Parents go Shopping For Bionicle

[Xboxtravis]

With Christmas pushing its way into stores well before Thanksgiving; I couldn't help but recall my wish lists for my parents; where they had to try and learn Bionicle lore just to buy the exact set I wanted... So in tribute, I've written this tongue and cheek "quasi-poem" about parent's frustration with our beloved franchise!

 

 

It was early November, before the turkey was cooked,

That some parents went to the store, to beat the Christmas crowds.

These parents, a special task they had,

To buy “Bionicle’s” for their special lad.

Alas, moaned the father; for what should they do?

The names of these toys, just are nonsensical, I have no clue!

Did our son say he wanted Tahu or Vakama?

Did he want the big spider named Nidhikki?

Or these cute bird like Bohrok that roll in a ball?

I forgot, said the mother; which ones are good guys,

Perhaps these fine Vahki, proper police they must be!

The father paused in confusion, trying to recall the names,

Did my son want Makuta or Matau?

And what was the difference between the small and big Iruni?

Why can’t he want the Star Wars set here?

Because, I at least know the difference, between Han and Chewie!

Why does this toy brand have such nonsensical names?

Why can’t they be easy, like “Master, Protector, of Villain?”

What fun is a Bionicle, if it cannot transform;

Into an underpowered Chevy? Or a yellow jalopy?  

Why does my child want all these Kanohi?

And what does he mean when he says he wants a Vahi?

Why can’t he like Mario, like them other kids?

But instead adores this Mata Nui?

Why is this Roodaka, dressed like an Emo?

And this Vezon, is glued to a spider?

For this is all nonsense you see,

It is all very nonsensical to me!

The mother cried in grand desperation,

Impossible it is! To understand these things!

Expensive it will be, if he wants all six…

Red, Blue, Green, White, and Black.

And what is the difference, between Brown with Yellow!!

Why does he want all of these things?

In desperation, a thought was formerd:

That perhaps he won’t care, if we get him something along the same…

They stared at the Lego, to find an alternate toy,

Then mother and father, much to their joy,

Found a nice brown haired boy, with wings.

Then they said together in joy…

…this nice new Galidor toy, he looks to be game!

Edited November 21, 2015 by Xboxtravis

[Bonkle]

Funny, funny. It's accurate, but how is Euripides easier to remember compared to Tahu?

[Rooster Nui]

I can imagine something exactly like this happening. In fact, it probably has had happened, which is very unfortunate. Regardless, not only is this entertaining, but it's informative in the sense that it gives an insight into the reasons an individual may have not received what he/she wanted from others.  

 

I say you've done a nice job, mate.