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‘Has anyone else experienced this?’

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Greytulips · 31/08/2024 21:47

Why does this sentence give me the rage?

I just want to type - No you are the only person in the history of forever to ever have this experience’

What sentence gives you the rage?

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pictoosh · 31/08/2024 21:58

Can't say as it bothers me. It's just a way of seeking out people willing to elaborate on the topic or to provide reassurance.

EveryOtherNameTaken · 31/08/2024 21:58

No. Never experienced 'this'.

AgileGreenSeal · 31/08/2024 21:56

They mean “can anyone else reading this relate personally to what has happened to me?” 🙄

they are looking for someone with a shared experience to talk to. 🤷🏼‍♀️

it’s not literally “Am I the only person ever on the planet to have had this sort of experience? “ 🤦‍♀️

ProvincialLady2024 · 31/08/2024 21:56

I think people are feeling alone and looking for solidarity and reassurance.

Original poster
Greytulips · 31/08/2024 21:55

I totally get where you're coming from especially if it's something incredibly ordinary and mundane

Yes! This. ‘I woke up this morning and the sky was blue, has anyone else experienced this?’ Ahhhh

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Greytulips · 31/08/2024 21:53

@Mumistiredzzzz sole mate!

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mynameiscalypso · 31/08/2024 21:53

I totally get where you're coming from especially if it's something incredibly ordinary and mundane.

orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 31/08/2024 21:51

They mean anyone else in the "room" or the fb group or the mumsnet forum or whatever group of people they are speaking to. They are speaking to "you" and have an audience. They are not asking the entire world.

Tulip8 · 31/08/2024 21:49

See also.... What size shoe is your 3 year old boy?

Answer- My 5 year old girl is size 9.

🙄

Mumistiredzzzz · 31/08/2024 21:48

Hahah I feel the same as so often what to reply 'no, you are the only person ever' 🤣🤣