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Annoyed with "isn't it awful" boasting

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Corlegg · 06/08/2022 18:14

I probably ABU but I'm getting really irritated with the trend of posting blue skies / pools / beach all with captions along the lines of "isn't it awful / pity me / having a terrible time" to which other people have to reply "oh yes, so sorry it's so horrible / sending thoughts and prayers". It happens every time and is so predictable. It's always the same people too. Middle class, a bit smug, photogenic children, usually gym bunnies. The same people who say things like "solid zero" or "Very good. Would recommend / use again" in normal conversation.

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ZenNudist · 06/08/2022 19:11

Not come across this

joojitzoo · 06/08/2022 19:22

@georgarina Yes supposed to be sarcasm but comes across as humblebrag.

I have come across it and it's not my sense of humour. I think it's a bit insensitive actually when many are skint and for whatever reason unable to holiday abroad. I'd rather they caption it honestly and accurately like: Fab weather! Having a great time! or whatever than this 'opposite day' humour.

namechanged221 · 06/08/2022 19:30

I've seen it!

Yes it's very annoying!!!!

namechanged221 · 06/08/2022 19:32

Photo of a beach and a cocktail captioned

'Someone's got to do it'

pilates · 06/08/2022 19:34

That is why I am not on Insta and Facebook. It would irritate the hell out of me.

1982mommaof4 · 06/08/2022 21:59

namechanged221 · 06/08/2022 19:32

Photo of a beach and a cocktail captioned

'Someone's got to do it'

Ah okay I get it now... probably something I'd say 😂

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