Not to understand why people keep asking about child friendly places to watch the England football match tonight?

Differentstarts · 15/07/2024 07:46

We took the kids to the pub last night we all had a great time

IDoLikeToBeByTheSea · 15/07/2024 07:12

Gogogo12345 · 14/07/2024 15:24

But they are not necessarily wanting a pub. As plenty of PP have already stated

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Yes, PPs have said that but none of us know for definite what the original request meant.

TheHateIsNotGood · 14/07/2024 22:28

Because OP they might not be a mate of yours - and if only they could be lucky enough eh? - seeing as you're the greatest hostess fer the footy an all.

I was hoovering at the time when Spain scored their winning goal coz I'm a sad bastard me....

MoonlightFarrow · 14/07/2024 22:21

Caththegreat · 14/07/2024 18:07

Why the hell should everything be child friendly?

They shouldn’t, but some things are and it’s not unreasonable for people to ask where they are?

Anyway, it’s all academic now.

SwanRivers · 14/07/2024 22:18

ghostyslovesheets · 14/07/2024 20:54

I think the OP didn't actually mean 'I don't understand' but rather wanted a bit of faux wide eyed innocence to hide her real point 'oh my AIBU to be really judgy of people who want to go OUT with KIDS to watch football, when I am going to be at home with my naice neighbours being all lovely and well behaved'

I am at home - I am watching it drinking, vaping and swearing - because I am a common gutter snipe - but I'd rather be in the pub

Yep.

Either a bit thick, or completely disingenuous, or both.

Auburngal · 14/07/2024 22:15

Take your kids to bed. England lost

ghostyslovesheets · 14/07/2024 20:54

I think the OP didn't actually mean 'I don't understand' but rather wanted a bit of faux wide eyed innocence to hide her real point 'oh my AIBU to be really judgy of people who want to go OUT with KIDS to watch football, when I am going to be at home with my naice neighbours being all lovely and well behaved'

I am at home - I am watching it drinking, vaping and swearing - because I am a common gutter snipe - but I'd rather be in the pub

ElaineMBenes · 14/07/2024 20:53

@saraclara sounds like we could be in the same place!

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DanielGault · 14/07/2024 20:49

Some kids would provide a bit of entertainment at least!

saraclara · 14/07/2024 20:41

ElaineMBenes · 14/07/2024 20:13

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Keep us updated!

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I'm here! There's a big TV in the beer garden as well, so that's where I am. Surrounded by vape smoke! But there's a great feel, and I'm glad I've done it ⚽🍺

PS there are (whisper it) small children running around.

ElaineMBenes · 14/07/2024 20:13

saraclara · 14/07/2024 19:50

I'm off. My local isn't exactly one of those middle class family friendly ones, but if I don't drink I can always head to the one a couple of miles away, that is a bit less rough and ready. Wish me luck!

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saraclara · 14/07/2024 19:50

I'm off. My local isn't exactly one of those middle class family friendly ones, but if I don't drink I can always head to the one a couple of miles away, that is a bit less rough and ready. Wish me luck!

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AllProperTeaIsTheft · 14/07/2024 19:24

In what way "judgy"?

Possibly suspecting parents were claiming to prioritise child-friendliness while actually just wanting a place that would allow them to get hammered and watch the football but with their dc.

Possibly judgy about parents feeling entitled to inflict their dc on adults in places which ought to be adult spaces but have felt they have to admit children.

That's the kind of subtext I'd normally expect in an MN 'I don't get why...' thread, but if you were genuinely just taking it very literally and the people wanting child-friendly places really didn't give any indication they were looking for somewhere with a bit more atmosphere than their own living room, then I apologise!

saraclara · 14/07/2024 19:15

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GoFigure235 · 14/07/2024 19:05

verdantverdure · 14/07/2024 18:20

Not exercised.

I just took the question bit too literally.

I wondered why people were asking for a child friendly place to watch the football when they already have that because it's on ordinary telly.

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Because they don't want to stay at home? They want to go out and enjoy the football communally with other people, presumably some of whom will also have children, in a location where children will be welcome?

I presume they're not intending to take over pubs and bars up and down the country and spoil the atmosphere by haranguing the drunken, boozy folk to mind their language. Hence the query about whether children are catered for.

But I didn't see any rule or regulation being announced that families with children should shelter in place for the game. Have I missed something?

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verdantverdure · 14/07/2024 19:01

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 14/07/2024 18:25

I just took the question bit too literally.

I wondered why people were asking for a child friendly place to watch the football when they already have that because it's on ordinary telly.

Aww c'mon. You weren't honestly baffled and wondering why people were apparently forgetting they had a telly! Like most of the wide-eyed 'I just don't get why people..." thread posters on MN, you clearly just fancied being judgy about other people's choices.

In what way "judgy"?

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Rewq · 14/07/2024 19:00

AngelinaFibres · 14/07/2024 18:32

It's because so many people live their lives through Instagram, tik tok and Facebook. You have to be seen to be doing something rather then just doing it for yourselves . If you're not dressed up, filming yourself and screaming with fake excitement then you can't possibly be doing the social media essential that is # making memories

Or because watching sports in a group setting is more fun, I know half of mumsnet like to hide away from any interaction with the world ever. But going out to watch a big football match together including the kids, isn’t for social media for the vast majority of people.

Blueesmiles · 14/07/2024 18:52

Some of the comments on here are unbelievable
im a mum and I have asked this question and we ask is as people that don’t have kids want to be nosey and get up in other peoples business my little one sleeps in her pram we want to go out and enjoy the atmosphere then sat at home watching football while she sleeps that’s why we ask
I can’t wait until some of you lot have kids

EarthlyNightshade · 14/07/2024 18:52

saraclara · 14/07/2024 18:34

Until this thread, I was envisaging being at home alone as usual, maybe with the match on in the background.

Now I want to go to a pub and watch it with a bunch of strangers, because I've realised how much I'd be missing out.
Do you reckon I could just stroll in to my local pub and not feel like a billy-no-mates?

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Fabulous, I hope you do!
I thought initially you were being sarcastic, but you're not and that's great!

I'm Irish and I came across a bunch of Finns watching Ireland v Germany in a pub in Finland many years ago. When they cheered when Ireland scored, I ran over to join them and it was a wonderful feeling. Strangers can be great!

sonjadog · 14/07/2024 18:45

We are ready here! I hope the rain stops before the start!

Not to understand why people keep asking about child friendly places to watch the England football match tonight?

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saraclara · 14/07/2024 18:34

Until this thread, I was envisaging being at home alone as usual, maybe with the match on in the background.

Now I want to go to a pub and watch it with a bunch of strangers, because I've realised how much I'd be missing out.
Do you reckon I could just stroll in to my local pub and not feel like a billy-no-mates?

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Yeah totally

Calphurnia6 · 14/07/2024 18:42

saraclara · 14/07/2024 18:39

I actually might! I'm a bit nervous about the idea, but nothing ventured, eh?

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Go for it, I bet you won't be the only one.

Enjoy!