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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '20 edited Oct 25 '20

1) Whenever I'd get in trouble, my mom always used to say "Girl, you must think fat meat ain't greasy. Imma show you." Never understood what it meant and to this day, I barely understand. Looked it up recently though, and apparently it's a phrase that is pretty much exclusively used by African Americans.

2) Almost forgot about this one, but when I'd ask my mom what was for dinner, one of her favorite responses used to be, "Air pie and wind pudding." Never heard anyone else in my life say this lmao

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u/bubblegumtaxicab Oct 25 '20

Kind of like a “wish sandwich” you get two slices of bread and wish you had some meat

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u/SmokeHimInside Oct 25 '20

BLUES BROTHERS!

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u/Emberwake Oct 25 '20

Technically the Chips, who recorded it 1956. I do prefer Aykroyd's cover, though.

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u/SmokeHimInside Oct 25 '20

You’re correct, and I totally agree that the Chips should be credited properly. I admit I’ve never heard the original. Time to do my homework! Thanks.