“I’m the Weird Sister” is a phrase referencing the “Weird Sisters” from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, meaning the speaker is identifying themselves as a witch-like figure who delivers prophecies or has an uncanny, mysterious presence, similar to the three witches in the play.
Key points about the “Weird Sisters”:
In Macbeth:
They are three witches who appear throughout the play, giving Macbeth prophecies that ultimately lead to his downfall.
Origin of the term “Weird”:
“Weird” in this context doesn’t mean “strange” in the modern sense, but rather refers to the old English word “wyrd,” meaning “fate” or “destiny.”
How someone might use “I’m the Weird Sister”:
To playfully describe themselves as eccentric or mysterious: “Don’t worry about my odd behavior, I’m just the Weird Sister.”
To indicate they have some sort of insight or knowledge about someone’s future: “I saw this coming, I’m the Weird Sister, after all.”