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‘Momisms’—The A List

May 10, 2015

We asked around the room here at The Capital for any “Momisms”—sayings, advice, directives popularized on the home front by Moms.

You know what we mean—chestnut chants that are embedded in our DNA only to be passed on to unsuspecting generations. There are regional, cultural and generational differences among Momisms, but the spirit sure feels universal.

Here are a few favorites:

“Put on a shirt for dinner.”

“Hate is such a strong word.”

“You are going to sit there until you eat those brussels sprouts.”

“Kill them with kindness.”

“Did you get enough to eat?”

“Blow your nose, you’ll get more out of it.” (In response to people blowing the car horn.)

“You’re using up all the hot water.”

“Bless your heart.”

“Stop it. You’re gorgeous.”

“If you sneeze twice, it means you’ll be receiving a letter in the mail.” (Actually, this is a fact.)

“If you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say it.”

“Worrying isn’t going to change anything.”

“You can’t always get what you want” (with this Mom donning Mick Jagger accent)

“What Lola wants Lola gets.”

“I brought you into this world and I can take you out.”

“Be yourself.”