Dude...that's hilarious. As he asked about the boner pill commercials yet?
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[BusyDad] Seeing that he is familiar with a couple Elvis tunes, he WILL ask me why they are singing "Viva Viagra" and what that means.

One word: TiVo.
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[BusyDad] Avoiding uncomfortable commercials: best reason yet.

Oh. My. Gosh!
We haven't hit that yet, but I know it's coming. She repeats everything and hears and absorbs everything.
'Herbies' Snort!! :-)
Hi sweet daddy of Fury!
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[BusyDad] Hello Rachel! :) Repeating in itself isn't too bad. Absorbing isn't either. Absorbing, then repeating at some later time and place (like the supermarket) is when it gets scary (or funny, depending on if you have a blog or not).

HA HA HA! That is so awesome. Herbies. I am calling it that from now on.
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[BusyDad] It sounds a lot more cuddly, I agree!

Ah, the joys of television... just when you thought the program was safe, then come the commercials!
But I'd probably be laughing, too!
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[BusyDad] So true. I was watching the show to make sure it was ok for him. Last thing I would have thought to monitor were the commercials!!

Herbie, he's the sentient VW, no? ;)
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[BusyDad] Until that day, yes, I believe that was the only Herbie in existence. Now it represents another sentient organism that's a lot more contagious!

HAHAHA!! At least you were saved to have to make an explanation, but I wouldn't be surpriced if he remembered some day out of no where...

On another note, my hubs loves the Military Channel and we watch that show. It's actually pretty good. Props to you!
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[BusyDad] That was the first time we stumbled upon that show. It does kick ass! Fury has asked me a few times now to watch the Military Channel. And yes, the subject of Herbies is sure to arise at the next inopportune moment.

This reminds me of my failed idea to get those commercials off the air. It's not right, man!
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[BusyDad] Seriously, they need to rate these things!

Herbie:

A sexually transmitted disease contracted in the back seat of a Volkswagon beetle.

aka Herbie the Love Bug
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[BusyDad] hahaa! you should wikipedia that entry HuckD!

I will lie to my children at all costs to avoid dealing with the tough subjects. Luckily, you got off easy... this time! :)
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[BusyDad] That was definitely a lucky break. I need to start coming with contingency plans for next time. Lesson learned!

Huckdoll's definition is definatly a winner! Just hope he doesn't ask his teacher what Herbie's are...lol
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[BusyDad] The teachers probably already think I am a wackjob dad. This would seal the deal.

I can't wait for the "not so fresh" commericals come on.. :)
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[BusyDad] Haha I totally remember thinking "what the hell are they talking about?" when those ads came on when I was a kid.

Oh NO! My oldest daughter can sing the 'Rooms to Go' song word for word...I'm hoping they don't introduce catchy songs for ED pills or we'll all be embarrassed!
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[BusyDad] I'm afraid it's too late. I walk around singing "Vivaaaa Viagra!" all the time.

The response is, It's chickenpox, and someday I am going to make sure you catch it.
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[BusyDad] I should have known Southpark would tackle the subject in a "very special spisode."

Really it's just too much when they start asking questions!
Oh and I love that show, mainly because I think the host is kinda hot, but I don't tell my husband that. I just pretend to enjoy something that he does on the TV and therefore he continues to believe I am the coolest wife evah! He's quite naive.
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[BusyDad] I have to admit. That host is a badass. How could he not be? He's an ex-Navy SEAL.

Herbies. I love it. You better come up with a story now. He'll remember it later. Probably at the most inopportune time...you know...in the middle of ...a bunch of old conservative ladies. lol. Or something.
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[BusyDad] It's when you get warts on your body with "53" stamped on them. And they grow racing stripes in advanced stages. How's that? :)

for sure, you need a cover story. imagine: he ends up telling his crew about herbies, some parent misconstrues it and you end up with the 5-0 at your house, lookin for plants! cover story: it's something britney spears and tara reid have been working at spreading throughout the world for the past decade.
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[BusyDad] Perfect. I have it in writing now! He's covered.

i hear ya. i hate these stupid and embarrassing commercials. am so sick of hearing about the most intimate parts of someone on a commercial break.

hey, i am buddies with tara (if mom says so) and melissa (such simple pleasures), just wanted to pop over for a look see at your bloggy.

love the funny things that little ones say though :) kathleen
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[BusyDad] Thanks for dropping by Kathleen and nice to meet you! Those two bloggin moms are a-ok! I just don't know some of these people on the ads can keep a straight face. I guess that's why I will never be an actor.

Well when I read that post the first time I couldn't figure out why you were laughing instead of being in shock about the question. Then after looking again I saw he said " HerBies ". Now I see. Should have told him Herbies is a Love Bug ( you know like the movie )
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[BusyDad] I think I would have laughed even if he said it correctly. It's just not something you see 5 year old kids saying, but HerBies made it unbearably funny. I was seriously out of control laughing because that is exactly what I was picturing (little Volkswagon bugs racing through your bloodstream).

That's hilarious!

It reminds me of that, "Mom, ever get that not so fresh feeling?" commercial. Which reminds me, damn woman, just wash it every now and then!!"
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[BusyDad] That ad confused the hell out of me when I was a kid. I would think "then shower! what's the big deal?"

Yeah, but I've learned the hard way that if I don't explain what is and is not appropriate to discuss in public- it WILL come up in public. You guys will be at the grocery store next week and Fury will be telling the lady with a pimple that she has Herbies.
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[BusyDad] I wouldn't put it past him! Or - he'll see someone in a VW bug and tell her she has herbies. Either way, it'll cause a "huh??" followed by looking to dad for an explanation.

The news is just as bad as commercials these days! The big call girl/prostitute scandal is one I really don't want to have to explain to the kids.
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[BusyDad] Seriously! Power Rangers doesn't seem that bad these days compared to reality. Gratuitous violence on aliens is way better than Governors and prostitutes.

This is funny as hell-but also one of the MAIN reasons we don't watch TV. All I could ever think was do Ireally need my kids to hear Bob Dole talking about erctile dysfunction? and then have me go off on a tangent about what really happens to politicians when it is all said and done...nope, better for us all to not engage! :)
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[BusyDad] A presidential candidate talking about ED. Only in America.

That is absolutely hysterical! BTW... my DS and I found a cache of great stuff on youtube last night - check out 5 second movies. The Attack of the Clones and its follow-up, Jurassic Park, the Rocky series, and the Godfather are all over-the-top hysterical, and some of the others are, too.
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[BusyDad] I was totally dying. I wish I caught that moment on video. I will check out the 5 sec movies. I love parody stuff. Robot Chicken Star Wars episode was one of the funniest things I have ever watched - EVER.

Kids although curious are easily distracted and if you answer a question with a question sometimes they lose their train of thought, and its just fun messin' with them. Right?
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[BusyDad] Brilliant. And so true. This also works: "Oh hey! I have chocolate!"

Herbies is like chicken pox, but you are covered with little VW bugs, you should know that :)
Hilarious, I am so glad we are past that stage.
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[BusyDad] Oh no! That'll make him WANT Herbies!!

(snort!)

No son, it's hairpiece. Even the pretty lady wears one. Isn't that sad?

(snort!)
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[BusyDad] Hmm good one! So the medicine grows your hair back so you don't have "hairpiece" anymore? Let's just hope Fury never gets a receding hairline.

Being from time & taboo warped Ireland I totally get his curiosity... My first Summer in the US, watching TV...I was, like, 'What the hell!'...
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[BusyDad] I've been bombarded with American TV for 35 years and I still say that. It must've been a traumatic (or else very titillating) experience.

What kid needs sex ed anymore, they get all they need to know on TV now!
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[BusyDad] Seriously. Starting with those Bratz dolls! What the hell is up with those toddler hoochies?

Wasn't Lindsey Lohan in a movie about Herbie(s)... maybe my mistake. Got to love commercials... today's sex ed. I love the one that has the cover of Elvis' 'Viva Las Vegas'... truly sad.
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[BusyDad] Because when me and my friends go to the log cabin on weekends, there's always that one guy who breaks out the guitar and starts a Viva Viagra sing-along.

Herbies? Hahaha... too cute!

I gave my younger sister the dreaded sex talk when I was younger. She was fairly good about it and only asked me one question...which I couldn't really answer...

Me: Do you have any questions?

Her: Um, yeah...what's a hemmoroid?

Me: Uh, I dunno, but I think it's something that hangs outta your butt.

Sadly, there was no saved by the bell for me =(
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[BusyDad] haha I would have been just as stumped. I still to this day don't know what a hemerroid is exactly. All I know is that Preparation H cures it. Fury actually asked me what hemmerroids were a while back. All I could say was "something truck drivers get."

Oh No! What a drama!
Saved by the bell......until next time!!
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[BusyDad] I need to learn more stall tactics, that's for sure.

Ohhhhhhh! That is hilarious! Makes me think of my dad for some reason. If he were alive to see the commercials they run on TV today he would lose his mind! He couldn't even deal with a Tampax or a Massengil "Not so fresh" commercial without turning beat red! I can't imagine having to answer a question about "Herbies". Saved by the bell indeed!
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[BusyDad] I still remember those squirmy TV moments when I was young. 30 seconds of uncomfortable shifting.

HOLY CRAP I would have crapped my pants on that one. I'm not ready for questions like that...
Thank goodness you distracted him! Laughing my butt off!
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[BusyDad] He's gonna catch on one day when I die of laughter everytime that ad comes on.

Herbies is what you get before you get The Ades. So cute. Yes, he's probably going to go up to VW owners and tell them they have herbies now. THAT will be great!
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[d Bro] haha - He'll tell them "hey dude, I think you need Valtrex. Ask your doctor."

That is funny!!!! Herbies.....oh how that will be a fun one to tell him about when he gets older :)
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[BusyDad] Haha - one of many!

You got off easy my friend.

Just wait until he asks whether Always with wings can fly.
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[BusyDad] Oh boy... and knowing him, he'll want to buy some and take them to the park.

That kid is so damn funny, and I love Huckdoll's comment:) My kids are still NickJr and Cartoon Network junkies so no Herbies questions as of yet. My girls have seen some of my nursing books that have very graphic pictures and my answer is always that is what happens if you kiss boys before you graduate from college. Let's hope that answer sticks!BTW if you have some free time I have a favor......
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[BusyDad] Haha! Now that is innovative guerrilla parenting.

Oh, whew! You posted "grow your hair back" and I read "grow your back hair" - I was scuuuured! I've gotta quit staring at my computer and give my eyes a rest. Sheesh!
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[BusyDad] haha. My back is pretty bald, and I'd like to keep it that way :)

That's hysterical!

Handled swiftly and smoothly, as usual. Well done, my friend!
;-)
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[BusyDad] Haha - no, this one was pure luck.

Herbies! That's great!
Lindsay Lohan in Herbie, Lindsay Lohan has Herbies...coincidence? Hmmm...I wonder...
Love the way kids hear things! My step-daughter was also quite the Elvis fan when she was about Fury's age, and I remember several choruses of "The Devil in the Sky (Disguise)" and "Return to Simba (Sender)"
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[BusyDad] Return to Simba!! Now THAT is FUNNY!! Had Elvis lived, the Disney folks may have convinced him cut a children's album with that very song.

T got me with the "Virgin: Teach your kids it's not a dirty word" billboard. For me to be speechless? It's got to be bad.
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[BusyDad] haha same here. I usually have an answer to everything.

Hah! I have to admit, the image of that VW came to mind when I read Herbies too! I shall snicker the next time that commercial comes on here!
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[BusyDad] I know! I'm just waiting for it to come on again. I will die of laughter.