Ninja Wisdom (with a Side of Dark Humor)
Okay, so I snagged this "Ask a Ninja Presents The Ninja Handbook" thing thinking it might be a laugh. And, well, it is. It’s definitely got that quirky, slightly twisted humor that the internet seems to love. I wasn’t sure how the kids would take it, but turns out, they dig it. It's not exactly *parenting* material, but sometimes you just gotta let them have their weird little joys, right?
Teenage Approved Silliness
Itay, my 14-year-old, is all about the TikTok trends and whatnot, and he actually showed *me* a video related to this whole Ask a Ninja thing. I didn't even know it was still a thing! He says the humor is "vintage internet," which, I guess, is a compliment now? Anyway, he's been flipping through it, chuckling at the, let's just say, *unconventional* advice. Look, I'm not saying it's going to turn him into a master assassin or anything, but it's a fun distraction from volleyball practice and trying to figure out which song is trending this week.
Something Different for a Change
Honestly, it's just nice to see them reading *something* that isn’t a textbook or subtitles on a YouTube video. Amit (my 10-year-old) is a little young for some of the jokes, but he likes looking at the pictures and asking me what stuff means. Which leads to some...interesting conversations. I'm just hoping Omri (16, basketball fiend) doesn't start taking the "ninja" advice *too* seriously on the court. I can just see it now: "Coach, I was just following the Ninja Handbook!"
Dad Win: Shared Laughs
Ultimately, it's a silly book that gave us a few laughs. And in this house, laughter is always a win. It might not be high art, but sometimes you just need a dose of absurdity to lighten the mood. Plus, it's a conversation starter. I'd say it's worth the price of a couple of slices of pizza, and definitely more entertaining.
