31 Times Pam From "Gavin And Stacey Was Genuinely Hilarious

"You are gonna watch me starve. Potentially to death."

1. When she was utterly hopeless at Eye Spy.

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2. When she couldn't resist a good bit of drama.

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3. But then it went too far.

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4. When she knew exactly the caterers to suggest.

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5. When she didn't mince her words with Stacey.

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6. When she and Mick acted out their Charles and Camilla fantasy.

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7. When she knew exactly what Smithy needed.

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8. And exactly what she needed too.

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9. When she was unnecessarily stressed out about the prospect of maybe having vegetarians over for dinner.

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Mick: "Why don't I just ring 'em and find out?"

Pam: "How stupid do you think that's going to make me look? When those vegetarians realise I wasn't thinking about them when I was planning. All I was thinking about was slaughtering animals and wrapping them in pastry. That's what they'll think."

Gavin: "Mum..."

Pam: "Mick, what are you still doing there?"

10. And when enough was enough.

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"Please, let me enjoy my dinner the way Jesus would've wanted me to on his birthday."

11. When she lost her temper with Gwen.

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12. When she shared some truly excellent kitchen appliance advice.

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13. When she was brutally honest with Smithy.

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"Why?! I'm a catch!"

[WHISPERING] "He is."

"I'm a hoot, aren't I, Pam?"

"Well yes, but you're not everyone's cup of tea, darling."

14. When she got her maths slightly wrong.

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15. When she didn't have time for Mick's chat.

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16. When she didn't acknowledge the ridiculousness of Smithy's relationship.

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17. When she thought Stacey was from Barry's Island.

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Pam: "It's not fuss, Michael, it's preparation for the fact that, within the hour, your daughter-in-law will be returning to her marital, matrimonial home which she hates living in..."

Mick: "She doesn't hate it..."

Pam: "... in order to discuss the fact as to whether or not she will be staying here or Barry's Island."

Mick: "It's Barry Island."

Pam: "Ooh, d'you know what, Michael? You are bein' a right sarky bastard today!"

Mick: "It isn't Barry's Island. It doesn't belong to man called Barry."

18. Every time she got a little bit tipsy:

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19. Every. damn. time.

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20. When she wasn't very impressed with Mick's television appearance.

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21. When she was worried about her son on his first day at his new job.

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Gavin: "I really can't talk right now."

Pam: "They're victimising you. You are the victim of a victimisation. Gavin, get out. Run home now."

Gavin: "Mum, everything's fine. I'm just with my new boss."

Pam: "Oh, my Christ! What's he like? Is he bald?"

22. When she considered entering Britain's Got Talent.

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23. Every time she lost her temper with Mick.

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"Ooh, you and me are gonna fall out today!"

24. When she was presented with this:

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25. When she imagined Mick speaking to his friends about her.

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"'Oh, do you know what my wife Pamela had last night? Do you know what my fat, disgusting wide Pamela had? Three steaks.' Then they'll tell their wives and before you know it, I'll be known as Three Steaks Pam."

26. When she rhymed.

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27. When she and Dawn were absolute friendship goals.

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28. When she had a very good point to make about Christmas cards.

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"What is the point of sending cards that arrive on Christmas Eve? They'll get taken down in a few days. That's why I send all mine on the first of November. Gives people seven weeks to enjoy them."

29. Every time she had a cheeky little flirt with one of Gavin's friends.

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30. When she had her priorities in order.

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31. Basically, Pamela is the best mum in the whole world.

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