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“Never play peek-a-boo with a child on a long plane trip. There's no end to the game. Finally I grabbed him by the bib and said, "Look, it's always gonna be me!"” quote by Rita Rudner
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“Never play peek-a-boo with a child on a long plane trip. There's no end to the game. Finally I grabbed him by the bib and said, "Look, it's always gonna be me!"”

Rita Rudner

About This Quote

Source Comedy routine: Stand-up performance, date unknown

A joke warning that playing endless peek‑a‑boo on a long flight will exhaust a child and become unbearable.

In simple terms: Playing endless games on long trips wears out kids.

Key Takeaway

Avoid repetitive games on lengthy journeys.

Themes

parenting travel humor

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • long flights
  • airplane parenting
  • child entertainment
  • flight safety

Key Concepts

child development patience flight dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you keep a child calmly occupied on long trips?
  • What alternatives to repetitive games work best?
A Different Perspective

May cause child distress and parental frustration.

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