Because his mother was in a jam.
Because he has his own shoulder to cry on. Edit: all credit goes to /u/Earleebird who posted it in a comment in /r/oldschoolcool
One woman brings you into this world crying and the other ensures you continue to do so.
She couldn't figure out who the other mother was.
If your dad knew how you were acting he'd roll over in his gravy
Berry Christmas!
If you weren't so fresh, we wouldn't be in this jam!
A: If you hadn't been so fresh, we wouldn't be in this jam!
Nobody would name their band Pearl Jelly.