Emma: "You know, I used to be afraid of painting." Oliver: "Really? What changed?" Emma: "Well, eventually I brushed it off. Now my art is making quite the splash!" ?

Mom: No, we're not getting a new video game today. Son: But Mom, video games are educational! I'm learning how to dodge asteroids. Mom: Well, then I'm learning how to dodge your attempts at negotiation.

Mom: We can't buy everything, kiddo. Son: Why not, Mom? If I buy everything, I'll be prepared for any situation. Mom: Well, I admire your commitment to surviving the zombie apocalypse in style.

Friend: Shouldn't we head to the grocery section first? You: Nah, let's follow my shopping strategy: shoes, makeup, clothes, and maybe some vegetables as a side dish.

Teenager: Can I have this fancy phone case? Parent: Sure, if it comes with the magical ability to locate your missing socks.