(after an unkind remark by Ellen) I'm gonna break your teeth Ellen, pass 'em over!
Played by Dorothy Lyman
Mama's Family · 44 quotes
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Mama's Family: in 11 of its 44 quotes
Most scenes with: Thelma (7), Eunice (3)
Lines by Naomi 2
(Naomi is making her "Famous International Stew") The ingrediants are two cans of stew (pours in stew), canned peas (pours in peas), Mexican beans, (pours in beans) Ole! Saurkraut (pours in canned sauerkraut, saying in a deep voice) Ja Wohl! And for an Italian special (blows a kiss) Spaghetti- O's! (pours in Spaghetti-O's)
Scenes with Naomi 9
You're going to set my hair with beer?
NaomiI'm going to set this hair on fire if you don't quiet down.
NaomiOh! You ruined it!
VVinton
Now, honey, maybe it just needs a little adjustment.
NaomiHoney, it is burnt to a crisp!
...and get this pigsty cleaned up! [referring to Vinton and Naomi's basement]
NaomiThis is out personal boudoiure, Mrs. Harper, and I believe it looks just fine.
That's because all you ever see of it is the ceiling!
For your information Mama, I was almost splattered clear over that
An accident? Are the jars all right?
What the hell is the matter with you, you been sniffing them gooseberries?! I just told you I spent three hours dodging semis across three lanes of public highway!
NaomiIsn't that dangerous?
(to Naomi) Come here. Look at me. (pause) Are you in there?!
NaomiHow does this thing work? I've never dried a dry jar before.
I think you stepped off one curb too many.
Naomi, did you remember to buy the sugar?
NaomiOh, I never buy sugar. (dumps a bunch of sugar packets out of her purse onto the kitchen table)
Naomi, you unpredictable little scamp, what is all that?
NaomiThis is my sugar packet collection! I pick 'em up at motels. Each and every one has a different name on it!
(picks up a packet and reads it) 'Arthur's Hideaway and Launderette:
NaomiYeah!
Well, that is disgusting! I can't take jam to a church bazaar made with X-rated sugar!
(to Naomi) I'd be uncomfortable, too, if I were dressed in that get-up.
NaomiJust what is wrong with my attire? I've always found this outfit very suitable for religious occasions.
That's cause you got to pray to God it stays up!
NaomiI'm not about to spend my afternoon getting all hot and sweaty over some slimy slug. (about Thelma's garden)
Why not? That's the way you spend your nights!
NaomiYou don't think I'm pregnant, do you?
Tell me something, Naomi. Are you late?
NaomiLate for what?
Do I have to come right out and say it? Mr. Monthly Visitor!
NaomiYeah! Oh, Miss Harper, how did this happen?
Do you want me to draw you a picture?
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