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In local news, a man’s reaction to his six-year-old son’s excitement over catching a six-inch bluegill has raised eyebrows in the community. Despite the child’s genuine joy and enthusiasm at reeling in his first catch, the father expressed disappointment, considering it a “pathetic” accomplishment.

Sources close to the situation reported that the father muttered, “Big deal, anyone can catch a bluegill. They’re practically brain-dead and will bite anything you throw at them, even a bare hook. It’s not like he caught a trophy bass or anything worth bragging about.”

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Hey, reminds me of my dad!

[–] tattletaletimes 8 points 4 months ago (3 children)

"Yes son, you did get a B+ but your brother got an A..." that ring a bell too? If so, i'm sorry :D

[–] ryanalexhowell 7 points 4 months ago

"every day you don't practice is a day you're getting worse"

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