Dadisms What He Says And What He Really Means
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Those who suspect their parents took secret courses on "How to Confuse and Conquer with Enigmatic Utterances" won't be surprised to learn there are indeed clandestine languages for parents. And here are the books that decipher them. Finally, Dad's ambiguous responses like "Go ask your mother," cryptic commands such as "Don't make me pull this car over," and the puzzling question, "Do you think I'm made of money?" are explained in comic detail in this handy reference. And Mom's warnings, "Don't you ever let me catch you doing that again!" (implying that you can do it, I just don't want to find out about it) and probes, "Is that what you're going to wear?" are made clear. (Translation of the Last Momism: "I wouldn't be caught DEAD in that outfit.") Dadism and Momisms compile these silly turns of phrases handed down from time immemorial. Interpreted for the new century, each one is translated with tongue-in-cheek humor and insight.
Dadisms What He Says And What He Really Means,Cathy Hamilton,Andrews McMeel Publishing,0740722883,Fathers,Fathers and daughters,Fathers and sons,Humor,Parenting - Fatherhood,Topic - Family
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