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Timothy Williams's avatar

Conversely, the next time we complain, let’s hope someone has the guts to say that to us. If we don’t burst out laughing, we need more time in the squat rack!

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Itsjustananalogy's avatar

In my family any whining is met with “you want some cheese with that whine (wine) 😂😂

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Dr Linda's avatar

Agreed. My Son has started using that tactic with me. I know it’s coming so I think more critically about what I want to say.

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Yeah and if they do start crying tell them "dry it up".

That was my dad's best way of telling me don't be a wussy.

And guess what it works.

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Dr Linda's avatar

The other response we got was “do you need a hanky?”

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Sanwish's avatar

My day was worse - it was quit the crying or I’ll give you something to cry about! There was a lot of fear and terror back in the day.

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

Ooh that's the best one.

Gonna have to break that oldie but goodie out with my 12 year old twins

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