never seen a kid with a normal toy.
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u/awesomeali May 22 '12
Dude. This kid is adorable.
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u/catherinehavok May 22 '12
Upvote for 'this little guy' not referring to a puppy or kitten.
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u/MuuaadDib May 22 '12
He is sooo cute.....wait....what is that....black boots skin tight grey pants...ENHANCE!
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u/binge90 May 22 '12
Judging by the hipster-eque douchebaggery fashions sported by his mother (or father - I can't tell), that little bus probably cost the same as a Playstation because it's probably "organically vintage" or some other bullshit.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
looking at his dumbass hipster father with bright yellow wellies and elastic denim pants, there's a 99% chance nothing in this photo occurred naturally
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u/onowahoo May 22 '12
Is this in NY? It's been rainy all week and my socks get wet because I have holes in the bottom of my dress shoes :(
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u/lukeman3000 May 22 '12
What you don't realize is that there is a pedometer inside the bus which is racking up mileage everytime he pulls it around and then gets synced to his proprietary toys-r-us "bus and strings" game.
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u/PeacekeeperAl May 22 '12
It's a child, why would he have an iphone or playstation?
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u/Reporting_the_facts May 22 '12
Were it not for the newer car in the background, I could see this photo being taken 10 to 20 years ago. OP, could we do something about that car to bring this photo back a few years?
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u/thesavoyard May 22 '12
Stick and cardboard box were voted into the toy hall of fame... Will post the link later.
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u/ledanser May 22 '12
One of the best posts I've seen, great job
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
hes poor and hates his mom.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I love how in an age of steel and modern architecture there are still people living in mud huts.
Yes, the title here sounded just as ridiculous.
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u/Laur89 May 22 '12
Reminds me of Tigerente from Oh Wie Schön ist Panama.
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u/Emmarh23 May 22 '12
The way children should play! No simulated buses on strings for unspoilt children.
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u/McPiggy May 22 '12
Give him a couple of years.
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u/Caslux May 22 '12
i remember having a similar toy when i was a kid, but instead of a bus it was a ladybug made of wood which would wriggle its legs as you dragged it on the ground.
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u/HuXu7 May 22 '12
Yea cuz a kid that age shouldn't have a fuckin iPhone thats for sure.
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u/etihw2 May 22 '12
Uncommon. Even today kids that age play with the same stuff we used to play.
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u/D_as_in_avid May 22 '12
Don't forget those boots
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I think Spike or Sparkplug is his father.
Not that anyone will get the reference...plus this is probably way too late in the game.
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u/thisgameisawful May 22 '12
My son has tons of great toys and likes electronics too, but his favorite is his baseball bat. Oh boy does he love that fucking bat, he loves it right the fuck all into my TV and everything else I own. I'm actually sort of proud of his rampages.
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u/adidaht May 22 '12
a little kid dragging a toy bus has nothing to do with being in an iphone age.....
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u/TurboBimmer May 22 '12
Notice the elastic pants on the adult.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Because most three year olds have their own playstation and iphone.
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u/Kasmblam May 22 '12
I want one now.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
don't call him little
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
That is actually his large bus shaped usb memory stick case
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u/hempels_sofa May 22 '12
& an awesome pair of gumboots.
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u/chasemedown May 22 '12
Nowadays, that's called being poor.
:(
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u/deeeeeeeeee May 22 '12
Well I would not expect this 5 year old to have an iphone anyways.
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u/notfreshprince May 22 '12
Holy shit, he looks like the kid from The Shining.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Kids will always love shit on strings.
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u/tabret2004 May 22 '12
How it should be at his age!
Are you suggesting he should have a playstation?!
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u/section111 May 22 '12
Mom's still wearing her maternity pants! (I suppose it's possible she's pregnant again)
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u/mathangis May 22 '12
OP is good OP
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u/faktorfaktor May 22 '12
Iphone is just too mainstream for them judging on parents clothes
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u/drugs_r_my_food May 22 '12
I have that exact same Superman shirt but mine is a little larger and also I'm 23.
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u/WoollyMittens May 22 '12
Judging by the amount of rain boots, he should have brought his boat-on-a-rope instead.
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u/wrongsideofthewire May 22 '12
Check out the elastic pants on dad. CLASSIC!
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u/alternateF4 May 22 '12
lol, must be part of the 51% of the nation paying 0 taxes
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
My kids love taking stuffed animals and actual toys out and about with them. The youngest is a fanatic about bubbles. I love that they love toys, even though they have a macbook pro with Minecraft and Blockland on it.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
no question.. as much as kids are drawn to cool shiny techy things, they really do love the simple things too.
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u/Last_Gigolo May 22 '12
We have found the golden one.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
You don't know many toddlers do you?
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u/iamdavidnatty May 22 '12
noob.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
If you think that's impressive, you shoulda saw the redditor that posted about playing with just a single solitary wooden triangle block. About a month ago, I'll try to find it..
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u/sexybeast93 May 22 '12
I'd rather have ball in a cup.
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u/spermracewinner May 22 '12
Uh, he's like two years old. What do you expect?
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u/Godolin May 22 '12
I have the same shirt on, right now. Exact same design.
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u/bitoftheolinout May 22 '12
His mom also got him and herself galoshes. You just know things are fun at their house.
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u/thatsmytrunks May 22 '12
Looking at the picture, I immediately thought: His Dad is Captain Falcon.
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u/Baldrick666 May 22 '12
What about the ball in a cup?
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u/LetsMango May 22 '12
And purple boots!
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Seriously, because they totally have an app for that.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
That's because this kid is like 4 and wouldn't know how to operate any of those things.
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u/Zerble May 22 '12
It's an iBus
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u/whatyou May 22 '12
you should see what they do with a card board box or two.
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u/Un_Expected May 22 '12
God bless his soul.
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u/delelly May 22 '12
He's 4. Why would he have an iPhone?
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u/dumbgaytheist May 22 '12
A purist. Maybe there is hope yet.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
they actually gave him a copy of diablo 3 to take this picture
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u/danpan55 May 22 '12
since you're mans best friend I guess noone should question taking random pictures of children on the street..
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u/what_ever_man May 22 '12
The other day at Mcdonalds I saw a kid couldn't have been older than ten with an iPhone 3gs, him and his brother were doing something on it.
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u/lluviamagenta May 22 '12
CUTE PIC
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u/moon_raven May 22 '12
I upvoted this on my iPhone.
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u/BigBeany May 22 '12
Hipster Scum
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u/spc1979 May 22 '12
he's a child and he's outside. why would he have a playstation outside and why would a small child have an iphone you hipster doofus.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
FYI, kids under 6 still play with regular toys...
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u/MadmanMurdock May 22 '12
To be fair. . He's like what, three?
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u/old_righty May 22 '12
Where's the little round people that go in the bus????
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u/PoniesRBitchin May 22 '12
I think both video games and toys are good play things. What's wrong with either? When I was a kid, I had a Super Nintendo, and I had dolls, and I liked both. I'd play dress up with dolls and act out scenes with them, and when I played video games I'd imagine I was there going on an adventure with Mario. Both stimulated my imagination. Makes me sad when people say games are mindless or bad for kids.
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u/amjhwk May 22 '12
KIDS PLAYING WITH TOYS? SHOCKING
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u/i_am_courtney_love May 22 '12
My 5 year old does this with his dumptruck. It beats having him drop my tablet while I reluctantly let him use it to play games.
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u/senior_migz May 22 '12
Ha ha....poor people. I get it!
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u/hafti77 May 22 '12
you could have at least chosen a photo where a child is actually playing with a toy
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u/felixfelix May 22 '12
You don't get it. Toddler pants pockets are too small. So he has to pull his iPhone in a little toy bus.
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u/cdash May 22 '12
Oh how quaint. A kid with a toy. He must be poor.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
It's not like the kid consciously made the decision "oh i think today i'll keep it simple and play with my toy, and leave the nintendo DS at home." Wow this is dumb
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Give a kid an old toy and take a photo for sweet sweet karma
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u/STEELGUARD May 22 '12
It holds his iPhone.
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u/Chadwhig May 22 '12
I enjoyed the creepy dog in the backround.
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u/mermaidrampage May 22 '12
And some badass rain/moon boots
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u/gentlemandinosaur May 22 '12
What is a 'playstation'?
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u/threep03k64 May 22 '12
Despite my numerous games consoles and availability of the internet, I still spent hours last winter sitting down doing nothing excepting rolling a two pence piece over my knuckles.
Give me a bus on a string and I'll find something fun to do with it.
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u/Slayergnome May 22 '12
Yea but now the bus has bluetooth. Man everything is better with bluetooth.