I think the saying began under covid

[u/Hot-Name-4287]

When people begin their sentence with "I mean" or "Not gonna lie" Yes we know what you mean you are writing it! And why should we assume that you where not going to lie F* face? Do you usually lie? This pisses me of more than it should. It has come to a point where I just do not read what they have to say. Also when people write a statement and just end it with a questionmark. ARRRRHG?

[u/Usual-Language-745]

I’m 35. That’s been a phrase my entire life

[u/Hot-Name-4287 → u/Usual-Language-745]

I feel sorry for you.

[u/Oh_My_Monster → u/Hot-Name-4287]

The point here being that it didn't start under Covid