Things i've learned from MN (lighthearted)

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It's not supposed to offend anybody, feel free to add to them.

Single parents should only have secret dates for at least 2 years before introducing children to their new partners.

Teenagers should be kicked out at 18 with no financial support.

If you want friends who reply to messages on the same day and need more than annual meetups, you're needy and demanding.

Teachers are very overrated and don't work harder anybody else.

There is nothing unusual about screaming in the Sistine Chapel. Levitating up to the ceiling however is a bit off

That 95% men are cheating and/or abusive.

Oh and 'therapy' is the only way to solve anything because it's sooo accessible.

Absolutely howling at this thread 😂
Thank you everyone for brightening up my morning.

That even the most terrible of financial situations can be solved by ‘taking in ironing’.

That you must have a bathroom bin!

That my artificial Christmas tree from John Lewis makes me a chav, but if I had purchased it from Basalm Hill I would be middle class with a social conscience

@roxisolerenshaw
I've learned the opposite; that bathroom bins are disgusting and you definitely shouldnt use anyone else's because that's just rude. You should wrap up your sanitary products and take them home with you.

[quote WhereverIGoddamnLike]@roxisolerenshaw
I've learned the opposite; that bathroom bins are disgusting and you definitely shouldnt use anyone else's because that's just rude. You should wrap up your sanitary products and take them home with you.[/quote]
Yes there has been much frothing over bathroom bins. Not sure why you wouldn’t have one TBH. I would say’ yet that’s another thread’ but we don’t need another one about that.

#teambathroombin

Water and soap does not clean as well unless the water comes from a shower. Flannel washing is grim, akin to rolling around in a puddle of excrement.

And you probably stink but don't know it.

I'm with you! You must have a bathroom bin. But I think a lot of mumsnetters dont because it means visitors are more likely to just go home rather that use the toilet! Since mumsnetters hate anyone else using their toilet.

Apparently if you live with men you should be emptying the bathroom bin every 2 days in order to spare them the ordeal of your sanitary products.

And you probably stink but don't know it.
There's a lot of weird people on Mumsnet who are convinced they can smell all sorts. My favourite was IIRC a thread full of people claiming they can smell the fragrance on sanitary products, or something like that.

There's lots of super sensitive noses and people who can claim the whole world can tell if someone hasn't washed their hair daily because they will smell.

@WhereverIGoddamnLike

I'm with you! You must have a bathroom bin. But I think a lot of mumsnetters dont because it means visitors are more likely to just go home rather that use the toilet! Since mumsnetters hate anyone else using their toilet.

Good point actually. Toilets are for ornamental purposes only. That's the reason they don't need a bathroom bin or a loo brush, it's never used.

Slightly connected but I have learned that people are quite happy so slosh gallons and gallons of bleach everywhere when there's no need.

It's middle class to have a real Christmas tree.

That it is cruel and abusive to take your 6 year old out for a walk in the evening.

@LolaSmiles

And you probably stink but don't know it. There's a lot of weird people on Mumsnet who are convinced they can smell all sorts. My favourite was IIRC a thread full of people claiming they can smell the fragrance on sanitary products, or something like that.

There's lots of super sensitive noses and people who can claim the whole world can tell if someone hasn't washed their hair daily because they will smell.

Yep. Remember someone once claiming they could smell their work colleague's unwashed fanny.

@BlueSkies2020

That my artificial Christmas tree from John Lewis makes me a chav, but if I had purchased it from Basalm Hill I would be middle class with a social conscience

Well that's us categorized. We bought a JL tree this year after over 30 years of murdering real trees

That Christmas tree thread was bonkers. So much contradictory behaviour.

@Sparklingbrook

Having a TV in your bedroom is a terrible crime because bedrooms are for sleep and sleep only.

I actually do agree with this, but the advent of screens in all sizes on all devices has made my opinion somewhat outdated!

they gifted it to my husband and myself

Oh my, two crimes to the English language in one sentence. All you need to do is add "impacted" and "excited for" and it will be a complete disaster zone.

I was impacted by the present my in-laws gifted to my husband and myself because I had been so excited for it.

@cologne4711 I not only watch the TV but also do the ironing in my bedroom. I am a rule breaker-not just for sleep at all.

@borntohula

That 95% men are cheating and/or abusive.

And the other 5% are just plain useless.

Oh yes, I forgot- never, EVER let anyone use your loo least they dare to shit in it so it won't smell of roses. Even people staying for days at a time.

Workmen especially must not be allowed to EVER use your loo because it is known that No Shits Are Ever As Foul As Workmen Shits. It's a travesty that they're even allowed to shit at all.

Loo brushes are the work of satan.

@Jenstar123

That there’s an awful lot of “calling people out” and “gaslighting” going on.

The phrase 'calling someone out' is what I call the Heidelberg response, I visualise a slap across the face with a leather gauntlet and your seconds making arrangements for a duel.