SA Reflects on Advice from Loved Ones, #MyFamOnceSaid Trends

SA Reflects on Advice from Loved Ones, #MyFamOnceSaid Trends

- A new hashtag has been trending on South African Twitter streets which is called #MyFamilyOnceSaid

- Hundreds of locals have been using the hashtag to speak about the advice and tall tales their loved ones once told them

- Relationship advice, career advice and even some really mean things were mentioned as Mzansi shared what they were once told by their family members

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A new day is upon us and so is a new hashtag that South Africans are using to express themselves. Hundreds of locals have been using the hashtag #MyFamlyOnceSaid to speak about the things that they were told by their beloved family.

While some families offered words of advice about life, careers, and relationships, other families have told their loved ones lies, sold them dreams and also broke their hearts with their choice of words.

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While some were absolutely ridiculous and somewhat hilarious, others were quite sad. Briefly.co.za explores some of the various interesting things locals were told by their family members. Read them below:

@Iam_Gadifele said:

"My grandmother warned me about quiet men, I never listened. Got burned twice. #MyFamilyOnceSaid"

@ms_kasidiva said:

"#MyFamilyOnceSaid you should abort that baby. What a joke!"

@Mocchachinoochi said:

"#MyFamilyOnceSaid my boyfriend at the time is stingy cos he only brought food for me. Like... What was he meant to do though?"

@Lu_ci_fa said:

"#MyFamilyOnceSaid never settle for a single mother or a woman beyond 26 yrs old. Single mothers and ladies beyond 30 are miserable and bitter."

@__sweet1 said:

"#MyFamilyOnceSaid yeka abafana they won't do anything for you in life... Yet my dad bought my mom a house and my uncle bought his wife a car."

Hashtag #MyFamOnceSaid Trends as SA Reflects on Advice from Loved Ones
These locals have also used the hashtag #MyFamilyOnceSaid. Images: @pozcandy/@dajonx_afrika
Source: Twitter

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After being prompted to share their rough working experiences by a tweet that was made by talented Mzansi designer Tomi Rikhotso, hundreds of South Africans were soon speaking about the hard work they found themselves doing.

"What’s the toughest job you’ve ever had?" asked the young wedding gown designer on his Twitter page.

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Marilynn Manuel I am an experienced journalist with a keen interest in helping people tell their stories and writing content that inspires readers. When I’m not in front of my laptop producing viral articles for my publication, I find myself submerged in a fitness routine or trying new wellness smoothies. When I need some down time, I find that devouring a good book is equally as satisfying as reaching my health goals. Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy.