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to unfriend, unfollow and generally avoid like the plague anyone who uses the word 'hollibobs'

112 replies

MmeLindor · 10/07/2013 21:45

You have not just returned from your 'hollibobs'. You were on holiday. I can cope with 'vacation' if you are from North America.

The word 'hollibobs' has MORE LETTERS than the word that you are replacing it with.

And it makes you look dim.

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gamerchick · 10/07/2013 21:57

im not arsed how it makes me look.. Other peoples opinions don't bother me much ;)

The excessive use of the D key gets on my norks slightly, but I choose to ignore it.. Because who really gives a toss?

LaQueen · 10/07/2013 21:58

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MmeLindor · 10/07/2013 21:58

What is the D key? Now you have me confused.

I am too old for this.

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phantomhairpuller · 10/07/2013 21:59

I say 'hollibobs' and 'windy pops' Wink

JackNoneReacher · 10/07/2013 22:00

why is it irritating?

Not precisely sure but just reading it over and over is making me feel a bit anxious.

toodle pip you say...

JackNoneReacher · 10/07/2013 22:01

I presume gamerchick means D major? or I have totes missed the point

LaQueen · 10/07/2013 22:02

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Naoko · 10/07/2013 22:09

So annoying. 'Chrimbo' is just as bad. Should be a law against it.

and yes, I am unreasonable but it just makes my teeth itch

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 10/07/2013 22:11

YANBU....it's awful, almost as bad as people who call their kids their Ikkles.....that makes me Angry

MmeLindor · 10/07/2013 22:15

oooh, this thread might have been a mistake. Ikkles [shudder]

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Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 10/07/2013 22:17

Oh ikkles or "lil man" and chrimbo is asking for a slap :o

greenhill · 10/07/2013 22:19

Nope, kiddies is much worse

Ezza1 · 10/07/2013 22:20

"Funbuster" Grin What a great word!

FibRolls · 10/07/2013 22:20

Holibobs! Argh! I have someone on my FB who uses this and it's a very annoying word.
I just tut and roll my eyes though. If it annoys you so much there's always the option of the hide button! Smile

Skintorama · 10/07/2013 22:24

Aw you ratbag. I love holibobs.

I can't bear luffly or ickle though.

We wear cardingans in this house due to a DD mispronounce that stuck.

WillowKnicks · 10/07/2013 22:24

Never heard of holibobs but I likeebobs very much & am very grateful you have brought this 'word' to my attention just before I go on my very own holibobs...the fun I will now have on the dreaded FB Grin

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 10/07/2013 22:27

Chrimbo is bad enough
Crimble Hmm

But what really brings Mr Knife out of the Sharps Drawer is XMAS

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrggghhhhhh.

Feel better now Smile

superstarheartbreaker · 10/07/2013 22:29

Oh I like it! Only just heard of it. I can imagine it would grate after a while though.

LaQueen · 10/07/2013 22:29

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Skintorama · 10/07/2013 22:31

I like the flumpies. Ours are the Chums, and the littlest Chum. And Daisy The Cat, always said as a full moniker.

We are Those People.

SconeRhymesWithGone · 10/07/2013 22:32

Is it singular or plural? I need to know in case the question is asked in Pedants' Corner.

Hullygully · 10/07/2013 22:34

I love hollibobs

MooncupGoddess · 10/07/2013 22:36

Were your hollibobs totes amazeballs, OP?

LaQueen · 10/07/2013 22:36

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Skintorama · 10/07/2013 22:36

Me too, Hullybobs.