“Shoelaces are so stupid,” Claire said.
“What’s wrong with shoelaces?” Ethel asked. “They’re better than velcro.”
“Hey,” Tina said, as she velcro’d her shoes shut. “What’s wrong with velcro?”
“Velcro comes from space,” Daniel said. “It’s made by aliens!”
“No it’s not,” Claire said. “Anyway, velcro’s just as stupid as shoelaces. You don’t get socklaces, do you? You don’t have to velcro your leggings up? They’re rubbish! Why don’t they just make boots that fit your feet?”
There was not a single person alive who could have adequately answered her question. Nor was there anyone who dared try.
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Notes:
1. Written on June 24th, 2021
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