“Who Gonna Check Me Boo” and Other Pop Culture Sayings Birthed By Our Fave Reality Shows

May 29th, 2012 - By Marissa Ellis

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It took a long time for television execs to hop on the reality show bandwagon after MTV debuted the format with The Real World in 1992 but nowadays, it seems that reality shows are the norm. Not only have reality shows provided a way for networks to deliver cheaper programming, but they have provided another level of exposure to those folks who may never have been heard before.

Case in point: before reality TV, mainstream audiences got their slangs and Black sayings from hip-hop music – the only medium where Black folks were able to wax unfiltered. But now, reality shows have helped Black folks once again expand their reach into popular culture. How? By allowing the Tamis, Evelyns, Tamars and Chrissys of the world to express themselves freely. Their creative way of words has etched their sayings onto the minds of many, and we’ve selected the funniest and most resonant sayings that have emerged from these reality television characters.

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  • Babybrowneyez3_7

    No, ‘you need to take several seats’ came from The Skorpion Show (Kevin and Makael) …They’re good friends with Tamar and she got the saying from them. Check out their show on YouTube; it’s hilarious.

  • guest

    WHAT ABOUT CHAR FROM BAD GIRLS CLUB . ROTATE ..PLAY WITH IT
    OR NATALIE NUNN I RUN LA THAT EVERYBODY SAYS

  • mary

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  • …FUTURE PT

    A lot of people think Sheree is so ‘boss’ for that, when actually, that was another instance of her playing bigger than she is. Her broke behind is always flaunting her champagne taste when she is actually living on a beer budget. I remember after that show aired, that promoter released a statement apologizing for his actions and saying that he got upset because Sheree was acting a fool when the reality of the matter was that they were throwing the party for her for free, but she was acting like she was paying… Just like she didnt want to pay Phaedra… If she didnt put on such an act, she probably wouldn’t be such a horribly annoying human being.

  • Gnshepard

    Well NeNe said to Kim: “You a low-down dirty monkey in a wig”

  • Michele

    They left my favorite one out: “Get yo life” lol
    I say that all the time.  lol

    • guest

      who says that one dont think i ever heard it ?

  • Mynx530

    I like that.. “Who gon’ check me, boo?” Shut him up quick! lol

  • Hallie

    That shyt with Sheree and the party planner was the reason I started watching RHOA. 

  • Sammilu1224

    Oh hell to the no!! U did not leave off the Whitney classic?!? 

  • Thisis me

    So THAT is where the have a seat saying came from?? ugh i HATE that saying it’s so annoying and everyone always says it to each other along with that non factor mess. i can tolerate the rest.