When I was a little girl, I always wanted to do everything my big brothers did but they didn't want a baby sister tagging along. My grandmother told me that if I could kiss my elbow I would become a boy just like them. I tried for YEARS to reach that elbow with my lips pursed just right ... only to learn later that it was physically impossible and just a little something grandmother invented to ease my hurt and, by then, boys liked me for being a girl. ; -) Thanks, gran!
A childhood belief about special powers
others believed things like this
- I used to believe that if I could kiss my elbow that I would turn into a girl (the opposite sex).— Rusty
- I called every body part my elbow. For example if my leg hurt I would say my elbow hurt.— Kady
- My sister told me that if I could kiss my elbow I would change into a boy. I never disproved her on this.— Aussie
- I always thought that "elbow grease" was a type of lubricant until about 2 years ago. I'm 19.— Erika
- When I was very small. by older brother told me that if I "Kissed my own elbow, I would turn into a boy."Anon
- When i was 5, i thought that you could lick your elbow....Anon