Unfiltered Story #47730

(I’m eight and watching a movie and eating dinner with my mom, and there’s a scene with a guy eating and licking his fingers. My mom scoffs.)

Mom: “Did you see that gross, poor manners! If I ever see you lick your fingers while eating, I’ll tan your hide.”

Me: “Mom, you lick your fingers all the time while eating.”

Mom: *very seriously* “No I don’t, yuck. If I did, my parents would tan my hide!” *licks fingers*

Me: “Obviously that didn’t help…”