Punting babies

baby needs punting. by flickr user Emily Lynch

Lori: Have you ever heard the expression, "I'm going to punt that baby"?

Brett: I have not.  Did you make that up?  Because who would do that?

Lori: Why would I lie about that?!?  When I've heard it, it's generally followed by some sort of weird disclaimer.  Ex. "I'm going to punt that baby.  It's just too cute for this world."  Chicago is a strange place.

Brett: I see.  If you hadn't explained it, I would have been alarmed.  Somebody needs to write a book: Idioms from A to Zed.

Lori: That would be a great title!  I would buy that.