Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A scam where dad gets to play with his kid while mom gets a break and a sandwich

Dad: I'm not gonna let you fail this camp. I've failed enough in life.

Kid: I'm not playing with you. You're not cool.

Mom: I paid $150 for this. You better not let him eat the whole pizza.

2

A fake camp where dad gets to be a kid for an hour and then goes back to work

Dad: I'm the best camp counselor ever. I let them eat cookies for lunch.

Kid: I don't want to play tag. I want to eat the cookies.

Mom: This is the third time he's let them eat the whole pizza.

3

When dad gets to play with his kid for a few hours and then goes back to being a failure

Dad: I'm not a failure. I'm just a camp counselor.

Kid: I want to go home. I don't like this camp.

Mom: I'm gonna get a refund. This is not worth $150.

4

A fancy name for dad getting to play with his kid while mom gets a break and a coffee

Dad: I'm not just playing. I'm training them for life.

Kid: I don't want to play. I want my coffee.

Mom: I paid for coffee. He better not drink it all.

5

A lie told to kids so dad can play with them and then go back to being a loser

Dad: I'm not a loser. I'm a camp counselor.

Kid: I don't believe you. You're a loser.

Mom: He's gonna be a loser forever.

6

A way for dad to get out of work for a few hours and then go back to being a failure

Dad: I'm not a failure. I'm a camp counselor.

Kid: I don't want to play tag. I want to eat the whole pizza.

Mom: I'm gonna get a refund. This is not worth $150.