Weβve all been in a situation where we have the perfect witty comeback to the comments we donβt agree with that our parents may sometimes make to us.
But we keep them in our heads, for we know the good book of black proverbs explicitly heeds against disobeying, talking back and βgetting smartβ with black parents or suffer the consequences.
However, the creatives of Black Twitter let our imaginations run free with the #HowToughAmIBlackEdition. The hashtag, which surfaced over the weekend, is a hilarious take on how we would test our moms and dads if we had the heart.
When your mom asked if you had McDonaldβs money, you may have hit her with this smooth reply:
Mom: Do you have have McDonald's money?
— court β¨ (@_imcourt) August 1, 2016
Me: If I did I wouldn't be asking you.#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/dhja1vHiYS
Take a look at some of the things we wish we couldβve said to our parents when we were young.
Me: I'm going out later
— Queen Mel (@BLVCKMATTERS) August 2, 2016
Mom: I don't remember you asking
Me: that's cuz I'm telling you#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/CPgVX5j6Po
parent: where are you going dressed like that???
— #1 touch it stan (@arianaswhip) August 1, 2016
me: ...to my destination.#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/a1YXMDi9AK
Mom: "Don't make me come back there."
— NAPPYHEADEDHU$$Y (@AngelicaJoy__) August 1, 2016
Me: "Okay but who's going to drive?" #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/YY5g3tR5MH
#HowToughAmIBlackEdition
— οΈ (@DARBYESQUIRE) August 1, 2016
Mom: you not going nowhere til you wash those dishes!
Me: pic.twitter.com/Zmf5cnUcpy
Mom: "you got one more time to look at me like you crazy."
— libaΓ©rian. (@thesalteater) August 1, 2016
Me: "or what?" #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/VSsq4TEGwK
mom: y does your room always look like this?
— karlie floss. (@FUCCl) August 1, 2016
me: cuz i want you to stay tf out of it.#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/GmQA8dLpLA
"Lemme seem that report card."
— saidouβ’ (@taeyxgns) August 1, 2016
"Lemme see that diploma." #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/B7k06rfM1N
Mom: Don't back talk me
— johnny (@fkawigs) August 1, 2016
Me: It ain't called "back talk" it's called a conversation#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/5Tl4gmwZlP
Mom:"Say something else"
— - (@MEECHHENDRIX) August 1, 2016
Me: "Something else"#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/n6Mm3OUzws
#HowToughAmIBlackEdition
— Petty Flacko (@K1NG_JAMES_) August 1, 2016
Mom: I ain't one of your lil friends
Me: I ain't one of your lil friends either pic.twitter.com/LLK5JPC0KL
Mom: just wait until your daddy get home.
— Genius' Sister (@KingBeyonceStan) August 1, 2016
Me: *waits for him in living room* #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/b8DkKMH9kJ
Mom: leave that door open you don't pay no bills in this house
— Famous Lexβ¨ (@lexxwill_) August 1, 2016
me: #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/nm0PyMVimQ
Mom: *5 minutes out* did you thaw the chicken breasts?
— Psalms (@psalmsolivia_) August 1, 2016
Me: Nope #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/rlgpU8X7zv
*goes in store*
— #BLACKLIVESMATTER (@queenkza) August 1, 2016
Mom: DONT TOUCH NOTHING
Me: *touch* #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/eDK4qz0lZZ
Mom: who you talking to like that?!
— Danny βοΈ (@dannyyonce) August 1, 2016
Me: well there's only me and you in this room so.. #HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/KtYxHzgesp
Ma: I brought you in this world, and I can take you out..
— Krista. (@KRISTAwealthy) August 1, 2016
Me: and do 25 to life? Yeah ok..#HowToughAmIBlackEdition pic.twitter.com/S8j86adyd7
Mom: say something else im gon smack you
— Verified Account (@THEREALTYMULA) August 2, 2016
Grandma: you not gon put your hands on her
Me: pic.twitter.com/hpmmLdekvI#HowToughAmIBlackEdition
Note: We are not responsible for the outcome of you testing your luck and trying your mama with any of the aforementioned responses.
Every last one of these #HowToughAmIBlackEdition tweets can only end one way pic.twitter.com/NzNMtALrUK
— Kwame Opam (@kwameopam) August 1, 2016
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
It's Another Trump-Biden Showdown β And We Need Your Help
The Future Of Democracy Is At Stake
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
The 2024 election is heating up, and women's rights, health care, voting rights, and the very future of democracy are all at stake. Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the most consequential vote of our time. And HuffPost will be there, covering every twist and turn. America's future hangs in the balance. Would you consider contributing to support our journalism and keep it free for all during this critical season?
HuffPost believes news should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay for it. We rely on readers like you to help fund our work. Any contribution you can make β even as little as $2 β goes directly toward supporting the impactful journalism that we will continue to produce this year. Thank you for being part of our story.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
It's official: Donald Trump will face Joe Biden this fall in the presidential election. As we face the most consequential presidential election of our time, HuffPost is committed to bringing you up-to-date, accurate news about the 2024 race. While other outlets have retreated behind paywalls, you can trust our news will stay free.
But we can't do it without your help. Reader funding is one of the key ways we support our newsroom. Would you consider making a donation to help fund our news during this critical time? Your contributions are vital to supporting a free press.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.