We're from Bethesda

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Anonymous wrote:I’m one of the people that has never seen this. I am on FB and have Instagram mostly for my teens’ activities but have never seen this. Sorry it’s blowing your mind!

My bigger problem with this thread is that none of it really seems apt. I mean, none of it is like “oh, good one—you totally got me/us”. They just aren’t witty enough or don’t seeel to actually represent anyone I know. Maybe “we’re from bethesda, of course we spend our weekends driving up and down 270 to kids’ sporting events.” That one at least feels true. Although still not witty. Or “we’re from bethesda, of course we overspent on our houses so we can complain about locked bathrooms at our kids’ high schools”.

The stuff about having subs or shopping at farmers markets doesn’t feel like it’s any more true of bethesda than any ptjer American suburb. Probably fewer suvs than most suburbs.

Yeah I know the meme but OP’s post doesn’t work both because it’s taking a tik tok and turning it into a post and because it’s boring/lazy generic statements not the kind of thing that really only someone living in Bethesda would get.

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Anonymous wrote:Well I thought it was funny. Most people here are not watching reels or tik tok.

Care to explain it to us olds?

It's clear OP is NOT boosting Bethesda. Otherwise, I don't know why she's even bothering. Who cares what they do in Bethesda.

There was a trend on social media a few months ago where people posted videos saying "I'm ____, of course I do XYZ."

They were 1-2 minute long playful clips that either poked fun at certain groups or highlighted certain in-jokes. For example, "I'm a tourist. Of course I stand on the left of the escalator" or "I'm a Washingtonian. Of course, I leave town before The Fourth of July."

I really can't believe this has to be explained.

I don’t even use TikTok and I’ve seen that trend everywhere. It’s on IG, Fb, and YouTube! And stuff gets reposted to TwitterX! Do people just … not go on any kind of social media at all? Not even to look/watch and not post? And then they come on here and it’s all anonymous so we don’t know who’s living so far under a rock but giving thoughts and advice like they’re a normal person??? It’s honestly blowing my mind a bit and I need to sit down.

It is blowing your mind that your life is so insular.

You are shocked that everyone’s life is not a mirror of your own.

I also have never seen or heard of that trend.

Maybe we are not clueless. Maybe you need to get out more and explore what we have been up to while you were on TikTok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're from Bethesda. Of course we shop at the Bethesda Elementary farmers market on Sunday!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we run the Turkey Chase every Thanksgiving!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we have advanced degrees!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we wear Lululemon for leisure and work!

this is only if you are white and in Bethesda

the asian people i know in Bethesda don't do the first two and only rarely do 4.

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Anonymous wrote:Well I thought it was funny. Most people here are not watching reels or tik tok.

Care to explain it to us olds?

It's clear OP is NOT boosting Bethesda. Otherwise, I don't know why she's even bothering. Who cares what they do in Bethesda.

There was a trend on social media a few months ago where people posted videos saying "I'm ____, of course I do XYZ."

They were 1-2 minute long playful clips that either poked fun at certain groups or highlighted certain in-jokes. For example, "I'm a tourist. Of course I stand on the left of the escalator" or "I'm a Washingtonian. Of course, I leave town before The Fourth of July."

I really can't believe this has to be explained.

I don’t even use TikTok and I’ve seen that trend everywhere. It’s on IG, Fb, and YouTube! And stuff gets reposted to TwitterX! Do people just … not go on any kind of social media at all? Not even to look/watch and not post? And then they come on here and it’s all anonymous so we don’t know who’s living so far under a rock but giving thoughts and advice like they’re a normal person??? It’s honestly blowing my mind a bit and I need to sit down.

It is blowing your mind that your life is so insular.

You are shocked that everyone’s life is not a mirror of your own.

I also have never seen or heard of that trend.

Maybe we are not clueless. Maybe you need to get out more and explore what we have been up to while you were on TikTok.

You can’t read so you’re not worth a response.

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Anonymous wrote:We're from Bethesda. Of course we shop at the Bethesda Elementary farmers market on Sunday!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we run the Turkey Chase every Thanksgiving!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we have advanced degrees!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we wear Lululemon for leisure and work!

??? I don’t get it. Is this a new cheer you have written?

I sometimes forget how freaking OLD the average age of posters is on here.

Reporting for ageism.

[Anonymous]

I'm from Bethesda. My teens get a car despite not doing any chores around the house or yard.

[Anonymous]

I'm from Bethesda. My kids got a smart phone in *elementary school*, and it was not taken away as they got older despite sassing/ talking back to their parents and teachers.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m from Bethesda. Of COURSE I drive a large, white luxury SUV!

But... but... you're such an environmentalist! (2) Big cars, 4K+sq ft. house, reproduced 3 kids, drive to work when you are lucky enough to have a Metro, on and on...oh the irony.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're from Bethesda. Of course we shop at the Bethesda Elementary farmers market on Sunday!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we run the Turkey Chase every Thanksgiving!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we have advanced degrees!

We're from Bethesda. Of course we wear Lululemon for leisure and work!

LOL at OP trying to make Bethesda a thing. No one cares.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm from Bethesda. My kids got a smart phone in *elementary school*, and it was not taken away as they got older despite sassing/ talking back to their parents and teachers.

this is so weak.

[Anonymous]

This is just people piling on what they think Bethesda is. What’s next “I’m from Bethesda, I’m snobby and unfriendly?” 🙄

[Anonymous]

I'm from Bethesda, drive a hybrid, our teens don't have cars, will go to in-state colleges, and we don't really care what any of you think about us

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Anonymous wrote:Well I thought it was funny. Most people here are not watching reels or tik tok.

Care to explain it to us olds?

It's clear OP is NOT boosting Bethesda. Otherwise, I don't know why she's even bothering. Who cares what they do in Bethesda.

There was a trend on social media a few months ago where people posted videos saying "I'm ____, of course I do XYZ."

They were 1-2 minute long playful clips that either poked fun at certain groups or highlighted certain in-jokes. For example, "I'm a tourist. Of course I stand on the left of the escalator" or "I'm a Washingtonian. Of course, I leave town before The Fourth of July."

I really can't believe this has to be explained.

I don’t even use TikTok and I’ve seen that trend everywhere. It’s on IG, Fb, and YouTube! And stuff gets reposted to TwitterX! Do people just … not go on any kind of social media at all? Not even to look/watch and not post? And then they come on here and it’s all anonymous so we don’t know who’s living so far under a rock but giving thoughts and advice like they’re a normal person??? It’s honestly blowing my mind a bit and I need to sit down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Bethesda. I’ve never had an original thought and I make decisions based on what others do.

LOL!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm from Bethesda, drive a hybrid, our teens don't have cars, will go to in-state colleges, and we don't really care what any of you think about us

We see your priorities.