Street voices
Janna
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United States
"not me, um, very similar to not the, but this is more personal, like you are basically making fun of yourself for doing something, but like, you know, in a lighthearted way. Basically you're self-aware of like an embarrassing moment, so you're just, you know, picking at yourself for it in like a funny way. An example would be, oh my god, not me wearing two left shoes"
What it means
You say this when you're lightly roasting yourself for doing something embarrassing, awkward, or a bit stupid. It's a very online way to clock your own nonsense before anyone else does, usually right before saying exactly what you did. The whole vibe is self-aware, dramatic, and funny, not serious self-hate.
Usage examples
"Not me rushing into class with my shirt inside out and still acting like nothing was wrong, I need to log off for the day."
"Not me waving back at someone who was fully waving at the person behind me, that's enough public life for today."
"Not me sending that text to the family group instead of my mate and then just staring at my screen in spiritual collapse."
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