diff --git a/commands/misc.py b/commands/misc.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..7f83fa9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/commands/misc.py
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+from .command import Command
+from evennia import CmdSet
+
+
+class CmdJump(Command):
+    """
+    Jump or play in or around puddles.
+    """
+    key = "jump"
+    aliases = ["play"]
+
+    def func(self):
+        self.obj.do_jump(self.caller)
+
+
+class CmdSetPuddle(CmdSet):
+    def at_cmdset_creation(self):
+        self.add(CmdJump)
diff --git a/typeclasses/fishing.py b/typeclasses/fishing.py
index e1ac799..5ae7f7e 100755
--- a/typeclasses/fishing.py
+++ b/typeclasses/fishing.py
@@ -136,7 +136,8 @@ class Fish(CarriableNPC):
         elif self.db.spoken == 803:
             self.at_say("Sorry for all the puns. I feel so GILL-ty.")
 
-        elif self.db.spoken > 1000 and self.db.spoken % (24 * 60 * 60 / self.fish_tick):
+        # Let's attempt to tell a bad joke once a day:
+        elif self.db.spoken > 1000 and self.db.spoken % (24 * 60 * 60 / self.fish_tick) == 0:
             self.at_say(get_joke())
         self.db.spoken += 1
 
diff --git a/typeclasses/readables.py b/typeclasses/readables.py
index 2e5cced..3f2c0ae 100755
--- a/typeclasses/readables.py
+++ b/typeclasses/readables.py
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ class CmdLookBook(Command):
     """
     Respond with a new book to look at.
     """
+    priority = 3
     key = "look book"
     aliases = "l book"
 
@@ -92,8 +93,6 @@ class CmdReadBook(Command):
     Return the inside contents of the book.
     """
     key = "read"
-    aliases = "open book"
-
     def func(self):
         self.obj.do_read(self.caller)
 
@@ -119,7 +118,6 @@ class CmdDropBook(Command):
 
 
 class CmdSetBook(CmdSet):
-    # mergetype = "Replace"
     priority = 2
 
     def at_cmdset_creation(self):
@@ -153,6 +151,17 @@ class Readable(Object):
         "called when 'read'."
         reader.msg(self.db.inside)
 
+    def do_burn(self, reader, drop=True):
+        """
+        Throwing and burning books and signs.
+        Leave (ie. drop) or destroy?
+        """
+        if drop:
+            super().at_drop(reader)
+        else:
+            reader.msg("The {self.name} is gone.")
+            self.delete()
+
 
 class Letter(Readable):
     """
diff --git a/typeclasses/things.py b/typeclasses/things.py
index dc1ba53..5f96b99 100755
--- a/typeclasses/things.py
+++ b/typeclasses/things.py
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ class Unhider(Object):
     The idea is .... ugh.
     @set thing/
     """
+    pass
+
 class Returnable(Object):
     """
     This object can't go far from one or two locations.
@@ -33,6 +35,34 @@ class Returnable(Object):
     """
     pass
 
+class Puddle(Object):
+    def at_object_creation(self):
+        self.cmdset.add_default(CmdSetPuddle)
+
+    def do_jump(self, player):
+        player.db.jumped_times = (player.db.jumped_times or 0) + 1
+        if player.db.jumped_times == 1:
+            player.msg("You jump in the puddle! "
+                       "This is great fun. You feel childish.")
+        else:
+            player.msg(routput(choice([
+                "You don't care [how muddy|who notices], you jump in again!",
+                "Mud? Whatever. You [splash|jump] in[| again].",
+                "You splash around in the puddle.",
+                "You jump in the puddle again.",
+                "This time you dance a little as you kick up your heels.",
+            ]) + " You feel " + choice([
+                "[so much|] better.",
+                "carefree.",
+                "child-like and free.",
+                "irresponsible.",
+                "happy.",
+                "great.",
+            ])))
+
+        self.location.msg_contents(f"{player.name} jumps in the puddle.",
+                                   exclude=player)
+
 class Knocker(Object):
     """
     Special object that listens to what is said in the room, and
@@ -220,7 +250,6 @@ class Knocker(Object):
     def get_display_things(self, looker):
         return ""
 
-
     def msg(self, text=None, from_obj=None, **kwargs):
         "Custom msg() method reacting to say."
         if from_obj != self:
diff --git a/world/version1.ev b/world/version1.ev
index b8b3b7f..b39d9de 100644
--- a/world/version1.ev
+++ b/world/version1.ev
@@ -133,6 +133,34 @@ And now, assume that character by typing:
 # The Forest:5 ends here
 
 
+# With my name, I need to have an object to go with it.
+
+
+# [[file:../../../projects/mud.org::*Puddles][Puddles:1]]
+@create/drop puddle : typeclasses.things.Puddle
+# Puddles:1 ends here
+
+
+
+# And an elusive description:
+
+
+# [[file:../../../projects/mud.org::*Puddles][Puddles:2]]
+@desc puddle = A large puddle formed from a recent rainshower, invites you to shed your years and jump in and splash around to reconnect with your youth.
+# Puddles:2 ends here
+
+
+
+# And keep it locked down:
+
+
+# [[file:../../../projects/mud.org::*Puddles][Puddles:3]]
+@lock puddle = get:false()
+#
+@set puddle/get_err_msg = "As the water slips through your fingers, you realize the apt metaphor of attempting to grasp at your youth.
+# Puddles:3 ends here
+
+
 # More details about the room that describes aspects of the boulder in the =desc= above. First, the symbol:
 
 # [[file:../../../projects/mud.org::*Boulder][Boulder:1]]