Just for fun- what phrases do you read on MN that you never hear in RL?

[BeerOrStout]

I've read this again, today. 'A prince among men'.

I've never heard anyone say that in RL. (Yes, I've read it but not heard it.)

"Me and my DH together earn around 180K"

Perhaps I don't move in the right circles 😂

I have to stop myself from replying to people in MN stylee and remember they probably have no fucking idea what a 'DS' or a 'CF' is.

But I love how groups like this develop their own crazy way of speaking.

Not sure if I'm understanding that in the same way as you buy it's a very common turn of phrase in the NE, it may be down to where you live that you don't know it

Things, people, places are always 'vile' on here, never hear anyone using that in real life.

Wankbadger.

Are you on glue?
cocklodger
naice ham
penis beaker

Yes, never just heard the word "no" as a full sentence with no other explanation.

I’ve heard and used loads of the ones on this thread in real life (not the £180k one 🤣🤣) I have not however heard someone say “check your privilege”. Patronising shite.

Mansplaining and manspreading - I don’t know anyone that hates men.

Norks, Naice, hubby, picky bits, little one/LO - Shudder.

A quite recent addition that I've noticed is, "Fast forward to" when writing about a long and drawn out situation.

I don't mind it but it gives me mental images of people moving in real, "Fast forward" mode like on an old VHS tape with jerky movements and little high pitched chipmunk voices.

I change my sheets twice a week.

I have clean towels every day.

Who are these weirdos?

Because using those expressions is a real indication of “hating men”.

Not my Nigel.

Use your words.

You sound unhinged.

Obviously it’s no good used on someone who very clearly did mean to be rude but on people who like to give mean little digs disguised as innocent comments, it’s very effective. Particularly in a group situation.

"kindly"

Poor form

I've heard,gie yer heid a shak,3o odd yrs ago NE Scotland.

I work with someone who says that IRL. Very passive aggressive and one of the reasons why I can’t the person. it’s almost a challenge.

I have never heard anyone say LTB in real life

"Vanishingly rare". Usually used for things the poster wishes were rare but actually aren't.

"Aren't you a delight"

"Do you usually struggle with XYZ?"

Tbf, I think that's more intended for cheeky/unreasonable requests. It's to shut down any attempts at negotiation from the asker/cheeky fucker.

I’ve heard people using “vile” all my life.

I say it too.

I've been saying this for 20 years, only been on MN for 3

And variations thereof (cockwomble), it's a mixture of annoyingly twee and mean to the innocent animal (real or invented).

Everyone here seems to curl up or hunker down when reading a book or drinking hot chocolate.