astromeria
Moderator Emeritus
- Joined
- Aug 13, 2005
- Messages
- 1,375
Nords said:Most of our parental conversation is filled with lines from classic rock lyrics and old TV shows.
Mothers and sons don't always have a lot in common, but my son & I share a love of movies and sometimes comment on life with a familiar quote...
--Faint praise: "Goood idea" followed by a cheesy smile ("Never Cry Wolf")
--Near misses: "Captain, we're out of the lane!" ("Hunt for Red October")
--Distracted by irrelevancy: "Ya gotta listen to the wind, hoss" ("Thunderheart")
--Proof: "Look sir, droids!"
--Creativity: "There are No. New. Steps!" ("Strictly Ballroom")
--Time pressure: "I give two minutes for your gallant crew." (the Star Trek movie with Christopher Lloyd)
--Disbelief: "I find your lack of faith disturbing" ("Star Wars")
Reminds me of that Star Trek:Next Gen episode featuring the people who communicate only through metaphor so the universal translator isn't helpful (Darmok)
"I won't grow up!" ("Peter Pan")