Submitted by Missveexox13 t3_zv1zt0 in explainlikeimfive
This always confused me, bcuz wouldn’t that mean you’d get comfortable with it and lose its novelty?
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GalFisk t1_j1n05a7 wrote
Exactly that happened to me when I did my first tandem. I still skydive 14 years later. Best life decision ever.
Arthur_Leywin354 t1_j1mkw1s wrote
If someone slept in a comfy bed they can say "I could get used to this." Sure it loses "novelty" but it's better than what they were sleeping in before.
ender323 t1_j1mnj0v wrote
To me, the vibe is something like "I'd like to get used to this" as in, I'd like for this to become my new lifestyle. That if you had it consistently, it would become part of your life and you wouldn't be able to live without it afterwards.
Zhoenish t1_j1mkxfp wrote
It's a bit of understatement/sarcasm said to humorous effect. Something is very nice indeed, but instead of gushing, you offhandedly say, "well, it's not so bad I couldn't get used to it if I tried really hard" while luxuriating in the pleasure.
PaulsRedditUsername t1_j1moc63 wrote
Usually, getting used to something means that a situation seems unpleasant at first, but you will adjust and it won't bother you eventually. "The weather here is really hot, but you get used to it."
So, when you find yourself in a very nice, comfortable situation, saying, "I could get used to this," is a little joke. It's a way of acknowledging that the situation is very nice without stating the obvious.
Missveexox13 OP t1_j1mq9ci wrote
Ohh! This is the first comment I’ve read that makes it make sense (I think.) so basically it’s sarcasm? Or being ironic
PaulsRedditUsername t1_j1mqou9 wrote
Right. It's an understatement. It's like saying, "Not bad," when something extremely awesome happens.
Missveexox13 OP t1_j1mqxox wrote
Ohh okay! Thanks so much! I wish I had a free reward for you
Missveexox13 OP t1_j1mr8fn wrote
Turns out I do have an award after all lol
PaulsRedditUsername t1_j1mt7v3 wrote
Thank you!
buildyourown t1_j1mn340 wrote
The first time you try the finer things in life. You were fine with an 02 Corolla and then you borrowed a friends new car with heated and ventilated seats...
LevelStudent t1_j1n9ntw wrote
Its partially sarcastic. Like a joke at how they'd have to "get used to" something that is better and more enjoyable in every way.
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IMovedYourCheese t1_j1mq3wm wrote
It’s another way of saying “I am not used to this experience, but it is really good”. The phrase normally used when people try something beyond the level of luxury they are accustomed to for the first time (nice hotels, a fancy car, massage).
njormrod t1_j1oq5og wrote
This is correct.
yogert909 t1_j1nkqio wrote
I think you have it right, but it has an ironic quality to it. The person is saying they would like to do it so much it would lose its novelty. I.e. they would like to do it regularly.
colorado_chris t1_j1nr63a wrote
I’ve heard it used when something is really good or going well. E.G. I was staying in a really nice ski condo, and after skiing all day we were in the hot tub drinking whiskey and I said “I could get used to this (kind of lifestyle)”
Klutzy-Tumbleweed-99 t1_j1odl3c wrote
I want to make it the norm. Turn her into my wife. Does they analogy make sense. It’s not like they are saying “I can’t wait to get bored with this”. That would be different
njormrod t1_j1oqrvi wrote
The criteria:
- It is not something you usually do
- You like it
- It is above your normal lifestyle
You get your first professional massage. "I could get used to this". You drink expensive wine. "I could get used to this". You get showered with chocolates and flowers. "I could get used to this".
It's an understatement. You like the thing.
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ZLVe96 t1_j1qffm4 wrote
It has 2 meanings. The first is literal, meaning they don't really love it or like it but they could get used to it over time.
The current meaning is a sarcastic variation. When something is amazing that someone tries or sees for the first time, they can sarcastically say " I could get used to this."
Similar to saying "it's OK..." when you try or do something thing awesome.
Skatingraccoon t1_j1mkd6g wrote
It means the person hasn't tried it before, but they enjoyed it, and would do it again.
For instance, if a person never went skydiving and then they went skydiving and really liked it, "they could get used to it" - they would do it again in the future, perhaps even as a hobby.