why benny is grounded from gum

i look away for one minute. . .
and suddenly the whole car smells like mint:

the consequences of this?
#1- being grounded from gum (this is a new one) for the rest of the week.

and, the even harsher, according to ben,
#2- having to drive all the way home with your hands in the air.

 it's a good thing he's cute. . .

or i might have grounded him from sugar.
or some other such unfathomable thing.

(note: ben is currently looking over my shoulder. he wanted me to tell you that "this really wasn't as very fun as i thought. it was just kind of yuck.")
a word to the wise from someone who's been there. . .