![]() ![]() This entry was posted in Proverbs and tagged American, proverb, saying on by Elyse Knoll. I believe that almost every American child grows up hearing this proverb at least once, most likely from their parents when they were trying to get them out of bed and ready for their day when they were younger. When AJ said the proverb, when I say it, and when others say it, it is said in a very matter-of-fact tone, like it’s a logical explanation. American values of being hard-working, ethical, energetic, and starting the day off bright and early, are all very apparent in this proverb. I think this proverb is also reflective of core American values, though I’m not sure when people began saying it. There are several variations to this proverb, many of which I have never heard, but I think they all mean the same thing. ![]() I’ve heard “The early bird catches the worm,” “you don’t want to be a late bird, do you?”, “go get that worm!”, and more. I feel like this is a very common proverb that I’ve heard said, and that I’ve said, in several different ways. It’s a proverb that has been passed through the family and AJ says she will probably never stop saying it. AJ went on to say it to her kids all the time to get them up and ready for the upcoming day, and now her kids say it as well. In other words, it pays to be proactive don’t be lazy.ĪJ doesn’t remember when she began to say this, she recalls her father saying it a lot to her when she was a kid. Meaning, the earlier that one gets up, starts a project, etc., the better chance they have at having success compared to one who starts their day later. ![]() Since it is the norm, there’s a bigger chance (for early birds) to be in the know with regard to opportunities. My parents instilled that in me when I was growing up. The bird that is up first will get to the worm before another bird gets to it, and eats it, instead. Aileen Apolo, Google Philippines Representative, Night Owl, ex-Early Bird: Yes, I think early birds are more successful than night owls because the early birds get the worm. The following is AJ’s interpretation of the proverb, “The Early Bird Gets the Worm.” ![]()
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