“I’m a Grown Ass Moron!” by John M. Ellison IV

You know what’s weird? The over use of the phrase, “I’m a grown ass *insert gender*!” Honestly, if you’re truly a grown ass man, woman, Martian or whatever you are…you don’t need to state it.

The catchphrase “I’m a grown ass man!” was coined by comedian Cedric “the Entertainer” during one of his stand up routines. I’m not sure when it was first used but I know that the phrase is used in the 2000 standup comedy film “Kings of Comedy.” This catch phrase has become a part of the urban pop culture lexicon and to some it’s a “movement” to express a sense of independence and maturity yet ironically their actions are still juvenile.

From the experiences I’ve had and still have dealing with people that use this phrase, I noticed that it’s often used by people that usually don’t have their…how can I put this eloquently? Oh…that’s right “shit together.” I say that because if you’re truly a “mature” adult you wouldn’t have to use a now over 11 year old catch phrase from a standup routine to declare your maturity to others!

Honestly, the use of the phrase is reminiscent of any idiot that brags about how “punk”, “hip-hop”, “gangsta”, “goth” etc. they are. But, notice people that “label” themselves or brag about their credibility whatever subculture are usually deemed posers or “fake” by others who are deeper in said subcultures. Remember “actions speak louder than words.”

In closing, if one’s truly an adult and who has reached maturity, your actions will show and stating that you’re “a grown ass whatever” will be redundant.