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To think maybe we don't fit in?

535 replies

MadameOneSword · 25/11/2012 19:45

I think I'm definitely an outsider on MN, my kids arent gifted, we aren't rich, dammit we both have the work, full time! we don't live in a castle, shopat waitrose and certainly don't eat this good ham that y'all talk about Grin

Maybe I just go back under my rock?

OP posts:
PessaryPam · 25/11/2012 22:52

InNeedOfBrandy

I am so glad I have a rather naice ox-blood leather suite purchased of off eBay.

ssd · 25/11/2012 22:59

this beats you all

ds2 has had the same sandwich everyday at school since he was 5, he's nearly 12

and so did his brother

[shitmother]

wewereherefirst · 25/11/2012 23:00

I don't think I fit in here either. Darn. I shop at tesco, sainsburys and waitrose. I have a hideously expensive leather suite, DS1attends state school, I am a SAHM because I quit studying my degree to have DS2, we live In one of the most deprived areas in the country, but we all have at least 2 Boden items in our wardrobe and vaguely attachment parent/co sleep and cloth bum. I will also be investing in muff fluff.

PessaryPam · 25/11/2012 23:04

Never understood the charm of Boden, or the White Company and others I can't even remember. Labels are just so tiresome.

ExitPursuedByABear · 25/11/2012 23:05

Lol. It's totes grate hear. I am gunna fit in under this rock. I shop at Tesco's and .....................

PessaryPam · 25/11/2012 23:06

ssd
mooncups...boak

Actually once you get past the yuk factor they are brill!

Cantbelieveitsnotbutter · 25/11/2012 23:08

This is quite possibly one of my favourite threads ....

PessaryPam · 25/11/2012 23:10

cantspel
I am queen of under rock living as i at the momet am wearing a primark onesie

I am currently resplendent in my eBay bumble bee onesie, and it's cosy Grin

HoneyDragon · 25/11/2012 23:14

Nope, sorry you are all proper Mnetters and all clearly have passed the Mnet entrance exam.

You all appear to give a really intense shit about stuff that doesn't matter

Congratulations.

Here are you badges.

Read threads, make yourself at home.

Oh and Usual! Take your sweaty side bollocks off the naice leather sofas!

LST · 25/11/2012 23:18

Love this thread!!
-I live in a council house
-DS was planned at when I was 20
-I ff
-I have the occasional fag outside when DS is asleep
-I have cats and a dog
-I have a baby on board sign
-I work ft while DP stays home in the week then he works nights all weekend
-DS who is now 1 really eenjoys a drink of tea
-I have a leather sofa
-my tv is on my wall above my fake flame fire
-I love teen books, twilight films and books and I fell in lobe with Christian Grey

PessaryPam · 25/11/2012 23:23

HoneyDragon you have found the common thread that binds us all.

HoneyDragon · 25/11/2012 23:26

What? usuals improper side bollock flouting? Wink

ExitPursuedByABear · 25/11/2012 23:30

Yes HoneyDragon. The common thread.

princessnumber2 · 25/11/2012 23:31

Can anyone give me directions? I was brought up on frozen food, watched as much telly as I wanted, and was sometimes given salt and vinegar chipstick sandwiches for 'tea' (in white bread obviously).

However I married someone posh and so I now eat houmous and listen to radio 4.

Sometimes I slip and find myself ordering a steak bake in greggs and DON'T EVEN THINK TWICE ABOUT GIVING MY KIDS A FRUITSHOOT.

I don't really know who I am and am considering therapy.

Marzipanface · 25/11/2012 23:47

Princess I have the same problem as you except in reverse. I was brought up listening to R4 and eating houmous.

Now I shop at Lidl and love Greggs.

Am I class traitor?

akaemmafrost · 25/11/2012 23:54

ssd my children, too, both had/have the same sandwich in their packed lunch. In fact they are actually the only sandwiches they eat ever. Ds, ham, dd grated cheese. I can't believe there are others like us Grin.

princessnumber2 · 25/11/2012 23:57

Marzipan I think it's like having dual nationality. Apparently we're allowed to shop in Aldi and Waitrose.

akaemmafrost · 25/11/2012 23:58

Oh and my tv is massive, it completely dominates the room.

My dc have their own iPad, dd uses it most and has since she was two.

Ds has pepperoni pizza for Christmas dinner.

InNeedOfBrandy · 25/11/2012 23:59

I don't have a massive tv Sad it's only 46inches I want a 52"

MardyBra · 26/11/2012 00:11

Haven't read the whole thread, but I'd say that you could classify a MNer by their state of mind, sense of humour and propensity to swear, rather than by their possessions or shopping habits.

Snugabugz · 26/11/2012 00:51

I really like my mother in law

LucieMay · 26/11/2012 00:53

My son has a telly in his room at six and never cook him fresh food from scratch (love the grill and tins!)... I definitely don't give in, but it's an interesting forum to read so I don't give a shit.

LucieMay · 26/11/2012 00:53

That should be fit not give... not sure what went wrong there.

djelibeybi · 26/11/2012 00:55

I always fit in, it is everybody else that are outsiders.

Stuff 'em.

They deserve it.

LucieMay · 26/11/2012 00:59

Also,the only reason DS doesn't drink fruit shoot day and night is cause I reckon they're too expensive. I fucking love Tesco, particularly the everyday value range which I stock up on. I usually feed DS shitty processed food (as it's all he will eat and I'm a lazy cook). I often let him stay up until 10.30pm at weekends/school hols so that I'll get a lie in the next day (he always sleeps roughly 11 hours). I let him play 15 rated wrestling games on the xbox (cause he's a wrestling fanatic). OH MY GOD CALL SOCIAL SERVICES!