Rock Star Rejections: When Dads Say No in Style

Fresh and Intersting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday

Good morning! Get ready to sharpen your dad skills with the ultimate guide to saying "no" in the most entertaining ways possible. Whether it’s a snack request that’s gone too far or a wild kid idea, we’ve got the humor-packed refusals to handle it all with a grin. Welcome to the world where "no" is a punchline, not a problem.


Let’s get started!


FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO

"Not gonna lie, I’d rather step on a Lego."

"I would, but I can’t do that and be awesome at the same time."

"How about a ‘no’ sandwich with extra 'no' sauce?"

MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'

"It’s no o’clock right now." (Tune: "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets)

"No, no, no, no, no, noooo!" (Tune: "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club)

"I will always say nooooo!" (Tune: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston)

MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO

"Yeah, I’ll get to that right after my nap—never."

"Oh, I’ll do that when pigs sprout wings."

"Sure, right after I finish being sarcastic."


WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!

"Not gonna lie, I’d rather step on a Lego."
Wife's Reply: "Great! I’ll grab a pile of Legos while you do it anyway."

"I would, but I can’t do that and be awesome at the same time."
Wife's Reply: "Lucky for you, you can be awesome and still get it done!"

"How about a ‘no’ sandwich with extra 'no' sauce?"
Wife's Reply: "Sounds delicious, but I’m serving a ‘yes’ on the side."

"Yeah, I’ll get to that right after my nap—never."
Wife's Reply: "Perfect, I’ll wake you up when it’s time to get started."

"Oh, I’ll do that when pigs sprout wings."
Wife's Reply: "Well, better get those pigs some flying lessons, because it’s happening!"

"Sure, right after I finish being sarcastic."
Wife's Reply: "I’ll wait—because you’ll be finishing that AND the task."

"It’s no o’clock right now." (Tune: "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets)
Wife's Reply: "Well, I just checked, and it’s yes-thirty, so let’s get to it!"

"No, no, no, no, no, noooo!" (Tune: "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club)
Wife's Reply: "That’s cute, but I’m hearing ‘yes, yes, yes’ in the tune of “Do It NOW!”"

"I will always say nooooo!" (Tune: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston)
Wife's Reply: "And Yououou will never get more from meeee"


WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SAY NO?

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This is just the start of your dad’s guide to mastering the art of saying "no." With each issue, you’ll add a new set of skills to your humor arsenal, and the wives will always be right there to keep things interesting. Stay tuned for more clever rejections and playful banter coming your way!

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Dad’s Art of Saying No