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What trendy saying have you been tired of hearing by now? (kbin.melroy.org)

submitted 2 months ago by Frozyre@kbin.melroy.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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For me, it's about people having to always point how something makes them so old that was popular in their childhood. And they never ever stop to point out to everyone and announce how old they are.

Like yes, we get it, time fucking moves forward. It is by design. What makes you so special out of the billions that came before you and the billions more that'll come after you, about how old you are? It doesn't make you special so shut up.

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's an affirmation that's usually pulled out when someone's statement goes against mainstream thinking.

[–] BertramDitore@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah I think I’ve seen that usage, but I’ve also seen it used as a negative put down rather than an affirmation. I just have a lot of trouble with this one for some reason. Anyone know where it comes from?