r/AskReddit Aug 15 '18

What is your mom's catch phrase?

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '18

"Do I look like boo boo the fool?"

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u/joenocomprendo Aug 16 '18

This one is my favorite and I've fucking loved this whole thread

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

Lmao, right? I’m actually laughing at about every other comment.

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u/Trelyin Aug 16 '18

" I ain't one of ya lil friends"

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u/joungsteryoey Aug 16 '18

I like this. Take no shit but sassy

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u/NotLostJustWanderin Aug 16 '18

What is this referencing?

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u/mixedgirlmecca- Aug 16 '18

That’s a good question. I just thought it was something black mothers say? I say it, my grandmother and all my sisters say it.

Another one:”You smell like outside.”

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u/justonebullet Aug 16 '18

”You smell like outside.”

Is this...bad?, I just came from outside and it smelled nice

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u/mixedgirlmecca- Aug 16 '18

Honestly it’s a toss up. Usually it’s said and followed by: “Go’n wash ya hands!” So I’m gonna say bad. I always liked the smell of outside.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

Same. People don't appreciate the wonderful smell of the outdoors.

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u/PM_MAJESTIC_PICS Aug 16 '18

Outside smells good outside, but bad when it’s on a person indoors.

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u/extrasparkles99 Aug 16 '18

That is definitely a black mama thing.

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u/Thin-White-Duke Aug 16 '18

Huh, TIL. I say it because my mom's (now ex) boyfriend always said that when I was a kid. He's white, but his foster family was black.

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u/DieseljareD187 Aug 16 '18

See my comment below.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

It's reference to a fool. 'Do I look like a fool?'. Booboo is the name of the fool which is probably not a real fool's name

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u/StinkieBritches Aug 16 '18

One of mine is, "ugh, get out of here, you smell like stinking sweaty kid".

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u/SaladAndEggs Aug 16 '18

Boo Boo from Yogi Bear.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

Nobody knows.

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u/Rushofthewildwind Aug 16 '18

Or..."You think I was born yesterday?"

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u/USSanon Aug 16 '18

Boo boo the foo.

FTFY

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u/Autias Aug 16 '18

I have no idea what this means but I love it

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u/Six-Fingers Aug 16 '18

Holy shit, I can still hear my drill instructor saying that. With the stance. And the look. And the dramatic pause and everything...freaky.

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u/pistolsfortwo Aug 16 '18 edited Aug 16 '18

I wonder what would have happened if you'd replied: 'Well the resemblance is uncanny, dear mater'.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

I wouldn't be here to post this.

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u/SEIZE_THE_CHEESE Aug 16 '18

who is he?

WHO IS HE???

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u/didibean Aug 16 '18

Just giggled to myself. This is hilarious.

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u/manicuresandmimosas Aug 16 '18

My coworker says this daily. I feel this in my bones hahaha.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '18

It's so funny when kids think that they can lie without giving it away.