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When it all goes nuclear (very light hearted!£

112 replies

Lollypop701 · 04/03/2022 18:38

So if the world is coming to an end, what would you do? Turn on the heating, lights, dryer? Stockpile loo roll, spam and fray bentos pies? Have an end of the world party in your garden… no serious posts please this is silly posts only!

I’m with a back garden 90s rave with as much alcohol as possible with outdoor heaters but would welcome ideas

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BusySittingDown · 04/03/2022 21:37

OK @Smokeahontas, that's a good point.

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dudsville · 04/03/2022 21:48

Have any of you seen the film called something like "looking for someone to spend the end of the world with"? It's so good. There are a few variations on the party idea, which is I think a standard go to.

My first thought when reading this thread though was a random one. I've always wanted to cut my own hair short, in a messy choppy home made way. I know it would look bad but I've such a craving to do it... so that would be me.

newardrobe321 · 04/03/2022 21:49

@SoupDragon

Yeah, I'm not sure that, given the circumstances, this is something that should be joked about.

I agree. Not the time. Lots of anxious people on here

Woeismethischristmas · 04/03/2022 21:55

I’m going to regret giving up wine. Then drink lots. Finally a use for that “emergency” bottle of champagne that’s been in the fridge for years.

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 04/03/2022 22:06

newardrobe321 in fairness to op it is pretty clear, and laughter is a good tonic for anxiety.

duds do it do it do it.

100problems · 04/03/2022 22:18

I'm going to deliberately mix my recycling and bin waste, and put out the brown bin I haven't paid for and cancel my Council Tax.

You can bet your top hat the bloody Russians will fuck back off the minute I do and I'll have them from the Council round on sodding Monday.

Newmum738 · 04/03/2022 22:24

Get drunk. I've been AF for nearly 100 days. If we're dying soon anyway, I shouldn't bother Grin

FelicityBeedle · 04/03/2022 22:24

As suspected DP has put paid to my morphine and cuddles idea. He wants to bomb up the motorway at 150mph and try to out run it. Not conducive to cuddling

FelicityBeedle · 04/03/2022 22:25

I have realised it would be his dream way to die, so maybe he’s not got it so wrong after all.

Smokeahontas · 04/03/2022 22:32

@newardrobe321 they can hide the thread if they don’t want to see it. This is the first light hearted one I’ve seen out of scores of serious, fear mongering one. Those and ‘should I stream Ukranian music on Spotify in solidarity’.

longtompot · 04/03/2022 22:37

@dudsville

Have any of you seen the film called something like "looking for someone to spend the end of the world with"? It's so good. There are a few variations on the party idea, which is I think a standard go to.

My first thought when reading this thread though was a random one. I've always wanted to cut my own hair short, in a messy choppy home made way. I know it would look bad but I've such a craving to do it... so that would be me.

It's this one www.imdb.com/title/tt1307068/ I'm sure I've watched it but I can't remember it
MrsBerthaRochester · 04/03/2022 22:37

Can people stop being so po faced on here. Yes we are all bloody scared but we need to try our best not to let this fear rule us. I say this as someone who has anxiety and serious mental health problems.
If it were just me I would just get really reallt really pissed and probably drunk text folk either telling them I love them or more likely just to get fucked.
With the kids I would make sure we would go laughing so would do lots of silly stuff like blind fold hide n seek or surfing down the stairs or food fight. Anything to keep them smiling.

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 04/03/2022 22:48

Blind fold surfing whilst eating is my new end of the world wish.

SmellyOldOwls · 05/03/2022 00:24

@Helloninjas

I’ve already put the heating on, bugger the bills and we’re upping our takeaway game. I’m also not bothering so much with the kids homework. It feels a bit end times so I’m enjoying the days.
Thought you meant in an end of days scenario. I was thinking, as if the takeaway staff are going to be spending their last moments making sure you've got an extra portion of crispy noodles Grin
LadyCatStark · 05/03/2022 00:46

I’d whack the heating up and snuggle with DS and our dog. H can do what he likes right now 😡. I’d also eat all the Easter chocolate and I’m sure DS would have a blue WKD 😂.

Happilypumping · 05/03/2022 01:14

I would roll a very large joint and enjoy every puff.

TonyThreePies · 05/03/2022 01:32

I woke up this morning and snuggled up to DP. It doesn't happen very often, we have different clocks and I thought if this is how it ends I would be happy. I'd get my dog in the cuddle too, he's part of our pack. We're just about close enough to London to be vaporised. I hope.

newardrobe321 · 05/03/2022 04:19

[quote Smokeahontas]@newardrobe321 they can hide the thread if they don’t want to see it. This is the first light hearted one I’ve seen out of scores of serious, fear mongering one. Those and ‘should I stream Ukranian music on Spotify in solidarity’.[/quote]

I just think it's a bit Hmm

3luckystars · 05/03/2022 04:25

I always thought I would take up smoking again, but last night I smelled smoke off someone walking past and it was absolutely disgusting!! I think it’s been about 2 years since I smelled it. I must definitely be a non smoker now so!

That’s that idea gone, so I think I would eat a lot of those blissful biscuits and toffee pops and watch nice films.

Furries · 05/03/2022 04:53

[quote Smokeahontas]@newardrobe321 they can hide the thread if they don’t want to see it. This is the first light hearted one I’ve seen out of scores of serious, fear mongering one. Those and ‘should I stream Ukranian music on Spotify in solidarity’.[/quote]
I’m not a fan of the batshit doom posts - they aren’t helping anyone.

And I’m all for a bit of light entertainment. Everyone needs a bit of humour.

But this thread isnt doing it for me. I’m finding no humour whatsoever in relation to the current situation.

As for the variations on “po faced” - kind of get where you’re coming from in normal times. But having these “laughs” to make yourselves feel better is really blooming shallow right now,

Yes, some people are scared - aren’t we all.

Bring in random humour by all means. Everyone needs it. Dobt bring in humour re nuclear etc

dudsville · 05/03/2022 08:27

Thank you, longtompot, that's it! I love the film.

I've just remembered I have an old spliff in my makeup stash. I'm not cool so even saying "spliff" doesn't feel right. I want to say "marijuana cigarette". I had two, it's very strong though so I never had the second one! So I will give myself the crap hair cut whilst stoned.

ivfbabymomma1 · 05/03/2022 08:36

@MrsRobinsonsHandprints that's very true! Thank you!

3luckystars · 05/03/2022 08:53

@dudsville you can say a joint.

dudsville · 05/03/2022 08:54

I forgot that, yes joint is better.

3luckystars · 05/03/2022 08:56

Definitely not as embarrassing to say!

Will it go off if you don’t use it though?

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