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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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orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 28/02/2025 13:18

SnoopySantaPaws · 28/02/2025 12:57

What's the name of the website???

I bet it's temu 🙊

ThePearlBee · 28/02/2025 13:17

Cucy · 28/02/2025 13:08

I am typically what MNers would call a ‘cool’ wife/mum.

I do a lot of things that most MNers wouldn’t dream of and would say I’m the opposite of a prude.

But I personally would judge you having swear words in your home with kids.

At the very least it’s sending mixed signals about what is wrong and right, which is a basic level of parenting.

I also think it’s a bit cringe.

I saw such a cool poster that had their middle finger up but as a parent it would be embarrassing if I bought it for myself.
I know I had posters like that as a teen and it was fine but it would have been awful if my mum had it.

I usually don’t care what peoples decor is like and I think the wackier the better! But if you’re worried about being judged then I would steer clear of this one.

Come on. You don't really know what "most MNErs wouldn't dream of." Your post screams of needing to be special.

The swears wouldn't bother me OP, I think they just sound a bit rubbish, but if they make you chuckle why not?

AuntAgathaGregson · 28/02/2025 13:15

I dislike all forms of word art anyway. If you can't express what you want to say through a painting or print, it's still a waste of time putting it up in words.

iluwn · 28/02/2025 13:14

I don't think they are appropriate if you have children or if you are likely to have children there to visit.
Visitors might not want their children to see them and then either ask what the words are or think it's ok to write swear words anywhere they like.

Toddlerteaplease · 28/02/2025 13:10

No need for swear words on the wall. Not a good message to give yours, or anyone else's kids.

Cherrysoup · 28/02/2025 13:10

Naff and totally 80s. Wouldn't want to see stuff like that on a wall if my kids were going there, tbh.

Cucy · 28/02/2025 13:08

I am typically what MNers would call a ‘cool’ wife/mum.

I do a lot of things that most MNers wouldn’t dream of and would say I’m the opposite of a prude.

But I personally would judge you having swear words in your home with kids.

At the very least it’s sending mixed signals about what is wrong and right, which is a basic level of parenting.

I also think it’s a bit cringe.

I saw such a cool poster that had their middle finger up but as a parent it would be embarrassing if I bought it for myself.
I know I had posters like that as a teen and it was fine but it would have been awful if my mum had it.

I usually don’t care what peoples decor is like and I think the wackier the better! But if you’re worried about being judged then I would steer clear of this one.

OldieButBaddie · 28/02/2025 13:02

I bought this for dd during lockdown when she was doing her A levels
FUCKING GREAT – They Made This

So no, wouldn't judge 😃

SnoopySantaPaws · 28/02/2025 12:57

What's the name of the website???

Nellsbell · 28/02/2025 12:55

No it’s your house! You do you! If they judge you don’t invite them back! Simple!

Autumn1990 · 28/02/2025 12:53

I wouldn’t have it on my walls but wouldn’t judge and it wouldn’t bother m if my kids saw it, they all learn about swear words at some point.

KnickerFolder · 28/02/2025 12:53

Possible exceptions for genuinely comical and/or creative artwork prints - by actual artists. For example “Live, Laugh, Toaster Bath”

A client has a fantastic gallery wall in their office with some limited edition prints and small original works by household name artists. She also has one of those really naff “witty” metal plaques you get in tourist tat shops that one of her DC bought for her on a school trip. People always ask who it is by or pontificate about how clever it is as they think it is some kind of ironic piece by a YBA or something 😂

Bingbopboomboomboombopbam · 28/02/2025 12:52

I wouldn’t really judge it but generally I cringe at swearing posters.

The meds one is funny tho.

Loloj · 28/02/2025 12:51

Sorry but yes I would judge you - awful and embarrassing to have those types of phrases on the wall - kids or no kids. It’s far from quirky and eccentric!

SnoopySantaPaws · 28/02/2025 12:51

bullrushes · 28/02/2025 11:07

Yes I would if there are ever going to be kids in the house.

Unless she sends them to live with the grandparents. I'll assume her kids are going to be in the house quite a lot unless she keeps them in the shed, then she has much bigger fish to fry than a few posters!!

@Rainbows678 they made me smile, but I wouldn't have them in a house with kids. It's not so much the swearing in the first one as the general attitude and the second one just comes across as a bit mean to people with mental health issues.

ViciousCurrentBun · 28/02/2025 12:50

That’s not genuine eccentricity though is it, it’s an attempt at it. People fall in to eccentric ways they don’t buy it.

MintTwirl · 28/02/2025 12:49

I would probably chuckle to myself if I saw them. They are quite try hard. People who are genuinely a bit quirky/eccentric are that way without needing to try.

howaboutchocolate · 28/02/2025 12:49

The swearing wouldn't bother me so I wouldn't judge that.
I'd still judge though, they are really cringeworthy. If you have to tell people you're so kooky and mad and chaotic and make it your "thing" then you're probably actually quite boring, honestly.

Shoezembagsforever · 28/02/2025 12:49

No way would I have those prints in my home - it's like buying yourself a personality.

HornyHornersPinger · 28/02/2025 12:47

I wouldn't have sweary prints around with young children, kinda implies that swearing is acceptable in general life.
Although, I do have a mat by my front door that says "FFS! WHAT DO YOU WANT NOW?!" but I told 5yo DD the FFS stands for "For five seconds!!" - which I say a lot... 😂

wholettheturnipsburn · 28/02/2025 12:47

Sorry OP

Not something I'd want but not sure how judgey I would
be if you were my friend

ThreeTescoBags · 28/02/2025 12:46

I reckon on the cringe scale it's up the top there with photos from a 'boudoir' photo shoot displayed in your living room and professional family portraits where you're all wearing matching pyjamas.

But, hey, the world would never do if we were all the same

Neurotoxic · 28/02/2025 12:46

Yeah no offence but it's about as basic and tasteless as it gets as far as home decor goes

GlacialLook · 28/02/2025 12:44

SofaSpuds · 28/02/2025 12:25

I'd laugh, and appreciate your sense of individuality 😆
Wouldn't put them up in my (boring grey, MN would hate it) house.

Are you being ironic, as they're about as generic as they come?

harlacem0507 · 28/02/2025 12:44

Not for me they sound quite tacky sorry!

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