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AIBU?

to dislike people saying 'run along' and calling each other 'dearie' on here

32 replies

redhappy · 22/03/2011 16:43

When did this start? Didn't used to happen I'm sure. Seems like I see it on a few threads a day (and I don't think I'm even on here that much).

Just seems like such a horrible, patronising way to speak to each other. Incredibly childish too. Like your arguement wont stand up so you have to ridicule and dismiss the other person.

Or maybe I'm being unreasonable and I'm just oversensitive?

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Pagwatch · 22/03/2011 16:44

Oh, it was quite funny the first few times but it is quite over used and therefore a bit dull. Like fuck the fuck off.

AgentZigzag · 22/03/2011 16:46

I suppose it's better than calling them a cunt and then to fuck off?

They are patronising and dismissive, but perhaps the posters are just expressig how they feel?

MmeLindt · 22/03/2011 16:46

You do know that there are now going to be loads of "oh, run along dearie" style posts.

I agree with Pag, it was funny at first but is now a bit .

TobyLerone · 22/03/2011 16:47

Ugh, it happens a lot round here. It goes like this:

OP: "blah blah blah AIBU?"
commenter 1: "YANBU"
commenter 2: "YANBU"
commenter 3: "YANBU and he's a bastard. You should leave him"
commenter 4: "YANBU"
commenter 5: "YANBU"
commenter 6: "YABU/ridiculous/wtf?"
OP (plus at least 4 of the other commenters): "Run along, dearie. There's a good girl. "

redhappy · 22/03/2011 16:47

I took a bit of a break around xmas,only just coming back to mumsnet now really.

I think I liked the swearing better somehow!

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BluddyMoFo · 22/03/2011 16:47

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BitOfFun · 22/03/2011 16:49

It is deeply tedious. I prefer an honest 'fuck off' myself, but it generally gets deleted...I saw the most hideously patronising example of the run along dearie thing earlier. I just assumed that the poster was from Nethuns, or just a bit thick.

AgentZigzag · 22/03/2011 16:50

'I took a bit of a break around xmas,only just coming back to mumsnet now really.'

Why??

Not sure whether that's a why did you go, or why are you back

My fave is cock off, although I don't use it myself.

FabbyChic · 22/03/2011 16:51

I've yet to see it, must be reading different threads.

redhappy · 22/03/2011 16:52

haha.

Took a break because I had a lot going on in rl and just needed to focus on that instead of wasting time on here.

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scurryfunge · 22/03/2011 16:53

All it says is "I don't have the intellect to keep up with the discussion and I really can't be arsed with anything else ".

Although we may feel like that from time to time, it doesn't add much to a thread.

Pagwatch · 22/03/2011 16:53

I think I just prefer people posting what they would say. Rather than contrived insults. Except the first time when it is funny. After that it becomes less so because it is no longer wit. It is copying someone elses wit.

BitOfFun · 22/03/2011 16:54

Try the One Born Every Minute thread in AIBU, Fabbychic.

NinkyNonker · 22/03/2011 16:54

It's an attempt to be clever and superior thereby diminishing the others with sheer insouiance...that fails miserably. Being subtly patronising can work wonders when done properly, but this isn't so is plain irritating.

NinkyNonker · 22/03/2011 16:56

I commented on it in the OBEM thread actually, that poster always uses it and it's dull.

usualsuspect · 22/03/2011 16:58

There' s one poster that says it all the time ..but shes a twat tbh

Skinit · 22/03/2011 16:59

Same as "Gavel" or "End of"

Boring and lacking in imagnation.

redhappy · 22/03/2011 17:00

Maybe I've just seen this one poster do it but not taken any notice of the name. Would make sense if she posts a lot

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Lizzylou · 22/03/2011 17:01

I noticed this today, seems on the same thread others have mentioned.
It completely undermined any argument/viewpoint the poster made because I just thought they came across as a smug twat tbh.

Pagwatch · 22/03/2011 17:04

I first found " what the actual fuck" on here.
I use that in real life. I like that enormously.

Mumofaflump · 22/03/2011 17:20

Skinit - Someone said "Gavel" in relation to something I said, but I didn't (and still don't!) quite understand it? I assume they are saying they have ni more to add?

Yes, I am quite appallingly dim at times...

bigbeagleeyes · 22/03/2011 17:26

I saw it a few times on an earlier thread today.
I think it's rude and patronising and completely unoriginal.

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wendylovesbob · 22/03/2011 17:28

Scurry has it.

I cringe for the person who is saying it.

BitOfFun · 22/03/2011 17:31

This post is interesting:

Add message | Report | Message poster MissyKLo Sat 12-Mar-11 18:54:39
I call people dearie but have been reprimanded by MN HQ for it!!!!!

Fimbo · 22/03/2011 17:32

Our Brown Owl used to say 'dearie' she looked and acted about 105 at the best of times. Everytime I see it all I can think of is Brown Owl with her glasses perched on her nose.

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