We did have cooties...some of us still do. I think little boys were picking up the vibe that little girls can cause a world of trouble and were, therefore, to be avoided at all costs. It's just that their hormones kick-in and obliterate the significance of trouble. Or, rather, trouble pales in comparison to the quest for...uh...female company. So, perhaps the term "cootie" is a way to define the feminine mystique--at least as perceived by a 9 year old boy. wink
Boys and girls both have cooties. When they become active, it's called HPV. jk smile

Happy Birthday, DavidCPA!
(I had to mention something HPV-related...just for you on your special day!)

Sandy
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Ex-spouse MISDIAGNOSED with SCC-HN IVa 12/10. Tonsils out 1/11. 4 teeth out 2/11. TX Erbitux x2, IMRT x2 2/11. 2nd opinion-benign BCC-NOT CANCER 3/11. TX stopped 3/11. New doctors 4/11. ENT agrees with 2nd opinion 5/11. ENT scoped him-all clear 7/11. Ordered MRI anyway. MRI 8/22/11 Result-all clear.