Sunday, November 18, 2012

Word of the Day: Peppermint

I got a Peppermint Mocha coffee the other day and discovered that Nicholas apparently does not know the word peppermint.  He is, however, quite skilled at dissecting words, even if incorrectly.

N: Is that a Decaf Caramel Mocha?
S: No, buddy, I got a Peppermint Mocha this time.  Would you like to try some?
N: No, I don't like peppermint.  Peppers are spicy and I don't like mint toothpaste.

He of course did try some once I assured him that there are no peppers in peppermint and it was not spicy.  His conclusion?  "I like it!  I like mint coffee but I don't like mint toothpaste."

I decided to skip a discussion of the difference between peppermint and spearmint and instead buy him a candycane to introduce him to what peppermint really referred to.

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