JA Westenberg
"we're a family here" is something no actual family has ever had to say
Mar 9 at 11:16pmTypefully
Show threadanderbillMar 9
@Daojoan true. and also in my fam we throw the funny bones around
Show threadkitMar 9
@Daojoan There have been times I’ve needed to hear the words, but never from blood.
Show threadjamoMar 9

@Daojoan Yeah, it's more "FFS, we are supposed to be a family" ime.

It's like when the teacher says "I'm in charge!" all hope is lost.

Show threadGhostsheetZMar 9
@Daojoan if I had a dollar every time my bosses said that.
Show threadC SMar 10
@Daojoan the only time I heard "we're family" from family is when someone is begging for special treatment, whether it's a business discount, a loan, or during a dispute (along with "blood is thicker than water.") None of those were good connotations.
Show threadKen ButlerMar 10
@Daojoan same vibe as "German Democratic Republic" (which wasn't, by any means).
Show threadSharpe!Mar 10
@Daojoan Never tried to hurt a coworker by claiming they were adopted...
Show threadnieuemmaMar 10
@Daojoan I muss the good old days when Olive Garden said "When you're here, you're family."