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Cheer up lass, it might never happen

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Rantyrantface · 26/08/2026 14:57

I’m so annoyed I need a rant.

There I am just minding my own business walking around the supermarket, picking up a few things.

When an older man has just come up to me stopped in front of me, waved his walking stick at me and said boldly, “cheer up lads, it might never appen”.

I’m furious with myself for not giving him a piece of my mind.

Not that I owe any explanation but I’m feeling unwell, I also just happened to be thinking about my mum who has severe arthritis in both knee's and has just lost her beloved dog. So wasn’t walking around with a big grin plastered to my face.

Honestly who do these cunts think they are? I haven’t had anyone say this to me for years but used to get it regularly when younger.

OP posts:
EmpressaurusKitty · 04/09/2026 11:42

When my mum died, mad as it sounds now, I kind of wanted some bloke to tell me ‘Cheer up love, it might never happen’ because I felt that then I could quite legitimately vent all my rage on him.

noonames · 04/09/2026 12:59

EmpressaurusKitty · 04/09/2026 11:42

When my mum died, mad as it sounds now, I kind of wanted some bloke to tell me ‘Cheer up love, it might never happen’ because I felt that then I could quite legitimately vent all my rage on him.

This is the only useful function of such men.

nomas · 04/09/2026 17:56

I’m furious with myself for not giving him a piece of my mind.

How old was he?

My uncle is 95, he gives unwanted advice but I find him a sweet worry wart due to his age, and of course, because he's my uncle. His wife tells him to shut up.

Unfortunately I too have never been able to tell a man off for the cheer up comment.

HappyNooYear · 04/09/2026 19:17

My DD told her own dad ‘my face is not a decoration for your day’ when he said she looked a bit glum. That put him in his place!

SplendidUtterly · 04/09/2026 19:20

Do men ever say this to other men?
(I doubt it)

MyCatIsWeird · 04/09/2026 19:32

I once had that from a big issue seller. I pointed out id just lost my job. He then apologised.

user4635228 · 04/09/2026 20:26

For anyone annoyed that they didnt have a good come back for "smile! - it might never happen" here is a video to cheer you up:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/2TmscdapDHg?si=2HeU0hH6AoumAdsR

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