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To cringe when middle class women swear

257 replies

dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:19

On Mumsnet at least they use embarrassing words like 'cockwomble' and think it's edgy. Only working and upper class people sound right swearing.

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Whosthetabbynow · 21/03/2026 12:34

I’m a South London Cockney. Swearing in that accent is my unique selling point.

PennySweeet · 21/03/2026 12:34

Doseofreality · 21/03/2026 12:33

i said “oh fuck sake” in the presence of the Waitrose delivery man earlier, because the wild garlic salmon an papillote was out of stock.
Will I go to working class hell?

Yes, your next delivery will be a Tesco.

IWaffleAlot · 21/03/2026 12:34

ExquisiteSocialSkills · 21/03/2026 12:24

I would never say ‘cockwomble’ it’s not swearing.

It sounds thick rather than offensive.

Original poster
dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:34

ElizabethsTailor · 21/03/2026 12:33

@dopaminego Do you genuinely not understand that it is almost always meant ironically?

Well no. If it is it isn't very clever.

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Doseofreality · 21/03/2026 12:33

i said “oh fuck sake” in the presence of the Waitrose delivery man earlier, because the wild garlic salmon an papillote was out of stock.
Will I go to working class hell?

PennySweeet · 21/03/2026 12:33

I believe the OP to be both an Addle Pat and a Smellfungus.

So there.

ElizabethsTailor · 21/03/2026 12:33

@dopaminego Do you genuinely not understand that it is almost always meant ironically?

honeylulu · 21/03/2026 12:32

I agree there's nothing clever about swearing. However some of us just like it.

Now fuck off.

Original poster
dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:32

Ok maybe so shouldn't have said middle class. I should have said 'some Mumsnet posters'.

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LassiKopiano24 · 21/03/2026 12:32

Faaaaackin ell

Wynter25 · 21/03/2026 12:30

Fuck

PennySweeet · 21/03/2026 12:30

dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:26

Yeah but loads overdo it, say things like 'fuck off to the far side of fuck' and stuff, just sounds so forced

Yes but it sounds forced and sheep-like no matter what 'class' of person says it.

singthing · 21/03/2026 12:30

How on earth do you know what class someone is?
Are we all supposed to wear badges?

And more importantly, why do you care so much about "class" and what someone else may or may not be, according to your personal perception of them? Sounds more like a you obsession than anything.

Original poster
dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:30

HoskinsChoice · 21/03/2026 12:29

👏🤣

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Hilarious.

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Original poster
dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:29

Ashkrevon · 21/03/2026 12:28

😁

If you want to fucking swear, do it.
If you dont want to fucking swear, dont do it.
Don't police other people

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What's with the grin? What that poster said wasn't funny. That's kind of what I mean. It's all so 'look how clever I am' and it's not.

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RoyalPenguin · 21/03/2026 12:29

What the fuck?

HoskinsChoice · 21/03/2026 12:29

Basquervill · 21/03/2026 12:20

Aw, hope you feel better soon. Try getting out more.

👏🤣

Ashkrevon · 21/03/2026 12:28

Butchyrestingface · 21/03/2026 12:21

I cringed at the fucking thread title.

Are you not getting enough attention? Grin

😁

If you want to fucking swear, do it.
If you dont want to fucking swear, dont do it.
Don't police other people

Right2BareArms · 21/03/2026 12:27

Oh do fuck off dear.

Boolabus · 21/03/2026 12:26

Well bollocks to that

Original poster
dopaminego · 21/03/2026 12:26

Yeah but loads overdo it, say things like 'fuck off to the far side of fuck' and stuff, just sounds so forced

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YorkshirePuddingsGreatestFan · 21/03/2026 12:24

fuck me, who pissed on your cornflakes?

ExquisiteSocialSkills · 21/03/2026 12:24

I would never say ‘cockwomble’ it’s not swearing.

WhatAPavalova · 21/03/2026 12:23

“Fuck you” is my only reply to that opinion

Jeschara · 21/03/2026 12:21

Silly goady post. Made to get a reaction.