Dream

[beowabbit]

I had an interesting dream this morning, about a new invention: a hood for toddlers and small children that worked like blinkers on a horse, so they were easier to manage.

(In the dream, this was a completely humane and gentle invention that helped keep kids safe and out of trouble — no running out into the street, for instance — but now I have this image in my mind of the pediatrician saying “I’m so sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Worthington-Smythe; little Billy has a broken leg” as he loads the shotgun.)

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[beowabbit]

Either one, actually. I just looked them up to make sure.

  Blinker \Blink"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, blinks.
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     2. A blinder for horses; a flap of leather on a horse's
        bridle to prevent him from seeing objects as his side
        hence, whatever obstructs sight or discernment.
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              Nor bigots who but one way see,
              through blinkers of authority.        --M. Green.
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     3. pl. A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes form
        glare, etc.
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  Blinder \Blind"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, blinds.
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     2. (Saddlery) One of the leather screens on a bridle, to
        hinder a horse from seeing objects at the side; a blinker.
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