In parenting communities, "Don't Blink" is a common emotional mantra. It refers to the rapid growth of children, warning new parents that the long, exhausting days will quickly turn into years, and before they know it, their "babies" will be graduating or moving out.
The phrase "Don't Blink" appears across several iconic pop culture moments and poignant life themes. 📺 Cult Classic Television: Doctor Who
"Don’t blink. Don’t even blink. Blink and you’re dead. They are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don’t turn your back. Don’t look away. And don’t blink."
In the 2007 episode the Tenth Doctor delivers one of the show's most famous warnings: