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An American/Southern phrase used particularly to children, to warn them against disobedience. Particularly hinting at potential physical punishments.
Kid: "I don't wanna go to school today"
Grandma: "Do what I told you," "Hard Head Makes A Soft Behind"

By: Otis T. September 8th, 2025
by LionHeart99 September 8, 2025
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the water that hardens the egg softens the potato

The water that hardens the egg softens the potato is a Russian saying that means everyone reacts to stressful circumstances differently. It is often used in the context of trauma.
"Rachel's mom just died and a week later she's back to school. Meanwhile, I'm strugling to get out of bed, just because my hamster died. I feel so shitty."

"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "
by penisshakes March 29, 2021
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Life Hard Life Cold Titty Soft Titty Warm

This was thought up by an anonymous user on discord 7/1/22. It is what you say to a friend when they are sad. Basically telling them to just go fuck somebody.
"Hey man I fucking hate myself"
"Hey I get it but remember Life Hard Life Cold Titty Soft Titty Warm"
by John0032 November 12, 2022
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