Diction

“Can we watch dah ceptions?” “Deceptions? What’s that about? I don’t’ think I’ve ever heard of that before?” “Yes you know.” “I don’t, honest. Do you mean Deceptocons, from the Transformer thingummy do dah?” “Nope.” “He’s right mom. You let us watch it yesterday.” “I did? I don’t remember.” “Sure you do. You remember.” “I don’t, honest.” “It’s dah cartoon with dah yellow people.” “Yellow people?”  “Yeah. We watched it with Dad.” “Really? Hey Mike?” “Hmm?” “What did you watch yesterday with the children?” “Telly.” “Yes, I know, but which programme?” “Er…?” “It had yellow people in it. Something from Animal Planet or National Geographic?” “Er….” “Something medical maybe…..jaundice?” “Er….” “You didn’t let them watch House did you?” “No! Never. Ooo! I know!” “Hmm?” “The Simpsons.” “!”