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GagaJo Tue 28-Feb-23 17:41:03

So once you've been a GN member for a whilte, been around the block a few times, you'll have witnessed some feeding frenzies on controversial topics.

Some of those I remember from yester year are:

* Baby milk shortage (being bought up and sold overseas)

* Boris Johnson (at one point praised for his intelligence, yes, really!)

* Jeremy Corbyn (a real Marmite character)

*Anything to do with trans issues.

What are some of the topics that have caused metaphorical fisticuffs that you remember?

JaneJudge Thu 02-Mar-23 21:14:32

🤫🤷‍♀️😂

Callistemon21 Thu 02-Mar-23 21:14:13

JaneJudge

bleach and cleaning fluids and a good aim?
and maybe a good diet grin

Constipation could help.

No prunes. Or Figgy biscuits.

Galaxy Thu 02-Mar-23 21:12:23

When people show you who they are Janejudge ...., wink

JaneJudge Thu 02-Mar-23 20:28:12

bleach and cleaning fluids and a good aim?
and maybe a good diet grin

Mollygo Thu 02-Mar-23 20:24:09

I wanted to know too. We’ve heard about disposable toilet brushes and toothbrushes, but what else?

Marydoll Thu 02-Mar-23 20:19:04

May I ask, what to others use instead of a loo brush, to clean any detrius? blush
Just asking for a friend! wink

JaneJudge Thu 02-Mar-23 19:47:24

Loo brushes should not get in the way of friendships….

sodapop Thu 02-Mar-23 19:37:24

thanks I feel your pain Galaxy

Galaxy Thu 02-Mar-23 18:21:27

sad weeping.

JaneJudge Thu 02-Mar-23 18:15:39

loo brushes that is, if it wasn't clear! smile

JaneJudge Thu 02-Mar-23 18:14:59

I love that I have contributed to this thread without even posting on it grin

My Mother was against them too and I think my Grandmother was also! Just looking at them makes me feel unwell blush

FannyCornforth Thu 02-Mar-23 18:02:08

Galaxy

You have kept your powder dry a long time FC. Only now to reveal yourself as a poo troll.

It’s all about the long game.

grannyactivist Thu 02-Mar-23 17:57:43

Sorry, I haven’t read the whole thread, has anybody mentioned pedantry? I seem to remember that Pedant’s Corner was set up so that people could mention pet (pedantic) hates on there rather than set threads on fire with criticisms.

Mollygo Thu 02-Mar-23 17:53:08

Callistemon21 exactly what we use ours bidet for!

Callistemon21 Thu 02-Mar-23 17:47:51

Jaxjacky

Or a bidet.

We had one but there wasn't really room for it when we refitted the bathroom. sad
I could sit on the toilet (with the lid down) and soak my feet in the bidet in lovely warm soapy water. Bliss.

Galaxy Thu 02-Mar-23 17:41:09

You have kept your powder dry a long time FC. Only now to reveal yourself as a poo troll.

FannyCornforth Thu 02-Mar-23 17:27:31

Jaxjacky

Or a bidet.

Yes, what an excellent thing they are

DanniRae Thu 02-Mar-23 17:14:53

I only have a loo brush because my daughter ordered one online and two were delivered. I don't use it but it is very smart looking! I use the paper disposable ones that are flushed down the loo after use.

Elegran Thu 02-Mar-23 17:09:06

Is sex (as in "fitted with or fitted for", not as in "popular recreational activity") relevant to each individuals choice of sit/stand wiping clique? Those "fitted with" have obstacles to reach past if they stay seated.

Jaxjacky Thu 02-Mar-23 17:08:13

Or a bidet.

FannyCornforth Thu 02-Mar-23 16:59:09

Ahem (bangs spoon 🥄)
Can I introduce into the fray this thing

Apparently there are two different ways of wiping one’s bottom. (Who knew!)

There are those who do it seated.
And there are those who do it standing.

And the members of each of those groups never knew that there was an alternative procedure

(Well. I certainly didn’t shock)

Marydoll Thu 02-Mar-23 16:51:09

sodapop

That's just showing off Marydoll are you an honorary member of the clique now .smile

I have always wanted to be part of a GN clique!

Unless being a member of the formidable Glesca Grannies counts. 🤣

Callistemon21 Thu 02-Mar-23 16:50:13

FannyCornforth

I use the shower head on very hot every day to clean my toilet ☺️

It never gets very grubby anyway. I’ve never thought ‘oh I wish I had a loo brush to tackle this’.
I just give in an extra flush or two and it’s good to go.
And I put loo cleaner round the bowl twice a week or so.

I'd flood the bathroom if I tried that, it's too far from shower to loo!

Calipso Thu 02-Mar-23 16:38:22

Sago

I always hated loo brushes, couldn’t look at one😬.
They are however sadly a necessity.
I found these by Joseph Joseph.
I can’t get get too excited about a toilet brush but they are far more hygienic than a traditional brush.

I have one of these Sago
It rates as one of the most useless bits of kit I've ever bought.
I am however a fan of the lavatory brush.
#bogscrubber

Galaxy Thu 02-Mar-23 16:29:00

🚽🧹 mmm this the best I can do in terms of emojis.