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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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dizzydizzydizzy · 17/12/2023 18:32

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.

Asked my much older friend the other day about her skin care regime because her skin is so lovely - soap and water she said.

WmFnKdSg1234 · 17/12/2023 18:33

Chocolate should not be kept in a fridge or even worst in the freezer 😱

(I know "light hearted "😏)

DatingDinosaur · 17/12/2023 18:43

PuttingDownRoots · 17/12/2023 13:44

Fruit and nuts don't belong in chocolate.
Especially snickers and bounties ruining a good box of celebrations

No. You are wrong. Celebrations should only contain snickers and bounties Grin

MWNA · 17/12/2023 18:57

Softwintersun · 17/12/2023 13:46

Yellow cars should be banned.
Dinosaurs did not exist

But how would you play Yellow Car?

DatingDinosaur · 17/12/2023 19:00

Guys wearing skinny jeans and shoes with no (visible) socks should be flogged.

And then flogged some more if the shoes are brown with black jeans.

Vitriolinsanity · 17/12/2023 19:01

Oh come on! Even my veggie goddaughters say they love the smell of bacon.

I rue taking them to watch Babe, I really do.

Vitriolinsanity · 17/12/2023 19:02

DatingDinosaur · 17/12/2023 19:00

Guys wearing skinny jeans and shoes with no (visible) socks should be flogged.

And then flogged some more if the shoes are brown with black jeans.

Where do you stand on the baby blue/pink hoodie/trackie baby gro? Extra points for super slick hair and box-fresh trainers.

DatingDinosaur · 17/12/2023 19:10

@Vitriolinsanity - I usually stand out of earshot pointing and laughing at them Xmas Grin

LauderSyme · 17/12/2023 19:10

Bacon and sausages are overrated.

CipherEcho · 17/12/2023 19:12

LauderSyme · 17/12/2023 19:10

Bacon and sausages are overrated.

bacon i agree, i prefer sausages better but ones with different herbs and spices in them and not just plain sausages

NoTeaNoShade · 17/12/2023 19:20

Tinned soup is far superior to the flavourless fresh soups in the chiller cabinet.

TigerRag · 17/12/2023 19:26

I don't like alcohol. I'm not a huge fan of dessert. Avocado is just boring

di2004 · 17/12/2023 19:32

Camping is overrated - give me my bed any day.

Cheese on toast sorts you out!

Christmas Eve is better than Christmas day.

Onesmallstepforaman · 17/12/2023 19:54

Any motorbike is better than every car

Softwintersun · 17/12/2023 20:17

MWNA · 17/12/2023 18:57

But how would you play Yellow Car?

Yellow car?

LadyBird1973 · 17/12/2023 20:45

Yellow car is when you compete with your family to say 'yellow car, no returns', when you spot one. This game works because there are not do many yellow cars for it to be too easy and boring but enough to make it worth the effort.

Softwintersun · 17/12/2023 20:51

Well I never knew that. However yellow cars should still be banned

Dongdingd · 17/12/2023 20:54

Houseplanter · 17/12/2023 15:57

We should all shave our heads and relieve ourselves of such expense and inevitable dissatisfaction.

Seriously YES!

KievLoverTwo · 17/12/2023 21:05

Life was better before the internet.

Don't get me wrong, I love the usefulness of it, but the bullying and doom mongering that goes on is horrific and I worry about the mental health of youngsters because of it. I was an eternal optimist most of my life. What are teens/young adults who are exposed from childhood like these days?

Vitriolinsanity · 17/12/2023 21:06

I was a lights today. The car in front was a personal plate white Rolls, with a tan roof. I was already judging MN style when it turned right, and I got a side on of its white alloys with matching tan centres.

Only Huggy Bear could have pulled that off.

Jifmicroliquid · 17/12/2023 21:17

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I hate fizzy water and have always wondered how to describe the horridness of it.
You have summed it up perfectly!

ErrolTheDragon · 17/12/2023 21:28

The internet is wonderful for serious work and entertainment.
It's social media and manipulative algorithms that are a curse.

Tistheseasontobejollytrala · 17/12/2023 21:34

Your special imaginary friend does not make you more special than anybody elses special but different imaginary friend.

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