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AIBU to think that comprehension just isn't a strong point with some people.

559 replies

AngelsOnHigh · 29/09/2014 08:12

I've noticed this quite a lot over the time I have on MN.

Referring to a recent thread re early retirement. The poster quite clearly stated that DH wanted to retire in 14 months (when mortgage paid) and wanted her to retire at the same time. She is 10 years his junior and works part time.

OK, first answer was "So he wants you both to retire in early forties"

Second response "Can you change to part time work"

I can understand this if we were 10 pages into the thread because we don't all have time to read all responses, but come on, the first two responses?

OP posts:
Shockers · 29/09/2014 18:47

I have a glut too OP. I'm making chutney with it and giving it as Christmas gifts. Just pop a bit of seasonal ribbon round the neck of the jar with a handwritten brown tag... looks fab!

ItsNotUnusualToBe · 29/09/2014 18:46

I showed the OP to my husband and he says this should in classics. Natch.

ninetynineonehundred · 29/09/2014 18:45

Op have you considered giving the old folks some pom bears? It may help.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 18:36

Spat gin all over my keyboard!

Shockers · 29/09/2014 18:34

The DC's are playing COD a board game, DH is watching porn the test match and I'm on mumsnet with the dog at my feet.

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 18:30

Reported.

phonebox · 29/09/2014 18:28

Apologies, I haven't read the rest of the thread, but I think OP was winding us up.

ItIsntJustAPhase · 29/09/2014 18:27

springlamb would HAVE.

Grin
happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 18:27

OP: I'm worried DC is being bullied at school

Responses:

  • I can't believe that stealth boast, your DC goes to school Shock
-How did you get a school place? You've deprived someone else more deserving -Have you considered home educating? You just need to be able to give up work, it's really easy -Teachers work long hours and can't be expected to deal with issues like that, don't be so entitled!
Wailywailywaily · 29/09/2014 18:26

I don't think the OP is coming back Hmm not sure I would either given the pasting you lot have given her.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 18:21

Pearl clutching

Judgy pants hoiked up

at that

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 18:20

I'd just like to remind everyone that troll-hunting is against the rules.

TheBigBumTheory · 29/09/2014 18:18

Take off your judgey pants and get your big girl knickers on.

If everyone tells you YABU, then you likely are, OP

KoalaDownUnder · 29/09/2014 18:15

OP, are you Katie Hopkins?

KoalaDownUnder · 29/09/2014 18:10

Just get one of those cheap multipacks of books and wrap one up for each child. With a jacket potato. Lovely.

gordyslovesheep · 29/09/2014 18:01

quick buy some penguin bollards

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 17:59

I'm fumming at this thread. It's made me T Rex all over the kitchen!.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 17:58

I am 6 foot tall, weigh 15 stone and am a size 6, so there is no way your SIL is over weight. It sounds like you're projecting.

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 17:57

I hate reverse AIBUs.

Nice drip-feeding there OP.

gordyslovesheep · 29/09/2014 17:57

cake gives you cancer

phonebox · 29/09/2014 17:51

I am a size 10, 29 under and 35 over using the bending-over method, and M&S put me in a 48A...that can't be right, surely?

WorraLiberty · 29/09/2014 17:49

Home made burgers, chips and beans.

Shockers · 29/09/2014 17:45

Do they have Pampas Grass? Wink

BogStandardOldWoman · 29/09/2014 17:44

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Bulbasaur · 29/09/2014 17:43

Are you ok?