Me:
I think we need to agree on some words so that I know when you are joking and when you are not joking. I never know if you're just teasing me, or you actually want me to get off my ass and find something to do when we don't have much going on.
SSSnarky:
You don't understand humor?
Me:
No, no, I understand humor in general, it's just yours is difficult for me.
SSSnarky:
Okay, we can have safe word then.
Me:
(Sputtering) Wait, what!?!
SSSnarky:
You know, word that says this what I really mean.
Me:
Umm, no, that's not what "safe word" means. I think you mean "code word."
SSSnarky:
No, I think safe word is right.
Me:
No, it's definitely NOT right. Where did you hear that word used?
SSSnarky:
American television show I watched other night.
Me:
Was it on HBO? No, don't answer that. Never mind. Is this also where you got the "whipping" thing from?
SSSnarky:
Yes. It is very good show. I'm learning American idioms from it. What's wrong with "whipping" and "safe word."
Me:
So, we're going to go into your office, shut the door, and I'll explain why they're not good. Ok?
SSSnarky:
Ok.
[15 min. Time Lapse]
SSSnarky:
(Blushing fiercely) Oh, I did not understand! I am sorry. So, we need code word.
Me:
Yes, code word. Exactly. Why don't we just use traffic signals. "Red" means I'm just joking and "green" means get off your ass and do something, dammit.
