To think all of this hand holding bollocks is going a bit too far now

[nenevomito]

It used to be that when something bloody awful happened to someone, they'd ask for a bit of hand holding, but its getting ridiculous now.

All it takes is for someone to post summat like "I've burnt tea" and the first sodding responder says "ooh you must be so worried, I'm holding your hand". This is then followed by a million other "I'm holding your hand too" posts.

How many fucking hands does one person have?

Seriously. Sheesh. Knock it off.

I haven't seen anything like that, babyheave. I've only seen the phrase used with regard to serious issues where it is an expression of support. Which is half the point of MN, isn't it?

Have you been to Nethuns?

that's not very nice OP.

are you feeling a lickle bit gwumpy?

Do you want me to hold your hand?

Its OK babyheave, let it all out.

I've only seen it on support threads, not aibu.

No, seriously. It used to be on only a few threads, but now every bugger is doing it and if you're talking about nethuns, over use of hand holding is only a few steps away from hunniung.

Its also unhygienic. Not everyone washes after going to the loo you know.

I open a thread that has the mildest of peril in it and oh look. Its a and a .

I agree with cardibach.

Don't want it getting too fluffy though, do we? One thing could lead to another and before you know it we'll be calling each other "hun".

@@@@@ 4 hours, 6 minutes and 34 seconds since I did a poo @@@@@

""""""" luv my bubbas """"""

00000000000 Quimmy Foofie GTx 0000000000

It's ok baby I feel shit too.

For example (as I'm on a roll now) it used to be "My DH has been rushed to hospital in an ambulance. Need a hand to hold". yup, fine, no probs.

Now its "My DC has gone to the OOH clinic as he has a sniffle" and then you get "oooh you must be so worried"
3 posts later - "DC has had some calpol now and is asleep."

Cease and desist you sweaty pawed hand holding care bears!

I've noticed a marked increases in kisses on posts too.

Not serious and support giving posts but every day ones too.

X ;)

at poachedeggs

Don't wory babes i m there for u

(Unmumsnetty hugs)

xxxx

Right

No huns
No handholding
No kisses

Ooh and no hugs obvs.

Xpost narky

Hugging should only be allowed when drunk.

weaves over to ABF

Beshy mate, you are.

Hugging should only be allowed when drunk.

It shouldn't just be allowed, it's a compulsory stage of being drunk.

Tipsy
Merry
Maudlin
Hugs

Now, kisses on posts I agree with you about, baby. Most unsanitary.