70 things my mother used to say
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3 Min Read•May 13, 2015
As an ode to our mother, here are 70 things "our mother always said" based on a Google search of the top results:
- Bats and raccoons have rabies.
- Beggars can't be choosers.
- You won't have any boyfriends if you stay fat.
- We were a tad bit Irish.
- March to the beat of a different drummer.
- Don't stoop to their level.
- Gotta take the bitter with the sweet.
- A lady never chews with her mouth open.
- Wait until you have children of your own.
- There is no right time to have a baby.
- A lot of Jews celebrate Christmas because it's secular.
- You were a little bit hyper.
- Eat it or go hungry.
- A hard head makes for a soft behind.
- If you invite someone over, you have to wait for them to invite you back before you can invite again.
- She could out-stubborn any kid, until she met this one.
- When you're eating pretzels, chew before you swallow.
- WWII was thought up between Churchill and FDR to help the economy.
- You'd argue with a signpost.
- She and my father always canceled each other out in their voting.
- Buying one for me was one of the biggest mistakes she'd ever made.
- You'd forget your head if it wasn't attached.
- Even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while.
- Your mind works in mysterious ways.
- You'll have a big impact on the world.
- That's the pot calling the kettle black.
- Wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up the fastest.
- Those who swear don't have much of a vocabulary.
- Hear the sirens? They're coming to get you.
- Only eat the snow just below the top layer.
- Lay means to put or place.
- Don't put anything smaller than an elbow in your ear.
- Getting dirty is good for you, it built up ones resistance.
- It isn't lady-like to drink from a bottle.
- If you can't play nice, you can't play at all.
- My ex was too good for me.
- If there was a nutjob within 50 miles they'd find you.
- When you point a finger at someone you are actually pointing three back at yourself.
- If I learned something from her, it was worth it.
- Always write thank you notes, even if you don't like the gift.
- Come home when the street lights turn on.
- If candies and nuts were wishes and buts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas.
- Where there's a will, there's a way.
- If you want to get something done, ask a busy person to do it.
- Someday you'll regret fighting with your sister and brother.
- You can't always get what you want.
- Wait until you have to pay bills.
- The sun doesn't rise and fall on your desires.
- Don't speak to me like that.
- A locked door only keeps an honest man out.
- You need to appreciate what you have.
- Don't open that umbrella in the house!
- Make it yourself.
- Life isn't fair.
- If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you?
- Go find something to do.
- If you're bored, you can help me clean.
- What would the Queen say?
- Never write or type anything you don't want someone else to read.
- Money can't buy you happiness, but it sure helps.