Babies Quote by Billy Connolly
“Don't buy one of those baby intercoms. Babies pretend to be dead. They're bastards, and they do it on purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Comedy: Stand‑up routine, 1990s
He jokes that baby monitors are useless because babies will fake distress to get attention.
In simple terms: Babies may fake cries for attention, making monitors pointless.
Key Takeaway
Don’t rely on gadgets for genuine care.
Themes
parenting
humor
technology
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
humorous
satirical
When to use this quote
- new parents
- infant care
- product design
- marketing
Key Concepts
attention seeking
parent‑child dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine needs from attention‑seeking?
- When might technology help rather than hinder?
A Different Perspective
Not all cries indicate real emergencies; judgment is needed.
