To politely request MN stop using...

[Chifi]

The phrase "get your ducks in a row"

Ffs.

Duck revenge:

There is a disappointing lack of duck photos in this thread. Just sayin'.

@TheXXFactor

Ducks in a row may be a bit annoying, but it's nothing compared to "that doesn't work for me", "did you mean to be so rude", and the ultimate "no is a complete sentence"!!

The ducks in a row thing doesn't bother me as much as give your head a wobble.

As for swans i was attacked by those beautiful bastards while telling my son that they were gentle and wouldn't hurt anyone. I had bruises all over my legs and arms.

All I was doing was throwing food for them.

I have no ducks 🦆

What does it mean ? Does it mean having everything organised for escape? - I've never seen it used on here (though don't go on relationships too much as it makes me cross

I've seen give your head a wobble - that annoys me, because it reminds me of a horrible doll with a wobbly head that my sister had as a child it creeped me out.

My late MIL used to say 'all our ducks are swans' on a reguar basis. After I ditched her cheating son, I realised that her duck was actually just a big fat duck.

Are you on glue? it's an invitation, not a summons!

I habe never ever heard anyone in real life say this and it does annoy me too.
No at much as think (e.g. think investment banker). This never bothered me until someone else pointed it out and now I hate it!

Having your ducks in a row just means being super organised.

I’m not.

Whoops.

Give your head a wobble, OP.

I feel Lundy Bancroft should be a character on 'Emmerdale'. A slightly eccentric sheep farmer, maybe. Bit of a loner, but a heart of gold.

Can you get half an hour's free advice from a solicitor? If not log it with 101 and cancel the cheque.

Meh it annoys me more when people diagnose people they don't like as narcissistic and any child whose playing up a bit as autistic .

There's lots of armchair psychologists on MN, so it seems.

Have you seen duck sex? Fucking hell, Mrs duck needs Lundy Bancroft.

Well I for one will definitely be referring to myself as "bevaginaed" from now on

YADNBU The only place I’ve ever seen it is on here and it’s a really silly phrase. Where does it even come from?

Exactly!

the horrible truth about ducks

Ducks in a row is lush.

My ducks won't get in a row, because they are having a row.

Ducks in a row

Some really great responses here, but to the others I think you really need to look at your relationship. He's an EA for sure, and counselling won't work at this stage. LTB.

I've logged the thread with 101. Even though we don't have 101 where I am. But I'm sure someone will pick up my voice mail.

Mine aren't in a row - but they are very smartly dressed.

I present the ultimate in ducks in a row...

I don’t really understand those shops that just sell novelty rubber ducks. How do they manage to sell enough ducks to stay in business?

Not sure...but I know at least 3 people who
Collect them!