In this chapter, Shmoop tries to make a point of not being treated like a "kid" . He's not a kid, he's a grown-up, and he'd rather be treated like one than be treated as a kid would be treated. He wants to be "treated like an adult" , but he can't seem to figure out how to do it. He thinks it's just a religious joke, but Shmilow points out that it doesn't make sense, since Shmoops isn't even a kid anymore. He also points out how adults treat children differently than children treat adults.