Children Quote by Robert Schimmel
“I sit down with my daughter and I said, 'Do you know how babies get here?' And she said, 'Well, the lady has an egg inside of her, and the man has sperm inside of him, and the sperm meets the egg, and that's how the lady gets pregnant.' And I said, 'Do you know how the sperm meets the egg?' She said, 'Does the man pee on the woman?' I said, 'Sometimes, but that's $35 extra.'”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live at the Comedy Store, 2004
A joke about explaining sex to a child, using humor to highlight adult topics.
In simple terms: A funny way to talk about sex with a kid.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to ease awkward conversations.
Themes
humor
family
sex education
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
comedic
educational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child talks
- sex education classes
- comedy routines
Key Concepts
communication
boundaries
parenting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor help discuss sensitive topics?
- When is it appropriate to use jokes with kids?
A Different Perspective
Humor may oversimplify complex topics for children.
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