Young Marcus Mariota Fan's World Comes Crashing Down Mid-Breakfast

Like all our worlds do.

Is it mean of this presumed parent to mercilessly mock his young Marcus Mariota fan? Is it mean of me to accuse a parent of mercilessly mocking his young Marcus Mariota fan just because he's asking him some probing questions and letting the camera roll? Is the kid in on the joke? Can a minor be considered in on a joke? Is the joke funny? Am I done asking questions? I only know the answer to one.

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Kids "Clean" Bedrooms
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Mom: "Only books go in that basket."

Kid: "Those ARE all books."

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Pretty sure my daughter will be featured on the show "Hoarders" one day.

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As long as Mom can walk through the door, it's good!

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This is my teen's room -- haven't seen it this clean since, well, never.

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This isn't too bad, it's been worse.

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Here's my 3-year-old's response to "clean your room, I don't want anything left on the floor."

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This is our playroom/guest room. I was told they made it "clean and shiny!"

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This is my son's room. He slept in his sleeping bag on the floor for a few nights so he wouldn't "mess up" his room.

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This is my pre-teen's room, which is actually good (for her, anyway).

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This is "clean" according to my 7-year-old, because "I'm playing with those" toys.

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