Being laughed at on the School Run

They sound way too childish and immature to be mums tbh.

It’s for about twenty seconds of your day I’d just put music on really loud and not look at them and walk on by!

No, just no. This ridiculous mumsnet trope just doesn’t fly in the real world.

Hope their behaviour is such that it does not rub off or set an example to their children.

Ignoring them is the best response.

Id probably try and cross paths with them more often to see if they keep doing it, work out if it's definitely aimed at me! And also maybe it would give me more clue what it is that they are laughing at. I feel this is one of those situations where it can help to sweetly and innocently say "what's that song your singing??" etc and put them on the back foot.

The ultimate insult to them is to do...... absolutely nothing. Behave like they don't even exist. They're desperate for you to notice them and give them a reaction.

It depends. Which Kylie Minogue song was it?

Someone had to say it 😂

I wonder if you come across as a bit snobby and aloof OP with your mention of wearing make-up and a Joules coat compared to tracksuits (?) just to do the school run?

My sister is a bit like this and was really annoyed with me when I called to her that she’d left her Anorak behind and she had to hiss the brand name and price tag to me as if it was something really impressive. I don’t waste money on brand names if I can buy similar cheaper in the supermarket, so it still went right over my head. 😂

Either way, just ignore them. Sticks and stones and all that jazz. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Maybe they're laughing because only one of your lips is red.

That's not what she said, was it.

She was saying that these women are likely jealous of the op's looks, which sounds feasible going off their behaviour.

I have to say I would need a lot of evidence to be sure it's about you. Why would they do this? I've been at countless school drop offs over the years and never seen open bitciness I think it's often peoples own insecurities manifesting when they think people are doing it.

not being unkind, just worth considering if you are being over sensitive.

I agree lean into it… have fun with it … in the end they are being a high school bully and are emotionally stunted so I’d have fun with it … some big 80s hair … hoop earrings chew some gum next month death rocker … or just ignore they will find a new target soon or toon on each other . They always do

I think smile naturally at them, say hello, then walk past at your usual pace.

I doubt anyone was going to ask about their hairstyles

I have to say I never saw any of this kind of behaviour at school pick up or drop off. The worst I've experienced is some parents who would moan endlessly about very minor things at a pretty good school.

Next time they sing a KM song at you look them both hard in the eyes and say "do you like KM too?" Keep staring until they cringe with the uncomfort..... kill people with kindness I do! OR give them a KM LP as you know they're such big fans!

They are stupid. People who laugh at nothing really irritate me and I am not generally irritated. Next time you see them ask what is so funny. That's what I do.

These women are not kids who might laugh at nothing or out of nervousness. They are ill mannered and ridiculous.

I am annoyed on your behalf.

You might not think you are a Kylie look-alike but maybe from a distance to a couple of women who want it to be so, you could be squeezed into that role.
Kylie is rather lovely, so if it's that, I guess it could be worse.

Some grown women seem to regress when the playground becomes a backdrop to their lives again.

I agree with @pimplebum above

Doing something a bit crazy to throw them off, might feel proactive but it will only add another installment to the concocted daily soap drama they are building and they will be looking forward to see what they can provoke you to next.

Show them they will never get any headspace.

Don’t change what you are doing OP. Just remain polite and civil and let them work on their insecurities. You are better than trying to think of any retaliatory silliness.

Yes I enjoy doing this when I get the chance.

impatient driver behind me was beeping because I stuck to the speed limit, as he overtook he drove alongside and the woman passenger wound down the window and shouted “dozy cow fuck off”.
I gave her a big smile and said “Hi great to see you again! hope things have worked out for you”.

Agree - ugh, I always think those types of mothers peaked in high school and are desperately trying to relive their glory days.
I felt sorry for them to be honest.

She was just trying to set the scene and pre-empting questions I reckon.

Context is everything here.. I’m envisioning 2 unwashed slobs in their tracksuits who have seen this beautiful athletic mum who looks like she’s just left the salon despite her low effort leggings look and are jealous to the point that they mock you.