Our own Christmas Story

We got the kids' report cards in the mail today and the school's grading system takes some getting used to. It uses a 20-point grading scale and anything over 14 is pretty good. 20 means perfect and is rarely awarded. It doesn't really correspond in any way to the American grading system, so, as long as their grades are over 14, we're happy.

Today was the last day of school before Christmas vacation. When I picked the kids up at the end of the day, James was sticking his tongue out at a group of girls. I called out disapprovingly, "James!" He showed me a red spot on his tongue and here is how the conversation proceeded.
M: How did you do that?
J: I stuck my tongue to a metal pole during recess.
M: Why would you do that?
J: Well, I didn't think it would actually stick.
M: Did we not just watch A Christmas Story? Was there a group of kids watching you? (David later asked if someone triple dog dared him.)
J: A few. Then a teacher came and stood with me for a few minutes till it came unstuck on its own.
M: Sighs and shakes head.