I’ve heard it explained that “hey” used to be more of an urgent way to get someone’s attention, rather than a casual “hello” like it is now, so it sounded rude to some older folks.

  • @tinkeringidiot
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    211 year ago

    I still say this to my kids because they don’t understand why and it’s hilarious.

    • @charles
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      81 year ago

      Dadbro, checking in. Hey will always be for horses.

      • @tinkeringidiot
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        11 year ago

        It’s better for cows.

        Piggies would eat it, but they don’t know how.

    • @[email protected]
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      61 year ago

      My 3 year old daughter has started saying “Hey!” Right before sharing a brilliant idea like “let’s have ice cream for breakfast!” So I’ve started cutting her off with “Hay is for horses” and she just ignores me