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Your day as a newspaper headline

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lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 24-Feb-22 16:12:10

Just for fun, if your 'doings' today (no matter how mundane) were to appear as a newspaper headline, how would it read?

Mine would be, 'OAP takes bus to town to collect lottery winnings.'

(Just £5 in reality, but better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick).

hollysteers Fri 25-Feb-22 23:59:24

This thread is wonderful!?

Tamayra Sat 26-Feb-22 00:40:06

Best ever !

TwinLolly Sat 26-Feb-22 08:00:22

"Bluetit courageously defends seed feeder from sparrow."

In addition:

"Spat breaks out between feathered brethren at peanut butter feeder."

Oldnproud Sat 26-Feb-22 08:29:50

75 year old grandfather 'terrified' after wife threatens to seize control of the TV remote control.

The elderly pensioner claims that his wife has been making increasingly hostile threats, and he fears that if she succeeds, she will totally deactivate the TV.

His wife was unavailable for comment. She is currently thought to be hunkered down in her summerhouse, where, it is suspected, she is planning her next move.

TwinLolly Sat 26-Feb-22 09:04:00

Wife attempts to set fire to house while DH on an online course.

DH blames it on the wife seeking attention.

Wife blames it on opening fireplace door and smoke alarm being too sensitive.

littleflo Sat 26-Feb-22 09:55:22

Elderly woman says, “this is the final straw. Not just gas and electricity prices are going up, but SAM99 is now SAM POUNDLAND”

henetha Sat 26-Feb-22 11:11:14

Elderly woman staring at computer states "This is the best thread for ages!" grin

Wheniwasyourage Sat 26-Feb-22 11:38:59

As woman takes in washing which is nearly dry, she sees geese flying north for the first time this year. Is spring coming??!

(That's actually a headline from yesterday - today the washing would end up in Aberdeen if I hung it out.)

Grandmabatty Sat 26-Feb-22 11:43:52

Woman (63) risks serious illness. She has two slices of toast for breakfast.

rocketstop Sat 26-Feb-22 12:17:26

'Local woman ignores cruel lure of chocolate'

Chestnut Sat 26-Feb-22 14:09:21

Woman collapses suddenly whilst walking down High Street.

When she came round she said it was the shop's fault. She caught sight of an old hag in the window display which frightened her.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 26-Feb-22 14:16:09

Local woman prepares tonight’s dinner straight after breakfast. She likes to be organised.

LadyGaGa Sat 26-Feb-22 14:29:51

Second Derby Woman Neglects Elderly Cat.

Black and white cat Rosie (15) given Aldi treats despite owner (60) knowing full well that Cheesy Dreamies are the only acceptable offering. Rosie has reported the incident to Offcat due to the repeated incidents of feline neglect in the area. If any cats have been affected by this distressing story, please contact the helpline for support and advice.

AGAA4 Sat 26-Feb-22 16:35:30

LadyGaGa

Second Derby Woman Neglects Elderly Cat.

Black and white cat Rosie (15) given Aldi treats despite owner (60) knowing full well that Cheesy Dreamies are the only acceptable offering. Rosie has reported the incident to Offcat due to the repeated incidents of feline neglect in the area. If any cats have been affected by this distressing story, please contact the helpline for support and advice.

This is hilarious ? Offcat! I must tell my Ds cat about this as she often complains to me about late teas.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sat 26-Feb-22 16:56:38

Old woman goes out for a newspaper but accidently adds a pack of nine mini hot cross buns to basket and scoffs the lot. Stubbornly refuses to weigh herself to avoid disappointment.

Kate1949 Sat 26-Feb-22 16:56:40

Woman listens to an old friend talk non stop for three hours. Woman was heard to remark 'It's a good job I love her'. Woman's husband was heard to say 'She's like a Gatling gun'.

Aveline Sat 26-Feb-22 20:03:06

Woman finds her two large cats Googling 'Offcat' contact details. Knee privileges withdrawn.

Pudding123 Sat 26-Feb-22 21:39:14

This thread has made me laugh out loud, 67 year old female announces.

Floradora9 Sat 26-Feb-22 21:48:18

Jumper hoarder is a repeat offender . She bought three more jumpers to-day her excuse was that the price was so good in Matalan and they were so soft and cuddly . It is not known where she will store them as cupboards are already full .

MayBee70 Sat 26-Feb-22 22:19:54

Housesitting granny goes back to her own home and realises she’s left her trousers behind. Has to message returning occupant of house to inform them that they were, in fact, over trousers and that she did drive home fully clothed…(although did, when realising that she wasn’t wearing said trousers, have to check that she was wearing leggings and not pyjamas).

GreenGran78 Sat 26-Feb-22 23:04:14

Pensioner finds that, amazingly, the words on her score of Elijah have shrunk to half their size since she last sang it, 4 years ago.

ourjude Sat 26-Feb-22 23:13:55

Woman Held Hostage in Own Bed

Earlier this evening an unnamed woman was held hostage by a particularly nasty individual in her own bed.

Whenever the woman, who only admitted to being "21 and a bit", tried to escape the hostage taker let loose a string of vile invectives. The brave woman was finally able to evade her captor when he demanded food with menaces.

Translation: This evening I went to bed early and was pratting about on the internet when my lovely but bossy Birman decided to stretch out on my legs. Every time I tried to shift position I was (loudly) scolded.

Eventually a certain young gentleman decided he wanted a late night snack and I was free!

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 27-Feb-22 08:20:27

Local woman tries to persuade daughter who left home over twenty years ago to move some of her possessions out. Local woman threatens to take it all to the tip. Daughter says that you can’t do that.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sun 27-Feb-22 10:22:03

Mad socks maniac knits yet another pair and feels she has made progress as she turns the heel.

Chestnut Sun 27-Feb-22 10:52:10

Woman witnesses couple having sex from her kitchen window.

A local woman (who does not wish to be named) was shocked to see a couple engaged in sexual activities whilst washing her tea cups. "It was just a few yards from my kitchen window and in open view" she said. She was asked if she could identify the couple and she said " Oh they were definitely wood pigeons. I have seen them around here before".