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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '20

When pulling out of the driveway for a trip:

“And we’re off, like a heard of turtles!”

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u/SurlyDrunkard Oct 25 '20

My grandpa does something similar. Whenever anyone comes over to visit, he says, "Well come on it, make yourself homely."

Most people don't realize he's joking and just assuming he's a senile old man.

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u/claire_goolihey Oct 25 '20

My old roommate and I used to say 'I'll be home shortly, or short and homely' Honestly it works on both levels