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[What they say...] No, it's OK, it will wash out fine. [...and what they mean.] Your children are the spawn of Satan. I could see those chocolatey fingers coming at me and my new Dolce et Gabbana suit a mile off. I will tell them that there is no Father Christmas. Then I will sack your husband. [2] 
This happens when your dear other half unexpectedly brings around a work colleague, or worse, his boss. The house is in total disarray after you foolishly agreed that the local boy scout group could meet in your kitchen to learn how to cook pancakes over a candle. Of course the only thing they learn is where you keep your secret stash of expensive Belgian chocolate. And how easily it smears.
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