I approve this message

I approve this message

1. A standard phrase attached to the end of a political advertisement by a candidate running for federal office. Do you really want your future in the hands of someone who launders money for the cartel? Vote Smith-Robertson for president this election. I'm Jonathan Smith, and I approve this message.
2. Used alongside humorous statements in order to parody the solemnity of the message. A: "I say you need to eat more vegetables. I'm your father, and I approve this message!" B: "Har har, Dad."
See also: approve, message, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beck and call
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • a penny for them
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • be twiddling (one's) thumbs
  • be twiddling your thumbs
  • 57
  • Heinz 57
  • Heinz 57 (variety)