Some people have pyro tendencies

Me: I was thinking. When we take down the privacy fence in the backyard, we could put in a line of bushes to hide the ugly fence.

Tim: By "ugly fence" you mean the cyclone fence?

Me: Yes.

Tim: Huh.

Me: And we can burn the privacy fence, since we're not sure how to get rid of it.

Tim: Sure, but we'll have to make sure we don't burn down the neighbor's garage.

Me: ...

Me: I meant burn it in the fire pit. Not while it's still standing.

Tim: Oh.