The 'Don't say it' meme is so relatable for anyone whose mouth has a mind of its own

Sometimes you just can't help it.

Sometimes your mouth is just not in the mood to follow instructions from your brain.

We all know the feeling of having no control over the words coming out of our mouths. And now, that feeling has been encapsulated in the "don't say it" meme.

The meme, which has spread rapidly over Twitter, is all about those situations where you end up saying the one thing you're trying your hardest not to.

This is a classic.

So relatable.

Some jokes should not be made.

Let those dad jokes out.

TFW Ariana Grande is always on your mind.

When you're feeling generous but not really.

And finally this all too familiar situation at the bar.

These tweets are proof that we need to fund more research into a cure for verbal diarrhoea.

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