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Original poster

To ask for things that happen on MN that you’ve never seen happen IRL

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JandamiHash · 08/05/2025 23:35

I’ve never seen or heard a parent refer to their child as “sexy”

I’ve never seen anyone having a nap on a public bench.

I’ve never seen someone cajole their daughter into the aisle at a wedding so they can be a stealth bridesmaid

All the above is what I’ve read about on MN recently that people do and have seen before done, regularly.

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XenoBitch · 08/05/2025 23:43

I have never seen packs of dogs fight with each other in John Lewis.

BadLad · 08/05/2025 23:43

I don’t know anybody too neurotic to answer their doorbell in the middle of the day, but that seems to be common on mumsnet.

Ponoka7 · 08/05/2025 23:40

JackGrealishsCalves · 08/05/2025 23:38

I've never heard anyone say That doesn't work for me

I have, but only from African women.
The first two, I've seen a lot. The last one, I've only seen someone turn up with their child dressed in the same colours as the BMs and try to get them in the photos.

UpJacksArseAndRoundTheCorner · 08/05/2025 23:40

I constantly see people kipping on benches but then I live in London where there are lots of homeless people and drunks.

I rarely see shop staff actually 'shouting' at customers unless the customer has become aggressive first.

BlondiePortz · 08/05/2025 23:39

I don't remeber anyone in real life sucking every bit of drama out of situations and putting themselves at the centre of things as much as I see on here

if overthinking was an Olympic sport

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JandamiHash · 08/05/2025 23:39

JackGrealishsCalves · 08/05/2025 23:38

I've never heard anyone say That doesn't work for me

I’ve also never heard anyone just say “No” and follow up with nothing else because it’s apparently a complete sentence.

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JackGrealishsCalves · 08/05/2025 23:38

I've never heard anyone say That doesn't work for me

Stichintime · 08/05/2025 23:37

I've seen the first 2 examples in real life, not the 3rd. Surprised you've never seen someone asleep on a park bench!