Momma’s Famous Words
Your parent gives you an instruction, and when you ask “Why?”, this classic response ends the conversation.
What is "Because I said so"?
You ask to go out to eat, but your parent reminds you that there is already food in the house.
What is “We have food at home”?
Your parent wants your attention and calls you over using these two words.
What is “Come here”?
Grandma sees you walk into the kitchen and immediately tells you to come eat.
What is “Baby, come eat”?
The guests are about to leave, and you’re reminded to do this before they go.
What is “Go tell them bye.”?
You already asked Mama for permission, but she tells you to get the final answer from this person.
What is "“Go ask your father”?
This two-word question is commonly asked when you walk through the door.
What is “Did you eat”?
You say something disrespectful, and your parent immediately tells you to do this.
What is “Watch your mouth”?
You’re leaving the house without a jacket, and an older family member tells you what to grab.
What is “Take a jacket”?
You’re acting wild while guests are over, and Mom gives you this warning.
What is “Act like you got some sense.”?
You’re acting ungrateful, so your parent reminds you of their role in bringing you into the world.
What is "“I brought you into this world…”
You see some good food sitting in the refrigerator, but you’re warned that it has already been saved for someone.
What is “Don’t eat that, that’s for later”?
You’ve already been warned once, and now your parent lets you know there won’t be another warning.
What is “I’m not telling you again”?
You haven’t seen a family member in a while, and the first thing they comment on is your appearance.
What is “You getting too skinny”?
Company is coming, and suddenly the house needs to be spotless. What phrase might you hear?
What is “We got company coming!”?
You’re laughing or playing around while your parent is being serious. They ask you this question.
What is “Do I look like I’m playing?”?
You open the refrigerator and discover someone's leftovers are gone. What might they say?
What is “Who ate my food"?
Your parent gives you an instruction and then checks whether you actually heard them.
What is “Did you hear me”?
You say you’re ready to leave, but Grandma insists that you cannot leave without doing this first.
What is “You ain’t leaving here hungry”?
Right before guests arrive, you hear this warning because your parent doesn't want you embarrassing the family.
What is “Don't embarrass me.”?
Your parent has already told you what to do, and now they want to know if you actually remember it.
What is “And what did I tell you"?
Someone sees you getting ready to eat their food and gives you this warning.
What is "“You better not touch my plate”?
You keep asking the same question after already receiving an answer. Your parent says this.
What is “Do I need to say it again”?
Grandma wants a hug or kiss and asks you to come give her this.
What is “Come give me some sugar”?
You walk past the guests without saying anything. What might you hear from across the room?
What is “You ain't gonna speak”?