Let’s Start Saying This Stuff Again….
July 29th, 2008 by Samantha
Here’s 10 phrases that I think need to come back into rotation…
1. “Don’t Have a Cow, Man!”- My husband actually said this to me yesterday. This phrase was made famous by Bart Simpson. I had a t-shirt that said it just like the image above. I wish I still had it. Bart is one of the all time coolest. If I was 8 I would have him for a boyfriend.
2. “As If!”- This is a much simpler was of saying like “Like, are you fucking kidding me!”. Your girl says to you, “Dude, you should totally go for Keith. He’s totes hawt.” You say, “As If!”.
3.”Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself”- This is an old school rap phrase that comes in handy all the time now a days but is rarely utilized. Here’s how I think it should be used today: “Emilia, Girl, Are you sure you want to eat another cupcake…You better check yourself before you wreck yourself.”
More after the jump…
4. “Gag Me With a Spoon”- This is a Valley Girl term. The Valley being, the Valley of L.A. Do Valley Girls still exist, Yes. Do Valley Girls still have a subculture that define them, No. But, I’m from NYC what the hell do I know. Here are some more awesome Valley Girl Phrases: “Like, Totally!”, “To The Max”, “Barf Me Out!”
5. “Whoomp There It is!”- Something very great came of a Miami Bass Duo who went by the name of Tag Team, and that something great was the phrase “Whoomp There It Is!”. Its should be said all the time, like when you finish a report at the office, throw it down on the Bosses desk, “Whoomp There It Is!”. If you work retail at American Apparel put the purchase in the bag hand it on over and exclaim, “Whoomp There It Is!”
6.”Dude Where’s My Car?”-This phrase was made famous by Ashton and that guy that played Stiffler in American Pie. The movie was also called ”Dude Where’s My Car?”, you may remember it. Anyway, I think that “Car” is mearly a euphemism for things such as phones, purses, wallets, one half of a pair of shoes, food items and really anything you misplace.
7. “I Know You Are. But What Am I? - I f-ing love Pee Wee. He was pretty much my mentor when I was a kid. Pee Wee’s Playhouse was my favorite show and I would run around repeating all his silly phrases. But I thnk we need to revise the meaning of this and have it be a more sassy positive thing, like, a guy say’s to you in the heat of a totally heavy make out sesh “Damn, Girl you are so f*cking hot”…You whisper back all sexy and flirty “I know yoooou are but what ammmm I…ahhhhhhh”.
8. “For Shizzle My Nizzle”- Not totally out of the loop but kinda. You may get the cock eye if you say it but I still think it’s cool.This whole adding z’s to words thing became household speak when Snoop Dog brought it in to popular culture in the late 1990’s. Im pretty sure it’s origins are from the pimping community but I cant be for certain and Im too lazy to do the research right now. Keith probably knows.
9. “Outta Sight!”- I think this is something my mom said in the 70’s but its got a great ring to it. It’s spacey disco and I love it so Im working on integrating it into my every day slang.
10. “No Way!” “Yes, Way!”-This can virtually go on for quite a few minutes when gossiping with your BFF. Like, you if you each say your respective parts 10 times back and forth, it means that shit was craaaazzzzay!
Hahahaha, I say all these things, except “dude, where’s my car”(I don’t have one, but that would be ironic-funny, so I will start), or “outta sight” but I do say equally hippie-esque things like “right on!” and “groovy”. With a straight face.
Agreed with Jessica, all these expressions are still very much in my daily lingo, including ”right on” and ”groovy”! Add a little ‘’sweet deal” and some ”wicked’’s and your good to go! For extra flair you can use ”bichin” but that one is for experts…
Hey, am I the only one who remembers the gingle for those Hershey Swoop Pretzels… That was fo sho inspired by “Whoomp There It is!”! I’m kinda craving some now… Damn it.
Can we add this to the list:
“Why don’t you marry it?” I pretty sure that is also from Pee Wee’s play house but I could be wrong.
Here’s my example in present day form
Girlie: “Oh my god I love my Iphone so much. The apps are so awesome and my pictures turn out soooo good!!”
Jealous dude: “If you love it so much, why don’t marry it.”
Girlie: “Maybe I will” - she walks quickly away to the nearest city hall to get a marriage license.
more posts where keith gets punked…as if!
HA HA. The other girl in the convo must have received a bladder infection from me. I call it the Keith Special
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I love bart simpson too!
I say gag me with a spoon still.
I want more people to say “da bomb” again.
@KEEF
GROSSSSSSSSSSS
The V.P. of my organization once tried to attempt a (awkward) conversation with me that ended with her walking away saying “they’re da bomb!” I almost cut a bitch right then and there.
Using antiquated ebonics on the little brown girl is not hot.
Personally, I’m all about radtastic these days.
A+ post.
I would like to add to the list, “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.” For anytime you need to deny something from someone.
Blog more about slang words.
@ rager
You’re my hero! Haven’t heard that one since 9th grade!
Is it bad that I never stopped saying all this stuff?
i actually learned the phrase “check yo self befo you wreck yo self” from my mother when i was eight…yes at the time i was the weirdo girl on the playgroud spittin nonsensical slang to innocent bystanders playing four square…needless to say i still use it
@ Monique_the_freak
See I amd not fazed by innapropriate motherly teachings. My mother taught me the following limerick when I was nine:
There was a young man from Kent
Whose tool was so long that it bent.
To save himself trouble
He put it in double
And instead of coming, he went.
Yes yes. I once got detention for proclaiming this in the school yard. You and me both honey.
keith
ew
My friend said “You go, girl!” to me the other day. That one should definitely NOT be brought back.
I love you go girl!!!!
but i’ve started accidentally saying things like
“you rock, that rules, etc” so very early 2000’s and i can’t control it.
I’m a big fan of, “Ya dig?”
@AVeronica: I thought the same thing, but heck no, I will not be shamed.
Cowabunga, Dude!
I like that one better. Do the Bartman.
Best blog post for the day!!! My bf was amazed that I still know all the words to Whoomp there it is.
‘Gag me with a Spoon’ is great because it is very versatile. For example, when reacting to something cheesy one could say “Ugh, Gag me with a dolphin shaped spoon”…
Valley girls like totally rock! We kind of rule. Of course, since I don’t interact with many people outside of the ‘net, no one will ever get to hear my gems but:
“For serious!” and
“Good griefcakes!” and sadly I still use words like “jazzy” and “razzmatazz.” And I use radicool and buku, like “this is some mad buku craziness!”
I also use the phrase “nonsensical tomfoolery” wayyy too often.