Social pumpkin patching is an extension of pumpkin patching in which the reluctant participant is not only expected to attend the activity but is also expected to appear enthusiastic for photographs, videos, or social media posts that portray the experience as voluntary and enjoyable.
The social media component is what distinguishes social pumpkin patching from ordinary pumpkin patching. The participant becomes part of a curated public narrative, regardless of how they actually feel about the activity.
Origin:
The phrase was coined to humorously describe the recurring phenomenon of people who disappear on weekends because they are obligated to participate in highly curated, family-oriented activities, often accompanied by photographs shared on social media that project enthusiasm whether genuine or not.
Defined
Social Pumpkin Patching
● He wasn’t just pumpkin patching—he got hit with social pumpkin patching and had to post smiling photos from the orchard.”
● “Every weekend he’s social pumpkin patching somewhere new.”
● “Those Instagram pictures are classic social pumpkin patching.”
● “Sorry boys, I can’t make the game this weekend. I’m pumpkin patching with the family.”
Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
While our lifespan is the number of years we will live, our healthspan is the number of healthy years we will have and our sexspan is is the number of years we will continue to be healthy enough to continue having an active sex life.
A lighthearted reaction upon receiving disappointing news of some sort. Usually something that isn't a particularly a big deal, esp. when it primarily affects someone else - sort of a mild schadenfreude. Sometimes doubled or tripled, and possibly said in a sing-songy voice for added comedic effect to imitate a muted trumpet, which is how the meme originated.
You didn't get any napkins with your takeout pork fried rice? Womp womp.