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'I Can't Put Your Armpit In The Blender' And 17 Other Unhinged Things Kids Made Us Say

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19.07.2025

Parents are reflecting on the weirdest things they've said to their kids.

Parenting means I say things that make me question whether I’m living in reality or existing in some kind of fever dream – and it turns out I’m not the only one.

Parents are reflecting on some of the weirdest things they’ve said out loud to their kids – and it’s sure to be a hard relate for anyone who frequently spends time with little ones.

User took to Reddit’s r/Parenting forum to kick things off, revealing they’ve previously told their kids: “We don’t kiss the garbage can, my love”, and (my personal favourite), “I can’t put your armpit in the blender”. Oh to be a fly on their wall.

Here are some other phrases parents found themselves uttering aloud:

1. “Don’t lick the back of the chairs!”

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2. “I can’t sing a song about the lightbulb when I’m on the toilet, I need to focus, please.”

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3. “Please don’t wipe........

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