Recently a good friend (Sybil, you know who you are) said this expression to me on Facebook while we were discussing who we liked/didn't like on American Idol. As first I was like, "huh?" Then she said she was quoting Steel Magnolias and I was like, oh, now I get it. I'd never heard the expression because I've never seen the movie all the way through. Yes, I know, it's heresy, I'm probably like the only woman in the world (except for Mel, I think) who doesn't like this icon of female cinematography, but I can't help myself. Not sure why I don't like it, but I don't. I can't get past the first 30 minutes. I also don't like Chocolat. There. I feel so much better admitting that.
So now that would mean almost nothing except since hearing this expression, I've heard it at least 3 other times in less than a week. What is up with that? Have I been hearing it all along and just not "getting" it. I think that's probably it. And while I'm at it, what does it mean exactly? I love you more than my luggage. Does anyone really love their luggage? I love you more than my Louis Vuitton. Now that expression means something.
An Eye on the Prize
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I never liked Chocolat either and I've never seen Steel Magnolias--and that's because it doesn't call to me. So, that makes three of us. :)
I love both of those movies, but I think we were all made to like different things for a reason. How boring would it be if we were all the same?? :) P.S. I don't really love my luggage. How about....I love you more than Krispy Kreme!!
I've always thought it to mean that "luggage" refers to all the things you own. So if I say I love someone more than my luggage, I would give up all of the things I own for them. I could be wrong but that's what I've always believed.
I always use it to mean, "baggage", but in a gentile, southern way. I am southern and I adore both of those movies.
I always use it to mean, "baggage", but in a gentile, southern way. I am southern and I adore both of those movies.
It means exactly what Nicole said....it refers to baggage. I love you more than my luggage. Nobody loves their luggage. It's heavy and it'a burden. So she's being sarcastic. It''s her character's way of being.
I actually use this phrase when i really mean to express love to my kids. They get it because we loved the movie & I literally love my luggage, just not as much as i love my kids :)
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