Release The Kraken

Me: You need to finish taking out the trash.

Kid: *facepalm*

Me: Seriously, you need to take it out.

Kid: How about after supper?

Me: No, it will be too dark and you will whine to Jim for help.

Kid: ...

Me: Take out the trash, or I will release the kraken.

Kid: *perking up* Oh! Do it!

Me: Do you know what THE KRAKEN is???

Kid: it's a giant squid. Bring it!


I want to be irritated, but I am impressed that I am raising a girl who a) knows what a kraken is, and b) isn't scared at all! Aaaaahahahahahahaaa!