Kym Marsh has told her mum she 'knows' her dad is with her as she kicks off her latest role. The actress and presenter has recently started her stint playing iconic Disney villain Cruella De Vil in the stage version of 101 Dalmatians.
14.06.2024 - 11:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester dads, there's nothing quite like them.
Whether moaning about the house looking 'like Blackpool illuminations' with the lights left on, or they're off out 'to see a man about a dog', here's some of the best one-liners you probably heard when growing up.
'Stop skriking'
Dad's response to you whinging about, well, just about anything.
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'It's like Piccadilly Circus in here'
Usually said whenever you had more than one friend round and things were getting a bit too rowdy.
'You'll be smiling on the other side of your face'
A typical threat when dad was being wound up.
'Are we heatin' the bleedin' street?'
Dad doesn't see the same need for central heating as the wife and kids.
'I'm not a taxi service'
You knew he'd give you a lift, he knew he'd give you a lift, but not without making a fuss about it first. But never reply with the line 'I know, I'm not paying you'. It doesn't go down welll.
'Were you born in a barn?'
Never leave any door open. Ever. Dad was thinking about the heatin' bill again.
'Put wood in th' hole'
Another way of him telling you to shut the door.
'If you pick your nose, your head'll cave in'
A true favourite, along with 'if the wind changes your face will stay like that'.
'Alright cock?'
The Manc dad version of 'hello, how are you'?
'If you fall and break your leg, don't come running to me'
Always there with sympathy when he sees the kids getting giddy. Usually accompanied by 'it'll end in tears' whenever the kids get a bit hyper.
'I'm not made of money'
He's not, but you know he'll cave in if you pester enough - or get mum on your side.
'Me stomach thinks me
Kym Marsh has told her mum she 'knows' her dad is with her as she kicks off her latest role. The actress and presenter has recently started her stint playing iconic Disney villain Cruella De Vil in the stage version of 101 Dalmatians.
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