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"It’s reminiscent of those that get up at 3 to go to the next Boxing Day sale. I wouldn’t dream of doing it but if you can be arsed, crack on.... that said I’m dying for a new pair of work pumps and some new Bridget Jones knickers " I think it’s different this time, with the lengths of time the shops have been shut and the economy is on its arse. I’ll never understand if the mentality of getting up early for Boxing Day sales though. | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! " What’s wrong with that ? | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" . Why would people look down their noses at people shopping in Sports Direct it where I buy my trainers , t shirts and polo shirts.As for Primark not where I would buy everyday wear clothes I prefer Matalan or Peacocks I certainly wouldn’t look down my nose at someone who does. | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" We just cannot get why anyone would look down on someone for anything at all? Why on earth look down on people and make snide comments just because they have chosen to shop? We thought that this was a free world!! | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Recent news would suggest we would be extremely lucky to avoid a second wave of covid anyway ! | |||
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"Its one thing to queue for essentials at a supermarket but quite another to queue for non essential items..but unfortunately its going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, so maybe we should just suck it up and get on with it.. Queuing is so british anyway "People were queueing for clothes, not speedboats and hot tubs. | |||
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"Fair play if they want to go shopping. I ain't got a problem with it, they've been couped up and want to get out and get some new stuff. Personally I couldn't be arsed to queue don't wouldn't be for me. I did see on the news, a bunch of people squashed together to get in a store at opening, that was a bit worrying." Me too, the same clip was shown over and over. Meanwhile on local news channels footage of people at various locations, waiting patiently at two meters apart while wearing masks was shown. | |||
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"Its one thing to queue for essentials at a supermarket but quite another to queue for non essential items..but unfortunately its going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, so maybe we should just suck it up and get on with it.. Queuing is so british anyway
People were queueing for clothes, not speedboats and hot tubs. "So you're saying that speedboats and hot tubs aren't essential? | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Delighted to see it. We were in Primark ("Penneys" in Ireland) yesterday evening, no queuing, masks on. Each to their own I say - Mrs. | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Glad to see it. The economy is on its knees and clearly peoples emotional well being is being challenged (though seeing adverts every ad break which tell me I'm depressed and lonely kind of make me feel depressed and lonely).. We need to be ultra cautious though with spreading the virus and the selfishness of those who think they are immune or seem oblivious to any responsibility is frustrating. I certainly wouldn't sneer at anyone helping to get the country back on its feet. | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! " So? Been queuing for waitrose, booths and aldi the last few weeks.. | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" I didn't look down at them 
But 4.30am to wait for opening times, is ridiculous!
Hopefully people will still shop for the forthcoming months - just so they can take on extra staff!
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"Queuing for Primark! So? Been queuing for waitrose, booths and aldi the last few weeks.. " You need food to survive. You don't need very reasonably priced t-shirts and jeans with weirdly shallow pockets that won't fit your phone in them. | |||
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"I didn't like the tone of the reports, looking down on people particularly the working class seems to be something we do well at the moment. Having said that who the fuck would queue to go in sports direct?!" Some people really need massive mugs with sports direct on and Donnay golf balls. | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy "Completely agree with this. OP It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation. So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority. If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue. The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn. | |||
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"You need food to survive. You don't need very reasonably priced t-shirts and jeans with weirdly shallow pockets that won't fit your phone in them." It’s about having the choice, and the freedom. They are opening for a reason. It’s not about survival it’s about trying to get on with life. | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy
Completely agree with this.
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It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation.
So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority.
If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue.
The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn.
"That one scene was shown over and over. I saw lots of footage of people queuing responsibly but nobody has commented on them | |||
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"Its one thing to queue for essentials at a supermarket but quite another to queue for non essential items..but unfortunately its going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, so maybe we should just suck it up and get on with it.. Queuing is so british anyway
People were queueing for clothes, not speedboats and hot tubs. "Your point being? | |||
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"Its one thing to queue for essentials at a supermarket but quite another to queue for non essential items..but unfortunately its going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, so maybe we should just suck it up and get on with it.. Queuing is so british anyway
People were queueing for clothes, not speedboats and hot tubs.
Your point being? "You think clothes aren’t essential ? | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy
Completely agree with this.
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It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation.
So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority.
If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue.
The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn.
That one scene was shown over and over. I saw lots of footage of people queuing responsibly but nobody has commented on them"There were others too shown on different channels. Yes there were those queueing responsibly and no one has an issue with that, but it wasn't one store. Even the past months you may have noticed, queueing responsibly outside and then inside the supermarkets people trying to get up you ass to get something off the shelf in front of you. It certainly wasn't and isn't one isolated situation. | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy
Completely agree with this.
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It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation.
So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority.
If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue.
The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn.
That one scene was shown over and over. I saw lots of footage of people queuing responsibly but nobody has commented on them
There were others too shown on different channels.
Yes there were those queueing responsibly and no one has an issue with that, but it wasn't one store.
Even the past months you may have noticed, queueing responsibly outside and then inside the supermarkets people trying to get up you ass to get something off the shelf in front of you.
It certainly wasn't and isn't one isolated situation."I haven't seen any queuing that doesn’t comply with social distancing but from day one I've noticed people getting too close to me inside supermarkets and in the street. Yesterday we were sitting in a vast open space yet a man walked within two feet of us. My point really is that far more people are observing regulations than ignoring them. | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! So? Been queuing for waitrose, booths and aldi the last few weeks.. " I wouldnt queue for Primark if they were giving away free clothing...buy cheap buy twice ... | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! What’s wrong with that ? " Nothing if that's where you shop ... | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy
Completely agree with this.
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It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation.
So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority.
If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue.
The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn.
That one scene was shown over and over. I saw lots of footage of people queuing responsibly but nobody has commented on them
There were others too shown on different channels.
Yes there were those queueing responsibly and no one has an issue with that, but it wasn't one store.
Even the past months you may have noticed, queueing responsibly outside and then inside the supermarkets people trying to get up you ass to get something off the shelf in front of you.
It certainly wasn't and isn't one isolated situation.
I haven't seen any queuing that doesn’t comply with social distancing but from day one I've noticed people getting too close to me inside supermarkets and in the street. Yesterday we were sitting in a vast open space yet a man walked within two feet of us. My point really is that far more people are observing regulations than ignoring them. "I don't think I said or implied that wasn't the case. But I guess the point you're emphasiang is that it doesn't matter that there are those who don't as I guess it won't effect anyone. We'll just agree to disagree on this one | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! So? Been queuing for waitrose, booths and aldi the last few weeks.. I wouldnt queue for Primark if they were giving away free clothing...buy cheap buy twice ..." They come in packs of 5 | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy
Completely agree with this.
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It seems all the efforts and sacrifices that most have been doing, even lives lost in saving others could be undone by quite a few idiots who suddenly can't control themselves and who can't do something in any form of moderation.
So they all push and shove to get into a store to get a new pair of trainers (most already have a few pairs) ignore social distancing (one particular scene of all BAE whom we've been told are one of the most vulnerable group) as if catching and passing on the virus is no longer important, but saving £30 on a new pair of shiny trainers is of higher priority.
If they displayed respect for life, respect for all the restrictions others have been going through to save them and others, then I'd have no issue.
The way many carried on was as if it was the last toilet roll they would see in months to come. Some people will never learn.
That one scene was shown over and over. I saw lots of footage of people queuing responsibly but nobody has commented on them
There were others too shown on different channels.
Yes there were those queueing responsibly and no one has an issue with that, but it wasn't one store.
Even the past months you may have noticed, queueing responsibly outside and then inside the supermarkets people trying to get up you ass to get something off the shelf in front of you.
It certainly wasn't and isn't one isolated situation.
I haven't seen any queuing that doesn’t comply with social distancing but from day one I've noticed people getting too close to me inside supermarkets and in the street. Yesterday we were sitting in a vast open space yet a man walked within two feet of us. My point really is that far more people are observing regulations than ignoring them.
I don't think I said or implied that wasn't the case.
But I guess the point you're emphasiang is that it doesn't matter that there are those who don't as I guess it won't effect anyone.
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Each to their own I guess! | |||
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"Its one thing to queue for essentials at a supermarket but quite another to queue for non essential items..but unfortunately its going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, so maybe we should just suck it up and get on with it.. Queuing is so british anyway
People were queueing for clothes, not speedboats and hot tubs.
Your point being?
You think clothes aren’t essential ? "I wasn't knocking it... But as you can buy clothing from some supermarkets and also online its not desperately essential... Our first minister doesn't think its a good idea at all... he would much rather wait til the Welsh economy is on its arse before he allows non essential shops to open | |||
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"I didn't like the tone of the reports, looking down on people particularly the working class seems to be something we do well at the moment." Yes. I bet a lot of people are champing at the bit for more John Lewises to open, but they're not going to get the same ire as those going to Primark. I don't blame people for desperately clinging to some sign that normality might be returning. | |||
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but as long as people are following guidelines I don't see an issue. I think some people just like to turn their nose up at people who shop at these low cost places. | |||
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"I have terrible anxiety in crowded places so wouldn't be interested in going out when it's chaotic! but as long as people are following guidelines I don't see an issue. I think some people just like to turn their nose up at people who shop at these low cost places. "Sorry this is random but your dress is gorgeous!! | |||
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"I had a proper whinge about it on fb (well, one status) not because of people going out, but because so many were just ignoring social distancing round town and the amount of people who bumped into me with shopping bags while I was waiting for the bus just got me all grumpy "I saw a snippet on tv, a friend lives in the city, and he had a chops at me about people bumping into him ,.. oh and cyclists. All frightfully serious, and I'd love to give you a indepth and insightful opinion on it .. but ....gosh you look good in pink.! | |||
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"I have terrible anxiety in crowded places so wouldn't be interested in going out when it's chaotic! but as long as people are following guidelines I don't see an issue. I think some people just like to turn their nose up at people who shop at these low cost places.
Sorry this is random but your dress is gorgeous!! "Thank you! I've got the same one in blue too and they both get so many compliments. | |||
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"You need food to survive. You don't need very reasonably priced t-shirts and jeans with weirdly shallow pockets that won't fit your phone in them. It’s about having the choice, and the freedom. They are opening for a reason. It’s not about survival it’s about trying to get on with life." I mean, it is a *bit* about survival. We do still have the second highest Covid-19 infection rate in Europe. | |||
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"Queuing for Primark! So? Been queuing for waitrose, booths and aldi the last few weeks.. I wouldnt queue for Primark if they were giving away free clothing...buy cheap buy twice ..." This... not missing the cheap non-essential stores! | |||
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"You need food to survive. You don't need very reasonably priced t-shirts and jeans with weirdly shallow pockets that won't fit your phone in them. It’s about having the choice, and the freedom. They are opening for a reason. It’s not about survival it’s about trying to get on with life. I mean, it is a *bit* about survival. We do still have the second highest Covid-19 infection rate in Europe. " Yes. Balance of safety, necessity, mental health. We all cope in different ways. And we need to do the best we can in the face of an inadequate central response. | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Fashionably late to the party but yes it was nice to see the shops open. Your right the economy needs that kick start | |||
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" At whom? | |||
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"I didn’t myself but I have no strong feelings about anyone that did. If people are happy then good on them. Just let people enjoy things "this | |||
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"Queuing all night for the likes of primark £1 knickers was just hideous " Sorry to hear that, hope you found a bargain | |||
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"Some people have more money than sense..." Or maybe just children that need clothes? Jeez... | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs " Yes but lockdown or not children do have a habit of growing.. | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs "  | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs " Tom, children grow even in lockdown | |||
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"Mend and make do !" Tell that to a pre teen whose clothes painfully ride up her fanny as she's grown. I'm guessing you are not a parent. They can't live in pjs indefinitely | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown " Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ? | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ?" Ok you try and squeeze into a pair of pants a size or two too small. Then you can judge. And you will also be singing just like julie Andrews too. Till then stop being judgemental | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ? Ok you try and squeeze into a pair of pants a size or two too small. Then you can judge. And you will also be singing just like julie Andrews too. Till then stop being judgemental" Well said, kids can’t help growing or choose when they decide to have a spurt | |||
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"Queuing all night for the likes of primark £1 knickers was just hideous Sorry to hear that, hope you found a bargain "I wouldn't know I've never ever shopped in primark. It's all cheap shite | |||
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"Goodness people be kind. There were queues because people have to queue. The amount of people stood outside were the amount you normally find in primark at normal capacity. It is a good story for the media to hype so what can you say. In terms of quality I have been stood in a Bond Street store before when a regular came in with her £15 Primark coat that was the copy of their £600 version. There was very little different in the quality. Many manufacturers import now from China and sew the buttons on or add the zippers so that they can fulfill a category of "Made in Italy" or the like. And make do and mend is easy if you know how to make do and mend. The economy needs to start getting a boost from VAT. Workers returning so a reduction in furlough payments. People need to start getting a boost from some sense of normality returning. I don't doubt numbers of cases will rise again because of shops reopening but until you take your foot off the break you don't know what is going to happen. That may sound harsh and it isn't meant to. However the amount of people not social distancing before Monday was bad enough so who knows. We are all entitled to an opinion on here but there is no need in our community to be spiteful to each other. " Yeaaahhhhh!! | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ? Ok you try and squeeze into a pair of pants a size or two too small. Then you can judge. And you will also be singing just like julie Andrews too. Till then stop being judgemental Well said, kids can’t help growing or choose when they decide to have a spurt " Perhaps we could ask fellow fabbers who judge to break out a sewing machine to help prevent the rest of us having to risk the nation queuing simply to clothe our children who have growth spurts how very inconvenient of them to do that really!  | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ? Ok you try and squeeze into a pair of pants a size or two too small. Then you can judge. And you will also be singing just like julie Andrews too. Till then stop being judgemental Well said, kids can’t help growing or choose when they decide to have a spurt Perhaps we could ask fellow fabbers who judge to break out a sewing machine to help prevent the rest of us having to risk the nation queuing simply to clothe our children who have growth spurts how very inconvenient of them to do that really! "I heard you can’t get a sewing machine for love nor money and even if you could my attempt would be a disaster lol
On a serious note I would say clothes shopping is a necessity for children, I know I wouldn’t have been happy with a 3’’ gap between the bottom of my trousers and tops of my shoes plus shopping helps to get the economy going. Nobody should be judging anyone as no doubt we will all need something at some point, just hope everyone is careful out there if it means joining the masses.
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"What's laughable about those queues is how social distanced they are... Markings on the floor 1m from each other but then you have groups standing on one spot so essentially everyone is packed like sardines."
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"I saw a lot of comments sneering and mocking the people queueing for Primark and Sports Direct and other shops yesterday, it was entirely predictable where it was coming from. Good on them for getting out there again and spending money, fuck knows the economy needs it. What’s your view, did you look down your nose at them Or you glad to see it ?" Neither, I was too busy working. | |||
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"Need clothes? We are in lockdown ffs Tom, children grow even in lockdown Yes....mend and make do.. have you never seen the Sound of Music ? Ok you try and squeeze into a pair of pants a size or two too small. Then you can judge. And you will also be singing just like julie Andrews too. Till then stop being judgemental" I am not being judgemental.. in The Sound of Music, Maria made playclothes for all of the children out of old curtains... Doe, a deer, a female deer... Lalalala | |||
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"I get that children grow. Obviously they need new clothes eventually. I just don't understand why you have to physically visit a shop to achieve that. I've bought clothes online during lockdown. Hell, that's how I buy *all* my clothes. Even pre-lockdown, I resented having to wade through the crowds! Surely now it carries the very real risk of contracting a lethal virus and taking it home to your family, you'd want to avoid that where possible? " I've pretty much checked what feels like every website and you will find very few online that are as cheap as Primark, and even then there usually isn't a huge choice. I'd say H&M and Asda are the most affordable online options but even then, still more expensive than Primark. I tried to order my little one some pyjamas and vests a few months ago as she was growing out of her clothes, and everywhere was out of stock or too expensive, so I had to pay more than I usually would as she really needed them. I'm so lucky that I'm in a situation where I can afford those extra pounds, so many people aren't. | |||
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"I get that children grow. Obviously they need new clothes eventually. I just don't understand why you have to physically visit a shop to achieve that. I've bought clothes online during lockdown. Hell, that's how I buy *all* my clothes. Even pre-lockdown, I resented having to wade through the crowds! Surely now it carries the very real risk of contracting a lethal virus and taking it home to your family, you'd want to avoid that where possible? I've pretty much checked what feels like every website and you will find very few online that are as cheap as Primark, and even then there usually isn't a huge choice. I'd say H&M and Asda are the most affordable online options but even then, still more expensive than Primark. I tried to order my little one some pyjamas and vests a few months ago as she was growing out of her clothes, and everywhere was out of stock or too expensive, so I had to pay more than I usually would as she really needed them. I'm so lucky that I'm in a situation where I can afford those extra pounds, so many people aren't. " Makes sense, I guess. I do feel sorry for anyone who feels forced into that situation, though. It's a pretty grim choice to have to make. | |||
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"People do what they have to do. It's just some seem to be targets for ire." I don't know, while some of the people queuing are doing what they *have* to do, I'm willing to bet a good number of them are doing what they *want* to do. Pandemics don't just end because people get bored of them. It's just frustrating. I stuck to the rules and - now they've gone out of the window - I'm following the science. I've barely left the house for three full months. Now, because our incompetent overlords have lost control of the situation, people are just milling around like hyperactive toddlers, touching everything and breathing on one another. | |||
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"People do what they have to do. It's just some seem to be targets for ire. I don't know, while some of the people queuing are doing what they *have* to do, I'm willing to bet a good number of them are doing what they *want* to do. Pandemics don't just end because people get bored of them. It's just frustrating. I stuck to the rules and - now they've gone out of the window - I'm following the science. I've barely left the house for three full months. Now, because our incompetent overlords have lost control of the situation, people are just milling around like hyperactive toddlers, touching everything and breathing on one another." I don't disagree. But I think responsibility goes both ways. Not everyone is able to follow the science and should be able to trust the government. They've been failed. And we're seeing shitting on McDonald's and Primark, not the middle class equivalents of those who are probably equipped to do better. | |||
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"People do what they have to do. It's just some seem to be targets for ire. I don't know, while some of the people queuing are doing what they *have* to do, I'm willing to bet a good number of them are doing what they *want* to do. Pandemics don't just end because people get bored of them. It's just frustrating. I stuck to the rules and - now they've gone out of the window - I'm following the science. I've barely left the house for three full months. Now, because our incompetent overlords have lost control of the situation, people are just milling around like hyperactive toddlers, touching everything and breathing on one another. I don't disagree. But I think responsibility goes both ways. Not everyone is able to follow the science and should be able to trust the government. They've been failed. And we're seeing shitting on McDonald's and Primark, not the middle class equivalents of those who are probably equipped to do better." This is true. I should clarify: my frustration is not limited to any particular retailer or their customers. I just think the whole situation has been spectacularly mismanaged. It's clear how this is going to turn out and I can already see who's going to get the blame and it makes me equal parts sad and angry. | |||
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"People do what they have to do. It's just some seem to be targets for ire. I don't know, while some of the people queuing are doing what they *have* to do, I'm willing to bet a good number of them are doing what they *want* to do. Pandemics don't just end because people get bored of them. It's just frustrating. I stuck to the rules and - now they've gone out of the window - I'm following the science. I've barely left the house for three full months. Now, because our incompetent overlords have lost control of the situation, people are just milling around like hyperactive toddlers, touching everything and breathing on one another. I don't disagree. But I think responsibility goes both ways. Not everyone is able to follow the science and should be able to trust the government. They've been failed. And we're seeing shitting on McDonald's and Primark, not the middle class equivalents of those who are probably equipped to do better. This is true. I should clarify: my frustration is not limited to any particular retailer or their customers. I just think the whole situation has been spectacularly mismanaged. It's clear how this is going to turn out and I can already see who's going to get the blame and it makes me equal parts sad and angry." Me too. Believe me, me too. | |||
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"I get that children grow. Obviously they need new clothes eventually. I just don't understand why you have to physically visit a shop to achieve that. I've bought clothes online during lockdown. Hell, that's how I buy *all* my clothes. Even pre-lockdown, I resented having to wade through the crowds! Surely now it carries the very real risk of contracting a lethal virus and taking it home to your family, you'd want to avoid that where possible? " I need to see the clothes to assess the size. Women's clothes sizing is shit. I wear clothes in 4 different sizes. The labelled size means nothing. Kids clothes are the same. You need to try them on or at least see them to be able to assess which size to buy. | |||
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"I'm laughing at the notion that someone NEEDS to queue at Primark for over an hour vs just ordering online or for example queueing for food. It's irrelevent if they have the right to do it. I'm questioning the need for brand new clothes on the basis that it's worth that much risk and that much wasted time. Maybe there is some mental health benefit to wandering around a clothing store. I'm not such the entrance price is worth it given the alternatives. And of course if it's their right to shop, it's my right to laugh at them doing so. No different than queueing for hours for an iPhone." But why would you want to laugh at them? What's wrong with people giving their own time to queue up and actually Not everybody can O A afford to shop online. Primark doesn't have an on line offering. I think you should question as to whether you are laughing or mocking. To be honest in my opinion neither is acceptable just for people wanting a bit of normal. | |||
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"I'm more concerned about the schools getting back, they should take priority." Its the parents that didn't want to send them. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday " Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. | |||
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"If they want to do it , let them .. doesn’t bother me "And the consequences of sardine city affect everyone in a pandemic.. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. " As do I but like I said above vulnerable children have been able to go to school the entire time but less than 12% have been sent. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. " Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude...." Take your own advice Tom. | |||
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"If they want to do it , let them .. doesn’t bother me
And the consequences of sardine city affect everyone in a pandemic.."But standing around in parks and demonstrations is fine ... yes ? | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. " I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike | |||
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"If they want to do it , let them .. doesn’t bother me
And the consequences of sardine city affect everyone in a pandemic..
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"If they want to do it , let them .. doesn’t bother me
And the consequences of sardine city affect everyone in a pandemic..
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But standing around in parks and demonstrations is fine ... yes ?
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike " But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. " Cold and flu season... Have I missed something? | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. Cold and flu season... Have I missed something?" I think you probably have yes. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. Cold and flu season... Have I missed something? I think you probably have yes." Well a cold is one thing, influenza is another and Covid is another entirely. Some medical people say the virus is more stable in cold weather.. and some predict a winter spike.. I say medical people because most of the so called experts cannot agree | |||
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"It's funny how we don't have threads mocking people every year who queue for the harrods or next sales on boxing day. Mention primark and the snobs start mocking!" It's rather gauche. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. Cold and flu season... Have I missed something? I think you probably have yes. Well a cold is one thing, influenza is another and Covid is another entirely. Some medical people say the virus is more stable in cold weather.. and some predict a winter spike.. I say medical people because most of the so called experts cannot agree " Thats exactly what I said. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. Cold and flu season... Have I missed something? I think you probably have yes." There are easy was to have the kids back, even if this resulted in part time. Of course the education is important but also the social factors. On top of this you have very vunerable students, SEND students, students who have no access to laptops or computers to complete work. These are not just children, what about the older students like GCSE, and FE students. | |||
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"The kids are more resilient than the panic merchants suggest.. it's just a holiday Im in education and teach some very disadvataged kids, some who realt need to be in lessons. Fuck lessons.. we are in a pandemic.. Chillax dude.... Take your own advice Tom. I think the kids should go back in September.. if there is no second spike But what good will that do because we are almost certainly not going to get another spike until the next cold and flu season which starts in October. Cold and flu season... Have I missed something? I think you probably have yes. There are easy was to have the kids back, even if this resulted in part time. Of course the education is important but also the social factors. On top of this you have very vunerable students, SEND students, students who have no access to laptops or computers to complete work. These are not just children, what about the older students like GCSE, and FE students. "In my local school they gave laptops to the underprivileged and the parents sold them.. | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark " It's the herd mentality.. only way to get herd immunity.. It's a modern day chicken pox party.. | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark " My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. " Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff... | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff..." That's making a lot of assumptions about someone you don't know Tom. There have been times in my life when Primark is all I could afford and someone telling me to shop half as often would not have helped | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff... That's making a lot of assumptions about someone you don't know Tom. There have been times in my life when Primark is all I could afford and someone telling me to shop half as often would not have helped" Yes .. sorry Mod | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff... That's making a lot of assumptions about someone you don't know Tom. There have been times in my life when Primark is all I could afford and someone telling me to shop half as often would not have helped Yes .. sorry Mod "That was a personal comment not a mod one | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff..." Maybe they needed something then and there. I have brought very expensive clothes which hasbt lasted as long and some primark jumpers have lasted years. I definitely don't judge people who are spending money in shops, the economy needs it! But videos of people on Oxford Street or Bicester village not taking any notice of social distancing are idiots! | |||
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"Why would you want to queue for hours to buy the shite they sell at primark My daughter shops at primark. Because its what she can afford. Shop half as often and maybe afford better stuff... Maybe they needed something then and there. I have brought very expensive clothes which hasbt lasted as long and some primark jumpers have lasted years. I definitely don't judge people who are spending money in shops, the economy needs it! But videos of people on Oxford Street or Bicester village not taking any notice of social distancing are idiots! " Well I think they are being a bit cavalier personally.. it not only affects them potentially but their familiesfriends and loved ones | |||
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"If someone wants queue and shop then why not, maybe after being in lockdown they just need some normality or something different to make them feel better or cheap, new clothes for the kids/ themselves. As long as they are keeping safe then good on them. I will wait but that's my own choice. We are in a crap situation and all need a release. " Where's my ring? | |||
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"If someone wants queue and shop then why not, maybe after being in lockdown they just need some normality or something different to make them feel better or cheap, new clothes for the kids/ themselves. As long as they are keeping safe then good on them. I will wait but that's my own choice. We are in a crap situation and all need a release. Where's my ring?"
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"If someone wants queue and shop then why not, maybe after being in lockdown they just need some normality or something different to make them feel better or cheap, new clothes for the kids/ themselves. As long as they are keeping safe then good on them. I will wait but that's my own choice. We are in a crap situation and all need a release. Where's my ring?
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