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Philip Ogley
Philip Ogley

Jun 22

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Dumb and Dumber

Why Do Men Always Want Sons?

And how can we stop them

(Image/Dominika Roseclay/Pexels)

I once knew a guy called Mike who only wanted a son. He was adamant:

‘No daughters!’

‘Why?’ I asked.

‘To carry on the line.’

‘What line, the breadline?’

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