If you look like your mom, you already know the comments you’re going to get while you’re out in public. You already have the answers memorized. It’s only a matter of time before a person stops you to tell you one of these five comments.
1. “Is that your mother? Oh, I knew it!”
This is probably the most common. My mom and I are obviously related, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out. At first, I used to blush and do an awkward laugh. Now, I just look at her and laugh, because we’ve heard it all before.
2. “Is that your sister?”
This usually comes from the creepy men that try to hit on my mom. We’ll be out at lunch and the waiter swears we have to be sisters, when it’s obvious she is my mother. They say it with a smile and a wink as we both shake our heads and crack up as soon as he walks away. Get another pick up line, dude.
3. “You’re going to look great when you're older!”
Luckily, my family has aged very well. My mom, grandma and great grandma look so good for their age. When people see me and my mom together, they always say I’ll age so well. While I like this comment, I think my mom likes it even more.
4. “Is this you?”
Facebook now can automatically know who you are without you even having to type in your name or someone else’s. With this new feature also comes frustration when Facebook decides to tag my mom in a picture instead of me. Sorry Facebook, I don’t think my mom is out on a Saturday afternoon at a large parking lot party while away at college, even though she might want to be.
5. “You’re so lucky!”
Even though some of the comments may get old and may be super creepy, I’m glad I look like my mom. We may have different interests and argue a lot, but I’m glad I have the looks I do. She was prom queen. That must mean something, right?!
While all these comments are bound to come up any time, my mom and I are both prepared. She's almost like the twin I never had, but much wiser and someone I wouldn't trade for the world.
