Boof Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I remember, as a youngster, being told to 'make sure you've got clean underpants on in case you get run over'. Notwithstanding the state my drawers would've been in if I ever had got knocked down, do any parents still say that these days? I've got three boys and can't recall ever saying it to any of them, other than in a jokey, sarcastic way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonnejambo Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I remember, as a youngster, being told to 'make sure you've got clean underpants on in case you get run over'. Notwithstanding the state my drawers would've been in if I ever had got knocked down, do any parents still say that these days? I've got three boys and can't recall ever saying it to any of them, other than in a jokey, sarcastic way. Yes my mum said things along those lines when I was wee and havent tried that line on my son, but the vital question here surely is what made you think of starting a thread on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yes my mum said things along those lines when I was wee and havent tried that line on my son, but the vital question here surely is what made you think of starting a thread on it He's going commando at present and worries a lot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I used to get told that as well.... Must be right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Yes my mum said things along those lines when I was wee and havent tried that line on my son, but the vital question here surely is what made you think of starting a thread on it Just sitting comtemplating strange things parents said and realised I'd never used that one. I haven't used 'because I say so' either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I used to get told that as well... I can see it now smashed by a bus, in a bad way, first thing the fit young nurse (this is my imagination) does is pull doon ma boxers and check for skids.... no skids = treatment Skids = left to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I used to get told that as well... I can see it now smashed by a bus, in a bad way, first thing the fit young nurse (this is my imagination) does is pull doon ma boxers and check for skids.... no skids = treatment Skids = left to die. Another one was "Put on your coat or you'll catch your death!". Cheers, ma. It's not as if I'm looking for my death in the first place. In fact, if my death came towards me I don't think I'd try to catch it; I think I'd probably try to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 yeah i remember being told all those things another one i remember is getting a slap or smack and then being told "you asked for that" at no point did i go up to either parent and say can you hit me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Another one was "Put on your coat or you'll catch your death!". Cheers, ma. It's not as if I'm looking for my death in the first place. In fact, if my death came towards me I don't think I'd try to catch it; I think I'd probably try to avoid it. hahaha you should have said even with my coat on I'll still catch it with these spanking grim reaper catching gloves I bought especially for the task... i cant wait to have kids (I can) just to tell them funny reponses to there ma's poor chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 My personal favourite was "stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about". So, my big bro' battering me to within an inch of my life (exageration for dramatic effect) isn't reason enough to cry when you're, like, 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashell Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Mums favourite when we were wee was on going to bed if we happened to mention we were hungry, she would give us a big lecture on how you can't eat in bed especially jam sandwiches............ there was once a wee girl who had jam sandwiches in bed and the mice ate half of her face off as she had jam stuck to it. Would never ever tell my kids that one......... I believed that for many a year...........still dont eat jam sandwiches in bed tho..... The other one which always causes a laugh between my brother and I is about swans and never to go too near them as they attack peoples throats....... she told us that when we were really wee and I've never been keen on swans my whole life. Parents eh can you see it......Attack of the killers swans in the Queens park this weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Mums favourite when we were wee was on going to bed if we happened to mention we were hungry, she would give us a big lecture on how you can't eat in bed especially jam sandwiches............ there was once a wee girl who had jam sandwiches in bed and the mice ate half of her face off as she had jam stuck to it. Would never ever tell my kids that one......... I believed that for many a year...........still dont eat jam sandwiches in bed tho..... The other one which always causes a laugh between my brother and I is about swans and never to go too near them as they attack peoples throats....... she told us that when we were really wee and I've never been keen on swans my whole life. Parents eh can you see it......Attack of the killers swans in the Queens park this weekend!!! Our mum was always smacked off her tits, no wonder she came out with such ridiculous statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 We were just talking about this at a wee family get together the other week, my mum came out with some crackers when we were wee, If we ever told a wee lie, we`d get hit with this one, "Do you think i came up the clyde in a banana boat" WTF? or "Do you think i was born yesterday" doh!! What about if you were making a face and got told. "your face will stay like that if the wind changes!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auldbauldfan Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 "I'll teach you to be cheeky!" No need, as the skelp on the lug suggests that I already know how to be cheeky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 "Trying to teach your granny how to suck eggs" WTF is that supposed to mean... I never knew granny was a champion egg sooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedp6873 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Our mum was always smacked off her tits, no wonder she came out with such ridiculous statements. lol i was taking a drink of water and the keyboard and screen on the laptop is now soaking thats a cracker. Another one was stop laughing or i will make you laugh on the other side of your face????? WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashell Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Our mum was always smacked off her tits, no wonder she came out with such ridiculous statements. Nah she just was always fond of sandwiches and scones eh;);) 'specially the ones she puts on her fee t oh yeah and freggs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1874 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 used to get told to wear clean under wear incase you got knocked down.if ya seen a 26 bus heading towards you.your going to **** yourself anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 My favourite bit of parenting is when they "grounded" you but after a couple of hours you were back out in the street playing because you had annoyed them so much while indoors! Used to give them hell if they tried to keep me from playing football! Favourite saying would have to be "If you sit too close to the TV your eyes will go square" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_the_Jambo Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 My favourite bit of parenting is when they "grounded" you but after a couple of hours you were back out in the street playing because you had annoyed them so much while indoors! Used to give them hell if they tried to keep me from playing football! Favourite saying would have to be "If you sit too close to the TV your eyes will go square" Oh no, Im ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawberry2 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thought for a moment my ma had got pc and became a member of kickback, can hear her now with every one of those sayings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 To be frank, if the No. 81 bus about to mangle you, the first thing you'd do is probably **** yourself. So you're fecked either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heres Rixxy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Another one was "Put on your coat or you'll catch your death!". Cheers, ma. It's not as if I'm looking for my death in the first place. In fact, if my death came towards me I don't think I'd try to catch it; I think I'd probably try to avoid it. I think I just woke up everyone in my hostel room trying to contain my laughter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 never heard that one. Was told by my parents the Ice Cream man was the Fish man, so i never bought anything. Still can't believe i fell for that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 never heard that one. Was told by my parents the Ice Cream man was the Fish man, so i never bought anything. Still can't believe i fell for that one We got stung with that one too Another one we always got was "Eat it, before it eats you" When we were struggling with our tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 "This will hurt me me more than you" b4 I was skelped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Billy Connolly does a great story on this. Talking about the clean underwear he says the surgeon takes you to one side and says "ok, we're operating but i have to say Mr Connolly, his pants were a complete disgrace" Also - 'have ye had enough'? when getting skelped. No - i suppose a kick in the testicles is out of the question! We used to get the square eyes one as well. Along with the carrots making you see in the dark and if you eat your crusts your hair will go curly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dix Handley Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 When i was wee laddie(4 or 5ish). Ran away from home convinced that my parents were evil incarnate,set on this earth to restrict or inhibit all possible avenues of childish pleasure. Made it all the way to my grans friends house with the express intention of never ever darkening the familys door again..grans friend got me some juice then phoned my ma in the next room. Returned a minute or so later and said "that was yer mum on the phone, she says to get home quick cos shes got some ice cream in the oven". Shoulda seen me go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfstar Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I got the "this will hurt your more than it will hurt me" or "I will show you the back of my hand" My mum used to say "because I said so" alot Cant mind who said? sure my dad told me, that this child was told that when the ice cream van bells made the tune it meant he was out of ice cream. thought that was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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