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I remember my 14-year-old self reading Herman Hesse’s “Steppenwolf,” thinking of the dumb world and dreaming that it would have no consequences. My CD player would be blasting Nirvana’s Nevermind again and again, like a stuck record that had no way of escaping. Fast forward to today, I cringe a little and yet, I find it cute. Being a teen is one ride of a lifetime that feels eternal in the moment, but passes so fast as if it never happened.

Every parent who raises a teenage kid also experiences a fair share of that awkward, overwhelming and transformative time of life. Some, well, most of them, argue (because that’s just a law of nature, right?) and others arm themselves with a smashing sense of humor. And it turns out that some savage parents are able to roast their teenagers into barbecue in just a single tweet.

Today, we collected some of the funniest tweets from the unstoppable parents with teen kids, so scroll down below to laugh your eyes out!

#1

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RealFionaO Report

Andy Acceber
Community Member
4 years ago

True for all parenting: Don't give kids a choice where it doesn't exist. Kids are literal thinkers, and teenagers are wiley. If there's a loophole, they'll find it.

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    Pain
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If this isn't true, I don't know what is.

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    #3

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    sweetmomissa Report

    Thomas Stead
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    lol

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    GoddessOdd
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I bypassed kids and went straight to animals... all kinds of them. I've never regretted my choice!

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    #5

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hey, he trusts you enough to be open with you, and his big "crime" is sneaking into the wrong movie. I say you've done something right.

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    #6

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    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My teens can wear what they want but then don't get to complain about the cold. Also, I tell them in advance that I will not help out with my warm clothing. That worked rather well after a wee bit of hard learning. (If we go up to the mountains in winter they will wear what I say. Too potentially dangerous.)

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    Bobby
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How many were there, before these 2.

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    #8

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    Adam C
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I will try this. Thanks!!

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    #9

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    Elli Rahim
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Grateful to the Lord above said teen is willing to be out with the family at all.

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    #10

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    Mistralok
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Clever.

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    #11

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    Evil Hornet
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Is it really possible that people would wear clothes they consider ugly just because they are in style atm? Oo

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    Mistralok
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Likely looking for an earring she absolutely can't find.

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    #13

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    twoflowerAUT
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    How about accept a "no"? Which clearly didn't happen here.

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    #14

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Maybe you just raised a really independent young person? If so, congrats! That's one of the major goals of parenting. Hopefully in a few days, things will mellow out for her and she'll realize, "Oh yeah, I should probably talk to mom."

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    #15

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    IlovemydogShilo
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    I have a nephew like this. He eats and eats and never puts weight on. He never gets a hangover after a night out (don’t worry, he’s over 18). And everyone around him could be dying of some illness or virus and he never gets sick. We’re all jealous of him.

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    #16

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh god oh god oh god THIS IS SOO SOO TRUE, AND I DON'T EVEN DO ANYTHING FISHY!!!

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    #17

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    FoxyWinePocket Report

    Babsevs
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And sometimes even pickier eaters...I have one who eats everything...one is very beige!

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    #18

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    Nika De Beer
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Tequila

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    #19

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ...this kind of makes me sad Idk why tho

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    #20

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    lunar eclipse
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    If I even think about walking away from a convo and my parents emit death rays. Can't even imagine slamming a door

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    #21

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Was he your son?

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    #22

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    NsG
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    In the UK (and possibly elsewhere) Axe is sold under the name Lynx. And we had a headline a few days ago: "schoolboy loses both nipples after dare to freeze them with Lynx". So there is a maximum spray number.

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    Berit Zurbuchen
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Yeah, doing very extended handstands as a 40-something mom always impresses kids and teens, and my daughter explodes with pride 🥳🤣. (But I do it only when they request it and it's literally my job, teacher for contemporary circus especially acrobatics/clowning/minitramp.)

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    Nika De Beer
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You need a SWAT team to diffuse that situation

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    Some Cool Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Its like the day of their 13th birthday they wake up as a completely different kid.

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    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And need a lift

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    #27

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    Rijkærd
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I saw a Twitter thread about a dad teaching his daughter how to use a can opener and it was super hilarious....

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    #28

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    Mistralok
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The carpet these days is usually a tile floor.

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    #29

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    Yoga Kitty
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I am afraid, I don't think so. There is only so much you can do against hormones on a rollercoaster - remind the teen in question to shower frequently, wear fresh clothes and, for the love of God, try your best to keep them away from evil smelling products like Axe (for boys) or Impulse (for girls) as these are only unlocking the next level of smell hell... Thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts!

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    #30

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Cool. Then the house will be quiet

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    #31

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    Yort
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Parents b***h about how their kids never tell them anything but also b***h when their kids are excited to share their hobbies with the parents and then the parents b***h when their kids steadily withdraw from engaging with the family and don’t share their hobbies or interests anymore.

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    You’ve never had to listen to your kid talk about Minecraft or Fortnite for hours on end, and it shows…

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    Luther von Wolfen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm happy to have my kid explain Minecraft or Dungeons & Dragons to me. They're talking to me and I don't actually have to listen.

    Slick
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'd like to be apart of their favorite things. My husband always talks of stuff he like with passion to me despite it not being things i enjoy personally. And i do listen to him, really try to understand. Not just to pretent to care because i do care. And i will do the same to our children with much pleasure.

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    *will do…* 🤣 Everyone is the BEST parent. Until they have children. 😉

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    Ella Peñacolada
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "Mom, have you ever wondered why a spoon is called a spoon?" "Ella, for the love of God, please to your work."

    Shelby Jackson
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My youngest goes on and on and on and on about computers and video games all the time. I just listen as best I can and nod. I'll ask some generic questions. He knows I have no idea about most of it but he loves telling me. I really love that he does that.

    BMcG
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm kinda curious ... what is enderman

    Tan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Scary tall man. If u look into his eyes he will come and beat you up also he can teleport . Makes a very scary sound.

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    Cadena Norton
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh just wait till u get to the political structure of the dream smp

    Tan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Its quite simple. Green man build country, people want to sell drugs in country. Green man say no. Drug dealers build new country and make drug legal 😀. Green man wage war on drug country. Green man win. Leaders of country retreat and make smal town in cave and hire strong pig man to farm for them strong pig man don't like government pig man destroy whole dream smp. Green man locked in prison. Pig man want to rescue him but gets locked in then breaks out and breaks out Green man. I ha e not kept up with the affairs after that.

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    Mistralok
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You're a lucky gal. He actually cares for you enough to let you in.

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    No. They just need to talk about Minecraft. It’s not that deep, actually.

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    Archer Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Fun Fact: The Enderman from Minecraft was actually based off of Slenderman.

    El muerto
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    our generation has an advantage that no other ever had. Google...I imagine how many parents in history have tried to make cense of their kids hobbys and lingo...now we can just google it...and also the possibility to make fan of those hobbies and ligo to other parents on social media, and they can't complain because is social media

    Hannah Edwards
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    We need a support group.

    Nugs
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My only son (16) is into gaming, my eldest daughter (17) is into arts (drawings of anime, cartoons, manga characters). When they tell me things about stuff they’re currently working on, be it games or art, I always pay attention. Bc it makes me happy that they share things they love with me. And I try to be supportive. I think that made them feel they can talk to me without being judged. You know, typical teenage problems.

    yellowphantom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm kind of torn on this one. Yes it is great that your teen wants to share their interests with you. You also get to listen to your co-workers griping about their commutes, your spouse rehashing some work issue that never goes away, your dad complaining about the on-going feud with his neighbor. You start to feel like when you were in school listening to a teacher drone on about some math you will never use in your life. And you realize: This is what life is; listening to other people going on and on about stuff you don't care about. But then, it dawns on you that everyone else has to listen to you yammering about things THEY don't care about. This is called the "social contract". It keeps us all from killing each other because we are ALL ANNOYING.

    Zophra
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I am now well-versed in Kpop bands from my daughter's sharing her enthusiam.

    Patricia
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My grandson talks to me about Minecraft till my eyes glaze over and I fall sideways.

    Meyrin
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My one did this too, i just zoned out

    Arctic Fox Lover
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Black rectangular prism with long limbs and purple eyes that carries grass and dirt for no reason

    Natalie Martin
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    An enderman is a tall creature that teleports and doesn't like when you look at it, boom simple

    Michael Capriola Jr.
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    At least he's talking to you.

    Amanda Trent
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh man! I didn't know anybody else had this problem, but mine was well worth it! My sons used to do that to me every. single. day....but I was trying to be an attentive mom, and let me tell you, IT PAID OFF BIG TIME!!! My oldest son would talk to me for hours about game animations and learning how to animate weapons when he was about 13yo, later that year he actually sold one of his animations!! And now, at 22yo he helped create Call of Duty Vanguard!!!! He is an animator for Sledgehammer Games, and I could not be more proud!

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It is very flattering, that he feels that you will be able to understand it

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Mine did the same, but went really quiet when I fixed the computer after it shut down and dad wasn't home to fix it.

    Crazy dog woman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Be happy he's talking to you.

    Richard Keel
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I wish mine would hurry up and get into drink and/or drugs so I no longer have to hear about minecraft. It's been on the go since he was five - surely he's due to get into a more healthy habit soon.

    Ashlea Saunders
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It's the skeleton ones that are the worst. I was playing with my nephew and those buggers come out of nowhere when you're trying to kill a spider and start shooting you with arrows

    Amy Stone-Chandler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My son is BAD for repetitive explanations. I let him ramble and interact when I can. My kids and I are good communicators though. Enjoy the ride

    TiffInTheUSA
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    @Yort so basically, everyone is a b***h

    Robert Thompson
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The why is because he had a Rockstar drink before your road trip. Go ahead, ask me how I know.

    Brian Bennett
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    If a kid tried this with me I'd probably have a full blown seizure!

    Mica Silvia
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Gamer .. this is what true gamers do AND they honestly believe you A. Understand them and B. Care.

    Anyone-for-tea?
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hmm… I think you should listen and ask questions. I love it when my niece or nephew talks to me about something they are interested in, how would you feel if you were passionate about something and you can tell the other person has switched off?

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    With your niece or nephew, they go home at the end of a visit. To us. Where they KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT. FOREVER! 🤣💕 I LOVE my children, and I would hurt you beyond repaid if you came near them. But I CANNOT listen to Fortnite talk anymore! 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

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    Anita Pickle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    They are sharing their interests with you, enjoy it!

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Anita, do you have children between the ages of 8-15? If not, then please don’t tell us what to enjoy! 🤦🏽‍♀️

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    Berit Zurbuchen
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    4 years ago

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    ...or Ninjago... or Pokémon... or (insert any fast-produced very colorful and without any meaning at all animated TV show here).

    Yort
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You mean those shows about friendship and teamwork?

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    #32

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Spoke to a lady who was nursing a coffee in the subway restaurant as I passed, ( we do that here, nothing strange, and she looked slightly down) I asked, " Are you ok?" She replied, "yeah, I've just got three teenagers at home and I am talking myself into going back." I patted her back and reassured her these days pass. Teen years are extremely hard. My lovely daughter once tried a mini exorcism on me when I didn't wash her underwear! No joke! One son was so emo I worried he would never really walk upright after age fourteen. But we lived through it, they do too. We forget, often we were little turds at that age!!!

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    #33

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    cybermerlin2000
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You can find anything in their room? What's your secret?

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    #34

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    Evil Hornet
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He not only thinks outside the box. He also acts outside the basket

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    #35

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    Cadena Norton
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Mine once got mad at me for leaving without telling her she woke up and I had been gone 4hrs. I said I'm I woke u up tried to get u to come with us u sat up we had a whole conversation ....she was like what?

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    #36

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm just curious. What would be the meaning of "Mom, you've fattened up a bit"?

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    #37

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    Babsevs
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This period lasts from around 11 to 18 in my experience

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    #38

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    Kai David
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That does not bother me much since they clean up their own meß. It's the boys, husband included, that put empty containers back in the fridge or cupboards. just because there are 2 gallons of milk in the fridge does not mean there is milk inside said gallon of milk containers

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    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Naw. You can spend quality time with your teens without intentionally embarrassing them. It's hard enough to be a teen. You wouldn't like it if your teen intentionally embarrassed you. Don't do it to them. Still definitely spend quality time with them though.

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    PandaGoPanda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm still waiting for this to hit As my son is 17, daughter 16 and neither of them have shut up yet, I'm guessing the "grunt" gene passed them by.

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    Comfy Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    God forbid the Wi-Fi goes out!!!!!! Y'all know EXACTLY what I'm talking about too!!!!

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    #42

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    Madzdad the Bard
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    In Colorado, USA, 15yo are required to have X hours of "mountain driving" in order to get their license. I believe that took about 10 years off my life!

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    #43

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    Yort
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You went from being s beautiful young actress to a beautiful and very wealthy actress?

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    Sequoia
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It's an automated response. If you want to change it you need a new one. You must make sure to download the proper manners update though. You may have to get rid of the other one so its influence doesn't spread. Maybe wait until the teen moves out.

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    #45

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    Maddy_BobaTea
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    ???? uh ok how about: ye,ya,yea,yee,yes,yas,yaaaas,YAASS QWEEN,yup,yep,yeah,yeehaw

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    #46

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    Lynne Hammar
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This was my son! I can't tell you how many salespeople asked me, "Is he all right?"

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    #47

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    Mistralok
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    One of my Grandfathers in the early 60s invented an under the dash bar; just put your cup under and push a button.

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    #48

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yep catching up on Netflix

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    #49

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    Babsevs
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    YES!!!!

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    #50

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    moose man
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And then you told them to do something else and they walked away NS left the trash in your hands.

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    #51

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    Babsevs
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    My elder has a split personality here ..50% contemptuous silence....50% arrgghhh my ears are burning and my head is about to explode . I never know what day I will get

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    #52

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    Maddy_BobaTea
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    .....raccoons?

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    #53

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    SCamp
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This is the killer for me - 0 details

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    #54

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    cybermerlin2000
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It's not that easy

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    #55

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    Karen Lyon
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And if the teens are girls, then there are hormonal issues for both! I remember reading an article from a columnist in my local paper that I really liked. Her daughter was in high school, she was going through menopause, they were driving each other crazy. She and her daughter would be hashing out some conflict at the tops of their voices, with her husband literally in the middle: on the couch, watching it all play out like he was at a demented tennis match. I really felt for the guy!

    #56

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The fun thing about being a parent is that you can tell them that there are two choices, take it or leave it

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    #57

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Twenty years sounds too early. It's rather 40 or 50 years.

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    #58

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I really don't get that practice. Even if it was for a real proposal I think it's weird.

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    #59

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    Sanchi
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    No (13f)

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That's when you open a can of dog food next to her,empty half of it out, leave a spoon in it and let her wake up wondering

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    #62

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    Mari
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Just give food and go away!

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    #63

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    tom
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Solution....Fly free song bird and do your own thing

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    Comfy Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "Frankly my dear I don't give a damn."