| Mumism:
Common sentences and quotations used by mother's world-wide. "Mumisms" are
genetically built into all mothers and are passed on from generation to generation.
Sometimes found in other people's speech and includes repeated use of clichés that make
one's voice sound exactly like their mother's (see mother tongue). |
See if you recognise any of these:
- "If Chris jumped off a cliff would you do it too?"
- "Honestly, that cardigan looks great on you - the girls had better watch out with you around!"
- "Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age."
- "If you write the 'thank-you' note now, you'll get it over with"
- "If I catch you doing that one more time, I'll..."
- "Why didn't you go before we got in the car?"
- "No don't worry about me, I'll just stay at home alone in the dark. You go and have a good time."
- "Cut your hair! You look like a hippie."
- "Look at me when I'm talking to you."
- "and THAT'S FINAL!"
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