Madelyn, looking at the Finding Nemo plate her (leftover) cake was on: Why is Nemo black, white, and orange?
Tony: Because he's a clownfish and that's what colors they are.
Madelyn: Why is Dory black, yellow, and blue?
Tony: Because of the type of fish she is. You keep throwing me off because you're saying the colors the opposite that I would.
Madelyn: Huh?
Me: Normally, people say the color that is the most first. Like for Nemo, they would say orange, white, and black.
Madelyn: Oh. I was confused because my voice doesn't have hands to throw you off!
She certainly listens with detail! It really is amazing how confusing the English language can be, with all of our idioms/phrases, to young learners... I love that she took you literally. Not only is it cute, but also: That misconception will serve her memory well in understanding that phrase... And the way to explain the colors of an item, too. She's a cool kid! Growing up FAST!
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