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Sing it, Say it, Laugh it: A Symphony of Dad 'No's
Fresh and Intersting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday
Good morning! Welcome to the dad’s playbook on turning "no" into a comedy routine. Whether your kids are negotiating for extra screen time or throwing out wild requests, we’ve got a trove of hilarious refusals to help you say "no" with flair. Get ready to laugh your way through every “no” moment!
Let’s get started!
FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO
"I’ll pass, but thanks for thinking of me."
"I’m on strike from saying yes today."
"I’d rather read the entire dictionary backward."
MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"No way to heaven." (Tune: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin)
"I want to say noooo!" (Tune: "I Want to Break Free" by Queen)
"No, no, no, no way!" (Tune: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls)
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Totally. Just waiting for the second ice age."
"Sure, and I’ll fly to Mars afterward."
"Yeah, and then I’ll become the president of Mars."
WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!
"I’ll pass, but thanks for thinking of me."
Wife's Reply: "I always think of you, but something tells me you should say yes."
"I’m on strike from saying yes today."
Wife's Reply: "Didn’t realize saying 'yes' was so exhausting for you. Should I call a mediator, or just wait and see what else I can unfold?"
"I’d rather read the entire dictionary backward."
Wife's Reply: "I’ll grab the dictionary while you get started on this."
"Totally. Just waiting for the second ice age."
Wife's Reply: "Bold choice. Most people are just waiting for the weekend. I’ll just come up with more while I wait!"
"Sure, and I’ll fly to Mars afterward."
Wife's Reply: "Better pack your bags, because you have things to do before your flight!"
"Yeah, and then I’ll become the president of Mars."
Wife's Reply: "Congrats on your promotion! Now, get to it!"
"No way to heaven." (Tune: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin)
Wife's Reply: "How about a yes that leads straight to happiness?"
"I want to say noooo!" (Tune: "I Want to Break Free" by Queen)
Wife's Reply: "But I’m hearing you say yes, yes, yes!"
"No, no, no, no way!" (Tune: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls)
Wife's Reply: "Oh, but yes, yes, yes, you are!"
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!
This is just the beginning of your journey into the art of dad-denials. Each new issue will bring fresh ways to turn down requests with humor and creativity. And, of course, the wives’ witty responses will keep the fun going. Stay tuned for more laugh-out-loud moments and clever refusals ahead!
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