Eric Ruhalter, a senior writer and producer for AMC television who directed the prize-winning Good for the Earth in last summer’s MorristownGreen.com Film Festival, knows how to speak kids’ language–especially during the holidays.
Here are a few of his Holiday KidDefinitions, from Eric’s The KidDictionary
(more fun at www.TheKidDictionary.com – Words Parents Need To Describe Kids):
JINGLEBERRY (JING-uhl-behr-ee) n. : A Christmas Carol or other holiday song whose lyrics have been changed to incorporate potty talk and other themes contrary to the season the songs were intended to celebrate.
SHIRTURBED (shurr-TERBD) adj.: Annoyed state of a child who just received an article of clothing as a present.
RAMPAPER (rahm-PAY-puhr) v To ferociously shred through the gift-wrap on a present with no regard for the festive design nor the time and care that went into wrapping it.
SAINTNICKTRONIZE: (saynt-NICK-truh-nize) v.: To feign belief in Santa Claus with hopes of a bigger Christmas payload. (See: EASTERBLUFFING)
MORE ABOUT ERIC RUHALTER:
Morristown native Eric Ruhalter makes a serious message fun for Friday’s film fest
Eric Ruhalter’s ‘Good for the Earth’ wins Best Picture at MG Film Fest
