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whatausername · 17/12/2023 13:22

The news is full of miserable shit.

Instant communication has probably in some ways added to the misery.

Mince is overrated.

Many people are actually kind when it comes down to it.

Hats should make a full-on 1920s comeback.

Rainbows and stars will never not be cool.

...Evidently I'm an opinionated person :D

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SoupDragon · 17/12/2023 16:22

15PiecesOfFlair · 17/12/2023 15:43

"Stand on the right, walk on the left" makes sense! BUT most shopping centres/ stores with escalators aren't wide enough for both, so I'm still saying don't just stop if someone can't get past!

All the escalators I've come cross are the same width. I can only think of one that was only one person wide.

MrsDilligaf · 17/12/2023 16:37

Baths are boring.
Mucked about with drinks are daft (mango Pepsi max? Wtaf? Rhubarb and raspberry gin...behave!)
Toast can be a complete meal (oh yes it can DH)

Giggorata · 17/12/2023 16:52

Tea should always be made in a pot with boiling water, preferably with leaf tea instead of teabags.
Anyone who has only ever drunk tea made in a mug, with just hot water on a teabag, has no idea what tea should be.

Stocks would be a great idea for fly tippers, litter bugs and those who don't clear up after their dogs.

There are not enough crisps in a standard packet.

tillytoodles1 · 17/12/2023 16:55

It's a Wonderful Life is a shit film.

Missingmyusername · 17/12/2023 16:56

Mobile phones are an abomination and death of actual human interaction.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 17/12/2023 16:56

MrsDilligaf · 17/12/2023 16:37

Baths are boring.
Mucked about with drinks are daft (mango Pepsi max? Wtaf? Rhubarb and raspberry gin...behave!)
Toast can be a complete meal (oh yes it can DH)

Or, as we call it en famille, 'gin for people who don't like gin... 😉

AgentProvocateur · 17/12/2023 16:57

Mince and tatties is the finest comfort food.

panetonne is the best part of Christmas.

cheese > pudding every day of the week.

Undineimmor · 17/12/2023 16:58

Putting breadcrumbs on things and deep frying them does not "make" Christmas, it's a low effort, high calorie route to obesity.

I nominate the apparently deep fried sushi rolls with strong lemon taste for abomination of the year. Sushi is supposed to taste fresh and clean!!!!

EVEN DS, who normally never refuses food , complained.

Heyhoherewegoagain · 17/12/2023 17:01

Totally colour co-ordinated Christmas trees à la Home Bargains are soulless and tacky as fuck. Christmas tree decorations should be built up over years of buying a few every year

autienotnaughty · 17/12/2023 17:02

Malarandras · 17/12/2023 13:25

Mince is handy though in some circumstances :D

So for me raisins in scones are a travesty. Why go to the hassle of making a lovely scone and then stick raisins in it?

100% this. I do like a cheese scone though.

FluffComingOut · 17/12/2023 17:03

Miserable gits who don't like dogs should be prescribed dogs to cheer them up.

Icantsleepagain · 17/12/2023 17:04

@furtivetussling @AintNothinButARoundFrog BUT what I don't get is adding them to hummus.

@PuttingDownRoots oh yes they do! - even better with dark chocolate.

Cats make your house really smell.

<runs away and hides>

the80sweregreat · 17/12/2023 17:04

Take that should just give up , but I'm sure that their latest tour next year will sell out!
Tattoos are just horrible , but all members of my family seem to like them
Beards are also horrible ( although the men I know and related to-seem to like them :(
Michelle Mone and her husband should go to prison , but they won't as they are too rich / connected and so on.
I don't mind other peoples dogs , but wouldn't want one myself.

Netrandom · 17/12/2023 17:06

Absolutely - cloying, saccharine nonsense!

autienotnaughty · 17/12/2023 17:06

Sparkling water
Tonic
Soda

Are all disgusting. Bring back the pop van and glass bottles of sugary delight.

autienotnaughty · 17/12/2023 17:07

tillytoodles1 · 17/12/2023 16:55

It's a Wonderful Life is a shit film.

But Clarence got his wings?? 😇

Netrandom · 17/12/2023 17:07

Netrandom · 17/12/2023 17:06

Absolutely - cloying, saccharine nonsense!

Er … that was re It’s a Wonderful Life. As you were

autienotnaughty · 17/12/2023 17:09

No one really understands computers/technology. Everyone is pretending, otherwise it's just ridiculous that everyone owns things they don't know how to use.

the80sweregreat · 17/12/2023 17:14

I find most tech hard to get to grips with tbh
I hate reading instructions online and would rather just be shown by some one how to do it ! Not always possible of course.
Everything that companies say they do for ' our convenience' is purely for their own convenience, saves money and their time and makes our life that bit harder

mrswhiplington · 17/12/2023 17:17

Softwintersun · 17/12/2023 13:50

A box of celebrations should only contain bountys. Both blue and red.

Yes, and should be given out free to anyone who wants them.😄

Sususudio · 17/12/2023 17:18

Skin care regimes are pointless and skin care influencers are charlatans. The only thing proven to work is Tretinoin and sunscreen. The rest is snake oil.

ErrolTheDragon · 17/12/2023 17:20

autienotnaughty · 17/12/2023 17:09

No one really understands computers/technology. Everyone is pretending, otherwise it's just ridiculous that everyone owns things they don't know how to use.

Yeah, but you could say the same about many things now including the human body.

ondaytwothousand · 17/12/2023 17:20

15PiecesOfFlair · 17/12/2023 13:53

I'm aware I'm in the minority but I will die on this hill:

Unless you are elderly or have mobility issues, or small child, you don't stop walking on an escalator.

They are designed to facilitate the flow of foot traffic so if you stop you're slowing everyone down, rather than carry on walking up and get there faster and with less effort than stairs due to the motion of the escalator.

Disclaimer: I don't live in London so I don't know what the convention is on the tube.

There, it's out. Been on MN for years and don't think I've mentioned my views on this yet Xmas Grin

I don't mind people standing on escalators BUT Whatever your ability, you must start walking from about 3 steps down. People who stand still until they are deposited directly at the top drive me mad!

Men (yes, weirdly only men) should NEVER wear flip flops with jeans. Just no. Never. Unless you're an Aussie and you've literally just landed at Heathrow - in which case you must immediately upon passing passport control, either change into shoes/trainers, or shorts.

CipherEcho · 17/12/2023 17:24

when in the supermarkets with your partner at least leave room for others to get past while your browsing

MrsDilligaf · 17/12/2023 17:26

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 17/12/2023 16:56

Or, as we call it en famille, 'gin for people who don't like gin... 😉

I considered sacking one of my team members who said they'd bought a really good rum.. turns out it was Mango Rum.

How can I be expected to work with someone who thinks that such an abomination makes a really good rum? Utter hogwash.

(obviously I haven't sacked them...I did roll my eyes though 🙄)

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