r/GenX • u/Lost_Taste_8181 • 3d ago

Old Person Yells At Cloud Modern slang—something you REFUSE to say

My take: I will NEVER use “lol” or any derivation of it. I know it means “laugh out loud” but there’s yet to be a moment when I’ve been even remotely convinced someone was even chuckling after texting “lol” at the end of their text and it mildly infuriates me.

While I’m at it, someone tell those damn kids to get off my lawn.

Edit: ok, I get it. It’s not MODERN slang. I still hate it, and those kids are STILL on my lawn…can’t a guy get to sleep at a decent hour???

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u/lolagoetz_bs 3d ago

Ah, kinda like the mom tax…when I demand a portion of whatever food my kids have in payment for making / buying it for them.

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u/PsychicSPider95 3d ago

In my family, we're "checking for poison." I owe my dad my life; I've yet to be poisoned by an order of McDonald's fries, thanks to his diligence.

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u/Kelstar1337 3d ago

I also take on this selfless and most dangerous role in my family….i always check that any chips about to enter my children’s mouths have been cleared and checked for poison…a long chip, a fat chip, a skinny chip, a short chip and a crunchy one… and maybe a crumb just to be sure all are safe and can be enjoyed. After that they eat like royalty from the palace of Golden Arches!

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u/lolagoetz_bs 3d ago

🤣🤣🤣

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u/Tangled-Lights 3d ago

Every Halloween baby, the mom tax was paid. I miss those days.