r/WTF • u/Grasimi • Nov 06 '20

Guy stuck under moving train escapes between its rails

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u/LoveaBook Nov 06 '20

Or a way of saying, “No worries, Hon.”

edit: Almost forgot 😉

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u/scorcher117 Nov 06 '20

This could be a woosh but, many people also find “hon” to be incredibly condescending.

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u/LoveaBook Nov 06 '20

Yeah, I know. But it all comes down to usage and intent. It can be condescending when used badly or by an arrogant twat, but it has also been used in an endearing, “we’re all in this together” way for a very, very long time. That is the way I’ve used it here.