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October 5, 2015 by jansenschmidt

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We all know our parents are a little nutty but we love them despite their weirdness. I’ve often wondered how I could have turned out so perfectly normal when I have such goofball parents. Fortunately, I have no children to dispute my normalness, so you’re just going to have to take my word for it.

Anyhoo, so my dad has always mixed up words and smushed words together into one stupid new word; more so when he’s trying to sound really smart. Most days I just smile inwardly and say “uh huh,” and just let the conversation continue as though what he said was exactly right.

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Other times I grit my teeth to keep from screaming at him, especialy if I’ve already corrected him on the exact same word.

Some of my dad’s favorite wrong phrases include hi fi and interstate. A conversation he had on the phone the other day went something like this: “I can’t get on the interstate because I don’t have hi fi for my computer.” I rolled my eyes and continued to listen to my dad try to explain to the person on the receiving end of the call, what they heck he was trying to say.

Another favorite of his is “flusterated.” I guess he doesn’t know the difference between flustered and frustrated so he simply squishes them together and hopes people know what he’s trying to say. This look I’m sure has appeared on my face many times.

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Yeah, he’s got a special language, all his own. And, on a side note, one not involving an incorrect word, but very similar, the other day he told me he needed help setting up his cassette recorder so he could watch his movies. I asked if he meant his VCR for his video tapes and he said, “No for my little records.” Little records?

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Turns out “little records” are cd’s and what he was needing help with was his DVD player.

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Yup, my dad needs a cassette recorder for his little records.

What crazy dad words get your all fired up? Do your parents have words or expressions that make you cringe? Do your parents have hi fi on their interstates?

Word of the Day: Gourmand

Fun fact about me: I’ve experienced both hi fi and wi fi in my lifetime.

Original post by Jansen Schmidt, October 2015. Photos courtesy Google Images.

14 Responses

on October 5, 2015 at 4:24 am | Reply claywatkins

Patricia, so funny. I find myself stumbling for words occasionally. I admire your dad for getting on the interstate with his hi-fi. My dad never did, he stayed on local roads and mono after he retired. It was a slow spiral without pushing himself in retirement. I hope I never stop learning and pushing myself. Have a great day, and I am a gourmand, of sort.

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- on October 5, 2015 at 7:50 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Oh Clay, please continue to learn, it’s what keeps us young. (Or so that’s what I’m telling myself anyway.)
  
  My dad should have stopped after the Betamax trend, but he kept trying, bless his heart as they say down here in the south.
  
  Thanks for visiting and for being a gourmand.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 5, 2015 at 8:43 am | Reply Judy Ashley

Not my dad, a member of my board of directors had great ones. He had to drive up the office from Fresno in incumbent (inclement) weather. Our office was a little shabby and we wanted some money in the budget to spruce it up; his motion (I swear!!!), “I move we give them $500 to make the office more flush (plush).” Miss you Don!

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- on October 5, 2015 at 11:02 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Priceless! I love those crazy and sometimes embarrassing dad mistakes. But, we love ’em.
  
  Thanks for sharing. I needed the smile today.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 5, 2015 at 9:11 am | Reply cjburright

Your dad sounds hilarious – I love it when people make up their own words! My dad doesn’t create his own language, but he has trouble in the kitchen. He made brownies once and couldn’t figure out why, after an hour in the oven, they still weren’t done. He forgot the flour. 🙂 Gotta love dads!

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- on October 5, 2015 at 11:02 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Fantastic! Flourless brownies. They’re all the rage today with the gluten free kick and all.
  
  Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 5, 2015 at 9:36 am | Reply Sue Morris @ KidLitReviews

I can’t say that my dad messed up words, he was a pretty smart guy. I catch myself not being able to get a word off the tip of my tongue. When that happens making up words sounds like a great idea. Loved your post, very funny.

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- on October 5, 2015 at 11:04 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Thanks Sue. I love my dad to pieces, but sometimes I just want to smack him. He knows better. I think he doesn’t even realize what he’s saying most of the time. It sounds right to him I’m sure.
  
  I say, go ahead and make up words. Keeps life interesting.
  
  Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I love to hear from my followers.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 5, 2015 at 1:32 pm | Reply Jennette Marie Powell

“Flusterated” is a great word! My dad doesn’t often get words wrong, but my husband could go for the Mr. Malaprop award. Example: he once told me about an energy drink that had “vitamin B and guano” (instead of guarano) in it. Don’t think I want to try that one LOL!

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- on October 6, 2015 at 8:49 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Oh my Lord, that is totally something my dad would say. And, I’m with you; no thank you on the energy drink.
  
  I’ll bet you guys had a really good laugh about that one. Thanks for sharing. Have a gret week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 6, 2015 at 10:55 am | Reply Jasmine Haynes

I love flusterated! I’m going to have to use it!

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- on October 7, 2015 at 4:01 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  (Shaking head.) Knock yourself out, Jasmine.
  
  Thanks for stopping by and sharing.
  
  Patricia
  
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on October 12, 2015 at 9:27 am | Reply Madeline Hess Olson

Had me cracking up! Great way to start my day, Patricia. Thanks to both you and your dad!

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on October 12, 2015 at 11:11 am | Reply patriciasands

Thanks for the chuckles! Your dad is hilarious … probably thinks those up to drive you crazy!

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