The passive-aggressive phrase your parents give as a sign that they are mad and regret having you because you’re a piece of shit(but they don’t want to say it aloud).
You know you fucked up bad when your parents say “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” after you’ve done somethingwrong.
Masturbating. This is in reference to the Dusty Rhodes (former WWE wrestler) ad campaign where he says “Don’t be silly...Don’t play with your Willy “ on behalf of the American Board for Sexual Wellbeing.
“What did you do when your girl cancelled on you?”
“Let’s just say, I disappointed Dusty.”
Your father stands in the corner of the room. As you gaze into his eyes you contemplate the strike of the leather you receive for snorting your grandmother's ashes. He waits. He only says the obligatory phrase "I'm not mad. Just pretty disappointed." you never speak of the moment again...