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Have you used classic Mumsnet phrases in real life, and did they work?

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ForRealViper · 12/03/2026 09:04

After years on MN I've read my fair share of stories and advice, and it's made me wonder:

Have you ever deployed a classic MumsNet conversational cue in real life? Have you ever asked someone if they "meant to sound so rude"? Have you ever deliberately attempted a "tinkly laugh"? Have you ever tried to deploy a "devastating comeback" that you remembered from a thread?

Did it work? What happened?

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NigelFromAccounts · 12/03/2026 09:11

Think I'd cringe myself inside out if I heard someone using a Mumsnet comeback in real life.

My favourite threads are where someone asks for a comeback for something, and posters immediately suggest a two minute long speech full of "witty remarks". Just tell them to piss off and get on with your day.

Easterbunnygettingawrapping · 12/03/2026 09:08

When being verbally abused by a drunk ndn I told her to DFOD!!

BeMintFatball · 12/03/2026 09:07

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 12/03/2026 09:05

Someone once asked me if I meant to be so rude. I said Yes.

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DreamingOfGeneHunt · 12/03/2026 09:05

Someone once asked me if I meant to be so rude. I said Yes.

devildeepbluesea · 12/03/2026 09:05

No. Because they are shit and really not the slam dunk so many people think they are.