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KimberleyClark · 2024-11-02T13:22:18+00:00

I’ll start. That having a one syllable first name and surname is an absolute no no.

username7891 · 03/11/2024 02:58

ForGreyKoala · 03/11/2024 02:55

God forbid anyone should traipse up and down stairs.

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Some people have better things to do.

ForGreyKoala · 03/11/2024 02:55

username7891 · 02/11/2024 20:27

There you go, a bun fight in an empty room. Because I don't want to traipse up and down the stairs opening the door to chuggers, I'd step over someone shouting for help on the street.

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God forbid anyone should traipse up and down stairs.

TheGirlattheBack · 03/11/2024 01:44

Ouncesnow · 02/11/2024 14:03

The true meaning of the word staycation 😂 and the fact that if someone posts about a U.K. holiday but have used the word staycation the entire thread will be derailed by every other poster telling the OP she’s using the wrong word.

I saw that thread😂so I checked the Oxford English Dictionary and there are two correct meanings of staycation. Holiday in one’s home and holiday in one’s home country. Definition

So I learned that you can’t believe the mumsnet mob.

staycation, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

staycation, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

https://www.oed.com/dictionary/staycation_n

MartinCrieffsLemon · 03/11/2024 01:13

That you aren't invited to a wedding because you're a friend or family but are expected to pay for your seat by giving the 100s

But at the same time, the couple are crass and vulgar to ask for money despite them living together for 3 years and being quite OK for toasters thank you

TooBigForMyBoots · 03/11/2024 01:05

How obsessed people are by class.

Drom · 03/11/2024 00:50

JaneJeffer · 03/11/2024 00:32

All the bridezillas are now checking the family tree to see if there's any long lost Irish relatives they can invite to the wedding

Nah, we’ll be guided by local etiquette. Wouldn’t want to embarrass an overseas bride and groom by embarrassingly elaborate over-gifting. 😀

One of the revelations of living in England for me was that it’s perfectly possible to have a wedding with less than 200 guests, and to have a reception in a pub or a village hall.

nomorehocuspocus · 03/11/2024 00:50

I never knew there were so many people who would be capable of starting an argument in an empty room.

Tittat50 · 03/11/2024 00:46

Grepes · 03/11/2024 00:01

What? I’m supposed to wash it?

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No, don't be silly. Batiste dry spray every third day does the job.

JaneJeffer · 03/11/2024 00:32

All the bridezillas are now checking the family tree to see if there's any long lost Irish relatives they can invite to the wedding

Grepes · 03/11/2024 00:01

Tittat50 · 02/11/2024 15:59

I honestly thought it was a common phrase 😬🤣

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What? I’m supposed to wash it?

redalex261 · 03/11/2024 00:00

Never heard the expression grey rock. Or disney dad. Both very descriptive. Did not know there were so many witty women posting on MN.

Did not know family shouldn't expect to meet a new baby until at least a week after it's born (this applies to new grandparents, aunts, uncles, but most especially MILs).

Did not know when audience with new mum and baby is finally granted the proud grandparents should have no expectation of actually touching or holding said infant. This may transgress boundaries.

Did not know so many people needed to set (rather draconian) boundaries for family and friends.

Also the unwillingness to answer the door - why? What do you think is going to happen?

Did not realise so many people are apparently ND and this seems to be offered up as a potential excuse reason for every form of poor behaviour posted about on MN.

beetr00 · 02/11/2024 23:24

Floatlikeafeather2 · 02/11/2024 22:47

That I (68) and my husband (75) are despised because we own a house with more than one bedroom and a garden. Apparently we can't have earned it or ever known what it's like to struggle to pay for it.

really @Floatlikeafeather2 ? now that does actually surprise me that this has been your experience 😞

Threelittleduck · 02/11/2024 23:16

EmpressOfTheThread · 02/11/2024 15:38

I didn't know that Irish people give massive amounts of money as wedding gifts. They really are very generous.

I only knew that when I got married. I was amazed at how much my Irish relatives gave me.

GettingStuffed · 02/11/2024 23:14

I didn't know protestant traybakes were a thing.

Alittlebitfluffy · 02/11/2024 23:05

That there are a lot of inside jokes on here that I do not understand 😆

Tittat50 · 02/11/2024 22:56

Isometimeswonder · 02/11/2024 22:39

And every adult who says or does something slightly peculiar has early dementia

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I'm starting to think I have early dementia based on my MN activity

Floatlikeafeather2 · 02/11/2024 22:47

That I (68) and my husband (75) are despised because we own a house with more than one bedroom and a garden. Apparently we can't have earned it or ever known what it's like to struggle to pay for it.

Isometimeswonder · 02/11/2024 22:39

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!

And every adult who says or does something slightly peculiar has early dementia

Tittat50 · 02/11/2024 22:36

Klippityklopp · 02/11/2024 22:34

The dragon butter thing came from a poster named NeverGoogleDragonButter and I'm pleased to say I never have

Ah that is genius, in a very dark and twisted way.

Another thing I had never even heard of and subsequently require a brain bleach.

Everyday is a learning opportunity on MN!

Klippityklopp · 02/11/2024 22:34

The dragon butter thing came from a poster named NeverGoogleDragonButter and I'm pleased to say I never have

Nameinspirationneeded · 02/11/2024 22:27

Tittat50 · 02/11/2024 22:23

My search results produced the definition of an act. I'm done with Dragon Butter this eve 🤮😬

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Thanks for taking the hit for me. I’d actually have expected many MN threads saying not to Google.

MartinCrieffsLemon · 02/11/2024 22:27

JWhipple · 02/11/2024 22:00

Stop gaslighting me!

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Og ye
Any disagreement is gaslighting and bullying

Tittat50 · 02/11/2024 22:23

Klippityklopp · 02/11/2024 20:07

@Tittat50 no and I still haven't either.
Is she still around?

My search results produced the definition of an act. I'm done with Dragon Butter this eve 🤮😬

Andthesky · 02/11/2024 22:18

Fizzadora · 02/11/2024 15:47

Many people got furious about this but it turned out to be justified. A neighbour had been breaking in and stealing stuff.

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That some people really will believe any amount of nonsense just because someone says it on the Internet.

Bonjovispjs · 02/11/2024 22:18

That it's a lot and not alot 😞