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Ottersmith · 2024-06-20T22:33:48+00:00

Why is everyone writing Mom in their thread instead of 'mum'? Are you American? Are you from the Midlands? If neither of these then stop doing it. It's everywhere and it's so annoying.

ASighMadeOfStone · 22/06/2024 08:00

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 07:59

And can you clarify if that's your pronunciation of the word mum, or is it the distinct word mom?

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Mom/mum pronounced like baaa obviously. (Me neither)

Dontcallmescarface · 22/06/2024 08:08

NewName24 · 21/06/2024 21:55

Do you think it will completely blow the OP's mind when she finds out that here in the Midlands, your Mom's Mom is often called Nanny ?

Same here in Somerset (well the part that I'm from).

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 08:18

I'm still trying to figure out how light and hay could possibly have the same vowel sound and I live in Belfast. But I don't have the energy for a MN vowel sound discussion. Then someone throws an R in and 💥.

ETA meant to quote you @ASighMadeOfStone .

ASighMadeOfStone · 22/06/2024 08:36

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 08:18

I'm still trying to figure out how light and hay could possibly have the same vowel sound and I live in Belfast. But I don't have the energy for a MN vowel sound discussion. Then someone throws an R in and 💥.

ETA meant to quote you @ASighMadeOfStone .

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At least the red button of the H-bomb is still under wraps. .
(We're doing hatred of phrasal verbs as "insidiously creeping in" elsewhere btw. I'm going to post office as I don't think I have the energy 😂)

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 08:48

ASighMadeOfStone · 22/06/2024 08:36

At least the red button of the H-bomb is still under wraps. .
(We're doing hatred of phrasal verbs as "insidiously creeping in" elsewhere btw. I'm going to post office as I don't think I have the energy 😂)

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Oh no. Now I'm going to advanced search and be annoyed...

NeverDropYourMooncup · 22/06/2024 08:52

Summertimer · 21/06/2024 00:02

It’s the same as ‘high school’, most real people say secondary school or senior school

I went to the local comprehensive in the 1980s. It was Something High School, as is another one near to my workplace - and a private one about two miles away. Another only stopped being a High School when it academised seven years ago.

Marynotsocontrary · 22/06/2024 09:00

Workasateamanddoitmyway · 21/06/2024 15:49

No. I can't pander to the permanently unreasonably offended. And it's not good for you either. I'm doing you a kindness.

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You really are a piece of work 😂😂

Cactiverde · 22/06/2024 09:26

Imtheotherguy · 20/06/2024 23:58

Mine is Mothership or Old Goat. Or Bog Troll 🤷‍♀️

Mine is also Mothers hip, and my kids call me THE mothership. 😄

OnTheRightSideOfGeography · 22/06/2024 10:13

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 07:59

And can you clarify if that's your pronunciation of the word mum, or is it the distinct word mom?

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It's very straightforward - as this intellectual documentary explains:

Oh mother...

Steve called this jaw dropping moment from Family Feud “The greatest television that won’t be seen.” Is it the worst answer ever? Judge for yourself...Subscr...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSITlMwLgPU

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 10:25

OMFG that is brilliant.

betterangels · 22/06/2024 10:29

Ottersmith · 21/06/2024 02:22

Why are so many Americans getting offended on here? My post says if you aren't American or from the Midlands then stop it. I couldn't give a shit what you call your mother. I get annoyed with British non Midlanders using it in posts when they say Mum in real life.

But why does it matter? I'm neither English or American and was taught both UK and US spellings, which is why I use both - though not in the same post.

It surely makes zero difference to your life.

ASighMadeOfStone · 22/06/2024 10:35

OnTheRightSideOfGeography · 22/06/2024 10:13

It's very straightforward - as this intellectual documentary explains:

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😂

Marynotsocontrary · 22/06/2024 10:41

Love that @OnTheRightSideOfGeography!!😂
Y'all crazy!!!😂
Sums it up really...

Scarletttulips · 22/06/2024 10:45

And can you clarify if that's your pronunciation of the word mum, or is it the distinct word mom?

No we say Mom and write Mom

My children call me Mom, they buy me cars with Mom on them - they refer to me as mom to their friends.

Seeing as Mother is Mo - then the shortening of the word is surely Mom?

Very few words shortened have different vowels.

CelesteCunningham · 22/06/2024 10:54

Scarletttulips · 22/06/2024 10:45

And can you clarify if that's your pronunciation of the word mum, or is it the distinct word mom?

No we say Mom and write Mom

My children call me Mom, they buy me cars with Mom on them - they refer to me as mom to their friends.

Seeing as Mother is Mo - then the shortening of the word is surely Mom?

Very few words shortened have different vowels.

That's what I figured . Just thought the clarification might be useful for some!

SinnerBoy · 22/06/2024 11:37

OnTheRightSideOfGeography · Today 10:13

It's very straightforward - as this intellectual documentary explains:

Oh dear! I felt really sorry for them!

SinnerBoy · 22/06/2024 11:38

Scarletttulips · Today 10:45

My children call me Mom, they buy me cars with Mom on them

I wish my daughter would buy me a car. Mind you, she's only 11...