NCIS: Dumbass Response Team

By Sweet Jesus - 18/06/2020 14:02

Today, when my almost-16-year-old asked if the 9-1-1 phone number was named after 9/11, I forgave her because she wasn't even born when it happened, but when my 18-year-old asked if jelly comes from jellyfish, I wondered if I've failed as a parent. FML
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Kraths 16

Don’t feel bad. My parents actually managed to convince my brother that chocolate milk comes from brown cows for well over 18 years

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RichardPencil 30

It's ok that they're stupid. Our society is well-suited to sustain a large stupid population (although we're testing the limits now.) Don't blow your 18-year-old's mind by telling them there's no butter in peanut butter.

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Kraths 16

Don’t feel bad. My parents actually managed to convince my brother that chocolate milk comes from brown cows for well over 18 years

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RichardPencil 30

It's ok that they're stupid. Our society is well-suited to sustain a large stupid population (although we're testing the limits now.) Don't blow your 18-year-old's mind by telling them there's no butter in peanut butter.

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samomaha 17

Ask the 18 year old if s/he knows why they are called "sperm whales". When she says, "No", just smile and walk away!!

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AmbrosiaFan 18

Failed as a parent... We taught our 9 year old 9-1-1 a few years ago...

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DarkAngelsBlade 25

Hey don’t be too hard on them, they weren’t born when jelly was created either. Lol

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DarkAngelsBlade 25

It’s okay, they also weren’t born when jelly was invented.

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ViviMage 39

Maybe the 18 year old watched Spongebob?

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IHaveThePower 16

I say this a lot, but until 25 or so, there's a LOT of brain growth happening, and it can cause some very strange moments. Just be patient and explain things, and they'll grow out of it.

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MxCrix3333 10

Wait, as in the product or the term? If it is about the term, that's not dumb. If it is about product, that is concerning. I just looked it up, and if anyone is curious: the reason they are called "jellyfish" is literally because of their jelly-like bodies. The term "jelly" comes from the 14th century and the term "jellyfish" from the 18th century.

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