Why do people say “I’m just going to say it.” before saying something?

Is it customary to declare one’s actions before doing them?
Such as “I’m just going to eat it.” before a meal or “I’m just going to drive it” before getting into a car.
You humans are a curious bunch 🤨👻

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Mamapolo2016 · F

I think because experience has taught them others stop listening after "You're not going to like this."

At least as odd is, "There. I said it."

Spectra · 26-30, F

@Mamapolo2016 Or bragging right after you say “I don’t mean to brag”

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Mamapolo2016 I would stop listening too, or just becomes too much noise. Some people just like the sound of their own voice too much

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Spectra Whatever happened to the “humble brag” which always felt like an oxymoron to me, often spoken by morons

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Ghostinthemachine Yeah. I have spokeneth. So let it be written. So let it be done.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Mamapolo2016 Amen 🙏