For the past two years, Ally has LOVED the greeting cards that play songs.  We’ve saved the past few years’ worth and she randomly plays with them quite often.  So it was no surprise that she wanted to get a music card for Megan’s birthday (which is today but we celebrated on Saturday).  Ally was with one of her grandmothers when they went card shopping.  Turns out grandma wasn’t paying too much attention because when Megan opened up the card in front of everyone, it had Mr Garrison from South Park on the front with his hand puppet.  When the card opened, the audio file was a quote from an episode where he said “Well spank my ass and call me Charlie.  Isn’t this exciting.”

Yep.

[Stifled laughter and a nervous look among all the adults.]  

I was mortified because I had no idea about the card.  My uber-Christian mom showed no facial expression.  As much as I wanted to laugh my ass off, I REALLY don’t want Ally exposed to those kinds of words any time soon.  Turns out her two teenage cousins knew about the card but didn’t say anything.  I can’t blame them though – I’d probably try the same prank when I was their age too.

Obviously as a father of two daughters, I’m fighting a losing battle in trying to keep somewhat of their innocence in an oversaturated world.  While I really hated the fact that Ally’s innocence was kind of taken advantage of in this situation, it still is way too funny a story not to tell.