Hulk Mash!

(I am at my sister’s house, meeting my five-month-old niece for the first time. My sister, her boyfriend and I are talking about superheroes, whilst feeding my niece some mushed peas.)

Me: “I prefer Marvel heroes. Iron Man and the Hulk are my favourite!”

Sister’s Boyfriend: “I totally agree!”

Sister: “No way! DC heroes are way better! BATMAN FOREVER!”

(We then proceed to get into a heated debate about which superhero is the best, and stop paying much attention to my niece.)

Sister: “I’m telling you, Batman is t—”

Niece: “HULK!”

(We look over, and my niece has rubbed the pea mixture all over herself and has both arms raised above her head in triumph.)

Sister: “Oh my God!”

Sister’s Boyfriend & I: *stand and applaud*