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AIBU to think that comprehension just isn't a strong point with some people.

559 replies

AngelsOnHigh · 29/09/2014 08:12

I've noticed this quite a lot over the time I have on MN.

Referring to a recent thread re early retirement. The poster quite clearly stated that DH wanted to retire in 14 months (when mortgage paid) and wanted her to retire at the same time. She is 10 years his junior and works part time.

OK, first answer was "So he wants you both to retire in early forties"

Second response "Can you change to part time work"

I can understand this if we were 10 pages into the thread because we don't all have time to read all responses, but come on, the first two responses?

OP posts:
happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 18:27

OP: I'm worried DC is being bullied at school

Responses:

  • I can't believe that stealth boast, your DC goes to school Shock
-How did you get a school place? You've deprived someone else more deserving -Have you considered home educating? You just need to be able to give up work, it's really easy -Teachers work long hours and can't be expected to deal with issues like that, don't be so entitled!
ItIsntJustAPhase · 29/09/2014 18:27

springlamb would HAVE.

Grin
phonebox · 29/09/2014 18:28

Apologies, I haven't read the rest of the thread, but I think OP was winding us up.

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 18:30

Reported.

Shockers · 29/09/2014 18:34

The DC's are playing COD a board game, DH is watching porn the test match and I'm on mumsnet with the dog at my feet.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 18:36

Spat gin all over my keyboard!

ninetynineonehundred · 29/09/2014 18:45

Op have you considered giving the old folks some pom bears? It may help.

ItsNotUnusualToBe · 29/09/2014 18:46

I showed the OP to my husband and he says this should in classics. Natch.

Shockers · 29/09/2014 18:47

I have a glut too OP. I'm making chutney with it and giving it as Christmas gifts. Just pop a bit of seasonal ribbon round the neck of the jar with a handwritten brown tag... looks fab!

Thebodyloveschocolateandwine · 29/09/2014 18:49

My mil kissed my baby today. Fucking controlling bitch.

I suspect she has also purchased a breast pump, for herself.

Benchmark · 29/09/2014 18:52
Wailywailywaily · 29/09/2014 18:54

Hope you are okay OP? xxx

awaiting further salacious updates

Waffles80 · 29/09/2014 19:10

Go NC.

With your entire family.

And eveyone else you know.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 29/09/2014 19:33

I haven't read the whole thread because clearly I am the only person who had the vision to suggest that you shop at Lidl even though the thread is 10 pages long, the op has already explained there is no Lidl in 50 miles and she doesn't drive.

Oh my god I just spat wine all over my keyboard and woke the baby and the dog that lives 3 streets away. This is the funniest thread I have ever read in my life ever

Yes you are very u to be asking about putting your heating on in September. Some people cannot afford central hearing. Why would you make them feel bad? Is that a stealth boast about central heating? Well? Is it?

Nanny0gg · 29/09/2014 19:37
TantrumsAndBalloons · 29/09/2014 19:45

Any update OP?

APotNoodleandaTommy · 29/09/2014 19:59

Has Any Fucker been along yet?

RedRoom · 29/09/2014 20:00

YABU to post this in AIBU. Someone from knitting will be along soon with better advice than me though.

FraterculaArctica · 29/09/2014 20:09

Why are you wasting time asking a bunch of randoms on the internet? Take him to A&E now!

APotNoodleandaTommy · 29/09/2014 20:12

He's telling you who he is. Listen.

Zone2mum · 29/09/2014 20:16

I have a huge spot. Shall I squeeze it or leave it?

Shockers · 29/09/2014 20:20

Is it in your T Zone?

HoneyDragonMumshnet · 29/09/2014 20:21

Reported.

Gruntfuttock · 29/09/2014 20:21

That's a massive red flag OP. Get out now, while you still can.

puntasticusername · 29/09/2014 20:22

NO! NOT SAUSAGES! ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL THEM ALL?!

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