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What is an iconic catchphrase from your grandparents? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] Piecemakers3Dprints@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My youngest brother upon hearing that for the umpteenth time from our Grampa, decided to get clever and half-bent to throw over his shoulder with a smirk "Then, use the keyhole."

I never saw the old man leap out of his recliner so fast, and to this day I think that little smartass is still looking over his shoulder for that righteous comeuppance. 😱