11 Mom Questions Decoded

Do you have a SMother? If you've ever heard these questions before, you just might. See how The Goldberg clan deals with Beverly, their own helicopter mom, when The Goldbergs totally premieres Tuesday Sept. 24th on ABC.

1. "Are you dating anyone?"

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What Mom really means: "When will you make the grandchildren?"

2. "Oh, you met online? That's neat."

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What Mom really means: "Great. The internet is full of weirdos and perverts and I'm never sleeping again."

3. "Are you coming down for dinner?"

What Mom really means: "Do you even care about how hard I worked on this?!"

4. "Just how dumb do you think I am?"

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What Mom really means: "How dumb are you?"

5. "Did you apply to any jobs today?"

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What Mom really means: "Get out of my house."

6. "Aw... how's my baby feeling today?"

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What Mom really means: "I know you're faking this to get out of school."

7. "Who will be at the party?"

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What Mom really means: "Will there be BOYS there?!"

8. "Have you talked with your sister recently?"

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What Mom really means: "When will you stop ignoring this family?"

9. "It's so nice to hear from you."

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What Mom really means: "You literally never call, what's wrong with you."

10. "We've decided Barry can't drive."

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What Mom really means: "I've decided I'm not ready for my little Barry to leave the nest."

11. "Aunt Mary tells me you're gluten-free now?"

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What Mom really means: "Are you in a cult?"

12. "Did you study for your exam?"

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What Mom really means: "I could hear the TV through the walls, you're never getting into college."

The Goldbergs totally premieres Tuesday Sept. 24th on ABC.

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