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Would you judge this in someone’s house?

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Rainbows678 · 28/02/2025 11:01

I’m currently re-decorating parts of my house. I’ve come across a website that sells prints for the walls and I’ve found some I really like;

This house is full of love, laughter, and a little bit of what the fuck.

Pardon the mess, I decided not to give a shit today.

If you’re happy and you know it, it’s your meds!

As you can probably tell, our house is already a little bit eccentric with its decor… but would you judge someone for having prints like that on the wall with children living in the house or am I just overthinking it? 😅

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WaitingForResultsSucks · 28/02/2025 14:34

Really unfunny. All a bit ‘wine o’ clock’.

Oioisavaloy27 · 28/02/2025 14:34

Inappropriate around children.

Velmy · 28/02/2025 14:32

What in the Live, Laugh, Love, crushed velvet sofa, Jeremy Kyle re-runs is going on here?

Peanutlicious · 28/02/2025 14:28

Crass and inappropriate around children

Jeeekers · 28/02/2025 14:27

Anyone who decorates with “words” is inappropriate

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Rainbows678 · 28/02/2025 14:26

TeaAndStrumpets · 28/02/2025 14:25

Oh your child has autism so it's OK? Really??

My grandson has autism and actually blushes if any of his friends swear.

I am sorry if your child is non verbal, but you have asked for opinions and I think using that word as decoration shows poor taste.

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I didn’t say that, you’ve clearly misunderstood the whole conversation. I said it’s not odd to not have other children in the house because my child’s autism and doesn’t like being around other children - nothing to do with the quotes or prints.

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TeaAndStrumpets · 28/02/2025 14:25

Rainbows678 · 28/02/2025 13:53

It’s not really. My child has autism and struggles in the company of other children. None of my friends have children, and my child goes to school on the bus so parents don’t really know each other at the SEN school.

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Oh your child has autism so it's OK? Really??

My grandson has autism and actually blushes if any of his friends swear.

I am sorry if your child is non verbal, but you have asked for opinions and I think using that word as decoration shows poor taste.

Wishimaywishimight · 28/02/2025 14:22

I would think you the sort of people who like to announce "i'm mad so I am" whereas they tend yo be just loud attention seekers!

Having said, if you and your family enjoy them then that's all that matters.

AngelicKaty · 28/02/2025 14:22

@Rainbows678I wouldn't have the type of quote poster you've described in my house, but that's because I think they're not individualistic and a bit naff. I mean, they're mass-produced (like the paintings of animals wearing military uniforms) so there's hardly anything "unique" about them. It's a bit like those wooden letters spelling "Relax" in people's bathrooms, or "Rest" in people's bedrooms - just very naff, lacking in imagination and the antithesis of "eccentric".

CavalierApproach · 28/02/2025 14:21

pearbottomjeans · 28/02/2025 11:15

They’re all of the ‘I’m mad, me!’ / ‘You don’t have to be mad to work here, but it helps!’ ilk IMO. If judging = perceiving then yes I’d perceive you as a bit naff basically.

This captures exactly how I would feel.

Zanzara · 28/02/2025 14:20

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 28/02/2025 11:06

Awful, tacky and not appropriate around kids.

This.

ebts · 28/02/2025 14:19

Not to my taste, but I certainly wouldn't judge. I would only judge anyone who felt they had the right to judge you in your own home.

Thepeopleversuswork · 28/02/2025 14:19

As you can probably tell, our house is already a little bit eccentric with its decor...

This is about as far from "eccentric" as it is possible to get. By definition eccentric people don't need mass produced slogans to signal to the world that they are eccentric.

I'm fairly relaxed about swearing but I think having swears actually written on the wall takes it to an unacceptable level.

Sorry OP as you have had a bit of a kicking, but if you care about what people think (and apparently you do), then don't do it. 9 out of 10 people will find it incredibly naff.

Lovelysausagedogscrumpy · 28/02/2025 14:19

I’d judge you on the last one !!

Rooroobear · 28/02/2025 14:19

Who gives a shit? Do you like them? Are they to your taste? Do they suit your outlook on life? If you have people in your life who would judge this then that’s on them and I’d be judging them 💁🏻‍♀️ go for it

Glorybox2025 · 28/02/2025 14:18

I would judge your taste because they are unbelievably naff but not the swearing!

OneWaryCat · 28/02/2025 14:17

You do you. But personally I'd think you were a 'basic bitch'.

Coolasfeck · 28/02/2025 14:15

Are you also middle aged and dress like an 80s kids TV presenter - dungarees, colourful hair, and big glasses ‘I’m mad me!’ style?

TheIceBear · 28/02/2025 14:15

Don’t find them remotely funny. I wouldn’t judge if someone had it in their house I would just think how tacky but then again I’m sure some of the things in my house wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste either.

MissDoubleU · 28/02/2025 14:13

LadyRoughDiamond · 28/02/2025 14:01

I wouldn’t judge you for the swearing. I absolutely would judge you for the naffness.

If you need to outwardly declare that you’re mad/crazy/batty/unique, you’re probably not.

This is the crux of it for me, too. I have a lot of unique art and have made a lot of unique design choices, as an artist myself. I generally think anything with words/slogans is instantly a bit tacky and unnecessary. Especially if it references the house itself, “it’s not clean but we’re all tired here! Haha!” “We’re different in this house, we don’t think swearing is bad.”

It’s like you’re trying hard to prove something the second someone walks in. Just let the room speak for itself.

HideousKinky · 28/02/2025 14:13

I can't get past decor that features mushrooms with eyes....

LastHeraldMage · 28/02/2025 14:11

So if you like them, why are you asking?

I don't like them - but its not my house

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 28/02/2025 14:10

Yeah, i might lose a little bit of respect for you, OP.

ArtTheClown · 28/02/2025 14:09

I wouldn't find those eccentric but I would find them really cringey and cliché. However, it's your house so as long as you like them and they bring you joy, that's what matters.

Lourdes12 · 28/02/2025 14:09

In terms of decor they are just awful, cheap looking and tacky. Get some proper art prints or leave your walls blank