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Original poster

To hate the phrase “double jabbed”

193 replies

MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 10:53

(But also lighthearted Grin)

I hate the double part and I hate the jabbed part individually and the two combined.

It’s not double. You haven’t been doubly vaccinated, just fully vaccinated. If you only have the first one, you’re only partially vaccinated. So the second one is the completion of the vaccination- right? Not double the vaccination.

And jabbed is just yuck. I know I’m probably UR on this count as jabbed is a very commonly used term for a vaccination. It never bothered me before the term “double jabbed” came into usage. Now it makes me Hmm

And people saying “I’m double jabbed” makes me want to scream. “I have been double jabbed” would be slightly more acceptable.

You can all tell me how UR I am now

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Gastropod · 17/09/2021 10:55

I'm with you. Makes me shudder too, for those exact reasons!

Lavender24 · 17/09/2021 10:56

I can't fucking STAND it, it actually makes my skin prickle when I hear it. But then again I feel the same way about all the other words and phrases that have been parroted over the last 18 months, this is just the latest one.

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:00

@Lavender24

I can't fucking STAND it, it actually makes my skin prickle when I hear it. But then again I feel the same way about all the other words and phrases that have been parroted over the last 18 months, this is just the latest one.
Yes all the (that word) related catchphrases have been a test to my self control over the last year and a half. I’m very proud of myself. Haven’t stabbed anyone at all. Not even one. Grin
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AtLeastPretendToCare · 17/09/2021 11:00

Meh. It’s just short hand right? A jab is a needle in the arms to me rather than vaccination status. So I think it is accurate as I am saying I’ve had two needles at separate points. Rather than having been (fully) vaccinated twice.

So I would say “the baby has his jabs today” I’m not saying he is now fully vaccinated given he has more of the same to come.

scoopgalore · 17/09/2021 11:02

Not as bad as people saying track and trace when they mean test and trace. Shudder

HarrietsChariot · 17/09/2021 11:02

@Lavender24

I can't fucking STAND it, it actually makes my skin prickle when I hear it. But then again I feel the same way about all the other words and phrases that have been parroted over the last 18 months, this is just the latest one.
I know what you mean.

"Level up"
"Care worker"
"Shielding"
"Exempt"
"CEV"

The only good one was "lockdown" but even that wasn't strictly accurate because everyone was allowed out every day.

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:03

Should we list them all here? Just give our blood pressure some exercise? Grin

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poullou · 17/09/2021 11:04

But people aren't saying they're double vaccinated, they say they're double jabbed which they are - they've received two jabs.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 17/09/2021 11:04

I think it’s a bit precious OP, sorry.

Original poster
MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:05

Oh you’ve already started the list @HarrietsChariot!

I’ll add

PCR
Lateral flow
Key worker (which apparently meant everyone Hmm)
Zoom classes

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:05

@GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing

I think it’s a bit precious OP, sorry.
Grin precious??
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Wole · 17/09/2021 11:05

Yeah annoys me too.

Along with social distancing. But I'm not sure why that annoys me.

Sugarandtime · 17/09/2021 11:05

Totally agree, it makes it sound like some sort of clique.
Saw a text saying Grabajab aimed at teenagers, who comes up with these

namechange30455 · 17/09/2021 11:06

Tbf, you have had two jabs. So double jabbed. I think that's accurate!

I have much more problem with people who say "double vaccinated" - that is ACTUALLY not true...

5128gap · 17/09/2021 11:06

When people describe things as feeling 'unsafe'. It just sounds so feeble for some reason.

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:06

@poullou

But people aren't saying they're double vaccinated, they say they're double jabbed which they are - they've received two jabs.
But what do they mean? What are they telling you by saying they’ve had two jabs? Two jabs containing what?
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theneverendinglaundry · 17/09/2021 11:06

Yes I hate it too.

What I REALLY HATE is track and trace. It's TEST and trace! Everyone bloody says it, even my son's school says it. It's TEST!!!

Lavender24 · 17/09/2021 11:07

"Vulnerable", "stay safe" and "new normal" were my other top hated phrases.

Gastropod · 17/09/2021 11:07

"New normal"

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:07

I have much more problem with people who say "double vaccinated" - that is ACTUALLY not true...

Oh yes, this, I am very glad not to have heard.

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Wole · 17/09/2021 11:07

And jabbed just makes it sound like they've whacked a needle in you.

tigger1001 · 17/09/2021 11:08

Can't get worked up about people saying double jab/jag/vaccinated.

Given we are about to start with boosters it's probably more accurate than fully vaccinated

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MrsRobbieHart · 17/09/2021 11:08

Grabajab was doing the rounds here too. Urgh!

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idontlikealdi · 17/09/2021 11:08

Makes me cringe every time I hear it.

RoseWineTime · 17/09/2021 11:10

I can’t stand “let it rip”