My mother has become somewhat infamous in our family for her often misguided sayings and incorrect titles for things. These are just a few examples:
- Once, during a conversation with her sisters, they were discussing Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick. My mother made the statement, “Oh yeah. I really like that movie he was in…what was it…. The Day Forest Gump Didn’t Go to School.” Classic.
- Recently, while at work, my mom’s co-workers were talking and laughing about her and how funny she was. Little did they know she was just around the corner and she heard every word they said…at which point she said, “I’m right here. What am I…Dead Beef?” I think she meant Chopped Liver, but with her she may have really meant dead beef.
- Just a few weeks ago she was telling my father that she needed to take her car in for the state’s “Emotions Test.” That’s right…not Emissions Test…”Emotions Test.” I guess the state of IL requires to know whether or not her car is happy, sad, or in her car’s case, maybe a bit bewildered.
- And most recently, while visiting my mom and dad in Chicago, we were watching some TV. Katie found herself in a quandary. Should she watch Family Feud or The Price is Right? My mom said, “Oh I just love those shows, but my favorite is that “World of Spinning”….you know, the one with Vanna.” Another classic.
Mom, you keep saying them, and I’ll keep posting them here. Lots of love.
