Friday, June 26, 2009

When Toys Grow Up

This is not some reference to a forthcoming 'Toy Story' sequel idea but more an observation that concerned me.

Last night, at kids club, we used the 'infamous' spinner from Twister for a challenge but when we asked the group (under 11s bear in mind) who'd heard of 'Twister', it was only the adults that put their hands up. Has this 'classic' participation game gone off the cultural radar for our kids? Is it true that anything that can't be played on the Wii is now redundant for them? Or was Twister always the realm of American slumber parties, eager teens and students trying to "get lucky" and those adults who are yearning for a happier (and younger!) time?!

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