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To find this a really snobby comment from neighbour?

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Jiuenk · 10/08/2026 20:56

We moved our motor home out into the street earlier so we (DH, DD and I) could clean it.

A woman walked past with a child who made a comment, something innocuous about it being quite big.

The woman said ‘your lucky you never have to go in one of them and we can go abroad’.

I thought - you cheeky cow. We have had some great trips away over the years, and go abroad at times too. I wish I said something to her now!

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AgentPidge · 10/08/2026 22:29

ThatJadeLion · 10/08/2026 21:19

It's jealousy!!

It's envy!

Wetblanket78 · 10/08/2026 22:27

She's probably just jealous plus people go abroad with their motorhomes no packing everything into cases just load it all in and go. I would love a motorhome.

JuliettaCaeser · 10/08/2026 22:25

It’s rude to say it in your ear shot but it’s what most people think.

Changeisstillpossible · 10/08/2026 22:25

Rude to say it so that you could hear it.

But maybe she knows she can't give the child the motorhome experience and is trying to put him off the idea.

RockinCara · 10/08/2026 22:20

Simonjt · 10/08/2026 21:00

She obviously has no idea how expensive motorhomes are!

Quite! I’d love a motor home but can’t afford one. I can afford to go abroad!

Why do people come out with such stupid, bitchy comments!?

Googlelafy · 10/08/2026 22:18

Genuinely the best holidays are in motor homes/caravans. As the saying goes never look down on others as you never know what is ahead of you.

Joliefolie · 10/08/2026 22:18

Maybe she was aware that they couldn't afford one, let alone a really big one, and was trying to reassure the child to be grateful for what they have. Who cares? It wasn't said to you, it was said to a child and it is absolutely ridiculous for you to have taken this so personally and to have been so snobby about TUI holidays and people's body shape.

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 22:14

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:54

Now, you've just lost the argument @Jiuenk As the above poster @SaySomethingMan said, that comment is out of order, bashing her body shape and size. You've made yourself sound no better than her.

I was on your side til you said that.

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Me too.

Calliopespa · 10/08/2026 22:13

Jiuenk · 10/08/2026 21:24

God, I wish I said something now. DH suggested ‘you could do with a walking holiday in the English countryside rather than gobbling a TUI all inclusive buffet!’ - she is slightly robust in size.

Ah ... but don't stoop to her level op.

But yes, it was a snobby comment.

Whoops75 · 10/08/2026 22:09

Making jokes about her size is not ok!
Maybe you’re an inconsiderate Motor home owner, were you blocking the path?

CurdinHenry · 10/08/2026 22:05

I would never say this in someone's earshot because I have friends and family who love the campervan lifestyle but

It's absolutely gross to go on a holiday that involves either shared loos or STORED SEWAGE

LadyLindaT · 10/08/2026 22:03

Very Catherine Tate.

Doingtheboxerbeat · 10/08/2026 22:03

My toxic trait would be me thinking about this comment for the rest of my life 😭 and waking up in the middle of the night screaming i can wake up on the best beaches in the world if I want, you silly twat 😳🫣 I get fixated on stuff like this.

emuloc · 10/08/2026 22:00

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:54

Now, you've just lost the argument @Jiuenk As the above poster @SaySomethingMan said, that comment is out of order, bashing her body shape and size. You've made yourself sound no better than her.

I was on your side til you said that.

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Lesson learnt then. What a charming thing to say OP!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 10/08/2026 21:59

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:54

Now, you've just lost the argument @Jiuenk As the above poster @SaySomethingMan said, that comment is out of order, bashing her body shape and size. You've made yourself sound no better than her.

I was on your side til you said that.

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Agreed, especially if said within earshot of OP's kid

Ewock · 10/08/2026 21:59

Anna1mac · 10/08/2026 21:35

Then you are not one of those caravan pulling arseholes / big motorhomes wankers

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Why so much aggression towards people who have a caravan or motorhome? Honest question as I really don't understand

Roseonthebalcony · 10/08/2026 21:55

Fernticket · 10/08/2026 21:53

Sigh! There's always one......

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There’s at least one on every thread on mumsnet 🤣

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:54

Jiuenk · 10/08/2026 21:24

God, I wish I said something now. DH suggested ‘you could do with a walking holiday in the English countryside rather than gobbling a TUI all inclusive buffet!’ - she is slightly robust in size.

Now, you've just lost the argument @Jiuenk As the above poster @SaySomethingMan said, that comment is out of order, bashing her body shape and size. You've made yourself sound no better than her.

I was on your side til you said that.

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NinaNina83 · 10/08/2026 21:54

I’d love a motorhome - England, Wales & Scotland - so much to do and see! when our kids are a bit bigger - now stuck with all inclusive type in family friendly resorts. Perhaps she was jealous 😂

Fernticket · 10/08/2026 21:53

Anna1mac · 10/08/2026 21:35

Then you are not one of those caravan pulling arseholes / big motorhomes wankers

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Sigh! There's always one......

Newuser75 · 10/08/2026 21:52

This is crazy! We have a campervan and go away lots. We also go abroad plenty. Silly lady. We have had some amazing trips in the campervan

SaySomethingMan · 10/08/2026 21:51

You’d have come across an unhinged if you’d said something. Probably a mum trying to
prevent her child from pestering her about getting a motorhome in future. Maybe she’s not a fan. So what? How can you tell she goes on all inclusive holidays from her size? That’s quite mean spirited commenting on her body when she commented on a vehicle in conversation with her child.

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:50

Anna1mac · 10/08/2026 21:35

Then you are not one of those caravan pulling arseholes / big motorhomes wankers

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Someone's projecting! Are you the woman who the OP is on about?! 😆

Zov · 10/08/2026 21:48

LOL. She must have missed the memo that said motorhomes are allowed abroad. 😎 Has she never heard of a ferry???

TheMixedGirl · 10/08/2026 21:40

Been abroad lots but absolutely dying for a motor home. It is on my wishlis