The Excuse Game

[mama2one]

sorry, I pay my teen to wrap husband's gifts, lol

ask her, she might take on another job

 

[peaceful-forest]

Oh no, I can't wrap presents; I worked today.

Can you go get a Sprite for me?

 

[Chesterton]

They are very hard to catch.

Let's go Christmas caroling!

 

[MissRowy]

Sorry but I lost my voice singing opera

Can you turn the clothes dryer on for me

 

[peaceful-forest]

I can't because I'm in a different room.

Can you go to work for me tomorrow?

 

[Chesterton]

No. Medical professionals have diagnosed me with chronic laziness.

Help me convince Santa that "naughty" and "nice" are just social constructs.

 

[peaceful-forest]

I can't because I can't see Santa.

Can you buy me a last minute Christmas gift?

 

[Chesterton]

Yes, but you'll have to wait about 360 days plus some minutes.

Will you give my dog a bath?

 

[peaceful-forest]

I can't because I've never owned a dog.

Will you go grocery shopping for me?

 

[Yusuphhai]

If you give me an airplane ticket to U.S.

Can you help me translate the sign language of the chimpanzee in Beijing Zoo into English?

 

[peaceful-forest]

I'm not able to because I've never been on an airplane before.

Will you install a video game for me?

 

[Chesterton]

No. Adults should not play video games. The only games an adult should play are chess and poker. Maybe a little gin rummy if you're just killing time.

Help me remodel my home?

 

[peaceful-forest]

I only know how to remodel in the Sims...

Will you cook my favorite meal for me?

 

[Chesterton]

No, Cheetos don't need to be cooked.

Walk my giraffe for me?

 

[peaceful-forest]

I'm too short to walk a giraffe.

Can you find another job for me?

 

[Chesterton]

Yes! My bathroom needs cleaning, but it's a volunteer position.

Make me a sandwich.

 

[public hermit]

I would but the last person I turned into a sandwich became a BLT without the B. I still feel bad about that.

Would you mind loaning me $10? I'm feeling like bacon tonight.

 

[LovebirdsFlying]

I would, but I only have Monopoly money.

Can I get a volunteer to help move furnture?

 

[public hermit]

I would but nothing I do is moving. I do have a friend who can sing a moving rendition of "Old Man River."

Would you mind singing me a lullaby?

 

[Chesterton]

I would, but I've been told my singing is very boring, so it might put you to sleep.

Mow my lawn?