Jargology

Probable Genre: Geek Rock

The boy, 4, hustled east on Court Avenue at the bridge. Butler asked the lad where he was going.

“That way,” the boy said, pointing toward the Capitol building for emphasis.

Butler asked where his parents were.

“I don’t know,” the boy said. Butler radioed dispatchers to ask if there had been any missing child reports. There hadn’t. Butler asked the boy his name.

“Reuben,” he said.

Butler asked, “What’s your last name?”

The boy replied, “Spider-Man.”

Butler said: “Right. Reuben Spider-Man.”

For any aspiring solo artist with an appreciation of geek culture, this one looks like an available stage name.

(Source: desmoinesregister.com)