My hubby & I just got back from visiting my daughter & son-in-law in Dallas for Christmas. I found it interesting that she is using one of my expressions that I used on her. When ever she would expect me to do her chores, I would ask her "Just who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?" She has updated that expression for when the grandkids spend too much money by saying "Just who do you think you are, Donald Trump?" So, if you use this expression, who's name do you use and under what circumstances do you use it? Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
2007-12-28 04:37:22 · 26 answers · asked by Gladys 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I use it when one of my kids sits their rear end on top of the picnic table. I say "Who do you think you are, Betty Crocker? Get your buns off the table."
2007-12-28 10:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Donald Trump is a good updated expression to use. My mother used the Queen of Sheba line on my two sisters and myself, but she would use it when we got a little too much of our egos going. Glad you're back from your Christmas trip.
2007-12-28 06:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was married, I used to take my stepson shopping for clothes. He was never satisfied with what I could afford to buy him or what I would find on the clearance racks. He always wanted the $100 jeans and the $100 tennis shoes, so I would always ask him "who do you think you are, the King of Cool"? We would both laugh, and he said he was!
You've been missed,Gladys! Happy Holidays!
2007-12-28 04:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It is funny how we hear our parents words coming from our mouths. I remember the 'Queen of Sheba' line. When it came to the cost of something, I'd say, 'Do you think you're a 'Rocky fellow?' (Rockefeller) lol
Good to see you back, we missed you!---Luvs
2007-12-28 05:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a child I always heard money don't grow on trees. And who are you the queen of England. good to have you back.
2007-12-28 09:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My two youngest granddaughters say a version of this when asked to do something-They mean to say "What am I your slave dog?" but instead they say "What am I your sleigh dog?" Not sure where they got the "slave dog" expression. Must be something they got from their dad's family.
2007-12-28 06:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Gladys, it's such a delight to see your lovely smiling face again, hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!
It was my Dad that always said when we asked for anything..."who do you think I am, Rockefeller"....we hated to hear those words cos we knew we wouldn't get it...lol
2007-12-28 04:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ HOPE ♥ 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Haven't yet, but the next time I see a terrific put down to a nasty question/answer -- my response is gonna be " who do you think you are -- Gladys ?"" ;0) (jes gotta luv ya gal)
2007-12-28 06:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I tend to use the same lines my mother did on me. Especially the : "what am I a bank."
2007-12-28 06:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by Yenta 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Haha. This is funny. Happy New Year!
2007-12-28 04:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋