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What’s disliked on Mumsnet but very popular in everyday life?

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/06/2026 10:25

What's hated on MN, but insanely popular in real life?

Disney World
Starbucks, Costa, Nero etc
Center Parcs
A sensible political stance
McDonald's

What else?

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tiramisugelato · 12/06/2026 11:13

Not cooking from scratch every night
Eating UPF’s
Answering the door or your phone without needing a 5 year warning first
Shop bought bread, cakes and biscuits
Dogs existing
Cats roaming

KittenHeelz · 12/06/2026 11:12

Netcurtainnelly · 12/06/2026 11:10

I don't 👍

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me neither

Netcurtainnelly · 12/06/2026 11:10

ExOptimist · 12/06/2026 11:04

Whereas I absolutely loathe them and don't know anyone who would ever dream of going to a drag show.

So actually MN probably reflects the spread of opinions that there are in real life.

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I don't 👍

fishonabicycle · 12/06/2026 11:10

Fabric conditioner
Alcohol
Marijuana

HotEgg · 12/06/2026 11:10

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 12/06/2026 11:06

Dogs!

So bored of the dogs are mean, dogs are scary, dogs are dirty, dog bit me for no reason at all, a random child and an elderly man whilst we were just sat there in our Bentley and minding our own business posts.......

Upstartled · 12/06/2026 11:10

Siblings. Apparently most on MN would have immediately swapped them out for a pony or a room to ones own. Meanwhile, irl, siblings have lifelong friendships and bring huge value to your life.

KeyLimeCake · 12/06/2026 11:09

BigYellowBus · 12/06/2026 11:01

Drag queens! I don't know anyone in real life who doesn't love a drag act

This is where I am Mumsnet.
Most people I know like them as well but really really don't!

ChangeyNameyforthis · 12/06/2026 11:08

Money

You can have made loads of sacrifices and worked really hard, long hours and 6 days a week, but if you come on here and mention it, or ask a question about spending some of your hard earned cash then you are privileged and entitled.

It’s called Tall Poppy Syndrome.

Upstartled · 12/06/2026 11:07

BathroomShales · 12/06/2026 11:05

Children.

😁 True.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 12/06/2026 11:06

Dogs!

WithTwoGiantBoys · 12/06/2026 11:05

FML82 · 12/06/2026 10:53

Buying clothes high street brands like Newlook or Primark or dare I say it Shein. It always cracks me up on here that whenever someone asks for a suggestion for say a bikini the replies are always links to items that are £150 plus.. Never, I got a nice one in Primark for a tenner.

I would LOVE to buy a ten quid bikini from primark but alas my chest never fits in them. I have to settle for ten quid bikini tops on vinted.

BathroomShales · 12/06/2026 11:05

Children.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 12/06/2026 11:04

Cats?!

ExOptimist · 12/06/2026 11:04

BigYellowBus · 12/06/2026 11:01

Drag queens! I don't know anyone in real life who doesn't love a drag act

Whereas I absolutely loathe them and don't know anyone who would ever dream of going to a drag show.

So actually MN probably reflects the spread of opinions that there are in real life.

BathroomShales · 12/06/2026 11:04

Wedding invitations, that MN views as akin to being slapped in the face and personally insulted.

UpDownAllAround1 · 12/06/2026 11:03

Advanced Search apparently

KeyLimeCake · 12/06/2026 11:03

Alcohol, much better to sit home and smoke weed.

People who can't drive or who ever express a weakness when it comes to driving. Anyone who ever starts a driving thread is wrong.

Gambling - even a raffle ticket at the school fair will definitely lead to addiction.

Trainup · 12/06/2026 11:02

Hen dos! I have never been on one that isn’t a lot of fun with people I love. Spending time together and laughing. I’ve just said no to any to don’t fancy and the bride has always been fine about it.

followtheswallow · 12/06/2026 11:02

Most enjoyable things.

Food, parties, friends.

Wac90 · 12/06/2026 11:02

ghostofchristmaspasta · 12/06/2026 10:54

As someone that is absurdly liberal myself I have actually noticed the opposite. There are a lot of very right wing posters and views on here and it’s been getting worse of late.

I think MN used to lean quite liberal but not anymore.

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This.

ToddlerMum7473244w · 12/06/2026 11:02

Children (toddlers especially)

DurinsBane · 12/06/2026 11:02

ghostofchristmaspasta · 12/06/2026 10:54

As someone that is absurdly liberal myself I have actually noticed the opposite. There are a lot of very right wing posters and views on here and it’s been getting worse of late.

I think MN used to lean quite liberal but not anymore.

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I agree, MN seems pretty right wing to me (not Reform right, but pre Kemi Conservative right). Obviously not all, but I would say a majority.

AltitudeCheck · 12/06/2026 11:02

Getting tipsy on purpose
Trying to see it from someone else's perspective
Listening
Agreeing to disagree

BigYellowBus · 12/06/2026 11:01

Drag queens! I don't know anyone in real life who doesn't love a drag act

Dollymylove · 12/06/2026 11:01

Boomers
Particularly those boomers who have inherited a nice wad from their deceased parents.
How dare those parents have worked hard and scrimped to buy a house 60 years ago which has increased in value in the ensuing years

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