What do people mean when they say, 'He's all boy'?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I do not think this, at all. I agree that many boys gravitate toward trucks or whatever. But so do girls. And plenty of boys like Elsa and Anna. I don't feel the need to say SHE'S ALLLLL GIRRRRRLLLLL every time my DD picks up her tea set.

But OP, people repeat themselves (loudly, sometimes) when they are nervous, socially awkward, or not very interesting. It's because they don't have much else to say. They might be perfectly friendly and nice to hang out with otherwise. Keep the context in mind before you read too much into the comment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This exact same thing has been posted before.

+1 a million times.....

No.

She doesn't mean figuratively, she means literally.

As in this exact same post. Word for word. The last two sentences might have changed, but I don't think so.

Someone is recycling tonight. Literally.

[Anonymous]

I am a mom of a 3 year old boy. I say it mostly when folks are looking at me in judgement. Say, if DS is kicking dirt, or jumping off swing sets.

It's just a way to shut down a conversation about why I let him walk around barefoot/chase bugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a mom of a 3 year old boy. I say it mostly when folks are looking at me in judgement. Say, if DS is kicking dirt, or jumping off swing sets.

It's just a way to shut down a conversation about why I let him walk around barefoot/chase bugs.

Then why don't you just say, "I let him do what he wants, within reason?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This exact same thing has been posted before.

+1 a million times.....

No.

She doesn't mean figuratively, she means literally.

As in this exact same post. Word for word. The last two sentences might have changed, but I don't think so.

Someone is recycling tonight. Literally.

Show me the duplicate thread. Because it wasn't me.

[Anonymous]

You really don't know what that phrase means? Get out more

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No, I do not think this, at all. I agree that many boys gravitate toward trucks or whatever. But so do girls. And plenty of boys like Elsa and Anna. I don't feel the need to say SHE'S ALLLLL GIRRRRRLLLLL every time my DD picks up her tea set.

But OP, people repeat themselves (loudly, sometimes) when they are nervous, socially awkward, or not very interesting. It's because they don't have much else to say. They might be perfectly friendly and nice to hang out with otherwise. Keep the context in mind before you read too much into the comment.

One of the more thoughtful comments on dcum.

[Anonymous]

Boys are fun, but they break shit.

[Anonymous]

It means, "No way is my son a homosexual."

My late BIL said it all the time.

[Anonymous]

I have three sons and my middle one is "all boy" while the other two are not- they don't exhibit that same stereotypical boy behavior- more calm and thoughtful. That being said, it is not a phrase I'd ever use to describe my son in real life, just meaning I get it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am a mom of a 3 year old boy. I say it mostly when folks are looking at me in judgement. Say, if DS is kicking dirt, or jumping off swing sets.

It's just a way to shut down a conversation about why I let him walk around barefoot/chase bugs.

Then why don't you just say, "I let him do what he wants, within reason?"

Because- I ddont have to say things you like.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This exact same thing has been posted before.

+1 a million times.....

No.

She doesn't mean figuratively, she means literally.

As in this exact same post. Word for word. The last two sentences might have changed, but I don't think so.

Someone is recycling tonight. Literally.

Show me the duplicate thread. Because it wasn't me.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/377696.page#5003381

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This exact same thing has been posted before.

+1 a million times.....

OK. And? You don't think DCUM. Discusses the same stuff every day? Don't read this thread if you don't want to discuss this topic. Problem solved!

It's also a "duh" question.

Means they're energetic, exuberant, sporty - stereotypically "boyish." How is this even a question?

Because, as noted above, many people use it to excuse their boys being jerks. And because these "all boy" activities and behaviors are typical of many girls. It's an obnoxious phrase.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It means they are mostly into stereotypical boy activities and likely have a ton of energy.

This. Nothing to get offended over.

I didn't say I was offended. I asked what it meant.

It bothered you so much that you came up with some stupid line about a princess costume...

It's OP's underhanded way of saying, "Boys and girls are exactly alike." Just wait, OP.

No, I do not think this, at all. I agree that many boys gravitate toward trucks or whatever. But so do girls. And plenty of boys like Elsa and Anna. I don't feel the need to say SHE'S ALLLLL GIRRRRRLLLLL every time my DD picks up her tea set.

Maybe they're not as smart as you? Or maybe you don't have experience with boys, since you yourself were a girl growing up, and now you have a daughter?....

NP and I totally agree with PP above you. And I have two boys (and a girl.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This exact same thing has been posted before.

+1 a million times.....

No.

She doesn't mean figuratively, she means literally.

As in this exact same post. Word for word. The last two sentences might have changed, but I don't think so.

Someone is recycling tonight. Literally.

Show me the duplicate thread. Because it wasn't me.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/377696.page#5003381

That is what you're belly aching about? That thread is over 2 years old and is not a word for word duplicate.