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Four word horror stories

219 replies

hopspot · 31/01/2026 22:10

inspired by a Facebook post!

Someone at the door
Bent down, trousers ripped
Birthday party at home
soft play on Saturday

OP posts:
CurlyhairedAssassin · 31/01/2026 23:03

Someone's spiked my drink.
What's that howling noise?
I think we're lost.
Can't swim, punctured dingy.
Lost it all gambling.

KittyWilkinson · 31/01/2026 23:03

Taxi driver with OPINIONS

RainySundayAfternoon · 31/01/2026 23:03

Can’t find my phone
No WiFi in hotel
Did you buy milk?

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 31/01/2026 23:04

Slept through the alarm

Missed my turn off

drspouse · 31/01/2026 23:04

The cat's got fleas.
Mum, can we bake?
MUM ARE YOU AWAKE

Fgfgfg · 31/01/2026 23:05

Should it be green?
It looks very swollen
Has it burst yet?

FurForksSake · 31/01/2026 23:07

Cleaner has left early
have you gained weight?
are you on jabs?

Fgfgfg · 31/01/2026 23:07

mum, mum, Mum, MUM

Chiefangel · 31/01/2026 23:08

The dog’s got fleas

I’m having an affair

You are being followed

I will ruin you

SchnizelVonKrumm · 31/01/2026 23:09

This train is delayed.
Can I borrow you?
Let's all introduce ourselves.
There is no tea.
The wine bottle's empty.
Oh look, they're here!
Mind if I smoke?
My pronouns are they.
It's your round now.
On loo; no tissue.
Baby's eyes: still open.

Smallinthesmoke · 31/01/2026 23:10

Compulsory fun away day

Thelnebriati · 31/01/2026 23:13

Team building exercise today!

hopspot · 31/01/2026 23:13

Black fly in Chardonnay
Where’s the blasted key?
rain storm brolly broke
long drive no toilet
20 mile hill hike
new shoes big blisters

OP posts:
louderthan · 31/01/2026 23:16

There’s something behind you
Rail replacement bus service
There is no hope

Iamalltheyhavenow · 31/01/2026 23:16

Kitchen ceiling fell down

Everything0Everywhere · 31/01/2026 23:17

Oh, condom has split

Wheelie bin fallen over

Freezer door left open

Tootyfilou · 31/01/2026 23:18

Your dog has cancer

Missstified · 31/01/2026 23:18

Didn't flush the loo
Said the wrong name
Top is inside out
Just found a hair

hollyandribbon · 31/01/2026 23:19

Mum I feel sick

KittyWilkinson · 31/01/2026 23:19

Can I join you?
You look lonely there
Cheer up and smile
What are you reading?

bogfromog · 31/01/2026 23:19

morning and no coffee!

brexit happened and real.

mumsnet fascist breeding ground

Pekkala · 31/01/2026 23:19

To begin: an icebreaker

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 31/01/2026 23:21

Next up , Role Play ( work meeting)

Forgot my ID Card

Your cards been cloned

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 31/01/2026 23:21

We're out of bread

pinkypoo8 · 31/01/2026 23:22

BlueEyedBogWitch · 31/01/2026 22:14

Nigel Farage still alive.

Donald Trump still alive.

Vladimir Putin still alive.

Catherine O’Hara has died.

Reported