tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post258439043143158425..comments2023-05-11T00:45:46.085-07:00Comments on Laural Out Loud: When Your Child's Jokes Are Not FunnyLaural Out Loudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808766555503042noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-5249450605255114992008-06-05T10:29:00.000-07:002008-06-05T10:29:00.000-07:00I used to laugh too, but there comes a point where...I used to laugh too, but there comes a point where you have to set the child straight and say <BR/>"you are not funny" If she wants to tell jokes, at least teach her some potty humour.. everyone finds that funnyInsane Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772208953959596713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-58633782366834492052008-06-05T07:09:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:09:00.000-07:00HA! This reminds me of my baby brother's first jo...HA! This reminds me of my baby brother's first joke:<BR/><BR/>Knock-knock.<BR/>Who's there?<BR/>Giddio.<BR/>Giddio who?<BR/>Ooooorrrraaaaannnggggeeee.<BR/><BR/>At which point he literally fell on the ground laughing and I think he might have peed his pants (he was quite young). The other three siblings along with my parents started laughing hard just at him and his reaction. He took that to mean he had created a great joke. It never was funny again after that first time though, and he had three older siblings telling him how stupid it was (we were all about building each other's self-esteem, you know!) Now that he is 22 we've finally got him to quit telling that one. He actually turned out to be quite the little comedian and keeps us all in stitches constantly! <BR/><BR/>Moral of the story: there is hope for your little Gabi! ;)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624952545651275644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-29099982930542287492008-06-05T06:05:00.000-07:002008-06-05T06:05:00.000-07:00If you can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh a...If you can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh at? I laugh at my daughter's (and son's when he tries) jokes all the time because just the fact that they are trying is funny to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-12245668785161594302008-06-04T23:59:00.000-07:002008-06-04T23:59:00.000-07:00my god these people are serious. Maybe the gabster...my god these people are serious. Maybe the gabster just isnt funny. maybe she will only be funny or need to be funny if she proves ineffective at fitting in in junior high like me. at 11 i was short and fat. i got funny fast. she will be tall and realy pretty so all the boys and all the poor unpopular girls will laugh at her jokes anyway. oh, and maybe its funny in porteguese. as for the pulitzer, shes not even 4. nothing like a blank look from mom to make you reconsider your approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-51853521466208931162008-06-04T21:21:00.000-07:002008-06-04T21:21:00.000-07:00I agree too...saying "you are so silly" the nicest...I agree too...saying "you are so silly" the nicest PC thing you can do for her and yourself. Then once she gets older she might get funnier. If not then you can ask her what she finds funny about her own joke. <BR/>You do have to remember it is not the joke most of the time it is the picture they have in mind (and only she can see what's so funny.<BR/><BR/>My best friend tells the children that child farts are barking spiders and I just about pee my pants every time I hear that line. Just, because I see in my mind and barking spider. I know it is not all that funny. I still can't stop laughingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-76731588826245334052008-06-04T15:19:00.000-07:002008-06-04T15:19:00.000-07:00That's hard! I don't know... I don't really have a...That's hard! <BR/><BR/>I don't know... I don't really have any advice! I don't have children and I the silliest young adult I ever met! haha! <BR/><BR/>The children I teach at school... sometimes In just can't hold myself and I laugh really hard at them, with them... even when they do something bad! <BR/><BR/>My boyfriend's daughter was the same! She isn't really funny, but she is so cute that she turns funny! <BR/><BR/>take care,<BR/>BiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-26390944156382288372008-06-04T14:54:00.000-07:002008-06-04T14:54:00.000-07:00I agree...saying "you are so silly" is a good rout...I agree...saying "you are so silly" is a good route. Of course if she goes on, and on, and on forever at a time I'd gently suggest it's time to quiet down a little...that doing a couple jokes is funny, but save some for later! :)<BR/>by the way...the gelato story...hilarious!Jen Essingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816428484861286642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-16358471115666997802008-06-04T13:16:00.000-07:002008-06-04T13:16:00.000-07:00I agree with Lynette. Im a total tool...If everyo...I agree with Lynette. Im a total tool...If everyone else doesnt think so I do.mandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813463964782239160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143256316671875324.post-14282724626964885992008-06-04T11:20:00.000-07:002008-06-04T11:20:00.000-07:00Or, you could say... Good try, or even you are so ...Or, you could say... Good try, or even you are so silly :). I have to admit I laugh hysterically at my own jokes too. Never outgrew the habit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com