Enter scene:

Kid is trying to tell the story of a movie he saw.

Son: “..and then, they all chased the good guys with spears, and…”

Father: (Trying to be funny) “Wait! What kind of spear? Was it a Britney Spear?”

(Pause)

Son: “Uhh, no. Just a regular spear.”

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Whew!
Carry on.
He’s still okay.