SIL Insights

A while back the following was written by Kim via email to us all:

"As the original SIL, I have to say no, Tustison Logic and Tustison Humor arenot the same thing, but they may be connected. Tustison Logic is turning right eight times and going four miles out of your way just so the place you want to end up will be on the right side of the street and no left turns are required. Tustison Humor is probably funny and makes sense if going that far out of your way on a daily basis is normal for you. I mostly just get a kick out of Nick getting a kick out of himself or laughing about how he thinks his mom or Chad or whoever will think whatever he wrote was hilarious. In all sincerity, making jokes about Tustison humor and how I don't get it make it funny. Any other SILs (or the BIL) have an opinion onthis? Kim"

I have been meaning to respond and Chad insists that I blog it. So here I go.

I would have to agree with Kim here on the difference between Tustison Logic and Tustison Humor. I learned early on that I needed to drive if I was to get where I wanted when I wanted and how I wanted. I just couldn't and still can't understand why we needed to turn on every side street and zig zag across Provo when there are roads that would take us directly to our destination. I think it is all Chad's plot to drive up the frustrations so high so that he can simply sit back and enjoy the ride!

As for the Tustison humor although I could never create it I enjoy observing its course. It's also a great way to make Chad feel important because without his explanations I wouldn't get half of it. I agree Kim that as a SIL the best part is watching Chad laugh and come up with another quip to poke fun at others including himself.

Kim, eloquently said.