Thursday, 25 June 2009

  • The Alexisms I Say To My Little Brother

    You know, I've recently noticed I really say a lot of odd phrases to my little brother.  These phrases would occasionally slip out with other people, but they're usually reserved for him.  I'm still trying to figure out how I first started to use a lot of these phrases, although I have theories.  Here's a sample of some of the quirky things I tend to say to him, the scenario for which I would say them, and the possible origins of said phrases:

    Alexism #1:  "Don't you worry about that BOY!"
    Used When:  He is being too nosy, is asking a stupid question, or whenever I just don't feel like answering him.
    Possible Origins:  I'm pretty sure I got it off a show or movie, but I can't remember specifically which one.  Anyone want to help me out?

    Alexism #2:  "Let's roll out!" or "Let's roll bounce!"
    Used When:  I'm trying to hurry him up if we need to go somewhere immediately.
    Possible Origins:  Apparently the first phrase is from Transformers, but I'm pretty sure I got it from that Ludacris song.  The second phrase was definitely from the movie title "Roll Bounce".  I didn't ever watch that movie; just thought that was a funny title.

    Alexism #3:  "Shut up and be a man!  Do the right thing!"
    Used when:  he doesn't stop his whining.
    Possible Origins:  Russell Peters of course!  I guess Mulan can also take some credit for this as well.

    Alexism #4:  "Follow me and everything will be alright."
    Used when:  I'm attempting to encourage him.
    Possible Origins:  When my brother was really young, the very first song I taught him to sing was the chorus to Uncle Kracker's "Follow Me".  Why that song?  Beats me.  Perhaps it was so freakin' catchy and very easy to sing.  Anyway, ever since then I would sing that line to him as a little inside joke.

    There are a few more, but I think that's enough for me to share for now.  I hope you enjoyed some pointless knowledge for the day

    P.S. My little brother, in turn, has Justinisms for me, although they somehow manage to be lamer than my lame phrases.  For example, he's trying to make "Justin time!" a catchphrase but it's soooooo not working out.  He also enjoy saying "Okie dokey Doctor Jones!" over and over again (not unlike that YouTube clip).  Urgh how fun for me.

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