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Is 'pearl-clutching' the best you can do?

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VestibuleVirgin · 17/05/2024 05:27

This seems to be the perjorative phrase du jour here.
Just because someone disagrees with a view, or raises a concern, or who presents a considered, unselfish opinion, they are equated to what most posters here seem to believe is a failydail reader who is assumed to be a country-based, retired colonel's wife, who wears sensible shoes, and a twin-set and pearls combo, and who has the vapours at the way society is going?
A middle-class version of a 'Karen'

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BibbleandSqwauk · 17/05/2024 06:28

You lost me at "Karen".

ThePoshUns · 17/05/2024 06:26

ineedtostopbeingdramaticfirst · 17/05/2024 06:23

I dislike any phrase where the sole purpose is to silence someone who you disagree with.

Notice how these types of phrases are all aimed at women.

^^
This

HappiestSleeping · 17/05/2024 06:25

VestibuleVirgin · 17/05/2024 06:20

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We need a Blue Peter lavatory paper tube alternative!

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Here's one I made earlier 🤣

ChockysChimichanga · 17/05/2024 06:25

YABU for using the phrase ‘karen’.

ineedtostopbeingdramaticfirst · 17/05/2024 06:23

I dislike any phrase where the sole purpose is to silence someone who you disagree with.

Notice how these types of phrases are all aimed at women.

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VestibuleVirgin · 17/05/2024 06:20

Sugarcoatedalmonds · 17/05/2024 06:14

😂 the metaphorical pearls are just as satisfying to clutch!

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🤣🤣
We need a Blue Peter lavatory paper tube alternative!

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Sugarcoatedalmonds · 17/05/2024 06:14

VestibuleVirgin · 17/05/2024 06:07

But what if you can't afford pearls to clutch?!!

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😂 the metaphorical pearls are just as satisfying to clutch!

60andsomething · 17/05/2024 06:12

why is it assumed "pejorative" to imply someone is wearing sensible shoes?

WillLiveLife · 17/05/2024 06:08

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VestibuleVirgin · 17/05/2024 06:07

Sugarcoatedalmonds · 17/05/2024 06:05

Sorry I disagree. It's a great description of someone who is old fashioned in their beliefs.

This failydail reader who is assumed to be a country-based, retired colonel's wife, who wears sensible shoes, and a twin-set and pearls combo, and who has the vapours at the way society is going? This is exactly who i picture too, so also a very apt description!

But what if you can't afford pearls to clutch?!!

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Sugarcoatedalmonds · 17/05/2024 06:05

Sorry I disagree. It's a great description of someone who is old fashioned in their beliefs.

This failydail reader who is assumed to be a country-based, retired colonel's wife, who wears sensible shoes, and a twin-set and pearls combo, and who has the vapours at the way society is going? This is exactly who i picture too, so also a very apt description!

Engaea · 17/05/2024 05:31

@Nurber I think the term is more loaded than just describing an overreaction.

Engaea · 17/05/2024 05:30

Yep it's a pathetic way of shutting people down, I get very tired of it. Super misogynistic too.

Nurber · 17/05/2024 05:29

It’s usually used when someone gives an OTT response to something. I think it’s pretty descriptive and from what I’ve seen is usually used appropriately on here.

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