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Phrases you really hate on MN

437 replies

cathf · 07/01/2017 14:17

Following on from the fabulous type of threads you really hate on here, I thought I would start a similar thread for phrases used on MN that really get your goat.
I'll start off with 'in this house', usually used in conjunction with some smug statement to make the OP feel inadequate/bad.
For example 'Oh, we love books in this house!' or 'there's no faddy eaters allowed in this house' or 'we all have to respect each other in this house'.
Over to you ....

OP posts:
bumbleymummy · 08/01/2017 14:48

Agree with 'over invested'. Also accusing people of 'having an agenda'.

AI = Artificial Intelligence Wink

RonaldMcDonald · 08/01/2017 15:01

I always assumed anyone using dx was using it because they also use it in a work context

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 08/01/2017 15:04

No I think they mainly use it because they think it makes them seem like they use it in a work context Grin

LucklessMonster · 08/01/2017 15:25

I just assume they're too lazy to type out the full word!

Lariflete · 08/01/2017 17:31

Bertrand that annoys me too - as does blue lighted "I was blue lighted to hospital and the Dr said if it had been 1 second later I would have died'

That could just be me though as I get really pissed off at the over dramatic lives people lead Blush

ThisIsNotARealAvo · 08/01/2017 18:43

I really hate when people passive aggressively ask eg "what did the teacher say when you spoke to her?"

OP I wish my MIL wouldn't give the baby chocolate.

Poster: what did she say when you raised this with her?

Obviously the OP is venting on here first and want to know if or how to raise it.

Sprink · 08/01/2017 19:04

I've come away with the impression that being blue lighted is different from, and more serious than, simply being taken to A&E by ambulance. Is this incorrect? Confused

RonaldMcDonald · 08/01/2017 21:39

gavel was started many years ago by someone whom was greatly beloved on MN who used a gavel in her work - sort of

elmo1980 · 08/01/2017 22:15

'To not...' rather than 'not to...'

Trills · 08/01/2017 22:21

Nah - people on online forums have said "gavel" before MN.

There aren't gavels like that in English courts, it's mainly something you see on (American) TV.

Blue lighted = taken by ambulance with the blue nights and the nee-nahs on.

SantaPleaseBringMeEwanMcGregor · 08/01/2017 22:40

"AIBU to think this JRL in the PT was ITR when the driver said she should TTTP?????"

Damn, use your words, people.

SantaPleaseBringMeEwanMcGregor · 08/01/2017 22:42

Also, "Hubby." I hate "hubby." And "hubs." And "veggie." And "tummy." You're among grown ups, you don't need to use cutsie words!

ZouBisou · 08/01/2017 22:47

On a previous MN thread similar to this one, someone said they hated the turn of phrase needs + past participle, eg "it needs eaten" or "it needs used".

I had never really thought about it before, but upon reading that I found myself agreeing that it was annoying. Now I am HYPER aware of this turn of phrase, and feel irked every time I read or hear it.

Marsis · 08/01/2017 23:17

Food is fun before 1.

So children go to bed on the evening before their 1st birthday and wake up able to eat 3 meals and not have milk forming the bulk of their diet?
People generally say it as reassurance but in truth after 6 months milk should be gradually replaced by food. After 6 months milk, it's usually breast in these arguments, doesn't provide enough nutrients for children and this statement implies food has no nutritional value in under 1. There are also lots of parents who are unable or just don't want to continue demand feeding there 9 month old. Of course there will be the odd child who never ate till 11 months and is fine etc but this doesn't mean it should be encouraged.

Anybody who dares suggesting weaning early is lambasted and the 'guidelines' are quoted but it sometimes seems like a competition as to who can wean the latest on here but it's ok to ignore the guidelines in this case 🤔

Philoslothy · 08/01/2017 23:34

Food is fun before 1 isn't a MN saying though / that is medical advice

Coatgate · 08/01/2017 23:39

I can't stand people who have only been on MN 5 minutes moaning about stuff.

If you don't like it the door is that way ->

SalemSaberhagen · 08/01/2017 23:42

I irrationally hate people describing tantrums as a 'paddy' or worse, 'paddying'

S1lentAllTheseYears · 08/01/2017 23:58

"YABU but you know that really"

Well, no, they don't "know that really" or they wouldn't have asked AIBU?

Unless it's in response to some really blatantly obvious attention seeking.

Also "why wouldn't I?" eg "Of course I'll trek five miles out of my way every day to take my friend's dog for a walk. Why wouldn't I?"

Ohdearducks · 09/01/2017 00:05

Another vote for 'big girl pants' just fuck off with that condescending nonsense right now.

MazDazzle · 09/01/2017 00:20

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SirChenjin · 09/01/2017 09:07

Q: AIBU

A: Yes, YABU. There, happy now??

paxillin · 09/01/2017 09:19

Yes, SirChenjin, along with "AIBU to ask you if you like Jammie Dodgers/ fluffy kittens".

Only1scoop · 09/01/2017 09:36

'Large of nork' hate that too

Only1scoop · 09/01/2017 09:39

OP 'brand new baby, exhausted, tearful, sick of visitors'

MN 'oh just batch cook'
Or
MN 'just get relatives or DH to batch cook'....
Don't know why it fills me with such rage.

Only1scoop · 09/01/2017 09:44

Off the subject slightly but also dislike the utterly twee

OP 'AIBU to LTB'....
....DH just ate my last Salted chocolate caramello