If you frequently find yourself dropping nostalgic references that leave your kids scratching their heads or rolling their eyes, chances are you’re a child of the ’80s navigating the choppy waters of parenthood today.
- “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?”
When your child blurts out something utterly unbelievable, do you channel your inner Gary Coleman? - “Whatever you do, don’t get them wet.”
Your toddler may not morph into a mischievous Gremlin during bath time, but you’ve had your fair share of wild moments. - “And don’t call me Shirley.”
Whenever your kids drop the word “surely,” you can’t help but respond with this classic quote from Airplane. - “Look, he likes it! Mikey likes it!”
If you’ve ever cheered when your picky eater tries something new (that isn’t junk food), you are definitely over 30. - “Don’t drink soda with those Pop Rocks.”
You’re just trying to prevent your kids from suffering the same fate as poor Mikey. - “Ooh, my nose!”
You might find yourself joking about a kid getting hit in the face with a ball before even checking if they’re okay—Mother of the Year, anyone? - “Mom always says, ‘Don’t play ball in the house!’”
This classic line gives your kids just enough time to scatter before you explode after they knock over a priceless vase. - “De Plane! De Plane!”
You yell this every time your flight lands, a nod to Fantasy Island, a show that terrified you as a kid. - “You can’t really dust for vomit.”
Thanks to This Is Spinal Tap, you can find humor in the chaos of parenting, including the mess that comes with it. - “They’re hee-eere.”
You enthusiastically announce this when relatives arrive for dinner, reminiscent of classic horror flicks, not haunted houses. - “24 hours a day. 7 days a week. In stereo.”
This early MTV slogan is applicable to both your screaming baby and your bickering children. - “I’ll be back.”
You always say this in your best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice when leaving the poor parent behind with a crying child. - “Where is my AUTO-MO-BILE?”
You and your partner can’t help but quote Sixteen Candles when you’re searching for your car in a parking lot.
Your kids may laugh at you, but deep down, I know fellow parents from the ’80s are chuckling along. I pity the fool who doesn’t get these references! For more parenting insights, check out this engaging post on Modern Family Blog.
In summary, if you recognize yourself in these quotes and moments, you’re not just a parent—you’re a nostalgic ’80s kid trying to navigate a new era. As you reminisce about your childhood, don’t forget to check out Make a Mom for reliable at-home insemination kits and IVF Babble for valuable resources on pregnancy and home insemination.
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