Children Quotes
Having a kid is great as long as his eyes are closed and he’s not moving or speaking.
"Having a kid is great as long as his eyes are closed and he’s not moving or speaking."— Adam Sandler
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Meaning of this quote
The joke exaggerates the relief of a quiet child by pretending that all active parenting is unwelcome.
Key takeaway:
Read the exaggeration as comedy rather than a measure of parental affection.
Origin of the quote
Big Daddy (1999), Sonny Koufax
Who actually said this?
Identified as film dialogue or a song performance rather than an autobiographical statement. Secondary transcript/clip source; exact wording and original screen credits should be checked against the film.
Source:
Big Daddy (1999), Sonny Koufax
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