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To celebrate the unique space that is Mumsnet Talk, MNHQ would love you to share your Threads of the Year!

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 15/12/2017 14:18

Hello, you. Well, 2017 has been a corker of a year for Talk threads at Mumsnet. The constant flurry of brilliant threads you've posted on the boards has kept us enthralled all year. We've laughed, we've cried, we've sat, mouths agape, while our tea went cold as we followed your stories.

Mumsnetters never fail to delight with their wit, wisdom, endless support and clever rhetoric and this year we'd like to celebrate that.

Just to nudge the memory banks we thought we'd share these two beauties from Mumsnet Classics.

Help. Epic hotel choice failure - the one where two esteemed Mumsnetters discovered each other, at the same dire hotel, via this thread, and later painted the town red.

My foof is buzzing- the one with the sentences you never thought you'd write (as well as vaginas with the voice of Brian Blessed and discussion of Banjo Fanjo Syndrome in the 'lady of a certain age').

Those were just a couple of our favourites but we would love to hear about the threads you loved most this year. Please post a link below and tell us a bit about why the thread in question was one that stands out for you.

They don't have to be funny - we're also looking for threads that were tear-jerkers, had happy endings, kept you scrolling into the small hours or were just plain lovely.

You can pluck your nominations from any topic but here are the categories we've come up with so far - if you think we've missed a category, please do feel free to suggest one of your own. Before anyone asks - we're afraid we won't be handing out mugs for any troll threads (nope, not even the ones that were a tiny bit funny). We can't have MNHQ mugs in hairy hands - perish the thought:

Cheeky Fucker thread of the year
Best AIBU
Feel-good thread of the year
Most outrageous thread of the year
Most nostalgic thread of the year
Most memorable moment of the year
Outstanding moment of Mumsnetter kindness on a thread

We can't wait to hear your nominations. We will have a scrat in the office cupboard and dig out some (much coveted) MNHQ mugs for each winning OP (or significant poster) of a Thread of the Year. And to show our appreciation we'll also find something else lovely from our Magic Cupboard for a selection of lucky people drawn at random who post on this thread to make a nomination. .

To celebrate the unique space that is Mumsnet Talk, MNHQ would love you to share your Threads of the Year!
OP posts:
gingergenius · 15/12/2017 14:33

It's got to be the epic cheeky fucker builder threads with SpanGran, Watty and the trello board!!!

PrivateParkin · 15/12/2017 14:42

The "simple things you remember about Christmas" thread. Full of warm, sweet memories and festive nostalgia, with well-deserved classic status!

EvilDoctorBallerinaRoastDuck · 15/12/2017 14:50

The Respo threads don't fit into any of categories! Vanilla's our founder, so if it wins, she should get the mug and take over thread drink making duties. Xmas Grin

00100001 · 15/12/2017 15:23

Can I have a mug please?

For ermmm.. Because I... Errrrr...

ThePonderer · 15/12/2017 15:48

Situation with my colleague, both threads, are currently bringing a warm fuzzy feeling to Mumsnet. A slow-burn office romance? Or just a friendship? We're all crossing our fingers it's the former.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3039951-situation-with-my-colleague
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3111853-situation-with-my-colleague-2

User843022 · 15/12/2017 16:14

I cant find a category for it but FreeMeNow's comment should win a mug for most creative? Grin

thecatfromjapan · 15/12/2017 16:18

Outstanding services to dissemination and moderate tone + commitment:

RedToothBrush's (because she has been a guiding star on the threads, setting a standard for verification of sources, tone, communication and also resilience - even though many posters on that thread amaze and inspire me) "Westminenderz" threads.

Thunderpunt · 15/12/2017 16:21

The lady who helped with the wedding dress (even if the bride did then go AWOL)

NotACompleterFinis · 15/12/2017 16:42

Green eyed gardener by nocapes - best feel good - though I'd love to know if they really lived happily ever after!

smilingmind · 15/12/2017 16:54

Milton the cockroach in ‘A Word of Advice to MNHQ’.

Lweji · 15/12/2017 16:57

Most epic of epics, the thread of threads, have been the Trump threads, of course.
With you since 2016.

yawning801 · 15/12/2017 16:59

Cheeky Fucker thread has got to be AlphaBite's neighbour dog-groomer parking thread! Kept me very entertained! (Can't find it to link to)

Best AIBU... the Antique Ram Castrator: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3106500-CF-friend-or-AIBU?trending=1

ScreamingValenta · 15/12/2017 17:25

Can I please nominate the Music WAG (now at thread 21!) if you'd consider a 'games' category?

BoreOfWhabylon · 15/12/2017 17:26

Another vote for the Trump thread series.

Also Watty's CFN neighbour threads

2017SoFarSoGood safe thread

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2994829-Come-all-ye-Safe-Crackers-AIBU-to-move-without-opening-it

Followed by her California property search

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/property/3009669-Selling-in-Silicon-Valley-Want-to-come-along-for-the-wild-ride

and Somerville's courtship and wedding

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/2586932-Dating-again-gulp-after-being-widowed

CoteDAzur · 15/12/2017 18:22

I second smilingmind’s nomination of Word of advice to MNHQ.

Justine banning Stratters because of a cockroach photo on Reddit most certainly IS The Most Memorable Moment Of The Year Grin

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User843022 · 15/12/2017 19:10

'Can I suggest a 'services to MN' category?'
Good idea I nominate Jonsnowswife for info and support on disability theads giving advice on PIP applications.

TiddlesUpATree · 15/12/2017 19:16

Can I add this one for a lovely heartwarming bit of Christmas joy

To harness the power of Mumsnet to make a little girl's Christmas...http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/amiibeingunreasonable/3112226-To-harness-the-power-of-Mumsnet-to-make-a-little-girls-Christmas

BoreOfWhabylon · 15/12/2017 19:19

Services to MN?

I nominate OhYouBadBadKitten for her weatherwatch threads.

EvilDoctorBallerinaRoastDuck · 15/12/2017 19:25

Binary get 1 of your friends to beg MNHQ for a mug for you. Xmas Wink

BoucleJacket · 15/12/2017 19:33

I third smilingmind's suggestion.

Some of the others mentioned upthread are undoubtedly made up.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 15/12/2017 20:07

Ok feel good thread of the year should be Green Eyed Gardner one from NoCapes - it was captivating Smile

MiltonTheCockroach · 15/12/2017 20:44

Ooooh, the excitement!

To celebrate the unique space that is Mumsnet Talk, MNHQ would love you to share your Threads of the Year!
AdaColeman · 15/12/2017 20:49

I think we all know exactly which was the Cheeky Fucker of the Year thread! Xmas Grin

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