“The Extra Smile,” New Era, Sept. 2010, 23
The Extra Smile
“OK! We’re going to play a game called ‘Quiz Show’! Question #1: Do you want to empty the dishwasher?”
“Um … no.”
“Bzzzt! Wrong answer! So sorry. Question #2: Would you like to empty the dishwasher and mow the lawn?”
“What?! No!”
“Bzzzt! Wrong again! Question #3: Would you like to empty the dishwasher, mow the lawn, and wash the car?”
“OK! I get it! Yes!”
“Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!”
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Ryan Stoker
“I’m glad I earned my backpacking merit badge this summer. It really helped me get ready for school!”
Kevin Beckstrom
Will you go to prom with me?
“Why didn’t you just text me?”
Arie Van De Graaff
“How could you forget Mom’s birthday?! We have it marked on the calendar.”
Val Chadwick Bagley