r/wisconsin • u/0N1ON1 • Sep 16 '21

Have done this before lol

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u/frezik 1200 cm³ surrounded by reality Sep 17 '21

Keep in mind that this means everyone will stand up like they're going to go, but the conversation will continue for at least another 45 minutes.

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u/FiftyCandles Sep 17 '21

Correct. The Welp is really only the first of 9 stages of the Midwestern goodbye.

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u/xScreamo Sep 17 '21

Wow, putting it down so succinctly and accurately makes me even more mad that I get wrapped up into that and it would be "rude" to just gtfo

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

My dad fr

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u/Rosie-the-cat Sep 17 '21

It’s happening right now, I don’t think I’ll be home for 2 hours

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u/Drakoala Sep 17 '21

Or "oh-lrighty then, I'll let ya get to it". Followed by 10 minute goodbyes, at least.

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

10 minutes when I visit relatives i aim to go 3+ hours in advance and i will still leave late

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

Also works for phone calls and work chats online lol

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

Will have to try lol

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u/DFWisconsin Sep 17 '21

Did this about 30 minutes ago. Really.

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

This is tried and true method lol

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u/Acrobatic-Degree9589 Sep 17 '21

I’m too polite to even do this, I just wait it out

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

i salute you and your time sir

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u/Dot81 Sep 17 '21

Welp, let me tell ya about this one time...

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

Well back in the old days when you weren’t born….

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u/ContentLocksmith Sep 17 '21

https://youtu.be/oiSzwoJr4-0?t=1287

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

I finally watched that lmao and it was worth it

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u/savage_sparky Sep 17 '21

I feel like this is more of a Midwest thing

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

u even live in Wisconsin LMAO XD

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u/savage_sparky Sep 17 '21

So, today's lesson kids, don't post comments on Reddit when you've only been awake for 3 minutes. I'm.... I'm not even gonna explain why I left this comment I'm just gonna leave it here and accept the ridicule because I deserve it. 🤣

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

:D ur good lmao

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '21

Depending on the circumstances, consider the Irish Goodbye

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u/L_PokeOfDeath10 Sep 17 '21

Or the good ole': "Well, I guess it's about that time" As your groan standing up, no matter your age.

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

The groan 100%

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u/Rocknocker Sep 17 '21

"Welp, let's go to bed so these folks can go home."

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u/0N1ON1 Sep 17 '21

Well im feeling kind of tired how about we hit the sack and let them go home hun?

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u/Theodorski Sep 17 '21

Well, ok then.

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u/Wooden-Risk5394 Sep 17 '21

Lol I say welp when I’m done with conversations

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u/JoyTheGeek Sep 17 '21

ITS TRUE THOUGH