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The Mumsnet passive aggressive comment thread 😂

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RootbeerLolly · 30/07/2023 16:16

I was driving through a small cotswold village yesterday and there were a number of roadsigns that really reminded me of mumsnet. 😂

First there were several 30mph signs. A few hundred feet along was another sign saying 'It's still 30'. Next was 'Remember?' and then my favourite....'Had you forgotten?'

I've no issue as the fact they stayed in my memory likely means they better achieved their purpose than if they just went unnoticed, but the 'Had you forgotten?' really reminded me of the mumsnet classic 'Did you mean to be so rude?' 😂😂😂

I thought it'd be funny to have a thread to capture these mumsnetisms. The other common one I always see is 'doesn't sound like you like her very much' which I just encountered five mins ago on the thread where the OP is concerned her obese friend may not cope with the physical aspects of the job she's putting her forward for.

Hit me up with your favourites or show me your passive aggressive anger at my daring to mock this established mumsnet institution!

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PuppyMonkey · 30/07/2023 17:34

No, if you’re doing an emoji, please stick the far superior MNHmm or Confused

MrsToothyBitch · 30/07/2023 17:33

When someone has made some easily decipherable, obviously unintentional typos in an easy to comprehend post and some smugger comes along to stick the boot in. They always have to a variant of "I couldn't read this; I couldn't understand what OP was on about- such terrible english". Even though the rest of the thread seems to have got the gist.

SmudgeButt · 30/07/2023 17:33

Why do you let your mother/MiL/DH/DC/CF/SD/child's teacher/next door neighbour talk to you like that?

Boogily · 30/07/2023 17:32

Haha! Excellent thread
What about the simple but devastating. '🙄'

Joey2323 · 30/07/2023 17:20

Why did you feel the need to start a thread about this?

bexause it’s a public forum, Sandra. People are free to start and read whatever threads they like

Hoppinggreen · 30/07/2023 17:19

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:18

Well would I be judged if he did? 😁

It seems so

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:19

Also if someone is disorganised or late they need to be assessed for ADHD

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:18

wutheringkites · 30/07/2023 17:17

Oh I thought you were taking the piss on the other thread. Does he seriously paw at you like a dog?

Well would I be judged if he did? 😁

Arniesleftleg · 30/07/2023 17:17

'He's clearly having an affair'.

Gammykneedotcom · 30/07/2023 17:17

Adding x to the end of sarky replies 😂

PegasusReturns · 30/07/2023 17:17

Who hurt you OP?

wutheringkites · 30/07/2023 17:17

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:13

I just got ‘you can’t be serious’ and ‘my vagina just closed up’ on the dog training thread because my husband and I have a bit of banter and laugh about our dogs when I arrive home from work. Clearly that 3 minute snippet of my day is all that’s needed for my whole marriage and relationship with my husband 🤣🤣

Oh I thought you were taking the piss on the other thread. Does he seriously paw at you like a dog?

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:15

Hoppinggreen · 30/07/2023 17:14

Those 3 minutes were plenty to be fair

Each to their own - judge away.

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:15

Oh I missed ‘I just threw up a bit in my mouth’ - 😂

Hoppinggreen · 30/07/2023 17:14

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:13

I just got ‘you can’t be serious’ and ‘my vagina just closed up’ on the dog training thread because my husband and I have a bit of banter and laugh about our dogs when I arrive home from work. Clearly that 3 minute snippet of my day is all that’s needed for my whole marriage and relationship with my husband 🤣🤣

Those 3 minutes were plenty to be fair

HippyPippy · 30/07/2023 17:13

I just got ‘you can’t be serious’ and ‘my vagina just closed up’ on the dog training thread because my husband and I have a bit of banter and laugh about our dogs when I arrive home from work. Clearly that 3 minute snippet of my day is all that’s needed for my whole marriage and relationship with my husband 🤣🤣

LemonLight · 30/07/2023 17:07

"🙄 why don't you just insert something OP has already tried or said is not doable it's not hard"

Fancylike · 30/07/2023 17:06

It sounds like he’s autistic and you’re just being ableist. Do better.

OneForTheRoadThen · 30/07/2023 17:05

HTH

RootbeerLolly · 30/07/2023 17:04

Not exactly passive aggressive, but I've always liked the signs they have on low beams in pubs that say 'duck or grouse'.

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TheDuchy27 · 30/07/2023 16:59

Saw this yesterday 🤣

The Mumsnet passive aggressive comment thread 😂
RootbeerLolly · 30/07/2023 16:58

Whataretalkingabout · 30/07/2023 16:49

In reference to the OP's first comment; a great PA roadsign seen on a CapeCod beach that I'll never forget:

Don't even THINK of parking here.

Brilliant!

I'm all for these types of signs.

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Whataretalkingabout · 30/07/2023 16:49

In reference to the OP's first comment; a great PA roadsign seen on a CapeCod beach that I'll never forget:

Don't even THINK of parking here.

D20 · 30/07/2023 16:49

You just need to bake a cake for your antisocial drug dealing neighbours.

L1ttledrummergirl · 30/07/2023 16:46

Well don't fucking speed then!Hmm

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