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On Doctor Who’s On First?

The Doctor
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The 10 y.o.: Whatcha watchin’?

The 6 y.o.: The Doctor.

The 10 y.o.: Doctor Who?

The 6 y.o.: Yep. Shhhh!

The 10 y.o.: Doctor WHO?

The 6 y.o.: YES! That’s what I said! Now SHHH! This is a good bit when he talks to the big bug.

The 10 y.o.: Doctor WHO? What’s his first name?

The 6 y.o. {hold up fingers with her airquotes): “The” as in “The Doctor”.

The 10 y.o. {sarcastically using her fingers for airquotes}: “The Doctor”…WHO???!

The 6 y.o.: I give up. I’m going to watch it in my bedroom.

The 10 y.o.: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WATCH???

The 6 y.o.: I just told you. Doctor Who.

The 10 y.o.: Oh for goodness’ sake! I just want to know what you’re watching and you haven’t told me his name! Doctor WHO???

The 6 y.o.: Yes. Exactly. That’s what I said.

The 10 y.o.: I know. Wait – what?

The 6 y.o.: I’m going to watch the Doctor somewhere that’s quiet. See ya!

The 10 y.o.: MOM!!!!

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