AIBU about the word ‘horrid’

[VivienneHolt]

I’ve seen this on about 4 different threads in the last couple of days. AIBU that it gives me the rage?

Terry Pratchett said it best in the Hogfather:

‘That’s horrid’.

Horrible, thought Susan. The word is “horrible.” “Horrid” is a childish word selected to impress nearby males with one’s fragility, if I’m any judge. She knew it was unkind and counter-productive of her to think like that. She also knew it was probably an accurate observation, which only made it worse.

I don’t think I’ve ever encountered it in the real world save for in some of Enid Blyton’s more saccharine efforts, but suddenly it seems it’s invading mumsnet. It’s so twee and prim! It’s one of those words that immediately changes my whole perception of the post, regardless of what else it says.

Am I unreasonable to have such a visceral reaction?

What other words give people instant rage?

Really? Is this truly life changing? A discussion on words? Ladies? Have you nothing better to do? Oh Ooops! I said ‘ladies’ and that’s probably another non word! Sexism, racism, homophobia oh and yes! Now ‘wordism’? Grow up!

I don’t know how you find the will to live.

@Isthisreallylife - can you point out where, on MN (or indeed on the internet in general) where it says that we are only allowed to discuss weighty and important matters?

You can’t - because there is no such rule. You don’t have to click on, read or contribute to any discussion that doesn’t meet your oh-so-lofty standards, but you are not the MN thread police, so bugger off with your sneery, superior attitude. Start some threads on world poverty, Hegelian philosophy, or the organ fugues of Bach, and see if your thread is as popular as this one.

I know it’s of Scottish derivation but bizarre that people use it in English

Us Scots do speak English you know. What other language would we use it in?

Horrid Henry

Out with is a bloody brilliant word. I use it all the times in reports