Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

Cute object lesson. My favorite line is, "I think we do it different now, Dad"
Dumb kid, Did he think he might have been conceived in a frying pan. LOL He took from his Dad's lesson they were shrimp omelets for dinner.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Kids; right?

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

I guess this is one father's version of having that "birds and the bees" talk, except it's eggs and shrimp!

Pretty funny stuff here. I think Con is right when he says we do it differently now, and he probably knows way more than dad did at his age. Or now!

Good story - thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thanks, Pam

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A fun post Bill and your inventive words made me smile as kids always see a different view from us adults! He he he, loving the dialogue here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023

Thank you, Dolly

Comment from Jasmine Girl

Excellent

What a great and creative way to teach a kid procreation. I I wonder why Conrad said that "I think we do it different now, Dad." What's different about? Your writing is more symbolic than some authors here at least so we can use out imagination.

Well done.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Conrad was a smartass who suggested that throwing shrimp in a frying pan isn't how babies are made.

reply by Jasmine Girl on 08-Feb-2023

Haha, He was right or he should use some imagination.

Comment from Mark Kuglin

Good

I really like the concept of this story.
It's engaging, builds nicely and has a where is this going vibe.

I enjoyed it up until the last line.

I suggest you mention the son's age...A reference to a son (only) is too ambiguous.

If he's young enough, the final line works.

If the son older or an adult, his closing comment should be a sharper retort.



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 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thanks, Mark, for the great review and suggestions. Bill

reply by Mark Kuglin on 07-Feb-2023

My pleasure

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

I loved your photograph, although I on't know how you fashioned it (or maybe where you got it from). The unwillinglessness of youth to learn also never ceases to amaze me. kay

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thanks, Kay. Found the pic on FanArt. Martin Smith Images

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. I think Dad needs to learn how to search YouTube and watch it with Connor. Of course, Connor already watched the videos so he probably could tell Dad a thing or two. But Connor, at least, learned what's for dinner.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Shrimp omelet sounds good.

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

Very funny. Great image. A lesson attempting to be taught in a humorous manner.

A witty, enjoyable light read. Best of luck with your book sales Bill.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thank you, Jacqueline

reply by JT traveller on 07-Feb-2023

😊

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Had me confused for a bit there. Then Conrad summed it all up for me -
Shrimp omelette for dinner.

I cracked up with your brain on drugs reference.

Comically done. Thanks for sharing.
John

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thank you, John

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Great job on another humorous write, Bill. The smart mouthed teenager had all the answers didn't he??? The dad was clever and it is a lesson he won't forget. I enjoyed reading it :)

Melissa

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thank you, Melissa.