Philosophy Don't judge me!

[Second Summer]

What do people commonly mean by this exclamation? Are there any cases where "judging" is okay?

I was first introduced to this exclamation in the TV series My Name Is Earl, when his mother-in-law runs off with his car to gamble it away at the casino. Don't judge me! she exclaims as she takes off.

 

[KLS52]

I feel like when a person says don't judge me, they know they are doing something wrong, or at least something that the majority of people would frown upon. They are most likely embarrassed and don't want to hear any lectures.

 

[Amy SF]

I feel like when a person says don't judge me, they know they are doing something wrong, or at least something that the majority of people would frown upon. They are most likely embarrassed and don't want to hear any lectures.

That's exactly how I interpret it to mean.

 

[Poppy]

When I hear it, I don't think the person saying it is really serious - just a little bit guilty!

 

[Second Summer]

Well, I dunno, I think sometimes there can be at least a small bit of seriousness to it.

How much judging do you have to do before you become judgemental?

 

[kazyeeqen]

I've only heard it in jest. I've said it in jest. But only to something commonly thought of a problematic. Like... I finished my second margarita in the time it took everyone else to drink one. Don't judge me! But it's not something I'm particularly ashamed of. Or I wouldn't protest so vigorously.

 

[hungryraccoon]

I've only heard it in jest. I've said it in jest. But only to something commonly thought of a problematic. Like... I finished my second margarita in the time it took everyone else to drink one. Don't judge me! But it's not something I'm particularly ashamed of. Or I wouldn't protest so vigorously.

This.

The worst is 'no offense but...'

 

[kazyeeqen]

This.

The worst is 'no offense but...'

That's how I preface the very offensive things I like to say.

 

[KLS52]

No offense, but...I'm about to offend you, lol.

 

[Clueless Git]

What do people commonly mean by this exclamation?

"I am God. Ergo whatever my will dictates I do becomes 'right' for I can actualy do no wrong. Same rule doesn't apply to you mortal 'plebs' though and if any of you did this to me or mine my judgement upon your unworthy asses would be swift and merciless".

That's what I hear when people say that anyway ...

 

[Amy SF]

It appears that the phrase has different meanings based on geography. What it means depends on where you live.

 

[RascalsMom]

And where does clueless live?

 

[Clueless Git]

And where does clueless live?

I'm omnipresent so I live in all places at once, of course.

I use Milton Keynes for mail though otherwise the postman gets a little bit confused.

 

[kibbleforlola]

I've used it before. Usually in this context:

BF: We had an entire one pound bag of chocolates an hour ago...
me: don't judge me.
bf: *gives look*
me: you're judging! you're judging!

In other words, it is said in jest. Kinda like "sorry, not sorry". i.e. it is something i should feel guilty about, but i don't. i k ow bf doen't care if i ate all the chocolate, but he's still shocked by my chocolate scarfing abilities.

 

[PTree15]

I've only heard it in jest. I've said it in jest. But only to something commonly thought of a problematic. Like... I finished my second margarita in the time it took everyone else to drink one. Don't judge me! But it's not something I'm particularly ashamed of. Or I wouldn't protest so vigorously.

This.

 

[Ann Chovie]

My favourite was from a builder who prefixed every sentence with 'trust me on this' or the more common ' I wouldn't lie to you ' inevitably followed by a string of unrealistic targets and inflated charges.

It was like a flag up that every word he spoke from that point on should be treated as complete garbage.

 

[Amy SF]

My favourite was from a builder who prefixed every sentence with 'trust me on this' or the more common ' I wouldn't lie to you ' inevitably followed by a string of unrealistic targets and inflated charges.

It was like a flag up that every word he spoke from that point on should be treated as complete garbage.

Like Mr. "Orally" from that episode of Fawlty Towers.

 

[Ann Chovie]

Like Mr. "Orally" from that episode of Fawlty Towers.

Oh yes! forgotten that one

 

[peacefulveglady]

sometimes people try to correct us but when someone uses the Bible or overly judge by their holier then thou attitudes and all , then that goes really too far…

 

[KLS52]

We are about 24 hours away from an impending snowstorm. It's 2:43 AM and I'm sitting in bed drinking tea and watching the weather forecast. Don't judge me. It's a sickness.