Eye-Rolling Memories: 20 Mom Catchphrases That Still Tug at Our Heartstrings
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Our moms are normally the first to love and care for us. They help us through hard times and often give us advice when we need it. All mothers seem to have a “catchphrase,” which they often say when trying to help their children when experiencing difficulty, losing love, or even having a bad day. Sometimes these catchphrases are kind and other times. You may roll your eyes and walk away. Is your mom’s catchphrase on this list?
Food Catchphrases
One Redditor said, “At the grocery store and looking at prices: “What? Do they put gold in it?”
Another Redditor added, “We’ve got food at home.”
A third Redditor replied, “Wait! This bit’s poisoned!” Said every time she walked past me while I was eating something, then promptly followed by her grabbing the “poisoned” bit of whatever I was eating and eating it herself.”
Rude Catchphrases
A user added, “English is my mom’s second language, so instead of saying “It’s my way or the highway” my mom says “My way is the highway.”
A second user replied, “I’ll slap them into next Tuesday!” – anytime someone gives her flack.”
A third user wrote, “When looking for something mom told us to find, and we either legitimately couldn’t find it, or we were being lazy: “If I find it, I’m going to beat you with it.”
A fourth user even said, “My Mother’s version of this was “I brought you into this world. I can take you out of it.”
Helpful Catchphrases
A popular comment was, “Finesse, not force” I have to admit, over the years, it’s helped me step back and take a breath before I end up breaking something in frustration.”
Another Redditor added, “Choices and consequences” Recently, I quoted it to my daughter (she was dancing in the bath, slipped and banged her head), and I realized I am my mom.”
A third Redditor responded, “You gotta plan your work and work your plan!” – she watches too much Dr. Phil, I think.”
Loving Catchphrases
A user added, “All I know is I love you.” followed by a close second, “I’m doing the best I can.”
Bored Catchphrases
One Redditor replied, “If you’re bored, it’s your own fault,” Which is absolutely true.”
A second Redditor responded. “Mine said, “You can’t be bored. There are books.” I read a lot. Thanks, Mom.”
A third Redditor added, “Did I hear you say you’re BORED? Want to do something? I’ve got something for you to do! (Chores, of course.).”
Musical Catchphrases
A popular comment was, “Y’all gonna make me lose my mind up in here.” My mother could never resist quoting DMX when we were being bad.”
A second comment read, “Oh god, my extremely white and extremely suburban mom loves singing this and the Milkshake song. My brother also had a brief Jontron phase, and she picked up saying “who CAAAAARES? I don’t— I don’t even caaaaaaaaare!!”
Caring Catchphrases
A user commented, “Aw man! That’s the pits! What’s up with that??” when something doesn’t go well.”
Another user replied, “My mom would encourage us with “Don’t give up. It’s always in the last place you look.”
Intelligence Catchphrases
One Redditor added, “If you had any brains, you’d be dangerous” – Mom.”
A second Redditor replied, “My grandma used to say “if your brains were dynamite, you’d have just enough to blow your nose.”
Social Media Catchphrases
A most-liked comment was, “I saw it on “The Facebook.”
A second comment was, “Playing that damn Nintendo..”
Sexual Catchphrases
One user replied, “Never believe them when they say they’re on the pill.”
Another user added, “Mine said smex is like basketball. You dribble a little before you shoot. Thanks, Mom. They explained this in school. Please stop.”
Organization Catchphrases
A Redditor responded with, “Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” Guys, this quote doesn’t mean my mom is a hoarder.”
A second Redditor added, “Better looking at it than looking for it, ” The job site motto.”
Cute Catchphrases
A user finished up with, “What do you mean, Jellybean?”
Finally, a user replied with, “Whatever taps your toes.”
These mom catchphrases from Redditors really do show how all moms are similar and often have their go-to saying. What was your mom’s catchphrase? Did she even have one?
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