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What word or term annonys you?
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Mama, momma, mommas…
“Hey Facebook mommas, I’ve got a question about…”
I don’t know why, but it annoys the shit out of me.
Similarly, not a fan of when teachers and parents talk about their "kiddos."
Feels like they're needlessly using a more playful childish term to make themselves part of a separate "in group" who "gets it."
I hadn’t thought about that one. I occasionally use the word kiddo, but only to say, “hey kiddo!” I never use it to talk about my kids, like “we took the kiddos to the park yesterday.”
Yeah, it's specifically the not talking to a kid version that bothers me.
I pick up a subtext of self-importance and I think that's what I find irksome. A mom is a parent. A momma is a special parent who will do anything for their baby, you'd better watch out. A kid is a child. A kiddo is a specific child who has a close bond with their momma or teacher that you wouldn't understand. That's the vibe I get.
I'd like to introduce to my friend Freud.
I don’t think it’s some latent psychological issue. I get along great with my mom, and I’ve never felt any resentment toward her. I’m also not bothered by words like mom, moms, mother, etc. I don’t even mind when my sons call my wife “mommy.” It’s just that one word, “momma,” that bugs me. I wish I had an explanation.
Oh no I didn't mean that. Twas just a joke.
(I also dislike twas)