Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for April 13, 2010
Transcript:
Alix: Phil? Can I ride on your motorcycle? Phil: Technically, Alix, police regulations don't allow me to carry passengers. Alix: Well, TECHNICALLY, I'm supposed to be asleep by 9, but...I feel a huge SUGAR HIGH coming on... Phil: Is your daughter trying to BLACKMAIL me?! Val: Alix, how many times have I told you that extortion is impolite??
gosfreikempe about 14 years ago
Impolite; that’s a good term. Yes, girls, show Phil what life at home is REALLY like. If he can put up with that, he’ll stick around.
Ain’t love grand?
Ronshua about 14 years ago
That girl definitely has a future in public service . Madam President , sounds good , technically .
lightenup Premium Member about 14 years ago
I’m sure he’s dealt with worse than a sugar high.
Ashrey about 14 years ago
Get a grip on your daughters!
vldazzle about 14 years ago
At least they aren’t putting on their best manners just to impress Phil ;-)
rayannina about 14 years ago
The theory is that if they can’t scare him off, he’s Dad material. Works for me.
DougDean about 14 years ago
No. she is not trying to blackmail him; she’s trying to extort from him.
After the ride, having snapped a surreptitious picture with her phone she will be able to blackmail him.
shewith5 about 14 years ago
TECHNICALLY Phil is supposed to only use those handcuffs on bad guys…
dicatduke about 14 years ago
Phil is going to need ALL his police-know-how for these girls!
tishy about 14 years ago
What’s to say,except that is kids for ya.Give them a chance,and they’ll get away with anything….I know
Shikamoo Premium Member about 14 years ago
”Not too mention that extortion is illegal. Uncle Phil may have to arrested you now dear.”
marvee about 14 years ago
I don’t see the blackmail or extortion. Is the sugar high supposed to be a threat? Not effective.
MisngNOLA about 14 years ago
“Carmine, I don’t think it’s right that you should extort money from the college.” Dean Wormer
“Look, these parades you throw are very expensive. You use my police, my sanitation people, and my Oldsmobiles free of charge. So, if you mention extortion again, I’ll have your legs broken.” Carmine DePasto
runar about 14 years ago
Extortion is second nature to women. They are born with it.
Jascat about 14 years ago
You are a very mean old man, runar… >-)
ted.hering about 14 years ago
I’d have thought Holly would have come up with that, not Alix.
Yakety Sax about 14 years ago
Love is grand! Divorce is $20 grand!!
DougDean about 14 years ago
“… and I want you to keep a lid on that zoo fraternity of yours… I don’t want no &%#$&#* riots…”
MisngNOLA about 14 years ago
You got it Doug Dean.
MarcAureleus984 about 6 years ago
The CORRECT answer to threats of ‘sugar highs’ is to declare that, in future, sugar will not be available. “Your health comes first, dear. Have some celery!”
unfair.de over 3 years ago
She asked to ride the motorcycle, she didn’t mention “as a passenger”.