Duke: I need to get a pair of gaiters.
Me: Gators? What for?
Duke: Hunting.
Me: What? Why do you need gators for hunting?
Duke: They just make it easier.
Me: ... So... is that like hunting gators instead of hunting dogs or something??
Duke: ... What? No. They go over your pants! *laughing*
Me: Oh. GAITERS. Like G-A-I-T-E-R-S not GATORS G-A-T-O-R-S.
Hysterical laughter ensues. :)