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Original poster

To ask what things you never knew u tilypu joined Mumsnet?

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KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:22

I’ll start.

That having a one syllable first name and surname is an absolute no no.

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JimPanzee · 02/11/2024 13:44

camperjam · 02/11/2024 13:40

That my ex was abusive. That no matter how hard I tried to make him happy he was never going to treat me nicely. And that he wouldn't actually kill himself if I left him.

💐💕 hope you're in a better place now.

fruitbrewhaha · 02/11/2024 13:43

That people are fucking weird. I guess I kind of already knew but I’ve realised we are a strange bunch.

And I suppose hand in hand with that is how much people’s weirdness becomes a hassle
or struggle. For instance not answering the door if someone knocks. Or just small interactions or a massive issue for some.

Also how monstrously shit some people’s relationships are. There’s some fucking awful men out there.

SatinHeart · 02/11/2024 13:43

That my salary, which I had previously thought was Ok, is in fact rubbish.

Demonhunter · 02/11/2024 13:42

Also that any bad behaviour must be down to ND, and not the fact that some kids and adults are just arseholes!

camperjam · 02/11/2024 13:40

That my ex was abusive. That no matter how hard I tried to make him happy he was never going to treat me nicely. And that he wouldn't actually kill himself if I left him.

Katemax82 · 02/11/2024 13:39

123678user · 02/11/2024 13:25

Obligatory bumsex at Centre Parcs.

NEVER to Google Dragon Butter.

Or Space docking.

Hth Smile

Dragon butter? It's Welsh butter

Nothatgingerpirate · 02/11/2024 13:39

I'm probably lucky, because I didn't know there were so many shit men around.

nevergonnaguess · 02/11/2024 13:39

KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:32

There are loads of threads that come up regularly. Showering/personal hygiene for example. It’s quite good really, because if you miss one you know there will be another one along eventually.

Also, how often people change/don't change their bedding.

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 02/11/2024 13:38

Also that people don't answer the fucking door if they don't have anyone scheduled to visit... Always makes me think wtf.

Demonhunter · 02/11/2024 13:38

KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:30

Honestly, it’s not that funny.

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Don't make me pull the face Kimberley 😂

JaneJeffer · 02/11/2024 13:37

I have learned that if several people think something is funny I will be the one who gets given out to for thinking it was funny

CurlewKate · 02/11/2024 13:37

That people literally choked on their tea/spat their tea over their keyboard.

That giving someone a lift on a journey you were doing anyway at the time you were going to do it anyway is a favour on a par with donating a kidney.

That offering a cup of tea to an adult or a bowl of pasta to a child is "hosting" and onerous.

Katemax82 · 02/11/2024 13:37

That I'm the world's worst mum because I got my daughters ears pierced at Claire and I should have my kids removed by ss because I teach them to pronounce H as aitch

JimPanzee · 02/11/2024 13:36

KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:30

Honestly, it’s not that funny.

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I really is 🤣🤣🤣

And for a fun lighthearted thread, you should lighten up 😉

MorrisZapp · 02/11/2024 13:34

That so many people are intensely private over health issues and consider any polite enquiry after their health to be rude and intrusive.

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KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:34

Demonhunter · 02/11/2024 13:32

That I could make this face so much, reading about how people become not just slightly irritated, but outraged over the silliest little things.

🤣

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saveforthat · 02/11/2024 13:33

KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:32

There are loads of threads that come up regularly. Showering/personal hygiene for example. It’s quite good really, because if you miss one you know there will be another one along eventually.

I think I have been on here too long

Original poster
KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:32

There are loads of threads that come up regularly. Showering/personal hygiene for example. It’s quite good really, because if you miss one you know there will be another one along eventually.

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Demonhunter · 02/11/2024 13:32

That I could make this face so much, reading about how people become not just slightly irritated, but outraged over the silliest little things.

Vine Wtf GIF
MistressoftheDarkSide · 02/11/2024 13:32

That chickens are like a pot of never ending porridge.....

JaneJeffer · 02/11/2024 13:31

@KimberleyClark I burst out laughing. I thought it was hilarious 🤷🏻‍♀️

saveforthat · 02/11/2024 13:31

That every few months this thread would come up.

Original poster
KimberleyClark · 02/11/2024 13:30

JaneJeffer · 02/11/2024 13:28

🤣

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Honestly, it’s not that funny.

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TickingAlongNicely · 02/11/2024 13:30

How judgemental people can be over seemingly insignificant things.

MauveCritic · 02/11/2024 13:29

Surely not if you spray them well with alcohol and allow them to drain? Edit: I'm new here, so maybe ignore this as it was in answer to toilet brushes.