Twisted Brother

Although Jake is only 5 years old, I have always been a little concerned about his sense of humor. He leans toward the Tom & Jerry sort of comedy, meaning he likes his jokes with a side of violence. Trips and falls, groin injuries, spontaneous combustion. Think America's Funniest Home Videos.

Sam's humor seems more like mine. A little cynical, a little sarcastic. Just yesterday we were watching a TV commercial with an annoying spokesgirl. When it was over we looked at each other, a little confused at how entranced we were with the commercial and Sam said, "She's stupid." It wasn't meant as an insult. It seemed astute, mature and well ... funny.

But then later last night, I was reminded that Sam is just 8 and he and Jake may be more alike than I think. We were getting ready for bed when he asked me, "Do you know what would be really funny?"

"What?"

"If a priest fell into an open grave ... That would be funny."

Suddenly a horse kicking a man in the groin seems quite innocent.