Quotes from your dad (or parental types in your life.)

Stinsok · #1 07-31-2010, 08:04 AM

A classic from my childhood- "you kids could tear up an anvil with a rubber mallet!"

bassteban · #2 07-31-2010, 08:08 AM

My grandfather(on my mom's side, who didn't say much), to my father, right before he & my mom got married- in the way of marital advice: 'Don't piss off the cook'

jokn388 · #3 07-31-2010, 08:09 AM

good idea

"tastes like candy"
He would use this for anything that is healthy like fruits and vegetables. I think it was subtle manipulation to associate vegetables with candy...I am a very healthy eater now

"don't touch the merchandise"
He would use this at any retail store whenever my sister and I would start messing around with the product.

Both make me smile just thinking about it. He doesn't really use either one of these phrases anymore since both are oriented more towards children

spade2you · #4 07-31-2010, 08:11 AM

"Playing the game by your own rules only works if you're winning."

bassteban · #5 07-31-2010, 08:15 AM

I used to hear this one a lot- up to a point: 'You're telling stories, aren't you?'

Stinsok · #6 07-31-2010, 08:18 AM

My dad on rock music (I heard it a million times,) "I can't stand that guitar flingin' yeah, yeah baby mess!"

MalcolmAmos · #7 07-31-2010, 08:20 AM

If you don't wont to work don't hire out.

bassteban · #8 07-31-2010, 08:20 AM

Same thought: 'THAT is NOT music'

Jim Campbell · #9 07-31-2010, 08:22 AM

"use your head for something other than a hat rack" was one of my old man's faves

i_got_a_mohawk · #10 07-31-2010, 08:28 AM

A few that I guess I can't share, but one I can, and I'm sure other guys have had a similar experience.

On meeting my then long term girlfriend for the first time.

"Ahhh, Laura, great to finally meet you, we've heard so much about you"

(her name was Sarah and he knew that, just liked messing with people)

**pacojas** · #11 07-31-2010, 08:41 AM

mom: I'll knock you into the middle of next week!

dad: do it N-O-W,... that spells NOW!!!!!

i_got_a_mohawk · #12 07-31-2010, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacojas

mom: I'll knock you into the middle of next week!

dad: do it N-O-W,... that spells NOW!!!!!

Yeah, had those ones too !

username n/a · #13 07-31-2010, 08:52 AM

Get a haircut. You look like a damn girl!

Jeff K · #14 07-31-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinsok

A classic from my childhood- "you kids could tear up an anvil with a rubber mallet!"

I like that!

"You're cruisin' for a bruisin'" was one I heard a lot...

Stinsok · #15 07-31-2010, 08:59 AM

"How 'bout a pop in the snot box?"

**Staccato** · #16 07-31-2010, 09:06 AM

As a child in Mississippi-after a long night without a window air conditioner in the room...

"Wake up, chop chop!"

DigMe · #17 07-31-2010, 09:08 AM

After complaining to my dad that a neighborhood kid was picking on me: "Son, sometimes you jut have to kick a guy's <$$."

I immediately walked back out to where the kids were and followed his advice. It worked. Thanks, Dad.

bc

Big chicken · #18 07-31-2010, 09:37 AM

Don't drink and drive because you might spill your drink.

mike_v_s · #19 07-31-2010, 09:48 AM

Every night I left after the age of 16: If you're in jail, don't waste your one phone call on me.

Mike

Stinsok · #20 07-31-2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_v_s

Every night I left after the age of 16: If you're in jail, don't waste your one phone call on me.

Mike

I was told that myself. I would have been safer behind bars. My dad was the Red Forman prototype.