Irish Mammys. They’re unlike any other mothers on the planet. They have their own ways about them and their own little nuggets of wisdom, but we can guarantee you, they use most of these phrases on a daily basis.
1. “Do you have any idea what time it is?”
No. Terrible education system in this country. I never learned to tell the time.
2. “Don’t you get smart with me!”
Get smart? I am smart. Wait, do you think I’m stupid?
3. “You’re not wearing that, are you?”
Well, I have it on and I was thinking I might wear it, yes.
4. “What did your father say?”
He said it would be fine. No honestly, I am allowed to go to the disco/club/party. If you are older, he agreed I should quit my job.
5. “Well, I want a fur coat, but we all can’t get what we want…”
But… I just want this magazine?
6. “Where do you think you’re going?”
Where do I think I’m going or where am I going?
7. “Lord, give me patience…”
If any of that is going spare, I’ll take some?
8. “I’m not listening to this carry on!”
Essentially what you mean is, you won’t listen to me, but I must listen to you. This usually ends with “You have some nerve!”
9. “Jesus, it’s freezing. Do you feel that draught?”
It’s 34 degrees outside, so I’m going to say no.
10. “Not while you’re living under my roof you won’t!”
But… I don’t live here anymore. Does that still count then?
Bonus points for the Mammys who use the great phrase “Beam me up, Scotty.” They’re keepers.
