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To think that rude is MNs favourite word?

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usualsuspect333 · 07/08/2015 21:06

Is this thread rude?

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OTheHugeManatee · 07/08/2015 22:01

What about 'go NC'?

Why can't you just say 'stop speaking to'? Why does it have to be 'go no contact'? It's not a state that you think about constantly, it's just something you stop doing. When people give up smoking they don't 'go smokefree', they just quit smoking.

'Go NC' is silly and wanky and gives me the rage.

crustsaway · 07/08/2015 22:01

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usualsuspect333 · 07/08/2015 22:01

Oh crusty, you are a one.

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MetallicBeige · 07/08/2015 22:02

In July everybody was an 'introvert', no no you can't be a bit shy or socially awkward you have to be interesting with a label.

Normal MNer "I don't really want to go to this school/work/long lost family function as I'm a bit shy, and actually can't be pestered with talking to people all night".

'Introvert' MNer "OMG I've been invited to a function which is like the worst thing evah for me as I'm an introvert you see and I can't do it, I just can't".

Disclaimer: most people probably do err on the introvert side of the coin, I think there must have been a popular thread linking to Myers-Briggs or something around that time. Grin

WorraLiberty · 07/08/2015 22:02

I'd never heard of RG universities until I joined Mumsnet

On one thread, the genuinely thought they were talking about Russell Grant Blush

DixieNormas · 07/08/2015 22:02

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crustsaway · 07/08/2015 22:03
Grin
WorraLiberty · 07/08/2015 22:03

I genuinely thought

usualsuspect333 · 07/08/2015 22:03

It's very funny watching you be all controversial and shit.

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WorraLiberty · 07/08/2015 22:04

Oooh that's a new one.

Instead of two posters sparring, they can have a cock-off.

I'll just top up everyone's drinks.

Don't start without me.

MetallicBeige · 07/08/2015 22:04

Ooh Manatee that is interesting, especially when those self same posters are probably proclaiming the use of the word chav (it is a horrible term to be fair) as "vile".

OTheHugeManatee · 07/08/2015 22:04
Confused
thornrose · 07/08/2015 22:05

Is this a genuine argument? It's hilarious, I hate you, No, I hate you. Now I'm going to copy you, Grin Grin nuh, nuh, nuh.

DixieNormas · 07/08/2015 22:05

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OTheHugeManatee · 07/08/2015 22:06

X post Metallic that Confused wasn't to you, it was to the incipient goady-off breaking out upthread. Yes, 'vile' absolutely has classist connotations, just rather archaic ones that most people haven't spotted so as to be pearl-clutchy about it.

DixieNormas · 07/08/2015 22:06

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OTheHugeManatee · 07/08/2015 22:06

Yes, demonising the poor by calling them chavs is absolutely vile Grin

WorraLiberty · 07/08/2015 22:07
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SilverNightFairy · 07/08/2015 22:08

YABU. This thread is lovely

usualsuspect333 · 07/08/2015 22:08
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MetallicBeige · 07/08/2015 22:08

Phew, I had to read back to see what was going on. I see I've inadvertently wandered into the middle of an overspill bunfight. I only came for the lulz/lolz? (Not down with the kids).

WorraLiberty · 07/08/2015 22:08

And for 'Paddy Power', read 'my kids need to eat this week' and I need to top up my wine supply...

BastardGoDarkly · 07/08/2015 22:08

No I didn't know what an RG university was until I joined mn either Confused

Anyone want a Wine ?

Salmotrutta · 07/08/2015 22:09

Pack it in you two

Seconds Away!

Round 2!