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Dismayed by comsumerism

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goneveryquiet · 03/08/2024 23:08

To think that this is mockery of the highest level.

In a country of food banks and poverty a well know department store has opened a shop selling fake food as toys. It's sold out and people are paying £50 for a chip with a cute smile.

AIBU that we have lost touch with reality l? Consumerism gone mad?!

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Allthatwegotisthispalebluedot · 03/08/2024 23:26

Are you talking about the jellycat fish and chip shop? Without any context this sounds mad.

It’s just a soft toy. They are over priced but I’m not sure why it matters if it’s a chip soft toy or a bunny soft toy.

Sportingdreams · 03/08/2024 23:26

So kids can't have toy kitchens now or play shops or am I missing the point here?

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goneveryquiet · 03/08/2024 23:25

@LikeAFineMerlot that doesn't even make sense Biscuit

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Devilsmommy · 03/08/2024 23:25

@EatTheGnome People buying those toys have worked hard for their money and can spend it as they like. They are also the ones in a position to make regular charitable donations.

People who can spend that kind of money on toys aren't the people who make charitable donations

LikeAFineMerlot · 03/08/2024 23:24

goneveryquiet · 03/08/2024 23:22

You've been haven't you Biscuit

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Have been what

Omg people are spending money on things they don't need to! Fuck you with your Mercedes and your Jags, buy a cheaper 20 year old car and give the extra to charedeee

Don't go to restaurants and have nice food, go to Macdonalds

/yawn

ButWhatAboutTheBees · 03/08/2024 23:23

Fake food as toys isn't new...

And it's not like they could EAT the fake food either

People can spend their money how they want.

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goneveryquiet · 03/08/2024 23:22

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You've been haven't you Biscuit

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EatTheGnome · 03/08/2024 23:21

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MrsApplepants · 03/08/2024 23:13

So what, department stores aren’t allowed to sell toys now to people who can afford them because other people can’t?

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goneveryquiet · 03/08/2024 23:12

I just hope they are making a donation to a local food bank

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voiceofastar · 03/08/2024 23:09

YANBU