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Washing on line OVER NIGHT

278 replies

Coolmum30 · 10/06/2021 20:49

Is it just me that thinks it's absolutely vile to leave clean washing on the line over night? 🥺

Just bring it in!?

OP posts:
alwayscrashinginthesamecar1 · 11/06/2021 06:07

Not this thread again!

tenredthings · 11/06/2021 07:19

I've relocated my wardrobe to my washing line. It's a permanent installation, though it's disturbing the ant's slack line antics.

SpeedRunParent · 11/06/2021 07:29

@VariantL1130

I hung my washing out overnight once. Not only did it get darked on, and spiders jizzed on it, but it directly led me to a serious of unfortunate events and as a result, I now have a hot tub and wind chimes in my garden, whilst inside I've amassed a vast collection of toilet brushes. Meanwhile, DH has been consumed by a secret hobby so I'm just getting my ducks in a row before I LTB.
😂😂😂
pointythings · 11/06/2021 07:41

My darked on washing is my revenge for my neighbours' hours of utterly shit chart pop played loudly in the garden any time it's nice on a weekend. Eau de spider willy is my favourite fabric conditioner.

Ginuwine · 11/06/2021 07:45

Do people really use "vile" to talk about leaving WASHING on a line ?

Vile?

That word should be used for things that are repulsive and sickening.

Savile and Glitter were vile. Scamming money from pensioners and leaving them vulnerable is vile.

The word inflation on this site is quite something.

This is not a "vile" thing. It's a bit off, perhaps it's a hygiene issue.

It's not vile!

SallyCinnabon · 11/06/2021 07:45

Just do everyone knows, spiders wander across and wipe their willies on your washing in the day too Grin

LST · 11/06/2021 07:50

@Ginuwine

Do people really use "vile" to talk about leaving WASHING on a line ?

Vile?

That word should be used for things that are repulsive and sickening.

Savile and Glitter were vile. Scamming money from pensioners and leaving them vulnerable is vile.

The word inflation on this site is quite something.

This is not a "vile" thing. It's a bit off, perhaps it's a hygiene issue.

It's not vile!

How is it a hygiene issue? 🤣🤣🤣
Chemenger · 11/06/2021 07:52

@Coolmum30

Cause it’ll get damp and you’ll just look like a tramp to your neighbours.

And spider willies obviously 🙄

My neighbours are generally not that desperate to feel superior. But if it makes you feel better about yourself to judge yours carry on, but bear in mind it says more about you than them so maybe don’t share your judgment with others.
DrSbaitso · 11/06/2021 07:59

The OP is not being serious.

She's not a troll. She's joking. And she's not destroying the humour by admitting it's a joke.

I guess this is why people use the "lighthearted" disclaimer, even though it stops things from being funny.

Rollmopsrule · 11/06/2021 08:02

If its going to be sunny the next day and it's still damp leave it out. Why make more work for yourself??

ilovesooty · 11/06/2021 08:24

@wildeverose

I'd rethink the username - there is absolutely nothing cool about this thread or your attitude 😂 I'm genuinely embarrassed for you, reading your replies.
It's probably a wind up. Surely no one seriously has an attitude like this and is prepared to admit to it?
KurtWilde · 11/06/2021 08:37

Posters taking a parody thread seriously has made me morning 🤣

Small things eh.

MarjorieBouvier · 11/06/2021 09:08

What does getting "darked on" mean? What happens to washing in the dark (other than the spider willies and bat pee obvs). I always see the phrase "darked on" on mn washing threads but never understood what it actually means. Unless it's just the darkness and some in joke I'm too new to appreciate.

lottiegarbanzo · 11/06/2021 09:11

The whole thing is a meaningless in-joke @MarjorieBouvier

StillCoughingandLaughing · 11/06/2021 09:21

@DrSbaitso

The OP is not being serious.

She's not a troll. She's joking. And she's not destroying the humour by admitting it's a joke.

I guess this is why people use the "lighthearted" disclaimer, even though it stops things from being funny.

It doesn’t need a disclaimer to stop it from being funny…
StillCoughingandLaughing · 11/06/2021 09:23

@Moonwatcher1234

Everyone using the term “darked on” please stop! I’m imagining you lisping it in that cutsie voice some women use at work...you know the type...
I do… the sort who make a face when the aircon is on in 30 degree heat, clutching a cardigan saying, ‘But it’s cold!’
Lauz841 · 11/06/2021 09:23

I’ve done it by mistake before, I just left it out in the sun a bit the next day, to blow the dark and spiders willies back off.

Rachie1973 · 11/06/2021 09:31

Forgot to get mine in before I went to work last night. Probably get it in tomorrow.

MarjorieBouvier · 11/06/2021 09:40

@lottiegarbanzo

The whole thing is a meaningless in-joke *@MarjorieBouvier*
Ah, thanks. I was kinda hoping it was something really cool and interesting though.
Averyyounggrandmaofsix · 11/06/2021 09:41

I have got my washing in during the day and it has a bee caught up in it! That's worse than a month because it's downright dangerous. Imagine putting those knickers on!

KurtWilde · 11/06/2021 09:42

Nah @Moonwatcher1234 I say it in my regular common as muck northern accent.

Also I don't wear cardigans. Or clutch pearls.

But I do have a sense of humour.

Averyyounggrandmaofsix · 11/06/2021 09:42

** moth. And had not had. My phone thinks it knows better.

MorriseysGladioli · 11/06/2021 09:44

I often put mine out overnight.
I simply couldn't keep up with it if I didn't take every opportunity to put it out.
Vile schmile.

lottiegarbanzo · 11/06/2021 09:49

Maybe there's some morning dew involved but I don't think it's dark arts or science, sadly.

JewelGarden · 11/06/2021 09:51

I'm pregnant and I'm obsessed with the smell of night dried clothes. I hang them out before bed especially so they get darked on Blush