# What the hell did I mean by this? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 30, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286 "2012-10-30T02:16:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/1 "2012-10-30T02:16:59Z")
I use an app for my iPhone that, when programmed, reminds me of stuff. I put in dentist appointments, birthdays, etc. and, when the day arrives, the reminder pops up on the screen. So…a couple of days ago I typed in “MSH” as shorthand for something I must remember tomorrow. Thing is, I been racking (or wracking, if you prefer) my brain trying to remember what I meant by MSH. I even remember entering it (it was only two days ago, fer crissake), but I’ll be damned if I can figure out what it stands for. Do you know? (BTW, the name of the app is “Forgetful”) 🙂 mmm ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Linctus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/2 "2012-10-30T02:21:13Z")
“My son’s H…” “My sister’s H…” “Microsoft H…” Before I go on how sure are you that the letters are DEFINITELY M, S, and H and there is no fat finger? Furthermore, how sure are you what day you inputed them, and what do you recall about the day that you did so? ---
**Author:** ![LC\_Strawhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19adc/32.png) [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/3 "2012-10-30T02:31:41Z")
Must Shop [for] Halloween ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/4 "2012-10-30T02:40:50Z")
My Sharona('s Handbag)? ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/5 "2012-10-30T02:46:32Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I use an app for my iPhone that, when programmed, reminds me of stuff. I put in dentist appointments, birthdays, etc. and, when the day arrives, the reminder pops up on the screen. > > So…a couple of days ago I typed in “MSH” as shorthand for something I must remember tomorrow. Thing is, I been racking (or wracking, if you prefer) my brain trying to remember what I meant by MSH. I even remember entering it (it was only two days ago, fer crissake), but I’ll be damned if I can figure out what it stands for. > > Do you know? > > (BTW, the name of the app is “Forgetful”) 🙂 > > mmm Do you know anyone with those initials? Might it be something Hospital related? ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/6 "2012-10-30T02:50:23Z")
You’re thinking of changing your username to Mean Sister Hustard? ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/7 "2012-10-30T02:52:26Z")
Mu shu ham? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/8 "2012-10-30T02:52:34Z")
Must Sell House. Make Some H\_\_\_\_ (insert favorite dish beginning with H) You’ll do the MSH! (It’s the Monster Mash) ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/9 "2012-10-30T03:35:55Z")
Mustard’s Seasonal House? ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/10 "2012-10-30T03:39:17Z")
Make Sandy Hurricane :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Linctus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/11 "2012-10-30T03:50:22Z")
It’s not as simple as “Ms. H” is it? ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/12 "2012-10-30T03:54:48Z")
Did you need mushrooms for a recipe? Or did you decide to re-watch the entire M_A_S\*H series? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/13 "2012-10-30T04:01:16Z")
Mono-sodium hootamate? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/14 "2012-10-30T04:11:52Z")
given the OP’s username, it can only be: Maxwell’s Silver Hammer ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/15 "2012-10-30T04:16:54Z")
Medicate Sister’s Herpes? ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/16 "2012-10-30T04:39:53Z")
> [@Peter\_Morris](#): > > given the OP’s username, it can only be: > > Maxwell’s Silver Hammer Win! ---
**Author:** ![LC\_Strawhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e19adc/32.png) [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/17 "2012-10-30T04:46:16Z")
Meet Spanish Hooker (no wonder you wrote it in code) ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/18 "2012-10-30T05:23:09Z")
Make Someone Happy ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/19 "2012-10-30T05:29:30Z")
Must Send Hush Money to Zebra. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286/20 "2012-10-30T06:26:54Z")
It’s a reminder to start your lobbying efforts for a national Multiple Sclerosis Holiday. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-did-i-mean-by-this/639286.md?page=2)