[Tax-chick]

Put a nickel in and let the buffalo push.

I've never heard that, but when any of my children offers unsolicited commentary, I might say, "Who put a nickel in you?"

[A_perfect_lady]

Or “who pulled your string?”

[matchgirl]

it refers to when a guy’s jalopy ( LOL ) broke down or ran out of gas.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

When one of us was in a bad mood my grandpa used to say, "well, who licked all the red off your candy?"