From those who know...
TIPS ON LOVE
(all questions were answered by kids, age 5-10 and Lee aged in 30's lah)
WHAT IS THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED?
"Eighty-four, Because at that age, you don't have to work anymore, and you can spend all your time loving each other in your bedroom." (Judy, 8)
"Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me a wife" (Tom, 5)
"Ah, good marriages like wine lah. Take time wan." (Lee, 30's)
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
"On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date" (Mike,10)
"Snog hopefully." (Lee, 30's)
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE??
"You should never kiss a girl unless you have enough bucks to buy her a big ring and her own VCR, 'cause she'll want to have videos of the wedding" (Jim, 10)
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE??
"You should never kiss a girl unless you have enough bucks to buy her a big ring and her own VCR, 'cause she'll want to have videos of the wedding" (Jim, 10)
"Never kiss in front of other people. It's a big embarrassing thing if anybody sees you. But if nobody sees you, I might be willing to try it with a handsome boy, but just for a few hours" (Kally, 9)
"When you're not related lah." (Lee, 30's)
THE GREAT DEBATE: IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need somebody to clean up after them" (Lynette, 9)
"It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I'm just a kid. I don't need that kind of trouble" (Kenny, 7)
THE GREAT DEBATE: IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need somebody to clean up after them" (Lynette, 9)
"It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I'm just a kid. I don't need that kind of trouble" (Kenny, 7)
"Someone gotta be responsible, if two of you can blame someone other than self mah." (Lee, 30's)
CONCERNING WHY LOVE HAPPENS BETWEEN TWO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
"No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell. That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular" (Jan, 9)
ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE
"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life" (Roger, 9)
ON THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE
"If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it doesn't hurt to be beautiful" (Jeanne, 8)
"It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like anything and I haven't got anybody to marry me yet" (Gary, 7)
CONCERNING WHY LOVERS OFTEN HOLD HANDS
CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE
"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'The Simpsons' is on television" (Anita, 6)
"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I have been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me" (Bobby, 8)
THE PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY TO BE A GOOD LOVER
SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores" (Del, 6)
"Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain't the same thing as love" (Alonzo,9)
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ARE IN LOVE?
"Just see if the man picks up the check. That's how you can tell if he's in love" (John, 9)
WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU"
HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS
"You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you" (Doug, 7)
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE
"No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell. That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular" (Jan, 9)
"I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something,
but the rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful" (Harlen, 8)
"I agree wan. Got way with how one smells. Smell bad, stay single long time." (Lee, 30's)
ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE
"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life" (Roger, 9)
"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long" (Leo, 7)
"Like having no brakes going downhill on skateboard. Can get hurt, but still get up for more." (Lee, 30's)
ON THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE
"If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, it doesn't hurt to be beautiful" (Jeanne, 8)
"It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like anything and I haven't got anybody to marry me yet" (Gary, 7)
"Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a long time" (Christine, 9)
"It doesn't hurt to be good looking, but opinion of that counts on someone else advising lah." (Lee, 30's)
CONCERNING WHY LOVERS OFTEN HOLD HANDS
"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off because they paid good money for them" (Dave, 8)
"I think in case they get lost." (Lee, 30's)
CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE
"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'The Simpsons' is on television" (Anita, 6)
"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I have been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me" (Bobby, 8)
"I'm not rushing into being in love - I'm finding fourth grade hard enough" (Regina, 10)
"I agree with Regina." (Lee, 30's)
THE PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY TO BE A GOOD LOVER
"One of you should know how to write a cheque. Because, even
if you have tonnes of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills"
(Ava, 8)
"I think an adequate ding dong helps. And by that I don't mean door bell." (Lee, 30's)
SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
"Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores" (Del, 6)
"Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain't the same thing as love" (Alonzo,9)
"One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's something she likes to eat . French fries usually works for me" (Bart,9)
"I'm gonna side with Bart here, the man is clever." (Lee, 30's)
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ARE IN LOVE?
"Just see if the man picks up the check. That's how you can tell if he's in love" (John, 9)
"Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get cold. Other people care more about the food" (Brad, 8)
"It's love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire. they like to order those because it's just like how their hearts are on fire" (Christine, 9)
"It's love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire. they like to order those because it's just like how their hearts are on fire" (Christine, 9)
"They eat fast so can get home in time for the Simpson's." (Lee, 30's)
WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU"
"The person is thinking: Yeah, I really do love him. But I hope he showers at least once a day" (Michelle, 9)
"Sometimes thinking what dessert." (Lee, 30's)
HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS
"You learn it right on the spot when the gooshy feelings get the best of you" (Doug, 7)
"It might help to watch soap operas all day" (Carin, 9)
"Turn the lights off and aim high." (Lee, 30's)
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
"It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all over you. That's why I stopped doing it" (Jean, 10)
"Learn to slobber, girls love it." (Lee, 30's)
HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE
"Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work" (Tom, 7)
"Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash" (Randy, 8)
"Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash" (Randy, 8)
"Randy is the new confucius." (Lee, 30's)
