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Parent's 'litre of bones' answer leaves child speechless

Original: (Discussing holiday decorations) Mr11: "Wait, how many bones DO you own?" Me: "You know, a normal amount. Maybe a litre?

A parent's joke about holiday decorations has struck a chord online. Asked by their 11-year-old how many bones they own, the parent replied 'a normal amount, maybe a litre', prompting the child to point out that the normal amount is zero and that nobody expects a volume as an answer. The exchange, which ended with a dark hint about digging up more, is being shared for its deadpan humor.

Why now: The absurd, deadpan joke about owning bones by volume is delighting readers as a funny parenting anecdote

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• (Discussing holiday decorations) Mr11: "Wait, how many bones DO you own?" Me: "You know, a normal amount. Maybe a litre?" Mr11: "..." Mr11: "The normal amount is zero. Also I wasn't expecting you to answer with a volume". Me: "I mean, it could be two litres. We'd have to dig up… · pjf@cloudisland.nz · 26

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