🧠 "Who invented the color red?"—Have you ever been stumped by a child’s question? This episode of The Sandy Show dives deep into the wild world of parenting, curiosity, and the unpredictable questions kids ask. Hosts Sandy McIlree and Tricia share hilarious and heartfelt stories about fielding dozens of questions a day, fostering curiosity, and the delicate balance between keeping kids safe and letting them explore the world.
Key moments include:
- The surprising statistic: Parents answer an average of 46 questions a day, but admit to being stumped 35% of the time.
- Tricia’s childhood curiosity and the legacy of inquisitive minds.
- The impact of constantly telling kids to “be careful”—does it create anxiety or simply awareness?
- The lighter side of parenting: “Never get taken to the secondary location!” and the universal struggle of holding the flashlight for dad.
- Pop culture buzz: The first openly gay “Sexiest Man Alive” and why representation matters.
- Thanksgiving hacks: Amazon’s $25 meal deal and the annual debate over the Dallas Cowboys.
- Naked Season continues—what would you do if a naked man chased you in Walmart at 9am? (Spoiler: Tricia’s got a plan involving a shopping basket!)
Notable Quotes
- “She definitely got Tricia’s curiosity. That’s for sure.”
- “Never get taken to the secondary location. That’s when things go bad.”
- “No kid has ever successfully held a flashlight for their dad without getting yelled at.”
- “You don’t want to get tased naked.”
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