Of all the things I've come to love about parenting, one of my favorites is the power to train Cheeky for comedy.
We've managed to coax some pretty amusing behavior out of her, even if she doesn't always know why it's funny.
For example, Oodgie has programmed Cheeky to greet people with a hearty, somewhat condescending, "Helloooo, Newman."
For my part, I've prepared her for college by having her throw her arms up in the air and yell, "Woo hoo! Party!" Once I hand her a red plastic cup and teach her to tap the keg the image will be complete.
My next task is to get her to yell "Oi! Oi! Oi!" on cue, like right after I say, "Cause I'm T.N.T!" or "In every alley way, and every avenue!" Then, once football season starts it will be, "C'MON, REF! YOU SUCK!"
So let's open up the floor for requests: If you have something you'd like Cheeky to say, let me know! I'll record it and send it to you!
How 'bout kickin' it old school with something like, "Where's the Beef?"
Posted by: Laura | July 23, 2007 at 11:33 AM
How about Give me my money bitch! I'll put you on the streets!
wait- that's already been done....
Mags is/was a great mimic for all things musical. We taught her Outkast and Eminem like Hi, my name is (her part: What?)
My name is (who?)
My name is (Slim Shady)
Gosh, you've stumped me. I'll think of something...
Posted by: Kara | July 23, 2007 at 02:10 PM
Well, she can take a page from Thalia's book and any time anyone farts she can yell GOOD ONE!
Posted by: Mom101 | July 23, 2007 at 08:32 PM
How about a good old, "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
Posted by: Matthew | July 23, 2007 at 09:42 PM
How about a Flava Flav-style "Yeeahh Boyyy!"
Posted by: IFLYG | July 23, 2007 at 10:18 PM
I want her to say "This next song is the first song on our new album."
Posted by: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah | July 23, 2007 at 10:32 PM
We've been watching a bunch of those "Bom Chicka Wah Wah" Axe ads on YouTube (check them out) and yes, we've been coaching our son to do the bom chicka wah wah song. Along with dancing.
I'm sure the people at preschool will love that.
Posted by: the weirdgirl | July 24, 2007 at 01:11 AM
I've got it!
gunter glieben glauchen globen
(and yes, I had to google the correct spelling)
Posted by: Kara | July 25, 2007 at 09:06 AM
'When I grow up, I want to claw my way to middle-management.'
Posted by: joel | July 26, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Well, my son recently revealed that he knows the lyrics to "It's Going Down," so I'm going to echo Kara's suggestion.
Posted by: landismom | July 29, 2007 at 09:35 PM