Children are pint-sized comedians. If you’re not convinced already, take a read through this list of funny quotes from children in Compassion’s program! As the products of their creative minds, or perhaps the translation process, these funny one-liners perfectly capture the quirkiness and fun of children. Has the child you sponsor shared any gems in their letters?
1. Classic parents
“I want to be a car racer when I grow up. But my mother wants me to be a good person and a good listener.” — Weeview, 5, Thailand
2. Kevin the ornithologist
“Chickens lay a ball. A ball that is called an egg.” — Kevin, 4, Bolivia
3. Adults need a hobby
“What will I do for fun when I grow up? Nothing. Grown-ups don’t have fun!” — Segnon, Togo
4. An unusual hero
“When I grow up, I want to be like the tooth fairy and help teeth grow.” — Paula, 5, Brazil
5. Post-pandemic plans
“Rolling on the ground is the first I will do when this coronavirus is over. If people say I’m crazy, I will tell them they should do the same.” — Tensae, 6, Ethiopia
6. Jesus’ home
“If I could fly, I would fly as high as possible until I reach Jesus. He lives in the sky and I’d love to meet him.” — Maisa, 4, Brazil
7. Creative problem-solving
“I want to bring a spaceship from another planet to clean the streets and remove the garbage so the children will not get sick.” — Justin, 7, Ecuador
8. The unusual chore
“I have a chicken that is my best friend. Every evening, I have to get my chicken up on the tree for the night because it has no wings, and it can’t go up by itself.” — Chuchip, 12, Thailand
9. An unfortunate reality
“My favorite animals are the dinosaurs, but they died a long time ago so I can’t meet them.” — Kaio, 8, Brazil
10. The creative process
“I like writing stories. How do I write my stories? With a pen!” — Segnon, Togo
11. Dinosaur fan
“I love to hear birds sing. They are my second-favorite animals because they make nests like pterodactyls.” — Kaio, 8, Brazil
Why not start a conversation with a child today by writing to the one you sponsor? Ask them what their favorite joke is. Even if it doesn’t quite translate, it will likely still make you laugh!