Phrases your parents said and you swore you'd never say them when you were older.

watna · 22-08-2007 12:51PM #1

My dad always had lots of catchphrases when we were younger that I used to find so embarassing. I swore when i was older I'd never repeat them. Unfortunately this morning, when my bf wouldn't get out of bed I shouted "Come on, up you get, let's see the colour of your feet", one of his most annoying catchphrases. I guess I'm turning in to my dad! Anyone else say something and suddenly realise it was one of your mum or dads phrases and you were turning into them?

KTRIC · 22-08-2007 12:52PM

"Back in my day" was a phrase I swore I'd never say. Now I say it all the time and I'm only 28 for f*cks sake.

Archeron · 22-08-2007 12:53PM

"Thats not music, its just noise".

Pighead · 22-08-2007 12:54PM

"That was some damn hot sex Mama Pighead"

Terry · 22-08-2007 12:57PM

watna wrote:

My dad always had lots of catchphrases when we were younger that I used to find so embarassing. I swore when i was older I'd never repeat them. Unfortunately this morning, when my bf wouldn't get out of bed I shouted "Come on, up you get, let's see the colour of your feet", one of his most annoying catchphrases. I guess I'm turning in to my dad! Anyone else say something and suddenly realise it was one of your mum or dads phrases and you were turning into them?

If I was your boyfriend, I'd be fairly worried about recent developments.

Wishbone Ash · 22-08-2007 01:02PM

"We'll see" (when asking for/about something). It used to drive me bananas but now I find myself saying it to my daughter.

JuJuYNWA · 22-08-2007 01:02PM

After you asked for something....

"me me me me me, i want i want i want, change the record"

my mam was cruel.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 22-08-2007 01:03PM

kneel down and show daddy that you love him

Femelade · 22-08-2007 01:04PM

Wishbone Ash wrote:

"We'll see" (when asking for/about something). It used to drive me bananas but now I find myself saying it to my daughter.

i was going to say that.
i hated it
and now i say it myself..every day!

Pighead · 22-08-2007 01:05PM

Mordeth wrote:

kneel down and show daddy that you love him

Pighead chuckled at that one.
Ah sweet sweet memories.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 22-08-2007 01:06PM

\o/

Pighead acknowledged me

I LIVE!

Tak3n · 22-08-2007 01:07PM

Mordeth wrote:

kneel down and show daddy that you love him

LOL

Ruu_Old · 22-08-2007 01:17PM

Wishbone Ash wrote:

"We'll see" (when asking for/about something). It used to drive me bananas but now I find myself saying it to my daughter.

Not too far off the above, "We can't afford it" and normally everyone could hear it.

Me: 'Ssshhh not so loud!'

chopperbyrne · 22-08-2007 01:21PM

"You'll eat what your given and like it."

Slow Motion · 22-08-2007 01:29PM

"What's that in old money ?"

Slightly OT, one of my da's favourites was "No ones going to come knocking on the door to give you a job !" and that was exactly how I got my first job

one of the best moments of my life

Jesus Wept · 22-08-2007 01:44PM

Slow Motion wrote:

"What's that in old money ?"

Slightly OT, one of my da's favourites was "No ones going to come knocking on the door to give you a job !" and that was exactly how I got my first job one of the best moments of my life

lol! give details.

Recently used this on my nephew, that was a staple of my dad's

Child: i want a story, i want a story, etc etc etc etc

Me: 'Will I tell you a story? About Johny McGory? (Child: yeah, yeah!)
Will I begin it? That's all that's in it!'

tampopo · 22-08-2007 01:49PM

"Thank God."

As if god had anything to do with it.

Recently thinking of popular music that it's just noise, not music.

nice1franko · 22-08-2007 01:51PM

Ruu wrote:

Not too far off the above, "We can't afford it" and normally everyone could hear it.

Me: 'Ssshhh not so loud!'

And now look, you're one of the best damn bargain finders in Ireland!!!

Lola123 · 22-08-2007 01:52PM

The-Rigger wrote:

lol! give details.

Recently used this on my nephew, that was a staple of my dad's

Child: i want a story, i want a story, etc etc etc etc

Me: 'Will I tell you a story? About Johny McGory? (Child: yeah, yeah!)
Will I begin it? That's all that's in it!'

Oh dear god.....you've skipped YEARS of your life by telling that one!!
My dad used to think it was hilarious to tell me that....I was so gullible that i fell for it every time!

I seem to find my self saying things like "back in the good old days" or complaining about the price of things in comparison to back in the good old days!

muppetkiller · 22-08-2007 01:53PM

"Turn that down will ya ! " in a grumpy tone.

and

"where did ya lose it ? " lol

beans · 22-08-2007 01:55PM

"Black, one sugar", or "...and a Bushmills chaser"

Pherekydes · 22-08-2007 02:02PM

"Wait till your father gets home!"

Thankfully, I don't think I've ever said the equivalent.

Tar.Aldarion · 22-08-2007 02:02PM

None fortunately.
I might start saying 'that's the why'.

Slow Motion · 22-08-2007 02:02PM

The-Rigger wrote:

lol! give details.

Was just back in Dublin from college and had kept in touch with one of my teachers from a PLC course I had done, he called to the house one day and asked if I would be interested in standing in for him ! Ended up teaching for about 7 years

Ger the man · 22-08-2007 02:03PM

"Because I said so"!

Karl Mungus · 22-08-2007 02:05PM

Pighead wrote:

Pighead chuckled at that one.
Ah sweet sweet memories.

Zzzzzzzz.......

Ruu_Old · 22-08-2007 02:07PM

Karl Mungus wrote:

Zzzzzzzz.......

Bye Peter..zzzzz. This Pighead and Karl Hungus obsession is getting kinda weird, don't you think?

Niamho! · 22-08-2007 02:07PM

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

None fortunately.
I might start saying 'that's the why'.

LOL.

"Well look what thought did...."

"tough" that was one of the most annoying words to come out of anyones mouth when i was a kid.

God i'm sure theres loads more!!

Jesus Wept · 22-08-2007 02:07PM

Karl Mungus wrote:

Zzzzzzzz.......

good first post.

Slow Motion · 22-08-2007 02:10PM

The-Rigger wrote:

good first post.

Better last post !

Quick of the mark RUU

Jigsaw · 22-08-2007 02:13PM

Me: Daddy, can I have a bike for Christmas?

Daddy: A bike? I'll bike you.

Niamho! · 22-08-2007 02:15PM

Hahahahaha. this thread is very amusing so far. i like it.

"It'll all come out in the wash" thats another one Mammies use. i dont think mine ever did so i cant think why i sometimes say it!

slavigo · 22-08-2007 02:17PM

If I blocked the TV:
Dad: Your a better door than a window!

Soon followed by:
Dad: Go out and play with the cars!

Mrs_Doyle · 22-08-2007 02:21PM

When I was a teenager I used to swear I would never turn out like my mother.
Now, when I am giving out, sometimes I hear myself, and I realise that I sound just like her.

When my Mam is in a major pisser, she will walk about the kitchen, banging doors and grumbling to herself, saying things like....

"Oh, they won't wash a cup, or make a bed, but when their friends call to the door their full of energy, wouldn't think to ask their mother if she needed a hand, Oh No, God No, God Forbid they should worry about their mother!".

Ha ha ha

Well now when I am in a pisser I find myself stomping about and banging things, whilst grumbling under my breath.

I bet you whenever I have kids, they'll pray to God that they don't turn out like me

TontoMurphy · 22-08-2007 02:24PM

Not an oft heard phrase lately but
"There's great dryin' out today"

Ger the man · 22-08-2007 02:27PM

"Heres the man!"

BKtje · 22-08-2007 02:29PM

I do notice myself saying things that my parents used to say but can't think of any off hand.

One thing i promised myself as a youngun was that if i ever had children i'd never be as fussy as my parents were about the mess around the house.

Living with just my bro now and i'm already giving out to him for leaving his mess everywhere and not lifting a finger to help around the house.
Technically i guess i haven't broken my promise to myself yet...

L1011 · 22-08-2007 02:38PM

"Don't say I didn't warn you"

Found myself using that on some coworkers, had to take myself out and slap myself around the head a bit.

Jesus Wept · 22-08-2007 02:41PM

Contrary to most of the posts here, I love when I say something that my parents used too, happy memories.

Archeron · 22-08-2007 02:42PM

When given something for free : "Ah thanks, I'll see you right when I get me glasses".

Raekwon · 22-08-2007 02:48PM

"Shut your mouth & eat your dinner"

Slow Motion · 22-08-2007 02:53PM

Raekwon wrote:

"Shut your mouth & eat your dinner"

OK

missmatty · 22-08-2007 02:59PM

What my dad said if we were makin noise

"There's a hammer down in the shed....."

Terry · 22-08-2007 03:04PM

"Wear a ****ing condom" as I left the house to go drinking.

I now find myself doling out the same advice to friends when they are heading off with a dodgy girl.

little nell · 22-08-2007 03:11PM

Niamho! wrote:

Hahahahaha. this thread is very amusing so far. i like it.

"It'll all come out in the wash" thats another one Mammies use. i dont think mine ever did so i cant think why i sometimes say it!

cap fit cap wear.ahhhhhhhhhhh

threebeards · 22-08-2007 03:13PM

If I got hurt playing football etc......"sure you'll be better before you're married".

Quality

cance · 22-08-2007 03:17PM

my dads old chestnut.

too do with getting a cable or a screwdriver into the correct position.

"if it had hair around it you'd have it in already"

used it recently to one of the comms managers, he wasnt in the convulsions i was.

Niamho! · 22-08-2007 03:18PM

"if (insert name here) asked you to put your hand in the fire would you!?"

Grrr!!! that one was really annoying!!

watna · 22-08-2007 03:19PM

I'm glad to other people's parents have they're catchphrases. Other's of my dad's gems include, "let's let a dog see a rabbit" when he's looking into something to see what's going on, "I see it all now, some of it" when you explain something to him and up the wooden hill to bedfordshire when he wanted us to go to bed (which he still said at 10pm every night when I was 18)... another of his favourites taken from Ronne Barker is "you'll miss me when I'm gone", thinking of his favourite phrases makes me realies that that's true!

Cheese Princess · 22-08-2007 03:30PM

Anyone else notice the older you get the more you talk about the weather?
I find myself coming out with "there's a grand stretch to the evenings"....just like my granny says.

yayamark · 22-08-2007 03:31PM

watna wrote:

I'm glad to other people's parents have they're catchphrases. Other's of my dad's gems include, "let's let a dog see a rabbit" when he's looking into something to see what's going on, "I see it all now, some of it" when you explain something to him and up the wooden hill to bedfordshire when he wanted us to go to bed (which he still said at 10pm every night when I was 18)... another of his favourites taken from Ronne Barker is "you'll miss me when I'm gone", thinking of his favourite phrases makes me realies that that's true!

awh, that actually brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat, very sweet.

Phrases your parents said and you swore you'd never say them when you were older.

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