A guide to all the best lingo on Schitt’s Creek

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The final season of Schitt’s Creek is in full swing, and there are certainly some bittersweet feelings swirling in the air. In an era of political discord and stressful news cycles, this beloved series has consistently delivered much-needed heartfelt entertainment to our screens on a consistent basis. The adventures of the once shallow and wealth-obsessed Rose family have served as a salve for all things terrible in the world, reminding us that people can – and do! – change for the better when surrounded by love and support.

Aside from warm fuzzies and wonderfully progressive storylines, Schitt’s Creek has also gifted the world with a whole new lexicon by introducing a slew of delightful Schitt-centric terms that are just way too good to not add into your daily vocab. Whether you have perfected Moira Rose’s curious accent or just casually pop these phrases into conversation, adding the vocabulary of Schitt’s Creek into your repertoire is sure to make your day a whole lot better.

Check out all your faves below!

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Best Wishes / Warmest Regards

This call-and-response farewell is one of the hallmarks of Stevie Budd (Emily Hampshire) and David Rose’s (Dan Levy) early friendship. Laced with a counter-intuitive mixture of sarcasm and sincerity, the phrase seemingly originated as Stevie poked fun at David’s white glove upbringing. However, he gave it right back, responding in kind with a fancy goodbye all his own. Soon, the two were saying it often when they parted from one another, and the inside joke elevated their fast friendship to the next level.

Jazzagals

Ah, the Jazzagals. The singing sensations of Schitt’s Creek, this group is full of women who are almost as passionate about singing and performing as Moira Rose (Catherine O’Hara).

Led by Jocelyn Schitt (Jennifer Robertson), the choir tackles songs both new and old and often makes room for pop culture hits. The women are kind and talented yet not showy or competitive, which makes this the perfect nurturing environment for Moria to grow as a performer. While Moira still has high esteem for her own musical gifts, the Jazzagals help her learn to be a part of a group and to compromise when needed. They’re also pretty darn entertaining.

Bébé

One of Moira’s best pronunciation quirks, bébé is simply oodles of fun to say. Try it out. Bébé! Oh fabulous! You all did such a good job, my bébés!

Moira’s verbal flair helps to fancy up a common word, but also reminds us of how she perceives small children. To her, bébés are exotic and unknowable yet very precious and fragile. It’s almost as if by altering the word to her own perception, she’s created a whole new word meaning the same thing, but from a different angle. Babies are sweet and cute, but bébés are mysterious creatures that demand attention and sacrifice. She’s not wrong.

A Little Bit Alexis

Upon release, Alexis’s (Annie Murphy) pop single stormed absolutely no charts and did not become a catchy hit. However, that’s in the world of the show. In the real world, ‘A Little Bit Alexis’ is actually quite the banger.

Given the musical and entertainment overtones of the series, ‘A Little Bit Alexis’ is – surprisingly – the only original song to come out of the show so far. But fans have embraced it as a siren song exemplifying Alexis’s winning attitude, confident charisma, and hopeful heart. Available on many streaming services, the song has close to one million listens on Spotify alone. Recently, Murphy performed it on the Kelly Clarkson Show with Kelly Clarkson herself (!), introducing the bop – and hopefully the show – to a whole new audience. Listen to it even just one time and try not to get the lalalalalexis refrain out of your head. Impossible.

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Fold in the Cheese

When Moira and David attempt to make some enchiladas, a certain direction on the recipe greatly befuddles them. Then, of course, hilarity ensues.

The cheese incident was only featured on the show one time, but it was an iconic moment that inspired a gaggle of Etsy shops, oodles of stickers on Red Bubble, and a hilarious phrase that is now surely shouted with glee in kitchens all over the globe. How do you say ‘fold in the cheese’ in German? Spanish? Hindi? Given the universal appeal of Schitt’s Creek, I’m sure it’s a thing now.

If your people watch Schitt’s Creek and you cook together on the regular, you’ll know that yelling out “fold in the cheese!” is simply the best when whipping up some cheesy goodness. Also, if you didn’t know how to fold cheese, then thanks should go to Moria and David who solved that riddle for all the culinarily challenged peeps out there. You just… fold it in!

Take A Selfish

The Rose family has quite the way with words, and here the Rose siblings have flipped a traditional adjective and made it into a noun. As defined by David and Alexis, a “selfish” is a turn to get support in practicing their brand of self-care.

When the phrase is introduced, it’s made very clear that the two have been bandying it about for years, possibly decades. The saying is sweet because it’s shorthand for supporting one another, but with the explicit understanding that there should be equality in caring for one another. It’s clear that these two had to often look out for one another another as children, and the existence of “take a selfish” illustrates the depth of their bond within the decadent structure of the Rose family. In their youth, there was always money, but money can’t buy love or emotional support. Having someone around to lighten the load in times of stress is ideal, and the way that Alexis and David pose the question to one another is a simple and chic shorthand for asking for help.

Love that Journey for You

While Moira Rose has a lock on the most coveted voice on the show, Alexis might just be the most quotable character. Her oft-repeated phrase “love that journey for you” can be expressed with sarcasm, barely covered disdain, or even enthusiasm. It’s an all-purpose catchphrase for the passive aggressive socialite who wants everyone to think she’s just adorbs.

But, it also happens to be real fun to use in real life. And, as Alexis demonstrates,  it can be directed inward as well. “Love that journey for me” is generally a genuine exclamation that she uses to express anticipation over an event or an opportunity in her near future. Used in any way, it’s an awesomely fun statement that deserves to be added into anyone’s daily vocab.

Ew, David

Perhaps one of the most famous quotes from the series, “Ew, David” has become part of the pop culture phenomenon that is Schitt’s Creek. It’s so utterly versatile and can be popped into any conversation with anyone, anywhere. Feel free to substitute your name of choice, but use the original with any fans of the show, and they’ll instantly know where your head is at.

Another quote born of a quintessential sibling interaction between Alexis and David, “ew, David” was almost the motto of the early years of the show. To the Rose siblings, everything in their new, podunk town was “ew”, and the tone with which Alexis addressed her older brother was simply priceless. Alexis certainly didn’t fall too far from the Moria tree in the world of quirky pronunciation.

As the seasons progressed, “ew, David” and the also frequently used “duh, David” became touchstones for the world of the show. There’s certainly nothing “ew” about Schitt’s Creek, but the fantastic expression will certainly be a comfort to fans around the world once the show takes its final bow later this year.

Did we miss any of the essential lingo of Schitt’s Creek? Give us a shout in the comments below, bébés!

Schitt’s Creek Seasons 1 – 5 are currently available on Netflix. New Season 6 episodes air Tuesday nights at 9/8c on Pop TV.