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What does the average Mumsnetter look like?

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UsernameNotAvailableApparently · 01/10/2022 13:43

I’ve been on Mumsnet for a long time (under lots of different names) and yet I still really struggle to picture what the average MNetter looks like.

I read threads about things like how most only wear tinted moisturiser and Boden clothes, and because I’m so far removed from that, I can’t picture it.

AIBU to ask you to describe the ‘stereotypical’ MNetter for me? Bonus points for celebrity/stock images for reference.

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Blocked · 01/10/2022 15:18

FluffySocksAndHotChocolate · 01/10/2022 15:16

@Blocked how accurate!! 😂

That's the people who say 'do you always have problems with anxiety OP' Grin

HTH1 · 01/10/2022 15:19

This is me 😁

What does the average Mumsnetter look like?
Maireas · 01/10/2022 15:19

Gettingbythanks · 01/10/2022 14:21

I don’t know who/what Biden is, and cba Googling 🤷‍♀️

USA President

mamabear715 · 01/10/2022 15:20

I like AIBU but fall somewhere between the skinny viper & the hairy troll ;-)
Am fair & fat. Well, size 18 which we all know is MAMMOTH sized on MN. I DO have twins, DO have ND kids, so fit in extremely well - I like a good salad, too. Sadly never made a chicken last beyond a meal & a snack though. Don't have a cockerpoo or any pets, come to that.
Live in cheap shit clothes, can't abide skinny jeans or leggings, I smoke - yes, yes I do!
My dressing gown is probably my fave thing in life apart from my children.

snowspider · 01/10/2022 15:20

I think it's probably not got a typical look these days, but there was a meet up once upon a time in The Troubadour I think, unless this was a dream and there were some very stunning high heel shoe and dress combos with striking red lips.

insideoutsider · 01/10/2022 15:20

This is what I look like, personally 😏

What does the average Mumsnetter look like?
mamabear715 · 01/10/2022 15:21

Oh - am old & not techy too so I have no idea how to put a pic on here. Am stunning, though. Obviously.

lissie123 · 01/10/2022 15:22

I was once mistaken for Demi Moore. But it was in bad light and 25 years ago🤣

Cuppasoupmonster · 01/10/2022 15:22

Me - tall, blonde/ombré shoulder length hair, wear quite a lot of make up, usual ‘uniform’ is ripped mom jeans with a long sleeve black t shirt and hoops

What I imagine MNers to look like - 5’6, face a bit like Susannah Constantine, Seasalt coat with black skinny jeans and mum boots. No make up just tinted moisturiser. Carries hand sanitiser and an emergency moon cup in her handbag.

nannybeach · 01/10/2022 15:23

I didn't type Helen Leaders,that was the phone, I typed LEDERER

ghostyslovesheets · 01/10/2022 15:25

according to that ap I am a cross between Sarah Palin and Kate Winslet!

I own no Boden or Toast clothing - currently wearing skinny jeans (I know I am soooo dated!), DM's, a black vest and a red flannel shirt

ghostyslovesheets · 01/10/2022 15:26

I was once told I resembled Davina McColl - but fat!

quietnightmare · 01/10/2022 15:26

Wears housecoats and slippers
Big fluffy Pom Pom ok their key chains
Has a pouffe and uses it sitting under a fleece blanket even in the summer
Says they eat healthy but just buys ready meals from marks and Spencer
Tuts at teenagers who hang around shops
Minimal make up
Curvy
Wears brown and black together
Flat brown suede calf high boots
Warm hands from all the shit stirring on threads
Fair few cats
Says they have a tidy home but it is not and actual it's a very old fashioned home, with books and always has a game show on the tv. Thinking Mary and Giles from google box vibes and their age or older
Wine wine and more wine
Have imaginary husbands
Some are the husbands or just random men of men pretending to be a female to cause drama on here

ghostyslovesheets · 01/10/2022 15:27

lissie123 · 01/10/2022 15:22

I was once mistaken for Demi Moore. But it was in bad light and 25 years ago🤣

LOL I used to get Posh Spice - 26 years ago - in dark clubs!

TwoWrightFeet · 01/10/2022 15:27

I always imagine Kathy Bates in Misery types. Plump with a bad hair cut. Spending their time daydreaming, reading Harry Potter and twitching their curtains. The sort of people who’s childhood aspirations were to shop at M&S or Waitrose. They feel that sending their child to private school is an achievement.

They feel like they would have been more successful if they didn’t take a career break.

I always imagine they have a friend that is one step ahead of them socially and they struggle to keep up.

bellac11 · 01/10/2022 15:27

Angry

SlashBeef · 01/10/2022 15:32

Lynette Scavo always comes to mind

ghostyslovesheets · 01/10/2022 15:33

Wears housecoats and slippers - no

Big fluffy Pom Pom ok their key chains - no (mine has a Lego Batman)

Has a pouffe and uses it sitting under a fleece blanket even in the summer - no idea what that is!

Says they eat healthy but just buys ready meals from marks and Spencer - no I like on toast

Tuts at teenagers who hang around shops - no it's usually my kids!

Minimal make up - yes I don't wear it

Curvy - sadly not anymore

Wears brown and black together - ewwww

Flat brown suede calf high boots - no

Warm hands from all the shit stirring on threads - only when it's an obvious troll

Fair few cats - 5 so guilty as charged

Says they have a tidy home but it is not and actual it's a very old fashioned home, with books and always has a game show on the tv. Thinking Mary and Giles from google box vibes and their age or older - well I have lots of books because I read but not a speck of chintz to be seen

Wine wine and more wine - vodka vodka and more vodka

Have imaginary husbands - jesus I don;t even want a real one!

Some are the husbands or just random men of men pretending to be a female to cause drama on here - true - can verify I have tits

Guess I'm less than average !

Dalekjastninerels · 01/10/2022 15:37

I have tentacles and live inside a casing with what looks like a whisk and plunger.

The lights on my casing light up when I speak.

Not really 😁

Laiste · 01/10/2022 15:38

Maireas · 01/10/2022 15:19

USA President

LOL!

Igmum · 01/10/2022 15:38

Just took a selfie for you HTH

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ReluctantCourier · 01/10/2022 15:38

I’m blue and spend my time with other blue people arranging ourselves into a pyramid shape with various items symbolic of parenting

WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps · 01/10/2022 15:39

Blocked · 01/10/2022 15:16

Are your children very tall and athletic? Do they adore vegetables?

Yes to ALL of that. ^ How did you know?! Shock

WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps · 01/10/2022 15:42

TwoWrightFeet · 01/10/2022 15:27

I always imagine Kathy Bates in Misery types. Plump with a bad hair cut. Spending their time daydreaming, reading Harry Potter and twitching their curtains. The sort of people who’s childhood aspirations were to shop at M&S or Waitrose. They feel that sending their child to private school is an achievement.

They feel like they would have been more successful if they didn’t take a career break.

I always imagine they have a friend that is one step ahead of them socially and they struggle to keep up.

@TwoWrightFeet

You've just described yourself haven't you? Grin

Smellywellyhoo · 01/10/2022 15:42

Dull and middle class.