Janie Grace Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 If I read one more book or blog wherein the author calls her family members her "people," I may scream. I think Glennon D. Melton started it. Fine, whatever. Glennon is allowed to invent quirky words or turns of phrase (I happen to resonate with "brutiful" exactly ZERO, but to each her own). But seriously, EVERYONE in the mommy blogosphere is saying "my people" now and it makes me want to jump off a cliff. My family members, my husband, my kids. "My people" makes you sound either six years old or like a benevolent dictator. Vent over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Can I add "my littles" to the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh my...I have been saying this for years but don't think I got it from anywhere. ???? I just have a lot of kids and I'll say "Do I have all my people?" as I'm leaving an event or I'll say, "let me check with my people" or "where are my people?" I will have to stop now that I see it is trendy...or something. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Can I add "my littles" to the list? Definitely. I'd probably add "mama" (not if your kids call you that but calling yourself a "Starbuck-loving, yoga-pants-wearing, homeschooling mama"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh my...I have been saying this for years but don't think I got it from anywhere. ???? I just have a lot of kids and I'll say "Do I have all my people?" as I'm leaving an event or I'll say, "let me check with my people" or "where are my people?" I will have to stop now that I see it is trendy...or something. ??? You are grandfathered in. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Meh...'my people' to me also includes folks not in my immediate family. Very close friends, for example. If they are not 'my people' then whose are they? :) I don't read mommy blogs so I may be hopelessly out of trend--yes, let's just say I am--so it's a phrase I will continue to use from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Well, when people make comments that are negative about homeschoolers I always say, "Hey, these are my people you are talking about, I'd love to answer any questions you might have." Is that ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm not trying to critique how anyone here talks about their family or friends or co-homeschoolers. I think you'd have to read blogs like Momastery to know what I mean (it's more like "I knew that dirty, stinky towel belonged to one of my people who have been told a MILLION times what to do with wet towels. But my people aren't always great at listening to my words of wisdom, so -- namaste."). Someone recommended Carry On Warrior so I was curious about who the author was. As I clicked through other blogs in that "world" it became clear that there is a lot of Glennon-speak. I'm sure it's not intentional; we emulate those we admire, I guess. But this phrase grates on me. I think it's one of those things that's endearing and sort of cute for one person to use but gets really annoying the more it's imitated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 "I feel you." That response just sets my teeth on edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 As I know none of those blogs/bloggers they obviously aren't my people.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm not trying to critique how anyone here talks about their family or friends or co-homeschoolers. I think you'd have to read blogs like Momastery to know what I mean (it's more like "I knew that dirty, stinky towel belonged to one of my people who have been told a MILLION times what to do with wet towels. But my people aren't always great at listening to my words of wisdom, so -- namaste."). Someone recommended Carry On Warrior so I was curious about who the author was. As I clicked through other blogs in that "world" it became clear that there is a lot of Glennon-speak. I'm sure it's not intentional; we emulate those we admire, I guess. But this phrase grates on me. I think it's one of those things that's endearing and sort of cute for one person to use but gets really annoying the more it's imitated. Ah, now I understand. I looked at a few of those years ago and scurried away. Just not my scene. I find "welp" annoying. It's right up there with 'anyhoo'. I see those a lot on blogs and it makes me cringe. I don't know exactly why they make me cringe, but they do. Oh and #blessed. Except when people make fun of #blessed because that will almost always make me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 At least it's not "my peeps." Hate that word. Unless they're the marshmallow kind, left out of the package for awhile to get a little crunchy. Then it's okay. ;) Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Well, I don't read Mommy blogs, but "I'll have my people call your people" has been my phrase for longer than the internet has existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Lol. Well, my people (my mom, aunts, uncles grandparents, cousins, etc.) have been using that phrase here in the mountains for as long as I have been alive. I don't think that author "invented" it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I don't read mommy blogs either--and I just realized I can't stand that term "mommy blog"--but I've referred to my dc as "the people" for a long time. As in "I like sushi but none of the people enjoy it. " :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Definitely. I'd probably add "mama" (not if your kids call you that but calling yourself a "Starbuck-loving, yoga-pants-wearing, homeschooling mama"). I agree, which is why the "Trim Healthy Mama" diet plan sets my teeth on edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ugh.. What about "Mini me" said at the bottom of a posted "selfie" with their child... Barf. My daughter looks like me, and I always tell her I'm sorry..lol, she thinks it's funny, thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Weird...I have never heard or read anyone using that term. I do say littles (not mine) but referring to our large co-op group's younger members...the littles. Oh, and I have someone that keeps telling me to stop using "kids" because of the goat association. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Weird...I have never heard or read anyone using that term. I do say littles (not mine) but referring to our large co-op group's younger members...the littles. Oh, and I have someone that keeps telling me to stop using "kids" because of the goat association. We were told that 30 plus years ago in teacher college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I hear my people & mi gente a lot in Zumba. I think it's kind of sweet. I've never heard it used to refer to immediate family. In Zumba & dance context it sounds warm & fun & like we're all a dancing tribe. One of our instructors uses it a lot & one of the choreography guys I follow in youtube starts all his videos with it. Like this :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Language is fun! It's fun to use silly expressions and slang and whatever to communicate. That is my soapbox. The only time I really took umbrage was when we went to a church in another (very white) state and someone asked dh where "his people" were from. He played dumb and said "Oh, you mean the Seattle "Smiths"?" but of course they meant his ethnic group. We both would have preferred they just ask him straight out what ethnicity he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That doesn't bother me, but plenty of other phrases do. Saying "reach out" to mean call or email drives me batty. Of course language is fun--but so is having peeves. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 "I feel you." That response just sets my teeth on edge. Ha, maybe this shows where my mind is, but this always makes me think of unsolicited groping. :lol: "Littles" - not a huge fan of that either. Especially when the little is bigger than age 3. The rest mentioned here don't bother me too much, although "my people" in some usages might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 If I read one more book or blog wherein the author calls her family members her "people," I may scream. I think Glennon D. Melton started it. Fine, whatever. Glennon is allowed to invent quirky words or turns of phrase (I happen to resonate with "brutiful" exactly ZERO, but to each her own). But seriously, EVERYONE in the mommy blogosphere is saying "my people" now and it makes me want to jump off a cliff. My family members, my husband, my kids. "My people" makes you sound either six years old or like a benevolent dictator. Vent over. I always think of Moses: "Let my people go." ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I was born in late 50s and the term "my people" was used frequently in our subculture. Upon meeting someone now, it was common to ask, "Who are your people?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That doesn't bother me, but plenty of other phrases do. Saying "reach out" to mean call or email drives me batty. Of course language is fun--but so is having peeves. ;) Arrrgh. If I hear "reach out" one more time this year.... "I reached out to her, but have not heard back." NO...you CALLED and left a message, or you emailed her. If you stood there "reaching out", well, she didn't know it! All I can hear is the old Ma Bell jingle..."Reach out, reach out and touch someone..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 "I feel you." That response just sets my teeth on edge. I agree! I always think, "Keep your hands to yourself, bucko!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lispy Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh my...I have been saying this for years but don't think I got it from anywhere. ???? I just have a lot of kids and I'll say "Do I have all my people?" as I'm leaving an event or I'll say, "let me check with my people" or "where are my people?" I will have to stop now that I see it is trendy...or something. ??? This is me too. I say this all the time, but had no idea it was a "thing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have zero issue with any of these phrases. I like that people play with language and that new phrases arise. Dh is really sick of "shut down" being said about internet arguments though. He's like, "No, that person was not 'shut down' you just refuted what they said!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Ah, now I understand. I looked at a few of those years ago and scurried away. Just not my scene. I find "welp" annoying. It's right up there with 'anyhoo'. I see those a lot on blogs and it makes me cringe. I don't know exactly why they make me cringe, but they do. Oh and #blessed. Except when people make fun of #blessed because that will almost always make me laugh. I'm so far out of trendy that I always thought "welp" was a typo. I think I might need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 If someone says "I feel you" then my immediate unspoken, mental response is: I'd really rather you didn't. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I thought "my people" was mainly meant for "my kind of people." If you homeschool, have chickens, dry your own herbs, can vegetables and know how to fold a menstrual cup, you are my people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I get it. Though honestly I find complaining about slang more annoying than slang. It takes all kinds. I speak like someone from my time, place and background. That includes a fair amount of slang. I also regularly make up total nonsense words. I don't need to use that slang but it is part of my background. All of this predates me being online. Today my niece and son (ages almost 13 and almost 12) schooled me in some heretofore unknown to me slang. My mama/auntie heart was warmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Janie Grace, on 31 Jan 2015 - 08:20 AM, said: If I read one more book or blog wherein the author calls her family members her "people," I may scream. I think Glennon D. Melton started it. Fine, whatever. Glennon is allowed to invent quirky words or turns of phrase (I happen to resonate with "brutiful" exactly ZERO, but to each her own). But seriously, EVERYONE in the mommy blogosphere is saying "my people" now and it makes me want to jump off a cliff. My family members, my husband, my kids. "My people" makes you sound either six years old or like a benevolent dictator. Vent over. I confess, I was expecting the next line to be: The princess, Buttercup! it may be a regional thing, or era thing, or family thing . . My grandmother (she'd be over 100, from the Midwest) often used the term "not our kind of people". (head scratch) I admit, never knowing what the heck she meant. (I do believe WASP was an overly broad definition for her.). of course, my grandmother could be a MAlevolent dictator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The usage that sets my teeth on edge is "gifted". Gave or given, for cryin' out loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 At least it's not "my peeps." Hate that word. Unless they're the marshmallow kind, left out of the package for awhile to get a little crunchy. Then it's okay. ;) Erica in OR Mmmmm...stale peeps... *drools* My sister used to buy them at Easter and get them stale as part of my birthday gift every year! (I asked her to stop because I can't have the sugar and have no self control where stale peeps are concerned!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Mmmmm...stale peeps... *drools* My sister used to buy them at Easter and get them stale as part of my birthday gift every year! (I asked her to stop because I can't have the sugar and have no self control where stale peeps are concerned!) The best is old Peeps toasted over a campfire until the sugar coating on the outside caramelizes like Creme Brûlée. This doesn't work as well with fresh peeps which are too soft and gooey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Language is fun! It's fun to use silly expressions and slang and whatever to communicate. That is my soapbox. The only time I really took umbrage was when we went to a church in another (very white) state and someone asked dh where "his people" were from. He played dumb and said "Oh, you mean the Seattle "Smiths"?" but of course they meant his ethnic group. We both would have preferred they just ask him straight out what ethnicity he was. I've been asked this, but I came from a place where "your people" means "your extended family." It's a common question, no matter your ethnicity" if you move to one of those little southern towns populated mainly by about 10 different families who haven't relocated in generations. Can I add to the list? I get annoyed when Americans decide to use "breaky" to describe their morning meal. It's not cute when we do it. This was the thing that used to bug me on the Mommy boards about 15 years ago before "littles" became The Most Annoying Thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I thought "my people" was mainly meant for "my kind of people." If you homeschool, have chickens, dry your own herbs, can vegetables and know how to fold a menstrual cup, you are my people. This was my understanding of it as well (though sadly, you and I have only the first one on your list in common! ;)). I call my kids the Entertainment Squad. As in, "I'd love to meet for lunch! Just so you know, the Entertainment Squad will be coming along, so maybe we should pick a place that has a play area." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 This was my understanding of it as well (though sadly, you and I have only the first one on your list in common! ;)). I call my kids the Entertainment Squad. As in, "I'd love to meet for lunch! Just so you know, the Entertainment Squad will be coming along, so maybe we should pick a place that has a play area." I like this a lot and may have to borrow your term. I also like Pioneer Woman's collective term for her kids, The Punks. But yours is cuter and totally true about kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The best is old Peeps toasted over a campfire until the sugar coating on the outside caramelizes like Creme Brûlée. This doesn't work as well with fresh peeps which are too soft and gooey. Sounds yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I love all kinds of slang usage. I think life gets awfully stilted and miserable if you have to wonder if the playful slang you are using is offending others. I prefer to be tolerant of the small stuff. Do you feel me? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Well, when people make comments that are negative about homeschoolers I always say, "Hey, these are my people you are talking about, I'd love to answer any questions you might have." Is that ok? I do that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I love all kinds of slang usage. I think life gets awfully stilted and miserable if you have to wonder if the playful slang you are using is offending others. I prefer to be tolerant of the small stuff. Do you feel me? ;) Yeah man, I totally feel ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I've been asked this, but I came from a place where "your people" means "your extended family." It's a common question, no matter your ethnicity" if you move to one of those little southern towns populated mainly by about 10 different families who haven't relocated in generations. Can I add to the list? I get annoyed when Americans decide to use "breaky" to describe their morning meal. It's not cute when we do it. This was the thing that used to bug me on the Mommy boards about 15 years ago before "littles" became The Most Annoying Thing. Yeah, that was why dh answered the way he did initially but her response made it very that she meant "your kind of people" as in "your kind of ethnicity". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I dislike it when bloggers and business use Tribe to describe their readers and and customers. Really it's a marketing thing to make you feel connected. One blogger I used to read used it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I've been asked this, but I came from a place where "your people" means "your extended family." It's a common question, no matter your ethnicity" if you move to one of those little southern towns populated mainly by about 10 different families who haven't relocated in generations. Yep, that's where I'm from. We say things like, "Her people are from up in the holler." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm so far out of trendy that I always thought "welp" was a typo. I think I might need help. Haha! Me too! I didn't get it until I just read your post! I was wondering what was wrong with "whelp," and where in the world she was seeing it used so much. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yeah, that was why dh answered the way he did initially but her response made it very that she meant "your kind of people" as in "your kind of ethnicity". Well in that case, ewwww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Violet Crawley to Tom Branson: "These are your people now, Tom." :001_smile: Maybe your favorite blogger peeps picked it up from Downton Abbey. :lol: Maybe someone should reach out to them and ask. ;) I admit all of the #blessed bugs me. I also cringe when I hear the phrase "touch base." Ugh, I can barely type it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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