Mother Hubbard

"Mother Hubbard" is a traditional nursery rhyme and song that tells the story of a woman whose cupboard is found empty, prompting her to go shopping for food. The phrase "Mother Hubbard" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is resourceful or, in some contexts, was once symbolic of poverty or scarcity. Originally, it highlights themes of need and effort to provide. The song and phrase are culturally familiar, often used in storytelling, humor, or as a reference to basic household chores related to shopping and managing a home.