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The Great Dad-fusal: Turning 'No' into Family Fun
Fresh and Intersting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday
Good morning! Welcome to the dad’s guide to turning the ordinary "no" into something extraordinary. Whether it’s a ridiculous kid request or a snack emergency, we’ve got the humor-packed answers that will keep your refusals fresh and fun. Get ready to laugh as we explore the many ways to say "no" like a true dad!
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
"Nah, that sounds too much like effort."
"Hard pass. Like really hard."
"I’ll take a rain check, then lose it."
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MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"I’m not gonna say yes!" (Tune: "I’m Not Gonna Miss You" by Glen Campbell)
"N-O, you can't have it!" (Tune: "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles)
"No’s just a number!" (Tune: "Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number" by Aaliyah)
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Sure, and then I’ll go for a swim in lava."
"Of course, right after I build my time machine."
"Right after I win an Olympic medal."
WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!
"Nah, that sounds too much like effort."
Wife's Reply: "Effort? Whoa, wouldn’t want to disrupt your natural rhythm."
"Hard pass. Like really hard."
Wife's Reply: "Glad you’re sticking to what you’re best at: doing nothing."
"I’ll take a rain check, then lose it."
Wife's Reply: "Perfect! I’ll file that with all your other lost ambitions."
"I’m not gonna say yes!" (Tune: "I’m Not Gonna Miss You" by Glen Campbell)
Wife's Reply: "No shocker there—your track record speaks for itself."
"N-O, you can't have it!" (Tune: "Can't Buy Me Love" by The Beatles)
Wife's Reply: "Wow, thanks for the clarity, as if that’s new."
"No’s just a number!" (Tune: "Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number" by Aaliyah)
Wife's Reply: "So is zero, which is also your effort level."
"Sure, and then I’ll go for a swim in lava."
Wife's Reply: "Take your time, don’t rush back!"
"Of course, right after I build my time machine."
Wife's Reply: "No worries, I won’t hold my breath waiting for that."
"Right after I win an Olympic medal."
Wife's Reply: "Oh, aiming high! Just let me know when you’re back to reality."
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!
We’re just scratching the surface of the endless humor that comes with saying "no" like a dad. With each issue, we’ll bring you new ways to handle requests with style and plenty of laughs. And, of course, the wives’ witty responses will always be there to add to the fun. Stay tuned for more dad-denial brilliance!
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