Do you watch The Goldbergs? Do you??
Seriously, The Goldbergs is quite possibly my favorite show on TV right now. Well, maybe that's Parenthood, actually. But Parenthood is ending in just a few weeks (and I'm so freaking sad about it you.don't.even.know) so The Goldbergs is kinda winning the edge there.
The show comes from the perspective of Adam Goldberg, Murray and Beverly Goldberg's youngest son and tells the story of what it was like to grow up in the 80's with his parents, his brother, Barry, his sister, Erica, and his grandfather, Pops. Everyone in the show is hilarious, really.
But one character shines above all of them.
Beverly Goldberg.
Maybe I love Beverly the most because she's the mom, and I'm the mom, and therefore I find myself connected to her. Beverly is the original "smother". She loves her children with a fierceness no one can describe. She rocks a theme sweater and a majestic blonde head full of Aqua Net. She is kinda my hero.
So today, for Top Ten Tuesday (maybe this will be a thing, eh?) I give you my Top Ten List of Beverly Goldman Quotes:
1. When Adam decides to audition for a part in Jesus Christ Superstar:
Nothing less than the best for Beverly's babies. I am in awe of her undying dedication and blind appreciation of her children. As a Girl Scout leader, Beverly is quite possibly the scariest mom I can even think of. But as a mom, she's my idol.
2. When Adam does not get the part of Jesus, Beverly finds him crying in his room:
I think every mother has felt this way before. Regardless of whether my kid is right or wrong in whatever scenario is causing them to cry, if someone makes my baby cry I want to slowly torture them until they scream their apologies intermixed with cries for mercy. I mean, unless it's me making them cry. In which case, my kid totally deserved it.
3. When Beverly chaperones Adam's middle school dance and buys an outfit to match Adam's:
Hilarious! I would never do this to my kid. I would have died if my mom did this to me. But when Beverly does it? So endearing.
4. When Beverly outlines the "Rules of the House" to Pops (her father) upon his moving in:
Beverly's love doesn't just extend to her kids, no. Beverly is a family woman. She is the ultimate matriarch. When Pops needs a place to stay for a while she insists he moves in. She transforms the attic into a beautiful and sophisticated bedroom for him and along with Murray's help she lays down the rules.
5. When Beverly protects Barry from certain death at his first wrestling match:
I will never move! Beverly will go to any lengths to protect her precious babies. Even if it means socially crucifying them in the process.
6. When Beverly discovers she can get any picture printed on a t-shirt at a kiosk in the mall:
Do you ever look at your kid and find yourself amazed at the fact that you made that person? I do this all the time. It's incredible. It's the most awesome thing I've ever done. So when Beverly said this, I only related to her more.
7. When Beverly uses guilt tears to manipulate Murray into renewing their vows:
Beverly does everything for her family. Every hour of every day is spent making a home for them, a loving, caring environment. Beverly is the ultimate mom. So when she hears that she could have another wedding? She could be a princess for one more day? She's all over that. And when Murray isn't on board she does what any woman worth her salt would do - she breaks out the guilt tears.
8. When Beverly takes Erica to a college expo and tells everyone how amazing she is:
"I don't want to build her up too much, but she is literally the best student that ever has been or will be." (bonus quote!) Beverly has no doubt that her daughter is fabulous and she's not afraid to show her off. Just as every mother should be, Beverly is Erica's biggest cheerleader.
9. When Beverly gives Barry a locket for his birthday:
He was expecting a car so it was a little bit of a let-down. But classic Beverly.
10. When Erica gets dumped by her boyfriend and Beverly can't handle her sadness any longer:
While it's not really about Beverly, it's really always about Beverly.
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