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Kid Speak
Written by Bakersfield Magazine
Ever wanted to know the inner thoughts of a kindergartener? Or wondered how much your 5th grader knows of Bakersfield history? OK, you probably haven't. But we've always found the mind of a child to be the most honest. Think about it! When's the last time you came across a kid with tact? Exactly.
So we asked some local youngsters about the important things in life. You know...gravity, weather, electricity, Tootsie Pops.
In any case, we supplied the candy and they supplied the answers. Get your “awws” ready ‘cuz they’re precious!
Name: Spencer Corum
Age: 4
How does gravity work?
You fall down on the ground and hurt yourself. And you get to go at the hospital and get a bandage from the doctor and then you’ll feel better.
Why does it rain?
So it will make people wet, from the sky storm.
Who was Colonel Baker?
He is a candy baker.
What makes a TV work?
Batteries with the remote.
Describe what your parents do for a living.
Daddy makes phone calls to make money and do work on the computer. Mommy does everything, drive, put batteries in my toys, and set up my games, and feed my fish, and fix things with Daddy.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. [5 licks.]
Name: Kyson Tamondong
Age: 9
How does gravity work?
Gravity works when things float or stay on the ground.
Why does it rain?
Because sometimes the earth needs to be cleaned from all the dirt. And sometimes plants need water and to keep the air clean.
Who was Colonel Baker?
Wasn’t he a person who baked? Doesn’t he own a bakery, and that’s how Bakersfield got its name?
What makes a TV work?
Umm, wires and electronics. Oh, and actors!
Describe what your parents do for a living.
My dad helps people with their phones at AT&T and my mommy is a pharmacy tech and makes medicine for sick people.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Ha ha! This is from a commercial! I know this...it’s three!
Name: Brycen Cranmer
Age: 8
How does gravity work?
It makes us walk not float.
Why does it rain?
Because the moist in the clouds gets soggy.
Who was Colonel Baker?
The person who invented Bakersfield.
What makes a TV work?
Eletchricty [he means electricity].
Describe what your parents do for a living.
My dad works in a prison. My mom works at the counter of Protégé Hair Salon.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
About 1,427.
Name: Rebecca Halbwachs
Age: 5
How does gravity work?
It circles round and round.
Why does it rain?
It makes the flowers grow.
Who was Colonel Baker?
Colonel Baker!
What makes a TV work?
Get the remote.
Describe what one of your parents does for a living.
He puts his officer clothes on every day.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
Seven, in like, five seconds.
Name: Echo Girado
Age: 7
How does gravity work?
By the earth and also by the sun. It makes you stay up.
Why does it rain?
Because it helps earth and all plants.
Who was Colonel Baker?
He made Bakersfield.
What makes a TV work?
It’s power, but maybe it’s because the Disney Channel makes it come up.
Describe what your parents do for a living.
My mom looks for people bones and my dad builds stuff.
Name: Cristian Mendoza
Age: 6
How does gravity work?
I do not know. Oh, I know—it’s like the outer space when you float up.
Why does it rain?
It’s because that’s what God wants it to be.
Who was Colonel Baker?
He was a very good man.
What makes a TV work?
The Dish.
Describe what a parent does for a living.
They can buy you a house and food to eat.
Name: Taylor Campos
Age: 10
How does gravity work?
Something pulls it.
Why does it rain?
So everything does not dry up.
Who was Colonel Baker?
He owns Kentucky Fried Chicken.
What makes a TV work?
Cable.
Describe what your parents do for a living.
Mom takes care of me and little sis and bro and Dad owns a bike shop called Turbos.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
1,000. I would love to do that!
Article appeared in our 27-1 Issue - April 2010