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On Costumes

The Dad; So, for your nun’s costume in the Sound of Music, you’re going to need a lot of black.
The 12 y.o.: And some white.
The 8 y.o.: You’ll need some red too.
The Dad and The 12 y.o.: (simultaneously): Why?
The 8 y.o.: Remember – what’s black and white and red all over? A nun with a sunburn.

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