Amber Quote by Darynda Jones
“Oh, I forgot to tell you," Cookie said. "Amber wants your dad to get a teriyaki machine so she can sing for all the lonely barflies." "I'm a good singer, mom." Only a twelve-year-old could make the word mom sound blasphemous. I leaned into Cookie, "Does she know its not called--?" "No," she whispered. "Are you gonna tell her?" "No. It's much funnier this way.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Side of the Moon by Darynda Jones, 2014
A child’s innocent request leads to a humorous misunderstanding about a kitchen appliance and a song.
In simple terms: Kids can cause funny mix‑ups.
Key Takeaway
Clarify expectations early.
Themes
humor
family
misunderstanding
Mood
lighthearted
playful
Type
anecdotal
conversational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child talk
- gift shopping
- song performance
- kitchen decisions
Key Concepts
communication
expectations
playfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions did you make?
- How could you have clarified?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask underlying frustration.
![“My grandmother used to say that there's something truly intimate about sharing food with the people you love." [Stacey] "Intimate? Sharing food? People you love?" Amber raises an eyebrow. "Um, no offense, Stace, but it sounds like Gram was into food kink.” quote by Laurie Faria Stolarz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d72/laurie-faria-stolarz-10096_amber_my-grandmother-used-to-say-that-there-s_116763.jpg)
