Because it reminded him that time was moving forward.
What do you call a reptile who says "But Cowardly Lion......You've had courage..... This entire....Time"?
An outlet
He wasn't comfortable with having that much time on his hands.
Three, one to hold the giraffe, and one to put the clocks in the bath tub.
It reminds him of Uncle Ben.
Remind them that high school is over.
A native Texan saying, "Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttt."