On the Knighting of very small bears

Recently I saw the cover of the book "House at Pooh Corner" and wondered just how many children would understand what is going on. It would appear that Christopher Robbin is beating Pooh with a stick, and that Pooh Bear likes it. Which would lead one to wonder as to what kind of sick relationship they have. Of course, Christopher is actually "knighting" Pooh Bear. (That's SIR Pooh de Bear, to you!)
However, to the untrained it might seem natural for Christopher Robbin to lash out in anger. What parent sends a small boy out into a hundred acre wood alone? I suspect that they heavily insured him first, in the hopes that he would be trodden on by a Heffalump.

On the popping of peas

We recently watched a movie entitled "Murder by Decree". In which Sherlock Holmes and Watson track Jack the Ripper. At one point Watson proclaims that he likes to eat peas whole, as he enjoys the way that they pop in his mouth.
Gack. I couldn't disagree more. In fact, apart from Pop-Rocks, I can't stand it when food pops in my mouth. Case in point: green beans. I love them, but as soon as I become aware of the actual 'bean' popping in my munching mandible, I am through.
I suspect that this is the reason why I gave up eating baby gerbils.