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Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for May 04, 2016
May 03, 2016
May 05, 2016
Transcript:
Some kids have helicopter parents. I have drones.
meowlin almost 9 years ago
No, just your father…
dsom8 almost 9 years ago
Same concept. Except that a helicopter implies self-piloting, where a drone is piloted by someone else. This doesn’t work if you overthink it.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 9 years ago
They just want to mow down any obstacles in your way.
jtviper7 almost 9 years ago
And then other kids have peeping toms.
SunflowerGirl100 almost 9 years ago
Helicopter implies being open and visible. Drone implies being secretive, like the parents hiding behind the door.
tea62 almost 9 years ago
It’s quite common that parents are both helicopter parents AND drones.
wiatr almost 9 years ago
My mother only checked when I was too quiet for a time. If she heard the usual ‘gunfire’ and horses neighing she knew I was healthy and having fun.