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JDefoe said:
It’s sad how easily we can get duped. Everyone even myself fell for the bullshit again. It’s clear we aren’t close on either Eze or Savinho at all.

Eze AND Savinho together will never happen. One, only one, may happen at the end of the window.

They’re just big name carrots thrown to a very frustrated fanbase, likely because they know there will be protests at the Burnley match after we get thumped by PSG tonight and have zero fit 10s or LBs entering the season.

Levy still hates us, Lange is still a bed wetter who can’t close deals, and Levy is still a tightwad who cannot resist haggling over everything. I would love to be wrong about this but we’ve seen 20 years of it, I’m very well-versed in how this will go.
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Did you not see my post yesterday, taken from my YT feed from Associated Press for their Tottenham pre match presser for tonight…you couldn’t make this shit up

 
JDefoe said:
It’s sad how easily we can get duped. Everyone even myself fell for the bullshit again. It’s clear we aren’t close on either Eze or Savinho at all.

Eze AND Savinho together will never happen. One, only one, may happen at the end of the window.

They’re just big name carrots thrown to a very frustrated fanbase, likely because they know there will be protests at the Burnley match after we get thumped by PSG tonight and have zero fit 10s or LBs entering the season.

Levy still hates us, Lange is still a bed wetter who can’t close deals, and Levy is still a tightwad who cannot resist haggling over everything. I would love to be wrong about this but we’ve seen 20 years of it, I’m very well-versed in how this will go.
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You know how it is, its not even a 24/7 news cycle anymore, its 86,400 seconds a day round the clock cycle

This is not new news, its filler until something new comes out

So I dont think the situation is any different to yesterday, we're in talks, its not done yet - may/may not happen - may as well be positive...
 
Optimistic_Spur said:
Why you want some?


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Il give it too ya !

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Come to papa!!

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Honestly you lot all need to go outside and touch grass. Stop hitting refresh, go enjoy your day(s) and get a bloody life ffs!

Thanks.

Go enjoy us getting beasted in the super cup.

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JDefoe said:
It’s sad how easily we can get duped. Everyone even myself fell for the bullshit again. It’s clear we aren’t close on either Eze or Savinho at all.

Eze AND Savinho together will never happen. One, only one, may happen at the end of the window.

They’re just big name carrots thrown to a very frustrated fanbase, likely because they know there will be protests at the Burnley match after we get thumped by PSG tonight and have zero fit 10s or LBs entering the season.

Levy still hates us, Lange is still a bed wetter who can’t close deals, and Levy is still a tightwad who cannot resist haggling over everything. I would love to be wrong about this but we’ve seen 20 years of it, I’m very well-versed in how this will go.
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Mate, have mum pop you back into your pram - you're clearly still grumpy from the afternoon nap.
 
Dr Rocktopus said:
Touch grass? Is the latest stupid zoomer phrase?
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You're asking about the origin of the phrase “touch grass”—shrug off the screen and reconnect with reality. Here's what I found:

What Does "Touch Grass" Mean?​

“Touch grass” is online slang used—sometimes pointedly—to tell someone they’ve spent too much time immersed in digital spaces and could benefit from stepping outside to reset and ground themselves (Wiktionary, Social Media Dashboard).

Who Said It First?​

When and How Did It Spread?​

  • The phrase gained momentum in the late 2010s, particularly on platforms like Twitter and 4chan (Know Your Meme, ContentStudio).
  • A notable spike occurred in 2019, when a tweet using the phrase went viral (1,400 likes, 700 retweets) (Know Your Meme).
  • By 2020–2021, “touch grass” had become a common retort across:

A Reddit Perspective​

From a Reddit thread asking about the phrase’s origin, one user replied:
“It’s just telling people that they've been indoors and on the computer too long and need to go outside.”
Another chimed in that it “became more popular on Twitter more recently” (Reddit).
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Summary Table​

AspectDetails
First AppearancesAround 2015 on Twitter ⬆
Rise to PopularityGained traction on social platforms from 2019, exploded by 2020–21
MeaningA call to step away from the digital for a more grounded reality
Usage ContextOnline criticism, ironic humor, self-care, mental reset

Bottom Line​

“Touch grass” is internet slang urging someone to unplug and experience the tangible world. Its roots stretch back to at least 2015, but its viral rise happened later, with the phrase becoming a staple of internet banter and commentary by around 2020–21.
Want to explore more meme history or dig into other slang trends? Just let me know!
 
GOAT said:
You're asking about the origin of the phrase “touch grass”—shrug off the screen and reconnect with reality. Here's what I found:

What Does "Touch Grass" Mean?​

“Touch grass” is online slang used—sometimes pointedly—to tell someone they’ve spent too much time immersed in digital spaces and could benefit from stepping outside to reset and ground themselves (Wiktionary, Social Media Dashboard).

Who Said It First?​

  • The exact origin remains unknown, but documented usage dates back to around 2015 in tweets suggesting people go outside and touch some grass (Know Your Meme, Jan Blencowe).
  • These early uses show the phrase in contexts like:

When and How Did It Spread?​

  • The phrase gained momentum in the late 2010s, particularly on platforms like Twitter and 4chan (Know Your Meme, ContentStudio).
  • A notable spike occurred in 2019, when a tweet using the phrase went viral (1,400 likes, 700 retweets) (Know Your Meme).
  • By 2020–2021, “touch grass” had become a common retort across:

A Reddit Perspective​

From a Reddit thread asking about the phrase’s origin, one user replied:

Summary Table​

AspectDetails
First AppearancesAround 2015 on Twitter ⬆
Rise to PopularityGained traction on social platforms from 2019, exploded by 2020–21
MeaningA call to step away from the digital for a more grounded reality
Usage ContextOnline criticism, ironic humor, self-care, mental reset

Bottom Line​

“Touch grass” is internet slang urging someone to unplug and experience the tangible world. Its roots stretch back to at least 2015, but its viral rise happened later, with the phrase becoming a staple of internet banter and commentary by around 2020–21.
Want to explore more meme history or dig into other slang trends? Just let me know!
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I would have also accepted 'yes'.
 
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