Foot-in-mouth disease runs in the Lee family.

Me: X spends a lot on clothes.
Mum: But her clothes aren't very pretty.
Dad: Because X isn't very pretty.
Me: Am I pretty, Dad?
Dad: Of course!

I smile. A nice quiet moment passes.

Dad: But not VERY pretty.
Me: Gee, thanks! You just..
Dad (interjecting): You know, JUST pretty...
Me: ...made me feel great, thank you!
Dad: (continuing) I mean, you know, it's not like you're Miss World or anything.

Sigh.

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