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No-tivation: Inspiring Kids Through Creative Denials
Fresh and Interesting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday
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Good morning! You’ve just entered the dad zone, where saying "no" isn’t just a duty—it’s an art form. From snack negotiations to random kid requests, we’re here to make sure you have the perfect comeback every time. This newsletter is packed with humor, so prepare to level up your dad-denial game!
Before we get started, I want to ask your thoughts….
Reply and tell me if you (or real replies from your wife!) have better replies to any of these No’s.
Let’s get started!
FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO
"Nope. It’s above my pay grade."
"That sounds like something Future Me can deal with."
"Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever."
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MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"We said no!" (Tune: "We Didn’t Start the Fire" by Billy Joel)
"No, it’s a cruel summer!" (Tune: "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama)
"Nothin' but a no thang!" (Tune: "Nuthin’ But A G Thang" by Dr. Dre)
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Oh totally, let me just finish being sarcastic first."
"Yeah, and then I’ll move mountains."
"Sure, and I’ll ride a rainbow to get there."
WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!
"Nope. It’s above my pay grade."
Wife's Reply: "Oh, there is not much that isn’t right now!"
"That sounds like something Future Me can deal with."
Wife's Reply: "Lucky for me, Future Me already got the approoval from future you to deal with it!"
"Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever."
Wife's Reply: "Oh good, consistency is key."
"Oh totally, let me just finish being sarcastic first."
Wife's Reply: "I’d say that was a stretch, but really… it’s spot on."
"Yeah, and then I’ll move mountains."
Wife's Reply: "Start small—maybe try moving your shoes out of the hallway."
"Sure, and I’ll ride a rainbow to get there."
Wife's Reply: "Oh, please make a reservation; I’d love to see that trip."
"We said no!" (Tune: "We Didn’t Start the Fire" by Billy Joel)
Wife's Reply: "Pretty sure that one’s been on repeat since the dawn of time."
"No, it’s a cruel summer!" (Tune: "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama)
Wife's Reply: "Cruel? You haven't even seen my final answer."
"Nothin' but a no thang!" (Tune: "Nuthin’ But A G Thang" by Dr. Dre)
Wife's Reply: "You sure? Sounds like a personal anthem at this point."
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SAY NO?
We want to hear from you!
Do you have a funny way that you have told your kids (or 🫣 your wife 🫣) the word “No”? Reply and let us know! We’ll add it to a future newsletter!
We Also Want To Hear Your Stories!
Have you said no recently in a funny way? Let us know how you said “No” and we’ll feature the best ones in our upcoming issues!
There’s so much more to come as we dive into the world of dad-denials. Each issue will equip you with more laugh-out-loud ways to say "no," plus the witty back-and-forth with the wives that never fails to entertain. Get ready for more dad-powered humor in the weeks ahead!
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