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- Do not buy / wear thong underwear. It's uncomfortable and doesn't allow freedom of motion - Relayed to me by my mother in the mall amongst a herd of tweens. I'll let you guess what shade of red my face turned
- You should wear brighter, vibrant, neon colours in the summertime - Before I went out to lunch with friends on the weekend from MY DAD. Someone has clearly been watching too much What Not to Wear with my mom
- Do not cut your hair. It's way too long and the longest that I've ever seen it but don't you dare cut it - Okay, so I honestly don't know what this one is all about but I've been forbidden to cut my hair. So when I start sitting on it, getting it caught in the car door and break my neck because of it, I'm blaming you, Mom
- Dry your hair immediately after you wash it or else you'll get headaches when you're older - Does anyone know if there is any merit to this?
- Do not sleep with the ceiling fan on because it'll make you sick / give you cancer - Air circulation is not allowed in my parents' house while you're sleeping. For the other 18 hours, it's fine. Just not while you're sleeping
- Don't eat too many sweets or cold things (same health / cancer argument) - Whilst plopping down a homemade tiramisu and bowl of cappuccino ice cream in front of me. This is hypocrisy at its best and worst. I can't figure out which it is yet...
Okay so the more I read these over, the more they sound like rules that my parents just made up and not necessarily advice. They end every piece of advice on health by quoting Dr. Oz because that gives it immediate legitimacy in their eyes. I can understand parts and pieces of their rules. But they really need to work on the packaging.
TOO FUNNY! I let my hair dry all the time on its own... headaches when I'm older? Yikes. NEVER heard this before!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I heard #4 all the time from my parents too! I always air dry my hair, so looks like I'm in trouble
ReplyDeleteLMAO:) That #1 is priceless, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes on #4. I got that one when I was younger too! Cray cray!
I've never heard of #4 but I wonder if it's true?
ReplyDelete4 through 6 are hogwash! Not true!
ReplyDeleteLOL! this is a funny post! Parents are the source of joy via their comments/advice like these! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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So funny! I loved reading this!
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OMG, these are so funny. I love the one about the underwear and drying your hair right after you wash it. I think a lot of girls can relate to these and hearing them but I love how you shared it on your blog Rooth
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Ha, ha, ha so funny! My mom always tells me I need to cut my hair because it's way too long ;)
ReplyDeleteI sleep with the fan on all the time!! Eep!! Is that one true???
ReplyDeleteOh no, haha! Does your mom have a history of embarrassing you in public? I have to admit I've done silly things to mildly embarrass my kids on purpose. Fun for all! :)
ReplyDeleteI think #5 might be true for people with allergies--the fan stirs up whatever allergens might be in the room and next thing you know you're sick. Also, I agree with mom on #1 and #4 (in the winter).
This is so funny! Your parents sound so cute, if a little embarrassing at times. My mom always told me I looked better with short hair so I've had it short my whole life except for now. I finally defied her advice and grew it long and wonder why I waited so long! The thong advice was priceless ... I wonder how she knows so much on the subject!
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My parents are full of the exact same advice! My mom has always given me a lot of grievance of sleeping with my hair wet. I rarely get headaches and I hardly ever get sick. Hmm.
ReplyDeleteThe thong story is just too hilarious and reminded me of that YouTube video highlighting things Asian parents say :P
Cheers!
Bahaha okay, so I've gotten maybe one or two head aches from not drying my hair right away... But come on, cancerous ceiling fans? I'm genuinely worried.
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lol oh this made me giggle!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO funny...they could be besties with my parents (aka Dr. Oz's biggest fans). I love 1 & 5.
ReplyDeleteI air dry my hair and yes, fans on while sleeping too. Would turning it to lowest speed help?!! Just wondering......LOL !
ReplyDeleteI've always been amazed by the myths behind some of all this advice... Ha!
ReplyDeleteLOL sorry, these ARE kind of funny! Though, yeah, I'd totally roll my eyes too if my parents said these to me. (Not that they haven't said anything similar....) Thai people totally believe the "no fans/AC while sleeping or you'll get sick" thing to! (Is it an Asian thing in general?) Which would make for a year of really uncomfortable nights, except my hubs & I don't listen to a word of it. We're such rebels. :)
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I could never sleep with a fan on...the sound helps put me to sleep.
ReplyDeletexo erica
Ruth,
ReplyDeleteYes, I got the 'you must dry your hair immediately after you wash your hair or you'll get headaches' thing as well growing up....
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HA! #1 is pure awesomeness! #4 is completely new! I know my mom has mom-isms; but I can't think of when she embarrassed me in public with them . . . which is surprising--she could have totally got back at me for my teenage years when I'd go grocery shopping with her and grab the most humiliating item, hold it up and yell if she was interested in purchasing it. It's amazing we're now friends :)
ReplyDeletethank you Rooth!
ReplyDeleteYou've been in Courmayeur from Texas? not bad! ;)
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ReplyDeleteHilarious, I don't think ceiling fans have anything to do with cancer, and I can honestly say I have never heard the hair drying advice before. Your parents sound like a hoot.
ReplyDeleteOur parents must have taken parenting lessons together. Luckily i'm not getting headaches after years of going to bed with wet hair!
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Oh my gosh. I grew up with the fan/circulating air rule too. It makes no damn sense and now I like to point it DIRECTLY AT MY FACE while sleeping. So there.
ReplyDeleteLOLOL! You had me in hysterics. I've heard them all before. Including, cut your daughter's hair because it's sucking up all the nutrients in her body. ?????
ReplyDeleteHA!! I love the neon comment. I agree with that one!
ReplyDeleteAll of it is just TOO FUNNY.
OMG, hilarity! Although, you should totally listen to your Dad's fashion advice. Sounds like he knows what he's talking about!
ReplyDeleteHahaha I'm with Jillian with your Dad's fashion advice. If someone has been watching what not to wear, he might now what's trending!
ReplyDeleteOn a serious note, I know that it can get annoying when we break down and analyze what our parents tell us. I personally think it is one of the ways that they show how they love us, they want the best for us, and most importantly, they want to be involved. We grow up so fast, no? And before they knew it, we've moved out and we've been leading our own life since. They know we're adults. But to them we're just their little baby gals.
I personally regret that I do not get the chance to hang out more with my parents (esp mom) even when I did stay with them for a period of time, we'd be in each other's face (haha). For me, when they start advising me on something that I do not agree on, I nod and say thank you, I'll keep it in my consideration (if appropriate) and move on to a different conversation. 'll reflect later on and sometimes I find that their advice really is useful. (or sometimes not).
Enjoy your time with them!
This post made me laugh! I often feel that way after visiting home. Sometimes I forget what life was like living with my parents and then I am quickly reminded! xo
ReplyDeleteLOL I laughed so hard, your mom is like my mom. I love her to death but sometimes the advice she gives me is so 1930's. She also say not to swim or shower right I have eaten cause I probably either get sick or die hahahaha
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I love your parents already. Especially the neon comment from your dad, that is amazing! Oh mom and dad....
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