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AIBU to despise the term "manshape" with a vengeance

269 replies

figcake · 21/01/2011 22:16

.. and close down all threads where it appears (it appears to be catching on).. bring back "hubby" pleeeeeeese

OP posts:
scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 22:05

this is worse than babynames.only so and so has dibs on a wanky term.and hell no one else better use it.or say they dont like it

noyoucant · 22/01/2011 22:05

If SWI is the new 'babydancing', what does SWI stand for?

RustyBear · 22/01/2011 22:14

SWI= 'Shagging With Intent"

noyoucant · 22/01/2011 22:16

Thanks.

FooffyShmoofer · 22/01/2011 22:17

Bloody Hell southeast HurtfulGrin

southeastastra · 22/01/2011 22:25

well we had to put up with oasis and terry christian

deemented · 22/01/2011 22:29

Can i just say again that i really don't care who likes the term 'manshape' or not, and i care even less if its used by anyone else. Means nowt to me.

"Southeast* - I'm a northerner too Wink

southeastastra · 22/01/2011 22:31

hopefully you know i'm just trying to be lighthearted!

FooffyShmoofer · 22/01/2011 22:32

Wish I had a comeback for that but....

deemented · 22/01/2011 22:33

Of course - hence the Wink Grin

southeastastra · 22/01/2011 22:36

i do admire your calmess in this thread :D

deemented · 22/01/2011 22:39
scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 22:43

oh come on its hardly a searing thread.op disliking a term isn't a character assassination.its a take it or leave it

FooffyShmoofer · 22/01/2011 22:45

You did say yesterday after the webchat that never was, that restrained is your middle name which you have proved by not just saying "Oh get to fuck".

My DH is Tallboy. Has been all the 14 years I have known him. Probably objectifies him 10 ways till Sunday.

2rebecca · 22/01/2011 22:47

Never heard of manshape or babydance.
Think some of you inhabit a parallel universe

JoBettany · 22/01/2011 22:47

Why shouldn't she be calm? It wasn't a personal attack, just a dislike of an expression.

scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 22:48

initially read as "dh is tailboy.Interesting

scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 22:48

personal attack?oh behave.millionth time dont exagerate

scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 22:50

doh.misread that as is personal attack,isnt of course

JoBettany · 22/01/2011 22:53

Um, was agreeing with you scottishmummy!!

JoBettany · 22/01/2011 22:54

Major x posts!

scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 23:05

yes,apologies Jo.misread your post

JoBettany · 22/01/2011 23:13

No problem scottishmummy.

weedle · 22/01/2011 23:17

Wont make any difference at all I'm sure but manshape is pretty common where I live. Never saw it on here til today lol

Oh and just in case you're a miserable cow you've had too much wine I'm defining pretty common as I hear it said a lot accross various groups of people. As opposed to calling anyone here common. Grin

scottishmummy · 22/01/2011 23:18

is there a womanshape, grannyshape,mammieshape

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