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Wife vs. Dad: The Epic Battle of Wit and 'No'
Fresh and Intersting Ways to Say No To Your Kids Every Monday Wednesday and Friday

Good morning! You’re stepping into a world where "no" isn’t just a word—it’s a dad’s secret weapon for bringing humor to any situation. From snack-time negotiations to impossible kid demands, this newsletter will show you how to wield the power of "no" like a comedy master. Buckle up for some serious dad-level fun!
Let’s get started!
FUNNY WAYS TO SAY NO
"Nope. Not even with a cherry on top."
"Sorry, I left my enthusiasm in my other pants."
"I’m in a long-term relationship with no right now."
MORE PLAYFUL SONG/WORD-BASED WAYS USING 'NO'
"Don’t stop saying no!" (Tune: "Don’t Stop" by Fleetwood Mac)
"No, no, no, it’s magic!" (Tune: "Magic" by Pilot)
"No no no no... no no no!" (Tune: "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam)
MORE SARCASTIC WAYS TO SAY NO
"Oh, I’d love to—said no one ever."
"Yeah, and I’ll teleport while I’m at it."
"Sure, let me just grow another pair of arms first."
WIFE’S WITTY REPLIES!
"Nope. Not even with a cherry on top."
Wife's Reply: "Good thing I brought whipped cream, because I’m adding a yes."
"Sorry, I left my enthusiasm in my other pants."
Wife's Reply: "Lucky for you, I found it—and it says yes!"
"I’m in a long-term relationship with no right now."
Wife's Reply: "Looks like you’re about to get into a love affair with yes."
"Oh, I’d love to—said no one ever."
Wife's Reply: "Then consider me no one, because I’m saying yes for you."
"Yeah, and I’ll teleport while I’m at it."
Wife's Reply: "Beam yourself up, because it’s a yes mission now!"
"Sure, let me just grow another pair of arms first."
Wife's Reply: "Perfect, the extra arms will help you say yes even faster."
"Don’t stop saying no!" (Tune: "Don’t Stop" by Fleetwood Mac)
Wife's Reply: "Don’t stop believing… in yes!"
"No, no, no, it’s magic!" (Tune: "Magic" by Pilot)
Wife's Reply: "Abracadabra! Watch that no turn into a yes."
"No no no no... no no no!" (Tune: "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam)
Wife's Reply: "Oh, yes yes yes yes... let’s make it a yes day!"
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 getting started on this adventure of creative refusals. Every issue will deliver more clever ways to say "no" while keeping the laughs coming. And don’t forget—our ongoing banter with the wives will only make things more entertaining. Stay tuned for plenty more dad-powered humor!
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