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Original poster

to think the saying " as dry as a nun's cunt" is funny and not offensive???

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Casey76 · 24/05/2011 21:17

Well...it all started when my old hag older collegue told us that she hasn't had sex for a while because since going through menopause she is "as dry as a nuns cunt"...I laughed and too be honest because of my childish sense of humour I have been sniggering all day...However another very annoyingsensitive collegue was horrified and has since grassed on reported the older one to our boss!!!
How mean is that? Too be as dry as a nuns cunt and then too get into trouble about it....what's with the world today? when did everyone become so sensitive?

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BestNameEver · 24/05/2011 21:29

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ChinnyReckon · 24/05/2011 21:29

Nuns are inherently funny. I like this one to express hunger - 'I could eat a nun's arse through the convent railings'.

I cant remember where I heard it though Sad

MillyR · 24/05/2011 21:37

It is inappropriate in the workplace. Whether or not I would report it would depend on what kind of workplace I worked in. It is obviously more unacceptable to say it if you work on a hospital ward than if you work in an insurance office which clients don't enter.

Sqee · 24/05/2011 21:39

That all depends. Do you work in a convent?

ChinnyReckon I have the oddest image in my head now Hmm

clappyhands · 24/05/2011 21:40

seriously BestNameEver?

Malificence · 24/05/2011 21:42

Vile and very offensive, even the arseholes salemen in my office wouldn't use that term.

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Casey76 · 24/05/2011 21:42

I am sure the nuns have better things to do then worry about this...

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280169 · 24/05/2011 21:42

ffs its just a laugh no need to get het up

alemci · 24/05/2011 21:44

I would feel embarassed as it is a bit too much information to impart. However I would never report anyone. I don't like that word either. really vulgar.

BakeliteBelle · 24/05/2011 21:45

I used to go to a convent school and by the way the nuns giggled and fingered their rosaries in the presence of the priest, I'd say their cunts might not be so dry.

I wouldn't use the expression in a workplace where there are members of the public are around as it could be very offensive. It made me laugh, though 'gearbox' is funnier and far less offensive.

smokinaces · 24/05/2011 21:45

Personally I hate the C-word. I hate hearing it. I would definately find it inappropriate in my workplace.

I dont think I would report it, but if it werent an isolated incidence I may go to the boss just to mention about office language.

I have been pulled up in the past of my use of swear words in a work place. Not in a bad way - just in a "please be aware of who else is around" way.

TattyDevine · 24/05/2011 21:46

I much prefer "dry as a fuck without foreplay"...

fishtankneedscleaning · 24/05/2011 21:47

A perfectly natural reaction when you wake up with a dry mouth after a bottle couple of voddies and a chinese the night before.

sparkle12mar08 · 24/05/2011 21:47

I'm prettty much with BestNameEver, MillyR and Malificence - vulgar, offensive, deeply inappropriate in the workplace, and therefore highly unprofessional. Whether I would report it would depend on the exact circumstances of the workplace and whether it was a private conversation or shouted across the office for example. I feel sorry for those who work in places where this is considered normal.

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Casey76 · 24/05/2011 21:49

The person who said it has no shame at all..and is very detailed in her account of menopause and sex...which of course has me dreading it and stocking up on KY jelly even though I am about 20 years from it...

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givemushypeasachance · 24/05/2011 21:49

I would be embarassed at the "TMI" aspect of it mostly, and would be a bit shocked but wouldn't say anything. It sounds like something the head of my team might say but he's prone to slightly inappropriate/mildly sexist comments so I've got used to just trying not to pay too much attention .

Al0uiseG · 24/05/2011 21:49

My workplaces would have shocked you lot. The language, the attitude, the behaviour. I'm obviously unshockable, and probably unemployable in this climate.

muminthecity · 24/05/2011 21:50

I don't find it particularly funny but certainly wouldn't be offended by it, and wouldn't dream of reporting someone for it!

JoniRules · 24/05/2011 21:50

Very vulgar and coarse, would never use that language or find it funny, but wouldn't report it either

leonoravonwagner · 24/05/2011 21:51

Casey76

noo noo ?

Makes me think of the teletubbies !

doley · 24/05/2011 21:51

Vile .

I didn't think people really used those expressions ...at 39 I still have a lot to learn it seems Confused

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Casey76 · 24/05/2011 21:52

Nah TMI was when she when into detail about when she "had her back door broken down" now that even made me shudder..

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Casey76 · 24/05/2011 21:53

It was someone elses word for it, not mine, I just copied...cos it was funny

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Hulababy · 24/05/2011 21:54

I worked in a male prison so believe me when I say I have heard much vulgar language and terms. Funnily enouh though I can;t ever remember hearing the c word.

atswimtwolengths · 24/05/2011 21:54

It's a disgusting expression! I can't believe how many of you work in places where that's acceptable talk.

I'm with BestNameEver - I'd think there was something the matter with someone who thought that sort of phrase was acceptable. I don't even think it depends on what type of workplace it is - your colleague, OP, sounds like she has a real problem with knowing what to say when.