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  • 10 Superpowers Every Nigerian Parent Has

    Super Scream.

    Written By:

    Daniel Orubo

    Date Written:

    1. Super Hearing

    For when you mutter something under your breath after they are done scolding you.

    2. Lie Detection

    For when you want to be an idiot and lie straight to their face.

    3. Super Smell

    For when you come back home with the smell of alcohol on your breath and they can tell from their room.

    4. Super Scream

    For when they want to tell you to come downstairs and pass the remote that’s right beside them.

    5. Telepathy

    For when they want to warn you in public without opening their mouths.

    6. Super Bargaining

    For when they want to buy N4000 belt for just N300.

    7. Seeing into the Future

    For when they punish you in advance for that crime you haven’t even committed yet.

    8. Super Marksmanship

    For when they throw their shoe at you without looking and still don’t miss.

    9. Fire Resistance

    For when your mother picks up a hot pot without showing any signs of pain.

    10. Super Sarcasm

    For when you ask a stupid question. “Where should I put it?” “Put it on my head.” So, did we miss any superpower?

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