I think there are a lot of connections we could try to make, but that may not have been intended. Some phrases, like “mother knows best,” are common even though they stand out to us from one particular setting. Sometimes, a phrase is also just the best way to put something, or sounds quaint, but isn’t a reference or easter egg.
If we watched another show and her someone say, “Dearie,” we might think it was a reference to Once Upon a Time, when it was just something that sounded good to use.
Then again, Regina did seem to have a lot of hair when it was braided. 😛
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