Turn 'No' into 'LOL' with These Dad-Approved Tactics

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

October 14, 2024

Good morning! You’ve found your way to the dad-approved guide for transforming the word "no" into a comedic masterpiece. Whether you’re tackling snack overload or screen time stand-offs, this newsletter will show you how to handle it all with a smile—and a perfectly timed refusal. Get ready to embrace the humor of saying "no" like a pro!


Let’s get started!


FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO

"I’ve run out of enthusiasm for that."

"I’m on a strict no-thanks diet."

"My dog ate my 'yes'."

"I’m sorry, that’s against my religion of laziness."

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

"Y-M-C-A, but for you: N-O!" (Tune: "Y.M.C.A." by Village People)

"No way, in every language I know!" (Tune: "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music)

"Sing it with me now—N to the O!" (Tune: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm")

MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO

"Let me get back to you... in another lifetime."

"Yeah, because I have nothing better to do."

"Sure, I’ll put it on my to-do list under ‘never’."

"I’ll do it as soon as I invent time travel."


HOW WOULD (or did) THE WIFE REPLY TO THESE?!

"I’ve run out of enthusiasm for that."
Wife's Reply: "No worries, I’ve got some spare enthusiasm—just kidding, no I don’t."

"I’m on a strict no-thanks diet."
Wife's Reply: "Oh, that’s funny, because I’m feeding you a big slice of ‘do it anyway.’"

"My dog ate my 'yes'."
Wife's Reply: "And yet, somehow your excuses are still intact!"

"I’m sorry, that’s against my religion of laziness."
Wife's Reply: "Well, get ready for some divine intervention, because that’s happening."

"Y-M-C-A, but for you: N-O!" (Tune: "Y.M.C.A." by Village People)
Wife's Reply: "Good one! But for me: Y-E-S."

"No way, in every language I know!" (Tune: "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music)
Wife's Reply: "Challenge accepted! I’ll teach you how to say ‘yes’ in every language."

"Sing it with me now—N to the O!" (Tune: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm")
Wife's Reply: "E to the Y... yes, yes, yes, you are doing it!"

"Let me get back to you... in another lifetime."
Wife's Reply: "Perfect! I’ll be waiting for you in both this life and the next."

"Yeah, because I have nothing better to do."
Wife's Reply: "Lucky for you, I’ve got plenty of things for you to do!"

"Sure, I’ll put it on my to-do list under ‘never’."
Wife's Reply: "Well, ‘never’ just became ‘now,’ so let’s get to it."

"I’ll do it as soon as I invent time travel."
Wife's Reply: "No need! I’ve already invented time—right now!"


WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SAY NO?

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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!

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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 warming up in our quest to make saying "no" a dad’s greatest talent! From sarcastic zingers to sing-along rejections, each issue will give you something new to laugh about. And with the wives always ready to jump in with their own witty responses, there’s no shortage of entertaining banter on the horizon. Stay tuned for more dad-powered fun!