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Original poster

I like a boring AIBU

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likelysuspect · 13/03/2026 22:36

There are often some quite exciting, emotional, dramatic, controversial AIBU threads arent there.

I really like the boring ones though. Mundanity is hugely underrated.

I feel like Im doing my bit in this respect.

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Doingtheboxerbeat · 14/03/2026 23:59

merryhouse · 14/03/2026 21:03

to be fair, if you downed 3 litres of straight alcohol you probably would get personal and vulnerable... 😋

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The point is, I would get so much criticism about the problem I should have prevented because I should have known better and foreseen potential issues 😥and loads would derail the thread to discuss the alcohol issue and how it probably contributed to the actual problem 🤭.

Obviously, most would be supportive and focus on helping, but when you are in a vulnerable place, you notice the arsehole troll comments more.

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likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 22:20

Actually theres a better one now, about champagne vs prosecco

Now thats my kind of thread.

Im all over that already

Its like Ive got an inbuilt radar for this sort of thing.

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lifeisgoodrightnow · 14/03/2026 22:16

likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 21:04

Im straight in there.

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likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 21:04

lifeisgoodrightnow · 14/03/2026 18:24

There’s a new one on fitting a car battery

Im straight in there.

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merryhouse · 14/03/2026 21:03

Doingtheboxerbeat · 14/03/2026 03:43

If I start a thread, it would be a naval gazing one or a think piece if you will - I would rather down 3 litres of straight alcohol than ask MN for advice on anything remotely personal or show a hint of vulnerability 😖.

to be fair, if you downed 3 litres of straight alcohol you probably would get personal and vulnerable... 😋

Myoldbear · 14/03/2026 20:38

Redheadedstepchild · 13/03/2026 23:41

It was so not unresonable that I forgot my AIBU? My AIBU was, "Should bloodletting nurses/health care professionals be allowed acrylic nail art as seen circa 2023?

No they shouldn't, since outdated nail art could be seen as reflective of outdated bloodletting technique.

YelramBob · 14/03/2026 20:34

I love a dull AIBU.

Years ago (and I mean pre covid) a neighbour's electrician's van blocked my car in. I politely asked him to move it and he promptly did. He even apologised with a cheery 'Sorry love!' 😉

Another time, I got chatted up in the pub by a man! Fucking nerve of him 😵🤬

lifeisgoodrightnow · 14/03/2026 18:24

There’s a new one on fitting a car battery

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likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 08:38

canuckup · 14/03/2026 01:16

Yeah I love the boring ones

My baby looks disapproving etc

That sounds an excellent one

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Catza · 14/03/2026 07:39

Yes, I still remember the old classic “AIBU to give my children a sandwich for dinner” and, of course, a good old daily “should I call in sick because I am sick” thread.

Doingtheboxerbeat · 14/03/2026 03:43

If I start a thread, it would be a naval gazing one or a think piece if you will - I would rather down 3 litres of straight alcohol than ask MN for advice on anything remotely personal or show a hint of vulnerability 😖.

NotMeAtAll · 14/03/2026 01:51

I love the CF ones.

canuckup · 14/03/2026 01:16

Yeah I love the boring ones

My baby looks disapproving etc

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likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 00:49

BrickPoster · 14/03/2026 00:02

How do you feel about an air fryer toasted cheese?

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Sounds a bit avant garde. Shocking and outrageous.

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wanttokickoffbutcant · 14/03/2026 00:43

I have spent far too long tonight doing an diamond art kit that was given. I enjoyed it a lot. I would never have got one for myself but have bought another...

BrickPoster · 14/03/2026 00:02

Renamed · 13/03/2026 23:52

I sometimes like a toasted cheese sandwich, but only made under the grill, not in one of those toastie making machines…

How do you feel about an air fryer toasted cheese?

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likelysuspect · 14/03/2026 00:01

Renamed · 13/03/2026 23:52

I sometimes like a toasted cheese sandwich, but only made under the grill, not in one of those toastie making machines…

Yes a sort of analogue toastie rather than anything too technical

I like a fried cheese sandwich, a greasy toastie.

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Redheadedstepchild · 13/03/2026 23:59

likelysuspect · 13/03/2026 23:48

As opposed to nail art from 2024, or 2022 you mean?

Dated and tired nail art?

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They were, "Coffin shaped" nails. Which were very 2023 but could be seen to be insensitive, considering the health care setting and exposure to vulnerable individuals.

Renamed · 13/03/2026 23:52

I sometimes like a toasted cheese sandwich, but only made under the grill, not in one of those toastie making machines…

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likelysuspect · 13/03/2026 23:48

Redheadedstepchild · 13/03/2026 23:41

It was so not unresonable that I forgot my AIBU? My AIBU was, "Should bloodletting nurses/health care professionals be allowed acrylic nail art as seen circa 2023?

As opposed to nail art from 2024, or 2022 you mean?

Dated and tired nail art?

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Redheadedstepchild · 13/03/2026 23:41

It was so not unresonable that I forgot my AIBU? My AIBU was, "Should bloodletting nurses/health care professionals be allowed acrylic nail art as seen circa 2023?

Redheadedstepchild · 13/03/2026 23:34

Here's an extremely petty AIBU to ponder over:

It happened two years ago and nobody got ill or died, (as far as I know) but I went to the private clinic up the hill for a blood test in Corsica and the nurse/phlebotonist had very long acrylic nails with patterned nail art on them.

No gloves.

She got the vein first time and sucked out all manner of vials and tubes. Lovely person. Just not what I was expecting.

lifeisgoodrightnow · 13/03/2026 23:34

MrsHaroldWilson · 13/03/2026 22:38

Yes, I quite like an 'AIBU about kitchen tiles' type thread.

There's my unexciting reply 😆

First post nails it …;-)

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likelysuspect · 13/03/2026 23:00

D3vonmaid · 13/03/2026 22:58

I’m not sure where I stand as my favourite AIBU are the parking and bin threads, some
may say they are boring but they are my bread and butter.

Ooh I dont know though, they sound a bit controversial. Doesnt it all kick off on the bins and parking threads?

I dont read them in case they're a bit too heightening.

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D3vonmaid · 13/03/2026 22:58

I’m not sure where I stand as my favourite AIBU are the parking and bin threads, some
may say they are boring but they are my bread and butter.

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