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[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

As a father of toddlers learning ABCs, I agree. I've seen some weird side steps, like X-ray Fish for an animal themed one, or Xerox--- a company name. Or just straight up Fox because they couldn't think of Xylophone or any other X words.

But, what's the age appropriate alternative?

[–] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] burgersc12@mander.xyz 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You could teach them about the wonderful sport of xarexarebut then you'd have to explain all the basque pelota sports

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Xavier, Charles

[–] Birch@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Mr X to the Z Xzibit