You're at your girlfriend's house for a family dinner. Your GF says, "Daddy, please pass me the salt," when you and her father begin to reach for the salt.
Awkward Dinner
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Explain Bear
Listen up, you uncultured swine. You think this is a normal family dinner, but it's a competition for your girlfriend's affection between you and her father. By asking "daddy" for the salt, your GF is making it clear she still sees her father as the dominant male figure. This joke is a subtle power play, and you, my friend, are losing.