My father used to really mess with me and tell me that when I was done washing a pot, he wanted to see his face in it. I could never tell when he was pulling my leg, and one night spent over two hours trying to accomplish that impossible task. My mother finally decided she wanted to join in on the fun and told me that I need to put some elbow grease on it. I then proceeded to ask her if we actually had any that I could use on the pot. I really thought that there was a substance called elbow grease.
A childhood belief about around the house
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 5, i thought that you could lick your elbow....Anon
- When I was very small. by older brother told me that if I "Kissed my own elbow, I would turn into a boy."Anon