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Football free Sunday

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MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 13/07/2024 07:50

Just curious...if anyone isn't watching England play on Sunday are you planning to do something else instead?

I couldn't give a flying flipadoodle about it so thinking film and a take away. DH will be out at the pub watching it so have the remote and Deliveroo app to myself.

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honestanswers · 14/07/2024 14:28

Non of us watch football in this house thankfully 😂 I hated it growing up when my dad would watch sport on TV and shout at it 😬

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MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 14/07/2024 10:12

justjuggling · 14/07/2024 01:00

We’re going on holiday next week so I’m going to start packing, getting documents together etc. Bath and an early night.

Have a lovely holiday!

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justjuggling · 14/07/2024 01:00

We’re going on holiday next week so I’m going to start packing, getting documents together etc. Bath and an early night.

ghostyslovesheets · 13/07/2024 22:37

I've managed to avoid the whole of Wimbledon - and also, regularly, manage to avoid rugby and cricket

Not sure I'd need advice from MN on how to live a normal life while not watching 2 TV channels?

x2boys · 13/07/2024 22:33

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 22:21

So you can't enjoy something without getting drunk
🙄

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Where did I say that 🙄grow up and get over the fact its a one off that people can enjoy however they please .

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 22:21

x2boys · 13/07/2024 21:06

Well ,and this might blow your ,mind but people like drinking it
And they might just feel in s celebratory mood .

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So you can't enjoy something without getting drunk
🙄

x2boys · 13/07/2024 21:06

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 20:46

Why, why do you need alcohol cos the football on?

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Well ,and this might blow your ,mind but people like drinking it
And they might just feel in s celebratory mood .

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 20:46

x2boys · 13/07/2024 14:36

They don't But its a one off ,event that people outside of the world mumsnet enjoy
Some even like to "gasp"drink alcohol too.

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Why, why do you need alcohol cos the football on?

LlynTegid · 13/07/2024 19:06

I think you might struggle to get a takeaway though. Hope you enjoy the film you choose.

dogoverman · 13/07/2024 19:04

Using the chance to take the poor in heat dog out as it will be quieter
We had the park to ourselves on Wednesday

Afternoonteavirgin · 13/07/2024 18:42

FrancisSeaton · 13/07/2024 11:47

Yes because no gays ever watch football they only come out for Eurovision 🙄

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As I've said before, none of the gay bars/pubs near me show it. And no, I don't only come out for eurovision. I'm indifferent to it to be honest. So are most of my gay friends.

Yesitisnotthatitbe · 13/07/2024 17:40

MrsSkylerWhite · 13/07/2024 14:42

HelpMeGetThrough · Today 10:40
So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

No, that would be the invasion of 1066.

I didn't suggest it was THE most important event

AllPrincessAnneshorses · 13/07/2024 16:34

MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 13/07/2024 07:50

Just curious...if anyone isn't watching England play on Sunday are you planning to do something else instead?

I couldn't give a flying flipadoodle about it so thinking film and a take away. DH will be out at the pub watching it so have the remote and Deliveroo app to myself.

Helping do the garden at a local listed building then doing my own garden then film

MrsSkylerWhite · 13/07/2024 14:42

HelpMeGetThrough · Today 10:40
So 1966 world cup win isn't a significant part of English history?

No, that would be the invasion of 1066.

x2boys · 13/07/2024 14:36

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 12:42

Why do people need takeaways just cause football is on?

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They don't But its a one off ,event that people outside of the world mumsnet enjoy
Some even like to "gasp"drink alcohol too.

Princesssuperstar · 13/07/2024 13:08

I've been working all week (inc today) so gonna have a nice bubble bath then I'll pour myself a glass of wine and catch up on the soaps (proper hard-core haha)

SocksAndTheCity · 13/07/2024 12:47

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 12:42

Why do people need takeaways just cause football is on?

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I think it's more likely that they want takeaways rather than 'need' them; I can't think of a situation where anybody would 'need' a takeaway.

Maybe because they're likely to be in front of the TV and not wanting to cook? They could have friends or family coming round and want to relax without a load of food preparation and clearing up to do - if I was watching it then I'd be happy to throw some money at Deliveroo to save myself some faff.

PassingStranger · 13/07/2024 12:42

whathasitgottodowiththepriceofoliveoil · 13/07/2024 08:03

Deliveroo is going to be slammed.

Why do people need takeaways just cause football is on?

ChedderGorgeous · 13/07/2024 12:34

I hate bake off and that smug heavy gorilla Hollywood, so whenever this is on I take myself away and watch replays of Premier league football. Can't beat it.

FunIsland · 13/07/2024 12:29

skippy67 · 13/07/2024 11:57

Given that most Sundays of the year, there's not football on, at 8pm, on only one channel, I don't understand the need to post about having a "football free Sunday". Bizarre.

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Because it’s everywhere and hard to avoid.

My friend just asked what we’re doing for the football, I told her I’m going to the cinema, she responded like I’m some sort of weirdo - and that’s not an uncommon response.

Surely it’s not hard to understand why if you don’t like it, in those circumstances it’s nice to chat with other people who feel the same way?

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MayonnaiseOnMyChips · 13/07/2024 12:26

This was more of a light hearted nosiness post as to see what we are all watching, eating, reading, doing instead of watching the football which seems to be dominating everything at the moment.
Some people have taken it a bit too seriously. 🙃

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Nourishinghandcream · 13/07/2024 12:03

Having checked I see it is in the evening so we will probably be having supper then taking Ddogs for their evening walk.
Just like me, OH has zero interest in football (or sport in general).
We anticipate a nice quiet wander across the fields with young Ddog going loopy chasing her ball.

skippy67 · 13/07/2024 11:57

FunIsland · 13/07/2024 10:08

You might as well go onto a post asking ‘what are you growing in your garden this year?’ and accuse the OP of only posting because they want everyone to know they have a garden. It’s just a bizarre thing to do.

If you don’t want a football free Sunday that’s your choice, just as it’s other people’s choice to have one.

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Given that most Sundays of the year, there's not football on, at 8pm, on only one channel, I don't understand the need to post about having a "football free Sunday". Bizarre.

JudgeJ · 13/07/2024 11:53

BogRollBOGOF · 13/07/2024 08:00

I'm aware that there's a big match.
Don't know what time.
My policy of not watching has served England well so far so do I attempt to witness history, watch it and jinx it, or quietly ignore to improve their odds Grin

I have a history of triggering devestating penalty shootouts when I show too much interest.

Oh, you sound exactly like me, it's the reason I am banned from looking before I get 'the call' from my family! It applies to most sporting events, I recall Henman being 2 sets up and a break in the third, he lost. In '66 the manageress of the shop I worked at got so fed up with me that at 4.35, 5 minutes before the end in those days, she sent me to the TV shop next door, as I walked in Germany equalised! By the way, may I apologise to Scotland fans, they were drawing when I looked!

FrancisSeaton · 13/07/2024 11:49

AIBU to have a cricket free Saturday?
AIBU to have a sun free July?
AIBU to have a joy free Christmas?