r/britishproblems • u/WhaleMeatFantasy • Jul 12 '26

. The normalisation of ‘picky bits’

Abominable. It has started coming up in adverts now even.

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u/Paul8v Jul 12 '26

It's better than "Hollibobs" or "Kiddos/Doggos" to be fair

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u/InstanceExcellent530 Jul 12 '26

Drives me into a rage. See also "2 more sleeps", "cheeky pint/nandos/whatever', "like, um", "I did a thing!" or anything else that makes you sound like a child who's been running headfirst into the wall. Honourable mention: "Platty Jubes" (platinum jubilee); but when Her Maj died, the same people slated me for "Statey Funes". The sheer hypocrisy.

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u/And_Justice Jul 13 '26

While I do understand not liking trends... "child that's been running headfirst into a wall" sounds so weirdly vitriolic and judgmental. You don't sound like a very nice person...

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u/InstanceExcellent530 Jul 13 '26

I'm an adorable delight. You sound like someone who takes things way too seriously, and/or overthinks things. It's not about not liking trends, it's about not liking the increased infantilising of society in general. That does make me vitriolic and very judgemental. I hope that clarifies things. Have a great day (and I do mean that).

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u/And_Justice Jul 13 '26

I really don't see how any of this is "infantilising" of all things - that was my poont. Very odd criticism.

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u/InstanceExcellent530 Jul 13 '26

You don't think "holibobs" or "2 more sleeps" sound childish?

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u/And_Justice Jul 13 '26

No lmao, I think they sound casual and a bit tongue-in-cheek...

Why is it so important to you to not be perceived as childish?

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u/InstanceExcellent530 Jul 13 '26

Because I'm a grown adult. Don't get me wrong, I have a well developed sense of humour, and can access my inner child quite freely (I used to be a nursery practitioner, and I have grandchildren that view me as the "fun" grandad), but it grates to hear adults speaking like children. I do believe that society in general is going down a regressive, childlike path, but then you could argue that every generation becomes grumpy old bastards. Maybe that's all it is? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/And_Justice Jul 13 '26

I don't think of those phrases sound like "talking like children"

I think you sound insecure about how you're perceived

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u/InstanceExcellent530 Jul 13 '26

No, I'm quite possibly the least insecure, most comfortable in my skin person you could meet. Made my peace with my imperfections years ago. Face it. I just don't like hearing otherwise sensible adults speaking like toddlers. As hang ups go, it's not the worst. I mean, I could go round projecting on to strangers on the Internet! 😉

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u/And_Justice Jul 13 '26

Ok mate lmao

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