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STOP saying holibobs!

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MyDadWasAnArse · 15/08/2025 19:42

And for reference, going to Northumberland for two weeks when you live in Burnley isn't a staycation it's a holiday, caller to the radio earlier!

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Coconutter24 · 15/08/2025 20:53

MyDadWasAnArse · 15/08/2025 20:16

I do indeed and so does the poster above, @ElfAndSafetyBored. Most of the population, however, seemingly don't.

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Well the poster you tagged obviously doesn’t know what a staycation is

Coconutter24 · 15/08/2025 20:52

ElfAndSafetyBored · 15/08/2025 19:57

People calling British holidays ‘Staycations’ is my absolute pet hate.

A staycation is when you stay at home (hence the ‘Stay’ bit) and have lots of day trips.

I blame the BBC. And the internet. And people in general.

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A stay cation is when you holiday in your home country

freerangethighs · 15/08/2025 20:43

Coincidentally, I'm going on my holibobs this arvo and I am bringing ... brekkie sandos; choccy biccies from Sainser's; a case of stubbies; a brand new lippie; a net for the mozzies; my fave budgie smugglers; and my doggo, bubs, and hubby and a couple of other numpties. What are you bringing?

Using "staycation" to mean a domestic holiday is just incorrect, though. Do Hawaiians go on a "staycation" to Maine, or Muscovites to Vladivostok? If you're away overnight, it's not a staycation.

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 15/08/2025 20:41

I agree with all of these.

I’m adding -

Hubby
Chocs
Posh chocs
Spends

LlynTegid · 15/08/2025 20:23

I agree with you OP. I will forgive misuse of the word staycation, but not that.

Clafoutie · 15/08/2025 20:22

Clafoutie · 15/08/2025 20:21

M & S have fully embraced ‘ picky bits’

From their website

WHAT ARE PICKY BITS?
Whether you call it girl dinner, picky tea, party tea, or picky bits, we're talking about a delicious combination of easy-to-prepare ingredients you can put together easily. At M&S we're the only destination for flavour-packed picky bits you won't find anywhere else. Pop to the Foodhall to grab your faves, pile everything up onto a grazing board, or roll out the picnic rug and head to the park.

They’ve even managed to include ‘ girl dinner’ ‘pop to grab your faves’ and ‘head to the park’

Mumrant123 · 15/08/2025 20:22

I’m on my holibobs now!!!! lol

Clafoutie · 15/08/2025 20:21

M & S have fully embraced ‘ picky bits’

From their website

WHAT ARE PICKY BITS?
Whether you call it girl dinner, picky tea, party tea, or picky bits, we're talking about a delicious combination of easy-to-prepare ingredients you can put together easily. At M&S we're the only destination for flavour-packed picky bits you won't find anywhere else. Pop to the Foodhall to grab your faves, pile everything up onto a grazing board, or roll out the picnic rug and head to the park.

80smonster · 15/08/2025 20:20

Is it because they pronounce it ‘holibobbles’ wherever you are based?

the5thgoldengirl · 15/08/2025 20:18

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Clafoutie · 15/08/2025 20:17

Alltheoldpaintings · 15/08/2025 19:56

U ok hun? Maybe u need a holibobs. We’re going on holibobs for a staycation after Crimbo, it’s only a 5 hour drive away, so easy to stop off at Tessie’s on the way :)

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Hubby’s got to stay home with the fur babies. Hoping he’ll do picky bits for tea.

wizzywig · 15/08/2025 20:17

Platy joobs

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MyDadWasAnArse · 15/08/2025 20:16

Coconutter24 · 15/08/2025 19:58

You do know what staycation means right?

I do indeed and so does the poster above, @ElfAndSafetyBored. Most of the population, however, seemingly don't.

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DiscoNights · 15/08/2025 20:12

Only four sleeps til my holibobs with hubby. I’m gradually clearing out the fridge so we don’t waste any food; we’ll be having a picky tea the evening before we jet off.

Lifestooshort71 · 15/08/2025 20:09

Furbabies on holibobs........aargh!

RepoTheGeriatricOpera · 15/08/2025 19:58

Me and my non existent hubster were going to have a stacation this year, but we booked a holibob over chrimbo instead. #lovemyfamalam

Coconutter24 · 15/08/2025 19:58

You do know what staycation means right?

ElfAndSafetyBored · 15/08/2025 19:57

MyDadWasAnArse · 15/08/2025 19:42

And for reference, going to Northumberland for two weeks when you live in Burnley isn't a staycation it's a holiday, caller to the radio earlier!

People calling British holidays ‘Staycations’ is my absolute pet hate.

A staycation is when you stay at home (hence the ‘Stay’ bit) and have lots of day trips.

I blame the BBC. And the internet. And people in general.

netflixfan · 15/08/2025 19:56

I think it’s cute, makes me think the person is excited and looking forward to their holiday. Sorry hollibob.

Alltheoldpaintings · 15/08/2025 19:56

U ok hun? Maybe u need a holibobs. We’re going on holibobs for a staycation after Crimbo, it’s only a 5 hour drive away, so easy to stop off at Tessie’s on the way :)

NuffSaidSam · 15/08/2025 19:55

I think holibobs is so awful that it's actually ok. It's gone full circle.

Staycation when you aren't staying in your own house is unacceptable though.

I've got a neighbour who calls Tesco 'Tessies' and that makes me be sick in my mouth.

SnugglyJumpersMakeItBetter · 15/08/2025 19:54

I've never use the term 'Holibobs'. It's mildly annoying. I wouldn't get my knickers in a twist about it. I agree with you on 'Staycation' though!! A 'Staycation' is when you STAY at home!!

GenieGenealogy · 15/08/2025 19:53

YANBU. Usually the same species of idiot who talks about "crimbo".

TangibleLemon · 15/08/2025 19:52

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Valid8me · 15/08/2025 19:51

Me and hubster love going on holibobs with our famalam 🤣