I was cleaning my bike one day, I was about 10 years old. Dad came in and saw I was having a bit of a hard time getting it clean, and told me I'll have to use some "elbow grease"
He went away and I was left wondering where this elbow grease was, so I went and asked my mum. They had a good laugh at my expense!
A childhood belief about family
others believed things like this
- I always thought that "elbow grease" was a type of lubricant until about 2 years ago. I'm 19.— Erika
- I used to think that "elbow grease" was an actual product of kitchen or surface cleaner.— Carrie
- I called every body part my elbow. For example if my leg hurt I would say my elbow hurt.— Kady
- My sister told me that if I could kiss my elbow I would change into a boy. I never disproved her on this.— Aussie
- When I was very small. by older brother told me that if I "Kissed my own elbow, I would turn into a boy."Anon
- When i was 5, i thought that you could lick your elbow....Anon