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What have you done in the real world that MN disapproves of?

528 replies

Nourishinghandcream · 10/04/2026 13:56

As per the title.... what have you done in the real word that would have Mumsnetter's frothing at the mouth?

I will start.
Someone reversed into my (parked) car and we sorted it out ourselves (without informing insurance!😲) with them paying us to get it fixed (which has now been done).
Gosh..... aren't we naughty!🤣🤣🤣🤣

OP posts:
PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:32

I hate salad, pasta, hummus, avocado, chilli, curry, chinese food, japanese food, onions and spices. I want traditional British food such as roast chicken, cottage pie, fish pie, steak pie and lots of nice puddings!

Villanousvillans · 10/04/2026 19:34

I put my dog bowls in the dishwasher with everything else.

Nibelung · 10/04/2026 19:34

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:31

The C of E school my son attended now has more Asian kids than English kids.

DS also attended a C of E school with far more Asian and Black kids than white British ones.

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:35

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:32

I hate salad, pasta, hummus, avocado, chilli, curry, chinese food, japanese food, onions and spices. I want traditional British food such as roast chicken, cottage pie, fish pie, steak pie and lots of nice puddings!

Are you my husband?😮

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:37

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:35

Are you my husband?😮

No but maybe he and I should get together!!!

Dontcallmescarface · 10/04/2026 19:38

Quietly celebrated when my DD told me she never wants children.

Lucyweeks · 10/04/2026 19:40

My mixed race DD's primary was more white than her Cotswold boarding school. After the bullying I put her in an 'needs to improve'. Very not mumsnet,. Someone even called it a dump last week on a post. Best thing, they wanted her (Sen child but very clever). Oxford bachelor, Cambridge in September.
I can't wait to tell the old school, the fuckers.

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:40

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:37

No but maybe he and I should get together!!!

As long as you hate Indian food too, & anything with mayo, beetroot, crusts on bread, fish/seafood of any description, and have NEVER drunk a cup of tea in your life.....you would make a perfect match.😎

BeardofHagrid · 10/04/2026 19:40

I don’t put receipts in with my gifts for people.

Babyputyourpantson · 10/04/2026 19:40

Nibelung · 10/04/2026 19:34

DS also attended a C of E school with far more Asian and Black kids than white British ones.

Ah that's not the case round here!

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:43

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:40

As long as you hate Indian food too, & anything with mayo, beetroot, crusts on bread, fish/seafood of any description, and have NEVER drunk a cup of tea in your life.....you would make a perfect match.😎

Oh gosh, I do like crusts and fish and tea but not Indian food! Do you want to swap with mine who loves curry, Chinese, chilli and takeaways??

LaverneBakerImtheonetodoitNSOUL · 10/04/2026 19:44

A chicken is one supper for two.

NovemberMorn · 10/04/2026 19:46

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:43

Oh gosh, I do like crusts and fish and tea but not Indian food! Do you want to swap with mine who loves curry, Chinese, chilli and takeaways??

I might...I haven't been out with my DH for a curry/Chinese or Indian since we married in the 70's.
Oh, and he hates takeaways too.🙄

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 10/04/2026 19:49

Did Controlled crying with absolutely zero regrets (dd slept 7pm-7am from 6 months!)

Im a single parent who worked part time and claimed tax credits throughout DDs childhood.

Arlanymor · 10/04/2026 19:49

Blueonblacktan · 10/04/2026 19:15

Sorry to break it to you, but no one gives a shit. They really don’t. It’s a site to discuss everything and anything. The list of topics should have surely given you a clue to that.

To break it to me?! My comment was tongue in cheek and clearly I am still here... this whole thread is tongue in cheek - sorry to break it to you.

Ihateboris · 10/04/2026 19:54

XenoBitch · 10/04/2026 19:08

I let my dog sleep in my bed.

I let both my dogs sleep in my bed 😜

shrunkenhead · 10/04/2026 19:55

Didn't go to church to get my child into the "right" school.

NewbieMJ · 10/04/2026 19:56

I was fat - I know, the shame. I ate less and moved more. It didn't work.

I took GLP1 and lost 7 stone. Yeah, the shame.

I often eat a massive Mumsnet salad TO MYSELF

I wore a black floor length gown to my daughter's wedding

NotAWurstToIt · 10/04/2026 19:56

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 10/04/2026 14:36

Been friends with a trans woman, without calling them he and being terrified 🤣

Same! I have a trans colleague who is just living her life and has been for many years. She doesn’t compete in women’s sports and isn’t a threat. And, yes, I call her - her.

Natsku · 10/04/2026 19:57

Use a toilet brush
Answer the door to strangers and leave it unlocked (so actually most visitors just open the door and walk right in)
My children have walked to school and gone places alone from 6/7 years old including when its dark (can't really avoid that though in winter, its dark most of the day)
One that this site is split on but my house is shoes off including guests

Ihateboris · 10/04/2026 20:00

Ohhhwell · 10/04/2026 18:11

I have crisp and the online world to surf without binging interrupted, im very fulfilled.
Rather have a cat or dog than any child or man.

Amen to that 🙏

nevernotmaybe · 10/04/2026 20:05

PistachioTiramisu · 10/04/2026 19:32

I hate salad, pasta, hummus, avocado, chilli, curry, chinese food, japanese food, onions and spices. I want traditional British food such as roast chicken, cottage pie, fish pie, steak pie and lots of nice puddings!

There's a lot of Japanese food, that is surprisingly very British overall. Why do you hate it with a different name?

Lazydomestic · 10/04/2026 20:08

I do not possess an air fryer - this does not make me a feral being

sugarandcyanide · 10/04/2026 20:09

I love scented candles and own a plug in air freshener. I like it when my clothes smell like fabric conditioner.

I love dogs and I'd rather go to a cafe full of dogs than a cafe full of children. Dogs are generally quieter and better behaved.

Lucyweeks · 10/04/2026 20:15

nevernotmaybe · 10/04/2026 20:05

There's a lot of Japanese food, that is surprisingly very British overall. Why do you hate it with a different name?

I'm a tight arse so love the saving on energy an air fryer gives. Also disabled so no bending down. Go on ( as Mrs Doyle would say), you know you want one!

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