Monkey Brains, Bass, and Dog Tails

Barrett can be a finicky eater as are most 2 yr. old children, but Adam has an uncanny way of getting him to eat. On the menu tonight was baked tilapia, rice with veggies, and croissants. He ate almost all of his fish on his own accord, but had not touched the rice or bread. Barrett has never been much of a bread or rice eater, but I asked Adam to try and get him to eat some of it. Adam asked him if he wanted some "monkey brains" and Barrett thought that was funny, and apparently appetizing too, since he ate all of it. Then Adam got him to eat the rest of his fish by telling him it was bass. He then ate half his croissant when it became a "dog tail." I think little girls would be absolutely repulsed by monkey brains, bass, and dog tails for dinner, but my little boy thought it was great. Whatever works!