Crabgrass by Tauhid Bondia for September 05, 2023

A petard is a small bomb that was used in ancient warfare to blow up gates and walls. The word “petard” comes from the French word “pétard”. “Pétard” comes from the Latin word “pederare” which means “to break wind” or “to fart”. The phrase “hoist with his own petard” means to be blown up by your own bomb. Just some context!

I heard that movie is cutting edge.

Well, Kevin, if you say that around grown-ups, you won’t get in trouble, but they might question if it’s you or think you’ve been abducted by aliens and replaced with a smart kid.

Kevin wants to know the same thing I do since I don’t know what hoist the petard means.

Much depends on which adults you say it to. Otherwise you might just get your mouth washed out with soap on general principles.

Mispronounce it as peturd and the adults may even compliment you on the cuteness.

Jean-Luc Petard

Well Kevin, a petard is a metallic bomb or box filled with gun powder. It’s not to be confused with that other word. Also, being hoisted by your own petard means to get caught in your own trap.

Miles, you’re supposed to be the straight man, not the instigator. Being around Kevin has really gotten to you.

Oy!

This strip is sooooo loooooooong just end with them breaking something or them saying they don’t want to watch it at the same time

It sounds like another bad word, so I don’t blame him.

Parents are weir about what to punish you for. My NM (mom) and sister had a nickname for the tv but when I said it I was in trouble!