Not quite sure how I got roped into this but I am currently in Oxford Street supervising (ie. walking behind and only speaking when spoken to) six 12-year-old girls on a day off school shopping for outfits for a school disco. Six of ‘em. Oh, and I hate shopping. #whatwentwrong
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I think even the 12 year olds are flagging by now. I’m going to start a campaign for shops to be legally required to have chairs. The fightback starts now.
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Four hours in and there have been purchases. Five girls have outfits. One left. FOUR HOURS, people.
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Well, this is going to come as a HUGE a surprise to everyone but we’re now back in the second store we went to. You know, the one with no sodding chairs. Not sure the security man is too pleased to see me.
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Right, we’ve made it to Top Shop and it feels like we’re on the final furlong. The last girl without an outfit is looking confident. And they have comfy seats near the changing rooms so... YAY!
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People, I have news. The last girl of the six 12 year olds has a new top for the school disco. Phew. There is talk of heading home soon. I fear it is only talk. I don’t want to get my hopes up.
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Okay, so now we’re getting drinks at a cafe in Top Shop. As they don’t offer pints of vodka, I’m holding off til I get home. I remember home. It was a nice place I once used to spend time in with sofas and TVs... and vodka.
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We. Are. Now. Back. In. The. First. Shop. We. Started. In. At. Half. Past. Sodding. Ten. This. Morning. Aaaaaarrrrrgggh.
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We’re going home! We’re going home!!!!!!!!!
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The shopping trip is officially over. Six girls. Six hours. And the only thing I bought for myself all day...?pic.twitter.com/AlzETG28yb
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if you don't want them to choose something, just touch it and say'this is nice'....
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Just ask him where the "safe space" is Julia.
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You’re lucky to have a day off with your daughter. There is a silver lining....
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Put on a burka - you can do what you want then and nobody will bother you
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You’re bored aren’t you.
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this is keeping me entertained all lunchtime
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Sounds like you need rescuing Julia . I can be there in 5 mins x
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Without intent !
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