🦆 Sauce for the Goose, Sauce for the Gander: Equality in Idioms 🍲
Meaning:
“What’s good for one is good for the other,” applicable to both male and female, especially within relationships like that between husband and wife. It suggests that rules, rewards, or conditions should be the same for both involved parties.
Origin:
This gem traces back to John Ray’s 1678 proverb collection, where it was termed “a woman’s Proverb”—an early nod to gender equity. Over time, it has broadened to encapsulate general fairness.
Example in Literature:
In Lawrence Block’s novel A Stab in the Dark (1981), “I knew she had accused her husband of infidelity, so I thought she might be getting a bit of sauce for the goose.”
Synonyms and Related Terms:
- Fair is fair: implies mutual fairness.
- What’s good for the goose is good for the gander: reiterating fairness.
- Tit for tat: a blow-for-blow form of reciprocal action.
- Eye for an eye: more severe form of reciprocal justice.
Antonyms:
- Double standards: different rules for similar situations based on bias.
- Unfair treatment: inequity in treatment across different individuals.
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “If sauce for the goose includes garlic and lemon, let the gander have a party, too!” 🍋🧄
- “Sure, you’d expect what’s sauce for the goose to also suit the gander, unless of course, we’re talking about picky eaters.” 🍛🤔
Proverbs:
- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."—The Golden Rule 🏆
Recommended Literature, Songs, and Films:
- Novel: A Stab in the Dark by Lawrence Block.
- Song: “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by Shania Twain 🎤
- Poem: “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou 📜
- Film: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) 🎥 (A comedic take on gender roles and equity)
Inspirational Farewell:
As you venture forward, remember the wisdom encapsulated in this simple proverb. Let fairness guide your actions, and ensure that fairness isn’t a selective sauce, but a staple dish in your life’s recipe. Until next time, may your journey be just, and your taste buds equally satisfied. 🌟
