sibling forenames
Ret's ESL Jokes
A boy asks his father one day, “Dad, why is my sister called Paris?”
His dad replies, “Because she was conceived in Paris.”
The boy says, “Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Dad.”
His dad says, “You’re welcome, Backseat.”
Vocabulary
conceived: (of a child) created when the sperm meets the egg.
backseat: the rear seat of a car (usually where teens sometimes have sex)
+ Their daughter was conceived during a romantic weekend in Paris.
+ They named their son Backseat because that’s where it happened!
Grammar Focus
The joke uses the past simple passive (“was conceived”). It also uses indirect/reported questions.
Past simple passive: She was conceived in Paris. (= someone conceived her there)
Reported question: He asked why his sister was called Paris. (no inversion, no question mark)
Synonyms & Alternatives
conceived: got pregnant with, made, created
backseat: rear seat, back of the car
You’re welcome: No problem, Not at all, My pleasure
Mini Dialogue
Lucy: Why is your brother called Brooklyn?
Tom: He was conceived in New York.
Lucy: Oh, cool! Thanks for explaining.
Tom: You’re welcome, Sofa.
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