Overheard in Glasgow « fourth edition

16Aug/08Off

Overheard in Glasgow

Kid looking at the zoological collection at Glasgow Kelvingrove Museum: "Mum, were these animals once alive?"
Mum: "No, only the elephant".

*facepalms*

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