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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?

Parsley3 Wed 01-Mar-23 19:29:31

Toilet brushes with those horrible bristles that get all clogged up........noooooo!!!
I do allow the disposable ones though where the used bit can be flushed away.
As for big knickers, it's a yes from me but I do agree that a person has to work up the courage to swap the scanty smalls for the industrial strength bloomer. It took a while and reminded me of the many false starts I had when I stopped dying my hair. I think of it as a bonfire of the vanities.

Galaxy Wed 01-Mar-23 19:38:06

I have never been in a clique either so not sure of the procedure. I think we have to agree with each other on everything from now on in.
They never ever say what they use instead molly.

PoppyFlower Wed 01-Mar-23 19:45:34

HRT shortages...oh no...Still a problem in some areas!

Callistemon21 Wed 01-Mar-23 19:48:37

Galaxy

I have never been in a clique either so not sure of the procedure. I think we have to agree with each other on everything from now on in.
They never ever say what they use instead molly.

I agree, Galaxy 😁

Galaxy Wed 01-Mar-23 19:50:52

Someone

Galaxy Wed 01-Mar-23 19:51:53

Ooh got over excited with numbers in the clique there. I think someone then has to call you a cheerleader.

Callistemon21 Wed 01-Mar-23 19:56:02

Not sure what I agreed with
But whatever it was, you are absolutely right! 😁

VioletSky Wed 01-Mar-23 20:43:45

I'm on the top 3 main cliques

Galaxy Wed 01-Mar-23 21:07:11

That's as may be but have you got a loo brush.

Blossoming Wed 01-Mar-23 21:08:43

Callistemon21

Blossoming

Never mind loo brushes, FannyCornforth once admitted to flushing paper handkerchiefs down the lavatory!

Should we not do that?

Toilet paper is designed to disintegrate when wet so they don’t clump, nose blowing tissues are designed to be strong so they don’t disintegrate when you blow your nose. They will block the drain. Wet wipes are the absolute worst .

Hetty58 Wed 01-Mar-23 21:27:11

(avoid cliques like the plague, I'd say)

There's a weird obsession with grannies desperate to babysit newborns (unbelievable) - and a corresponding (strangely isolated) new mother hating interfering MIL (really?), much talk of rules and boundaries - with little mention of friends or fathers.

These are often repeated, much familiar problems worldwide (apparently), with only changes in names and locations - yet never encountered outside of GN (when things are a tad quiet and boring).

A constant stream of dire problems with relatives, fashion, shopping, driving, presents, invitations, cards, illness, food, royals, pets, death and politics - all of which bypass me, thank Heavens!

VioletSky Wed 01-Mar-23 21:44:53

Those of us in the cliques have self cleaning toilets

Mollygo Wed 01-Mar-23 21:47:56

VioletSky

Those of us in the cliques have self cleaning toilets

You use chemicals then? Even my rim flush toilet needs a clean and if you have males in the house !!!

Callistemon21 Wed 01-Mar-23 21:48:46

Breastfeeding.

Now that can start a feeding frenzy!
Not just with babies 🤱👶

Callistemon21 Wed 01-Mar-23 21:50:25

Blossoming

Callistemon21

Blossoming

Never mind loo brushes, FannyCornforth once admitted to flushing paper handkerchiefs down the lavatory!

Should we not do that?

Toilet paper is designed to disintegrate when wet so they don’t clump, nose blowing tissues are designed to be strong so they don’t disintegrate when you blow your nose. They will block the drain. Wet wipes are the absolute worst .

Point taken, I didnt know .

I'd never put a wet wipe, if I ever used one, down the loo.

Blossoming Wed 01-Mar-23 22:14:21

I’m a mine of obscure facts from my student days. Can never remember where my keys are though!

MawtheMerrier Wed 01-Mar-23 22:19:57

Galaxy

That's as may be but have you got a loo brush.

A young couple were given a loo brush as a wedding present and when asked by its donor how they liked it, replied
“Aye, it’s fine, but we still prefer toilet paper”
(I’ll get my coat)

Iam64 Thu 02-Mar-23 08:19:26

I’ve never been in a clique. Or maybe I have on one if the adopting pets from abroad discussions I agreed with several others this is a Bad Thing.
As for nickers, can we storm M and S to get nickers that wash and last back in their shelves

Sago Thu 02-Mar-23 08:44:04

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.

sodapop Thu 02-Mar-23 08:52:43

Can we have a toilet brush emoji for the clique ?

Aveline Thu 02-Mar-23 09:02:30

I think I'm in a clique of my own. I do have a toilet brush but I don't use it. confused

Kate1949 Thu 02-Mar-23 09:26:17

I find there are a lot of assumptions. For instance -
What was your first car - I've never had one.
Who loads the dishwasher - I've never had one.
A lot more that I can't bring to mind.

choughdancer Thu 02-Mar-23 10:00:02

Riverwalk

Does anyone admit to wearing leggings, having a tattoo and likes sausages? grin

Yes all three; the sausages are vegan ones though!

choughdancer Thu 02-Mar-23 10:05:09

FannyCornforth

Right.
I’m throwing down the gauntlet.

Loo Brushes? 🚽
Yay or Nay? 👍 👎

Yay! It means you can pump the water down below the normal level, which is where there is usually a ring. Then it is much easier to remove (still with the brush) without using bleach.

Galaxy Thu 02-Mar-23 11:45:01

Aveline that's a very specific clique.