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When Dads Say No with Style
Fresh and Interesting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday
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Get ready to turn the everyday task of saying "no" into a dad-approved comedy routine. From the mundane to the bizarre, this newsletter will arm you with hilarious ways to turn down any request with a smile. Welcome to a world where "no" is not just the answer—it’s the punchline.
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
"My give-a-darn level is at an all-time low."
"I can’t. I’m busy procrastinating."
"That sounds like a tomorrow problem."
MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"Say my no!" (Tune: "Say My Name" by Destiny’s Child)
"All I do is say no, no, no!" (Tune: "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled)
"You can’t always say yes, but you can say no." (Tune: "You Can’t Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones)
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Absolutely! On the 12th of Never."
"Yeah, and I’ll be flying a dragon too."
"Sure, right after I learn how to speak dolphin."
WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!
"My give-a-darn level is at an all-time low."
Wife's Reply: "Sounds like you're really investing yourself in this one."
"I can’t. I’m busy procrastinating."
Wife's Reply: "Such dedication to your craft—I’ll get back to you too"
"That sounds like a tomorrow problem."
Wife's Reply: "Great! Future You will love that gift you're leaving."
"Say my no!" (Tune: "Say My Name" by Destiny’s Child)
Wife's Reply: "Only if you say it loud enough so I can avoid asking twice."
"All I do is say no, no, no!" (Tune: "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled)
Wife's Reply: "Impressive. I think I see a Grammy in your future."
"You can’t always say yes, but you can say no." (Tune: "You Can’t Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones)
Wife's Reply: "I’ll add that to your greatest hits album."
"Absolutely! On the 12th of Never."
Wife's Reply: "Perfect. I’ll pencil you in for the other things I need done then"
"Yeah, and I’ll be flying a dragon too."
Wife's Reply: "Better get a saddle ready for that mythical journey."
"Sure, right after I learn how to speak dolphin."
Wife's Reply: "I’ll be waiting here with my snorkel"
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!
The journey has just begun! As we explore more ways to say "no" with humor and style, we’ll also bring you the wives’ witty comebacks to keep the fun going. Stay tuned for more clever refusals and plenty of laughs in the issues to come!
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