“See You Later, Alligator” Animal Responses
Give a classic response with another animal rhyme. The most traditional—and common—way to reply to “See you later, alligator” is to say, “After (a) while, crocodile!” However, some feel the phrase is actually, “In a while, crocodile!” But if you want to try something different, check out the following list of other animal (and a few bug) rhymes. “Bye-bye, butterfly!” “Hit the road, happy toad!” “Time to scoot, little newt!” “Gotta go, buffalo!” “‘Til then, Mr. Penguin!” “Bee sweet, parakeet!” “Peace out, rainbow trout!” “Out the door, dinosaur!” “Give us a kiss, goldfish!” “You too, caribou!” “Toodle-loo, kangaroo!” “It's been real, cockatiel!” “Take care, polar bear!” “To your house, quiet mouse!” “Not too soon, little baboon!” “Give a hug, ladybug!” “Can’t stay, blue jay!” “You too, kangaroo!” “In a shake, rattlesnake!” “On the bus, octopus!” “Blow a kiss, jellyfish!” “Get in line, porcupine!” “See you soon, brown raccoon!” “Hang loose, mongoose!” “As you wish, puffer fish!” “In the zoo, kangaroo!” “See you there, grizzly bear!” “Don’t be laggin’, komodo dragon!” “Hang loose, Canada goose!” “Goodbye, horsefly!” “In a peep, wooly sheep!” “Over yonder, anaconda!” “Our paths will cross, albatross!” “Sure of that, pussycat?” “At the gig, guinea pig!” “Gotta spin, terrapin!” “Will do, cockatoo!” “I'm heading off, three-toed sloth!” “Fare thee well, galloping gazelle!” “Gotta flee, chimpanzee!” “Gonna scat, kitty cat!” “Whatever you say, manta ray!”
Unique “See You Later, Alligator” Responses
Get creative with a rhyme that’s a little more unique. You don’t have to stick with animal rhymes when you’re replying to “See you later, alligator.” Anything that rhymes will work to make a clever response. Try one of the following rhymes, or let them inspire you to make up a rhyme your own! “Gotta run, skeleton!” “Take it easy, ocean breezy!” “Say goodbye, pumpkin pie!” “Take care, teddy bear!” “Top notch, butterscotch!” “Take it easy, lemon squeezy!” “Peace out, Girl/Boy Scout!” “Alrighty, Aphrodite!” “In an hour, sunflower!” “At the house, Mickey Mouse!” “So long, King Kong!” “Okie dokey, artichokey!” “See you later, calculator!” “If you're lucky, rubber ducky!” “Gotta run, honey bun!” “Love and peace, chicken grease!” “Catch you later, figure skater!” “Toodaloo, cordon bleu!” “See you later, sweet p’tater!” “Bye-bye, chicken pie!” “Farewell, carousel!” “Don’t be a stranger, forest ranger!” “Gotta take a hike, little tyke!” “Until then, fountain pen!” “Chop chop, lollipop!”
“See You Later, Alligator” Responses Using Other Languages
Rhyme your goodbye using a different language. When you combine English with another language, your rhyming options multiply! If you know how to say goodbye in another language, simply brainstorm a list of words that rhyme with your farewell…or use one of the following! “Ciao, ciao, brown cow!” – Italian “Namaste, stingray!” – Sanskrit “Slán leat, brown bat!” – Irish “Adios, hippos!” – Spanish “Auf Wiedersehen, whooping crane!” – German “Sayōnara, carbonara!” – Japanese “Adiós, black widows! – Spanish “Hasta mañana, Mr. Iguana!” – Spanish “Adiéu, long-tailed shrew!” – French “Sayōnara, capybara!” – Japanese
Origins of “See You Later, Alligator”
Many believe it comes from American teen slang from the 1950s. The first mention of “See you later, alligator” in print was in a 1951 article by Suzanne Kramer titled “Teen Biz” published in the Banner-Tribune. The article was about translating teen slang of the era. Some believe the slang originally came from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) that was picked up by teenagers. There aren’t any definitive sources that confirm the phrase is from teenagers or AAVE.
The phrase became popular in the 1950s after appearing in a hit song. American singer-songwriter Robert Charles Guidry (also known as Bobby Charles) wrote and recorded a song titled “Later Alligator” in 1955. Bill Haley & His Comets released the song in early January 1956. The Bill Haley version became a smash hit and made the phrase even more popular with teens. In 1954, Bill Haley & His Comets shot to stardom when they recorded “Rock Around the Clock,” which became the first #1 rock and roll record in the US and UK. The band’s popularity helped make the phrase “See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile” part of the wider American pop culture.
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