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A boy asksdemande his father one day, “Dad, why is my sister called Paris?”
His dad repliesrépond, “Because she was conceivedconçue in Paris.”
The boy says, “Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Dad.”
His dad says, “You’re welcomeDe rien / Je t’en prie, BackseatBanquette arrière.”
Vocabulary
conceived: (of a child) created at the moment the sperm meets the egg; became pregnant with
backseat: the rear seat of a car (especially where teenagers sometimes have sex)
Their daughter was conceivedconçue during a romantic weekend in Paris.
They named their son “oops” baby BackseatBanquette arrière because that’s exactly where it happened!
Grammar
The joke uses the past simple passive (“was conceived”) and indirect/reported questions.
Past simple passive: She was conceived in Paris. (= someone conceived her there)
Reported question: He asked why his sister was called Paris. (no inversion, no question mark)
Synonyms & Alternatives
conceived: got pregnant with, made, created
backseat: rear seat, back of the car
You’re welcome: No problem, Not at all, My pleasure
Mini Dialogue
Lucy: Why is your brother called Brooklyn?
Tom: He was conceived in New York.
Lucy: Oh, cool! Thanks for explaining.
Tom: You’re welcome, Sofa.
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