Hello everyone!
Today’s comic is Family Circus.
Comic Breakdown
“No, I’m not the oldest in the family – Daddy is.” – Billy to the lady
What is going on?
The lady in the comic must have asked Billy (outside of this comic) if
he was the oldest child in the family.
However, Billy has taken her question too literally to mean everyone in
the family. Everyone in the family includes
his mother and father. His father is
the oldest in the entire family therefore it is right for him to say that his
daddy is the oldest in the family if he is answering literally.
It is a common conversation starter for adults to ask brothers and
sisters who the oldest is even if it is obvious.
The Full Conversation
“Are you the oldest (child)?” – The Lady asking Billy
“No, I’m not the oldest in the family – Daddy is.” – Billy to the lady
Why is this funny?
This is a cute example of children taking questions too literally.
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