Art Linkletter Twitter Tributes Say the Darndest Things

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Consummate television host Art Linkletter died on Wednesday at the age of 97.

Known for his work on the programs "People are Funny" and "House Party," one of Linkletter's more memorable segments on the latter show wast titled "Kids Say the Darndest Things." In that bit, Linkletter conducted off-the-cuff, amusing interviews with young children.

News of Mr. Linkletter's passing became one of the most discussed topics on Twitter, where people left their own amusing anecdotes and remembrances of the man who entertained America all those years ago.

"Art Linkletter was a perfect example of the cute old jolly people who are just kick ass," tweeted a user named Amna Saed.

"When I was a kid," wrote hopemcp, "I loved finding reruns of 'Kids Say the Darndest Things.' Didn't understand it, but I loved it."

"His inner child said the darndest things," wrote a user named Hormonella, "RIP Art Linkletter."

Tagged: art linkletter, House Party, Kids Say the Darndest Things, People are Funny

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