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AIBU to wonder where all the mumsnetters like me are? V left wing, Extremely Online millennials only need apply

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whoamongstus · 22/12/2020 16:37

Where are all the mumsnetters who:

  • are mid-millennial
  • Extremely Online
  • left wing
  • probs on Twitter
  • do not think gaming is the scourge of society and causes you to turn into a zombie
  • does not know anyone who unironically plays golf

Bonus points for ex-emo kids.

Do you exist?

OP posts:
DimidDavilby · 22/12/2020 22:22

Hell-thefuck-O YANBU. Never admit my mumsnet usage to my rl friends cos of the terrible t*rfy reputation.

DimidDavilby · 22/12/2020 22:24

@AaronBurrSirr what board books you got? We just discovered anti-racist baby which has become an instant favourite.

HeddaGarbled · 22/12/2020 23:20

I wasn't aware there was an age element to the concept of pearl clutching

Think about it.

What stereotype wears pearl necklaces?

Original poster
whoamongstus · 22/12/2020 23:23

@HeddaGarbled

I wasn't aware there was an age element to the concept of pearl clutching

Think about it.

What stereotype wears pearl necklaces?

Fair enough. I assumed the stereotype was more 'Little England', well to do, horrified at everything, as opposed to older women - not my intention to be ageist at all. Shall pivot to using the term 'recreationally disapproving', as that seems to suit the type of poster I'm talking about!
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Original poster
whoamongstus · 22/12/2020 23:23

@DimidDavilby

Hell-thefuck-O YANBU. Never admit my mumsnet usage to my rl friends cos of the terrible t*rfy reputation.
This is a big part of it, yep!

I LOVE your username Grin

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CrotchBurn · 23/12/2020 00:33

I'm 1987 and never got on board with the limp emo scene although I did like bright eyes. I continued with Korn and slipknot and their heirs!

I'm glad I was a young woman in less pressureful times.

user1471565182 · 23/12/2020 13:02

Yeah I hated bloody emo. Couldnt stand it. Born in 89.

user1471565182 · 23/12/2020 13:04

Does anybody remember those fucking awful insanely wide, pale blue jeans with elasticated waist moshers wore around 2002 with wallet chains? preferably set off with a vomit inducing flame pattern shirt

user1471565182 · 23/12/2020 13:17

Benefit bashing isnt left wing? left wing ideology includes promotion of welfare and state safety nets?

TheFormerPorpentinaScamander · 23/12/2020 13:18

@user1471565182

Benefit bashing isnt left wing? left wing ideology includes promotion of welfare and state safety nets?
That's what I thought. But I was worried I was wrong and would look stupid Blush
ThatIsNotMyUsername · 23/12/2020 13:21

What’s wrong with golf?

aLilNonnyMouse · 23/12/2020 13:23

I was more a mosher than an emo, but I did like all the emo music!

SeasonFinale · 23/12/2020 13:30

Who was that comedy character who used to say "I am right on, me"? Is that who you base yourself on?

Drawt · 23/12/2020 13:37

@user1471565182

Does anybody remember those fucking awful insanely wide, pale blue jeans with elasticated waist moshers wore around 2002 with wallet chains? preferably set off with a vomit inducing flame pattern shirt
I don't remember those, I'm on about the punkyfish type ones with normal jean type waists and MASSIVE lower legs with enormous pockets in the calves.
OldLang · 23/12/2020 13:48

t*rfy reputation?

Xmas Biscuit
riotlady · 23/12/2020 13:58

Hallo! Yes, this is me. I wasn’t exactly emo so much as goth-lite, I wore a lot of long black skirts and pentacles and listened to Evanescence and Within Temptation. Spent the majority of my formative years on Neopets.

Nerve · 23/12/2020 14:08

I still play neopets Blush

AaronBurrSirr · 23/12/2020 14:09

@DimidDavilby we have Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz and An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle Ewing.

Would recommend The Story Of (Rap/Punk/Pop etc) series too - great fun!

ColourMeExhausted · 23/12/2020 14:12

Much prefer the 90s teenager threads, sorry Grin gen x but just a year separates me from being a millennial. Much rather be Gen X. Will step away and find my people elsewhere (interesting thread though OP, lots of responses and now I know what 'extremely online' means!(

user1471565182 · 23/12/2020 14:30

Vom. Bonus points if the bottoms are all freyed and grey from getting wet.

AIBU to wonder where all the mumsnetters like me are? V left wing, Extremely Online millennials only need apply
jellybeans44 · 23/12/2020 14:36

Aw OP you are getting some serious unnecessary hate here hahaha!!! Absolutely hilarious.

But anyway, I have finally found my people! Could have written aaallll of your posts I feel we may be the same person. Also LOL at habbo hotel. Forgot that existed until this thread.

sbhydrogen · 23/12/2020 14:39

✅ are mid-millennial
✅ Extremely Online
⚠️ left wing (a little bit, but mostly centre)
✅ probs on Twitter
⚠️ do not think gaming is the scourge of society and causes you to turn into a zombie (everything in moderation)
❌ does not know anyone who unironically plays golf
✅ Bonus points for ex-emo kids

I guess I got most of your criteria

sbhydrogen · 23/12/2020 14:39

I guess I fit*

Tofu35 · 23/12/2020 14:54

@user1471565182 oh the frayed bottoms of those jeans 😂 why ever were they allowed to be worn in rainy weather. Constantly soaking!

missbipolar · 23/12/2020 14:56

Me!! Ex emo kid as well