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“You have won the internet today”

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NittyLittleThing · 01/10/2024 20:26

Does this saying make anyone else cringe?

It almost fills me with rage. I see it a lot on Twitter/X and on here as a reply to someone’s unfunny comment.

How can you ‘win’ the internet?

& yes, I am fun at parties.

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AllProperTeaIsTheft · 02/10/2024 22:27

It never ceases to amaze me how much rage MNers seem to experience over the most inoffensive quirks of language (whether SPaG mistakes or popular phrases or expressions). I generally find new language and new colloquial expressions interesting and fun! Not that this one is that new.

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 21:13

YoucantmesswiththeTombola · 02/10/2024 14:15

This "internet" person is clearly excluding you. They aren't really your friend. True friends would never behave so appallingly

Raise a grievance with HR immediately then go "grey rock" and try to ignore any flying monkeys.

The Elders of the internet are not to be trusted as they are doddery, demented fools who really shouldn't be driving.

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I suspect on of the Elders is a Wendy. I bet she has a stunt pineapple.

YoucantmesswiththeTombola · 02/10/2024 14:15

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 00:59

I have never won the internet. AIBU to be concerned?
Do I need to log it with 101? Contact the governors?
Ring 111 or go straight to A&E?
Should I ask for a refund or contact the ombudsman?
Is the internet cheating on me?
What does one have to do to win the internet? Do the Elders of the Internet decide who wins? Maybe Moss and Roy from IT can help?

This "internet" person is clearly excluding you. They aren't really your friend. True friends would never behave so appallingly

Raise a grievance with HR immediately then go "grey rock" and try to ignore any flying monkeys.

The Elders of the internet are not to be trusted as they are doddery, demented fools who really shouldn't be driving.

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 13:40

NittyLittleThing · 02/10/2024 02:08

Firstly, I think you should LTB!

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Good plan! I must get all my ducks in a row!

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NittyLittleThing · 02/10/2024 02:08

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 00:59

I have never won the internet. AIBU to be concerned?
Do I need to log it with 101? Contact the governors?
Ring 111 or go straight to A&E?
Should I ask for a refund or contact the ombudsman?
Is the internet cheating on me?
What does one have to do to win the internet? Do the Elders of the Internet decide who wins? Maybe Moss and Roy from IT can help?

Firstly, I think you should LTB!

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BlueGrackle · 02/10/2024 01:45

EmeraldRoulette · 02/10/2024 00:06

I quite like it but see it as old school Twitter so it’s comforting in that Twitter was so fun then

the £5 thing is an expression from the 60s or 70s I think? I’ve only heard friends of mum’s age group using that, I don’t know where or when that originated. Is it from a quiz show?

I don’t know the age group of the person posting it, but I see it as often as the ops internet winner comment. Normally see it where someone posts something favourable about a controversial figure, or topic. For e.g. I’m in favour of removing winter fuel allowance. ‘ I see your Keir Starmer and I claim my £5. ( poster congratulates themselves for being super witty)
I’ve never heard anyone irl say it, only online.

Lorelaigilmore88 · 02/10/2024 01:25

notacooldad · 01/10/2024 20:29

It's just a daft saying when someone has said something outstandingly funny.
It's as bad as people saying (name of celebrity ) must be protected at all costs. Usually when someone reports on Keanau Reeves or Jack Black.

Ha ha yes the 'protected at all coats cliche is annoying'... i usually see it under a picture of an older person doing something sweet.. or David Attenborough...

AbraAbraCadabra · 02/10/2024 01:15

I like it.

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 01:00

ClairDeLaLune · 02/10/2024 00:25

I’ve had it said to me by a random stranger. I was well chuffed. It was around the time of the Brexit vote and I captioned a photo of Johnson and Gove with “Referendum and Referendumber”. Hilaire, non? Thank you OP, you’ve reminded me of what a wit I am!

Amazing!

2MargerinesOnTheGo · 02/10/2024 00:59

I have never won the internet. AIBU to be concerned?
Do I need to log it with 101? Contact the governors?
Ring 111 or go straight to A&E?
Should I ask for a refund or contact the ombudsman?
Is the internet cheating on me?
What does one have to do to win the internet? Do the Elders of the Internet decide who wins? Maybe Moss and Roy from IT can help?

Rummly · 02/10/2024 00:40

Ah, I discovered that it’s much older than I thought:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobby_Lud

Lobby Lud - Wikipedia

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobby_Lud

Rummly · 02/10/2024 00:37

EmeraldRoulette · 02/10/2024 00:06

I quite like it but see it as old school Twitter so it’s comforting in that Twitter was so fun then

the £5 thing is an expression from the 60s or 70s I think? I’ve only heard friends of mum’s age group using that, I don’t know where or when that originated. Is it from a quiz show?

It’s a ‘50s and ‘60s thing, I think, but obviously carried on among those who knew it from then.

It comes from old newspaper promotions. A paper would send a person to Margate, Blackpool or whatever and you could win a prize if you spotted them and went up to say “you are X and I claim my £5”. I suppose the nearest modern equivalent is radio stations’ promotions where you have to answer the phone and say the code phrase to win.

YankSplaining · 02/10/2024 00:26

Didimum · 01/10/2024 22:27

I always found it quite funny. It’s been around for years.

Yeah, I used to see it on message boards in the early 2000s.

ClairDeLaLune · 02/10/2024 00:25

I’ve had it said to me by a random stranger. I was well chuffed. It was around the time of the Brexit vote and I captioned a photo of Johnson and Gove with “Referendum and Referendumber”. Hilaire, non? Thank you OP, you’ve reminded me of what a wit I am!

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/10/2024 00:09

I find it annoying too. Maybe it was funny the very first time I read it. I think it annoys me because I’m quite a literal person. It’s not that the concept of winning the internet makes no sense so much as the idea that the poster is acting as though they are in charge of giving out prizes!

EmeraldRoulette · 02/10/2024 00:06

I quite like it but see it as old school Twitter so it’s comforting in that Twitter was so fun then

the £5 thing is an expression from the 60s or 70s I think? I’ve only heard friends of mum’s age group using that, I don’t know where or when that originated. Is it from a quiz show?

Snugglemonkey · 02/10/2024 00:02

BlueGrackle · 01/10/2024 22:31

It’s really irritating, I hate people that trot out stock phases. The ‘you are [insert name] and I claim my £5’ has a similar effect on me.

Honestly. I have run this over a d over, but it just is not a stock phrase to me. Any name? I just cannot make this make sense! Is there a cultural or youth thing I am just deeply out of touch with?

XenoBitch · 01/10/2024 23:16

Nah, I like it. If some one said it to me, I would take it as a huge compliment considering how vast the internet is.

One phrase I always like seeing is when someone posts a picture of something ghastly, and someone pipes up with "what a terrible day to have eyes".

CatKitt · 01/10/2024 23:10

Finally! Someone else says it. I agree OP. YANBU.

HaddyAbrams · 01/10/2024 22:39

I hate it. It doesn't make sense. And it's nearly always posted as a reply to a spectacularly unfunny comment.

BlueGrackle · 01/10/2024 22:31

It’s really irritating, I hate people that trot out stock phases. The ‘you are [insert name] and I claim my £5’ has a similar effect on me.

Didimum · 01/10/2024 22:27

I always found it quite funny. It’s been around for years.

AlmondsAreGreat · 01/10/2024 22:16

I’m usually irritated by phrases like that but I’m fine with it - I don’t think it’s cringe.

The ubiquitous “ick” on the other hand….

Catza · 01/10/2024 21:49

Only ever saw it in response to outrageously witty comment. A lot of the time I agree with the sentiment so no rage here, I’m afraid.

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NittyLittleThing · 01/10/2024 21:14

bifurCAT · 01/10/2024 21:03

The OP's comment wins the Internet.

It had to be done.

Rage has been instilled

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