I was listening to a young British lady explaining some equipment we had bought. She stopped when she saw me smiling. I said “sorry, I was enjoying your accent.” Without hesitation, she reminded me SHE was the one speaking English!
I interpreted “pretty soon” as, “in a little bit Mom would say it’s time and we’ll go.” Mom meant “You’re already in trouble for not being ready 20 minutes ago.”
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Out has a different definition in the O.M.D. (Official Mother’s Dictionary).
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
I think Calvin needs a new edition of a “parent/child” language phrasebook.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Mom language is first, English is second, children language last.
codycab almost 5 years ago
That’s mom talk for “nice try”.
Anathema Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sounds like Calvin needs to learn momspeak.
Alondra almost 5 years ago
No, Calvin, I think your mother got it just right. Now clean your room or you may never see outside again.
whahoppened almost 5 years ago
I was listening to a young British lady explaining some equipment we had bought. She stopped when she saw me smiling. I said “sorry, I was enjoying your accent.” Without hesitation, she reminded me SHE was the one speaking English!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Drat! Foiled again.
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
It’s not called a “mother” tongue for nothing!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Forget English, Calvin; in this house you’re speaking Mom’s language!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It is tough being a 3 foot rebel.
DanFlak almost 5 years ago
If you don’t learn “mom talk” now, you’ll never learn “wife talk” later.
YippiKiAyMofo almost 5 years ago
No, Calvin just hasn’t learned “Mom” yet.
Tentoes almost 5 years ago
I interpreted “pretty soon” as, “in a little bit Mom would say it’s time and we’ll go.” Mom meant “You’re already in trouble for not being ready 20 minutes ago.”
joefearsnothing almost 5 years ago
It may not be her first language but, what she says is the last word!;o]
BiggerNate91 almost 5 years ago
I just want to know, how exactly do you “pick up a room?”
Display almost 5 years ago
Next episode will be “How Calvin’s Mom Shows Him That She Can Talk With Just Her Hands.”
Leojim almost 5 years ago
There is some serious Deja Vu here. That sounded a lot like my mom.
rshive almost 5 years ago
Mom is great at subtle hints.
mattro65 almost 5 years ago
In my family it seems my boys and wife don’t understand Dad. I often find myself saying, “What am I speaking, Swahili?” .
fix-n-fly almost 5 years ago
Maybe the statement from Mom should be – when you finish cleaning up your room, you may go out. When that happens is up to you.
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
Caught at right time.