Say What Now?
What is, "Is it the wine?"
Nov 14, 1951
Joan and JP got married
The way Grandmom pronounces these two words let anyone who listens know that Grandmom is indeed from Philly
Iggles and Acamay
Grandmom's middle name
What is Marie
Little Jonny
What is Prince
Another family classic used when Grandmom is particularly stressed, originating from the physical manifestation of said phrase that Sue found in a toy store one day.
What is, "Smile on a Stick"
Nov 4, 1932
Grandmom was born
Grandmom likes her cosmos with this said thing that should never go in cosmos
What is ice
Grandmom's parents names - The Holy Couple
What are Mary and Joseph
Reds claimed this nickname for his Jesus-esque saunter
What is Walks on Water
Grandmom threatened this Philadelphia-based monopoly, stating, "I'm gonna bomb you!"
What is Comcast
May 1, 1982
If you know Grandmom, you know she smokes this brand of cigarettes
What are Marlboro Lights
Grandmom's siblings names
Frank, Tommy, Peggy
The girls of the family claim this nickname based on their beautiful looks and lavish lifestyles
What are Movie Stars
A phrase used by Grandmom when she wants to hear/spill some tea but doesn't want to flat out admit she was gossiping
What is, "Rumor has it"
April 1, 1955
Joan and JP had their first kid
Grandmom ate this alcoholic 'drink' with a spoon
Jell-O shot
Grandmom has this many grandkids
8
Brian and Joan claim this CW Network nickname every time they get together
What are Gossip Girls
This slightly inappropriate phrase is used by Grandmom when she hears how expensive things are.
What is, "Oh they rape ya"
November 1, 1982
When Grandmom hosted dinner parties, she put this brand of alcohol in her Manhattans
Southern Comfort
Grandmom and Grandpop got married here
St. Callistus Church
67th & Landdowne Ave. Philadelphia
in Overbrook
Brian calls Grandmom this rhyming skeletal nickname
Bone / Boney