Schitts Creekwouldnt be complete without Moira Rose (Catherine O’Hara), the matriarch of the Rose family.
Before Alexis can do her time, Moira needs to fill out her papers.
Theres just one small missing information: Alexiss middle name.
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Surely, as the loving and dutiful mother,Moira mustve known her childrens full, legal birth names.
Its one of the many interactions thatshow Moira as a hilariously inattentive mother.
Yet, O’Hara keeps the character quirky rather than outright reprehensible, making the quote all the more hilarious.
9"Where is bebe’s chamber?"
Although bebe is technically French for baby, itsMoiras unrecognizable pronunciation and out-of-place usagethat makes it funny.
“Bebe” is a staple in her vocabulary, andSchitt’s Creekis all the better for it.
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8I once hosted the non-televised portion of the People’s Choice Awards.
Still, this diva takes pride in her little accomplishment, thank you very much.
With her unwarranted confidence and socialite-inspired wardrobe, Moira isnt afraid to stand out in Schitts Creek.
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7"Gossip is the devil’s telephone.
Best to just hang up."
Case in point: the friendly Cafe Tropical waitress, Twyla Sands (Sarah Levy).
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With no one else in the family to confide in, Moira turns to the listening ear of Twyla.
Eventually, Moira finds herself uncomfortable discussing the intimate details of her daughters personal life.
And yet, even when Moira clearly started the conversation,she puts the blame on the clueless Twyla.
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Instead of reprimanding her, Moira smirkingly gives the Schitts Creek localone of her many quirky analogies.
6"Let’s go.
I’ve had enough waking hours for one day."
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Season 4, Episode 13
Johnny Rose brings the holiday cheer in theSchitts CreekChristmas special.
Its been a while since the Roses have been ungraciously relegated to Schitts Creek.
With their lives now on track, Johnny thinks it’s time to bring back his trademark parties.
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The festive spirit wouldnt be complete without a beautiful tree.
For the first time in their lives, Johnny and Moira are picking out their fresh-cut tree.
Nothing compares to their old 22ft Norwegian pine, but anything works at this point.
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Unfortunately, nothing sufficed.
5This wine is awful.
Give me another glass.
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But instead of Johnnys expertise, Herb wants Moira to star in the companys commercials.
Whats unique about the winery is that they are special in fruit wines, which Moira unabashedly detests.
4Be careful, John, lest you suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of your moral ground.
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But with an arsenal of phrases, expressions, and locutions,Moira is quite the witty wordsmith.
One highlight one this motel is none other than the luxurious Presidential Suite.
Everyone wants their chance at trying out the suite.
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The enthusiastic Roland insists that he give the suite a test runwith his wife Jocelynby staying the night.
Staying true to his integrity, Johnny emphasizes that the room isnt personal property.
However, his wife is in the same boat as Roland.
3"What you did was impulsive, capricious, and melodramatic.
But it was also wrong."
However, the Roses are visibly more concerned about other things besides Davids safety.
Before they return to the motel, the family has a meal together hosted by Davids new Amish acquaintance.
Its also whereMoira reprimands Davids outburst with her flowery language.
2"Fold in the cheese."
Season 5, Episode 14
Its officially the day of Moira Rose Presents: CABARET!"
Starring as Sally Bowles is none other than Stevie, the stoic receptionist of Rosebud Hotel.
As the season finale, this episode also shows Stevie breaking down her walls.
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