Lava Lamp!

Scene: The kitchen. M and A are beginning to make pumpkin bars. M is standing next to A, who is standing on a chair, at the kitchen counter. J has brought in a green Lava Lamp ("mantle placement discussion" between M and A deleted), and placed it on the kitchen-nook table. Plugs the lamp in. Green light shines on sold waxy gunk inside.

A (eyes light up with shiny enchantment) : "Kuw-el!" (Eyes locked on sixties retro decor, begins to dismount chair).

J (laughing): "So, A, what do you think the rule about this lamp is."

A (approaching the Lava Lamp as if in a dream): "I can't touch it."

M: "A, did you say 'kuw-el'?"