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Unmumsnetty hugs

23 replies

StillHungryy · 25/05/2017 22:17

What the hell is a unmumsnetty hug? I've also seen people say flowers Flowersare for support but you can't give it in mumsnet?

Who started this all? And how does an unmumsnetty hug differ from a normal one? Which hug master did posters learn this hug from? Do we get a group discount?

Is it just me??

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JollySmelly · 25/05/2017 22:21

((((((((((OP))))))))))


Grin

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iklboo · 25/05/2017 22:29

It's to sort of differentiate MNers from other forums that post things like

'Awww. Hugz 2 u n ur baba hun'

(It hurt typing that)

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reallyanotherone · 25/05/2017 22:31

It's kind of the equivalent of an awkward manly pat on the shoulder.

Wouldn't be so soft as to actually hug, but recognise the fact you might need one.

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WaitingYetAgain · 26/05/2017 00:13

Where's @TheMaddHugger when needed?Grin

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Dianneabbottsmathsteacher · 26/05/2017 00:18

Because we don't Hun and lille man and princess.

If you don't get that stick around snd you will in time Wine oh and wine is just wine

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 00:20

I'm Here

Mega (((((((((((( Madd Hugs)))))))) ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 💜

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 00:21

Mumsnet also doesn't like Husbands being called 'Hubs or Hubby'

Weird I know lol

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multivac · 26/05/2017 00:22

It's because members of mumsnet, very adorably, think they are everso different from people who are members of different social media sites aimed at parents.

They aren't, obviously.

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TheGrumpySquirrel · 26/05/2017 00:23

Omg someone I know calls her DH "hublet" 😷 it makes me feel stabby

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ScarlettFreestone · 26/05/2017 00:25

We're traditionally "vipers".
We're straight talking, swearing, witty and sarcastic.
We're not traditionally very touchy feely.

As a result, if you get a hug it's because we think you really really need one.

It's "unMumsnetty" not because they aren't excellent and sincerely given hugs but because they are rarely bestowed.

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ScarlettFreestone · 26/05/2017 00:27

multivac we aren't different people (some MNers are members of both), but you must admit the culture here is quite different to the other place.

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ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 26/05/2017 00:28

It's the reason I came to mumsnet hearts and years ago. Other sites offer virtual hugs, which really help no-one. Mumsnet gives actual advice which may be harsh but is real. (((()))) - how does that help anyone?

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multivac · 26/05/2017 00:29

No, it's not, really. The idioms vary, but the human interactions are utterly predictable, and similar.

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 00:30

☕️🥐breaky time. [Is breaky allowed ? 🤓]

Now for the required diagrams

Unmumsnetty hugs
Unmumsnetty hugs
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ScarlettFreestone · 26/05/2017 00:31

Ok Multivac Grin

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 00:32

TheGrumpySquirrel I call my Hubs the 'Hubster' so I guess we cannot be friends 😜

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 00:33

And finally a diagram for peeps that hate (((((((Hugs))))))))))

Unmumsnetty hugs
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steff13 · 26/05/2017 00:36

I hate when people say "unmumsnetty hugs," and I hate when people start their post with, "I think the OP is getting a hard time here."

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Persemillion · 26/05/2017 01:06

It means I empathise, but without the sentimental claptrap.

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TheMaddHugger · 26/05/2017 01:18

Persemillion Fri 26-May-17 01:06:18
It means I empathise, but without the sentimental claptrap.

this^^ is why i ((((Hug)))) That and offer comfort.

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Ratatatouille · 26/05/2017 01:19

It's part of the undercurrent of snobbery on MN unfortunately. It's a dig at all those mums on Netmums who use words like "hun", "hubby" and "bubs" and give out a lot of virtual hugs to each other because obviously they are so thick and chavvy hahaha Hmm

There are some really great people on mumsnet but unfortunately there are quite a few who think they are superior. It really fucks me off when I see people take the piss with all the fake "Ur bubba Ur rulz hun" shite. I mean, I wouldn't talk like that myself and maybe it is a bit twee, but it's just really mean spirited to take the piss out of someone purely to make yourself feel smarter/better/posher than them.

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yayayahey · 26/05/2017 01:37

To be fair all of the people I know who use terms like him, buns etc are massive assholes that I can't stand and only have contact with them because they are family.

Hun especially seems to be used mainly by self absorbed, bitter psychopaths.

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yayayahey · 26/05/2017 01:37

Jesus auto correct fail at the worst time. Grin hun and bubz.

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