Are you close to your family?'I considered it. 'Close' was one way of putting it. 'We're close,' I said cautiously. 'But we're very mean to each other. This morning I told my mum that if she didn't stop acting old I was going to lobby for a law on euthanasia, so a bus would come round every Monday morning and take away all the old people who complained that they couldn't hear the telly or see the buttons on their mobile phone or that they had a pain in their hip, and put a bullet in their heads. But we're close.
The concept of family closeness can vary greatly between individuals. In the conversation, the narrator reflects on their relationship with their family, describing them as close yet mean to each other. This paradox highlights a dynamic where love coexists with friction, a common theme in familial relationships, where teasing or harsh remarks often mask deeper affection.
The narrator humorously exaggerates their frustrations with their mother, suggesting extreme measures for those who complain about getting old. This vivid imagery underscores the complexities of dealing with aging relatives and the struggles of communication within family ties, ultimately revealing that even amidst harsh words, there is an underlying bond that keeps them connected.
