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To ask if you’ve got in mind what a typical mumsnetter looks like ?

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Devilgate · 01/02/2025 21:25

I have

female
middle aged
grey hair
tall for a woman - around 5 ft 7
bigger than average feet - Size 7

wears trousers and not a feminine look but wears good quality clothing

‘sensible’ personality

non smoker - no substance abuse problems that could affect appearance

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overthinkersanonnymus · 02/02/2025 11:50

Bixaweet · 02/02/2025 02:22

In Motherland terms:

Think they're Liz
Believe deep down they're probably Julia
Secretly wish to be Amanda
Are actually Anne

Yes!

Crikeyalmighty · 02/02/2025 10:51

@Bixaweet Ha, ha - I actually think I'm Liz in personality but with more cash - although older and I look like none of them

whatisforteamum · 02/02/2025 10:30

I always think of m netters as middle class
Educated.
Decent Victorian townhouse.
Dog
3 dcs.Always entertaining.

I am 5;5. Mid length hair.
Slim ISH.Cooks from scratch.
I have a gay son.
Almost always seen in trousers.
Not too feminine.
Walks everywhere
Friendly, empathetic.
Not a high earner.
Holidays in the UK.
Very energetic morning person .🤣

Nbhkw · 02/02/2025 09:50

I always assume granny knickers

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:46

LadyTangerine · 02/02/2025 09:41

Well your list was very thorough it did sound like you were listing your own attributes. Tbh as you are on munsnet therefore a 'mumsnetter' it isn't a stretch is it.

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I wasn't being serious. It's impossible to know what a typical member of a large forum looks like.

LadyTangerine · 02/02/2025 09:41

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:37

Not very incisive.

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Well your list was very thorough it did sound like you were listing your own attributes. Tbh as you are on munsnet therefore a 'mumsnetter' it isn't a stretch is it.

LizTruss · 02/02/2025 09:40

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:28

I would have thought you were somewhat adverse to lettuce.

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No, I'm very resilient - rather like an iceberg and the Titanic.

Chuchoter · 02/02/2025 09:39

I imagine that a large majority look and dress like Carolyn Harris as well as unfortunately having the same political views.

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:37

LadyTangerine · 02/02/2025 09:35

I wonder if people are describing themselves..

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Not very incisive.

LadyTangerine · 02/02/2025 09:35

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:27

Aged 42 and wouldn't say boo to a goose. Constantly wringing hands about how hard done by they are but runs themselves ragged as people take advantage.

Has feral children they smile at indulgently and a husband who is completely disengaged from family life.

Has no outside interests and life revolves completely around their house. Washing machine constantly on, always monitoring the house in case anything is out of place or there are crumbs.

Mother in Law and disengaged husband are completely enmeshed and she feigns illness to control him.

Mumsnetter has put up with her barbed comments and constant put downs for years, has tied themselves into knots to accommodate her to no avail. Cannot understand why MIL is so nasty when MN is so nice.

Absolutely obsessed with class. Can't sleep because she is convinced she's not middle class enough. Has all the indicators of the middle class but wonders if people see through her.

Loves animals, phone is full of pictures of animals and takes their gassy dog everywhere. Can't say no to her dog in case dog is traumatised, so dog bites toddlers.

I wonder if people are describing themselves..

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:28

LizTruss · 02/02/2025 09:24

I can't speak for everyone (although I used to!!!) but rather like this...

I would have thought you were somewhat adverse to lettuce.

username299 · 02/02/2025 09:27

Aged 42 and wouldn't say boo to a goose. Constantly wringing hands about how hard done by they are but runs themselves ragged as people take advantage.

Has feral children they smile at indulgently and a husband who is completely disengaged from family life.

Has no outside interests and life revolves completely around their house. Washing machine constantly on, always monitoring the house in case anything is out of place or there are crumbs.

Mother in Law and disengaged husband are completely enmeshed and she feigns illness to control him.

Mumsnetter has put up with her barbed comments and constant put downs for years, has tied themselves into knots to accommodate her to no avail. Cannot understand why MIL is so nasty when MN is so nice.

Absolutely obsessed with class. Can't sleep because she is convinced she's not middle class enough. Has all the indicators of the middle class but wonders if people see through her.

Loves animals, phone is full of pictures of animals and takes their gassy dog everywhere. Can't say no to her dog in case dog is traumatised, so dog bites toddlers.

LizTruss · 02/02/2025 09:24

I can't speak for everyone (although I used to!!!) but rather like this...

To ask if you’ve got in mind what a typical mumsnetter looks like ?
Wednesdayweirdosclub · 02/02/2025 09:13

This is what I think a typical mumsnetter looks like

To ask if you’ve got in mind what a typical mumsnetter looks like ?
Lighterlilly · 02/02/2025 09:11

I am:

5 foot 7 and size 7 feet, yes, I fit the profile.

size 12. Long brown hair, ex smoker, dress quite feminine, predominatly Reiss, Hobbs, lk bennet, no florals or flounces, very paired down neutrals, camel, navy, black, charcoal, slim fitting, straight lines . I do Wear jeans, love a white leather trainer or ankle boot Seldom in trousers. I’m a higher earner.

i don’t think there is a stereotype on here.

Wednesdayweirdosclub · 02/02/2025 09:09

We need photos!

Beetrootbee · 02/02/2025 09:08

This is hilarious!

LadyTangerine · 02/02/2025 09:06

Catza · 01/02/2025 21:46

I always imagine a slightly neurotic middle aged woman. A bit of a busybody, a bit overweight, frazzled, hates dogs and most of hers and her husband's extended family. Constantly obsessed with whether people are rude and is unable the assert any kind of boundaries.

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Devilgate · 02/02/2025 09:02

RosesAndHellebores · 02/02/2025 08:29

@Devilgate why do you think MNetter's have big feet?

This is a very good question - but this is the most prominent feature I see !!

I visualise myself saying something daft and this tall, middle class, average weight female mumsnetter in natural fibre clothes and Size 7 feet trying to ‘rein me in’ as it were

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Devilgate · 02/02/2025 08:58

For me - typical would definitely be home made fibre clothes - which I know a lot of you have mentioned upthread and yes - the most prominent feature is the tall, average weight - not at all visibly overweight but the larger than average feet and flat shoes - Size 7!

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Devilgate · 02/02/2025 08:56

Hellohellobello · 02/02/2025 08:33

Have you been on the weight loss board??!!

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Yes !! I have !!! I frequently look at it for inspiration ideas - ironic I know !!

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InDogweRust · 02/02/2025 08:56

I think it used to be women in their forties, size 12/14, 3 exceptionally bright DC, professional job, DH who cycles.

More recently it feels like its:

  • mum of 2 kids, at least one with some form of SEN/disability, usually autism, adhd or both.
  • works part time or mostly from home in a public sector role
  • shops in aldi/lidl
  • thinks 30k is a decent wage and that two people on 40k in london should be rolling in it
  • takes DC out for term time holidays
  • is mostly vegetarian
  • lives in a blended family (or ex-h does).
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Devilgate · 02/02/2025 08:55

Lowhangingfruitisthebest · 02/02/2025 08:19

I always think every mumsnetter except for me is like Margo Leadbetter, wafting around in something impractical and super expensive.
She has tweakments and some very well done botox that no one but her knows about (they do!).
She is naturally slim and willowy and cannot fathom how people get fat, in fact seeing a fat person repulses her.
She wears expensive but frumpy shoes.

Yes actually there’s some truth in this tbh

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Hellohellobello · 02/02/2025 08:33

Devilgate · 01/02/2025 21:43

Also - not overweight or unhealthily thin

Have you been on the weight loss board??!!

RosesAndHellebores · 02/02/2025 08:29

@Devilgate why do you think MNetter's have big feet?