Hatrack River Forum: Warning: Harry Potter may harm children!

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Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031030-110618-8029r.htm

I thought y'all might get a laugh out of this.

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"The presumed diagnosis for each child was a tension headache brought on by the effort required to plow through an 870-page book. The obvious cure for this malady -- that is, taking a break from reading -- was rejected by two of the patients, who preferred (painkillers) instead," Bennett wrote.

Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :

WOO! Children after my own heart. Don't do as the doctor says, give me painkillers! [Big Grin]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Someone should tell Dan_Raven about this right away!

Posted by eslaine (Member # 5433) on :

Ya Think?

Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :

:: hangs head ::

Okay, I admit it... I've been reading more news articles than Hatrack threads lately. I'm sorry! I'll do better next time!

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*pat pat*

It's ok, yours has the edge title-wise. [Wink]

Posted by Rhaegar The Fool (Member # 5811) on :

Bad Ayelar!