1 Little 2 Little 3 Little Indians

Okay, let's talk about something. Something we all know. Something... nursery rhyme-y.

Ready? Here we go!

The Elephant in the Nursery: 1 Little 2 Little 3 Little...You Know

Yeah, I'm talking about "1 Little, 2 Little, 3 Little Indians." It's catchy, right?

I know what you're thinking. Uh oh.

Is it *really* that catchy?

Look, I'm going to be honest. And maybe unpopular. But… is it that good?

Seriously. Hear me out.

The tune? Fine. Simple. Memorable, even. My kid likes it.

But the lyrics? I’ve got issues. Sorry, not sorry.

I mean, counting down people? Like…objects?

And then they just...vanish? One by one?

It's a bit bleak, isn't it? Even for a nursery rhyme. No wonder my kid hates going to bed alone.

My Hot Take (Brace Yourselves)

Okay, my hot take. I think we can do better.

There. I said it!

I know, I know. It's a classic. Generations have grown up with it. My grandma knew it. My mom did. It's a shared heritage. But...

It's time for a little lyrical upgrade, people.

The "Indians" Issue (Let's be Real)

Let's address the very large, very obvious elephant. The term "Indians."

Historically inaccurate? Check. Potentially offensive? Check.

So, even if you *loved* the rhyme (which I'm questioning, remember?), there's that.

Maybe it's time to retire the whole thing.

What Could Replace It? (Brainstorming Time!)

Okay, so what are the alternatives? What could we sing to our kids that's equally simple and not, you know, ethically questionable?

One little, two little, three little…kittens?

One little, two little, three little…buttons?

One little, two little, three little…cupcakes!

See? The possibilities are endless. And delicious.

My Radical Suggestion: Make it about Animals

Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here. Animals. Kids love animals!

One little, two little, three little…puppies playing?

One little, two little, three little…bunnies hopping away?

Plus, it teaches them to count and about different animals. Win-win!

I rest my case.

In Conclusion (Probably Controversial)

So, there you have it. My (possibly) unpopular opinion.

I think we can retire "1 Little, 2 Little, 3 Little Indians."

Let's embrace rhymes that are both catchy and, you know, not problematic. Think, five little monkeys jumping on the bed. No person is vanished.

Let the lyrical evolution begin! Who is with me?!

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Good night!