Overheard - contributed by pllistener on 01/13/2009

  

'Loser' Dad At Home With The Kids

Kid: (on swing) How come you're always home?

Dad: Well, so I can be with you, pal.

Kid: How come you don't have a job.

Dad: My job now is taking care of you, isn't that great?

Kid: What does 'loser' mean?

Dad: (pauses) Loser? Where did you hear...

Kid: Mommy on the phone, talking to aunt Janey. She said you're a 'loser.'

Dad: She did. (pauses, turns red.) Uh, 'loser' means...strong, like a hero. (pauses) Isn't it great I can spend so much time with you?

Kid: You should get a job. Loser. Loser. Loser. (Kid laughs, soars happily on swing.) ...overhear more

--Overheard in: Playground, Mdson--