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I just saw about ten blokes buying flowers in Tesco

69 replies

OhVienna24 · 14/02/2024 19:39

Fortunately they had plenty left but they did leave it a bit late. More than I got though!

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HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 19:42

Why did they leave it late?

ThechicRoyal · 14/02/2024 19:45

I got flowers and some chocolate and a card early this morning before my partner went off to work.

StarlightLime · 14/02/2024 19:46

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 19:42

Why did they leave it late?

Indeed. It's Valentine's Day all day 🤷🏻‍♀️

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 19:46

It's not late.... fresh flowers on the day is fine

TammyJones · 14/02/2024 19:47

lol
It's the same on Mothering Sunday.
Loads of middle aged men wondering the flower section of Asda / Tesco's Grin

pictoosh · 14/02/2024 19:47

What's the point? It has become about requisite tokens, not romance.
Last minute flowers from Tesco are not romantic but they tick off the box?

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/02/2024 19:47

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 19:42

Why did they leave it late?

Just finished work?

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 14/02/2024 19:47

I didn't get any flowers lol

SisterAgatha · 14/02/2024 19:48

We have an annual tradition of making amaretto sours and watching a terrible film. I like it tbh.

I wouldn’t consider it late for flowers really, it’s not like the days when you go to a florist and place an order.

SisterAgatha · 14/02/2024 19:49

Also he treated me to a currant bun, and I woke up to a slew of memes from my friends. I am having a very good Valentine’s Day really.

ApisGuard · 14/02/2024 19:49

usually you would think they would get them the day before, afterall the flowers are there at least 5 days before

thistimelastweek · 14/02/2024 19:50

It's nonsense.

Prescribed romance isn't romantic.

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 19:51

ApisGuard · 14/02/2024 19:49

usually you would think they would get them the day before, afterall the flowers are there at least 5 days before

Usually?

Didn't realise there was a rule to follow!!

They are fine to get them today fgs!

Vitriolinsanity · 14/02/2024 19:52

The roses in Tesco were really nice quality at a very reasonable price. Assuming they removed the sticker, I'd have been happy.

Disclaimer I am a florist and checked them out this morning whilst I bought a croissant.

NewName24 · 14/02/2024 19:53

I just saw about ten blokes buying flowers in Tesco

and ?

OhVienna24 · 14/02/2024 19:54

A few of them looked like they were rushing to get back to the car. Maybe they had forgotten!

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OhVienna24 · 14/02/2024 19:54

What time do they get reduced?

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Greenshrub · 14/02/2024 19:56

There’s nothing at all wrong with buying flowers on the day. How exactly would you go about hiding flowers bought the day before?

HadEnoughOfBears · 14/02/2024 19:56

It's nice they bought some though.
I hope their other halves appreciate it.

Borgonzola · 14/02/2024 19:59

Ahhhh I wish I'd got flowers!

ApisGuard · 14/02/2024 20:00

Greenshrub · 14/02/2024 19:56

There’s nothing at all wrong with buying flowers on the day. How exactly would you go about hiding flowers bought the day before?

realistically say what they are for inadvance ?

EasternStandard · 14/02/2024 20:00

It’s not late it might just be on the way home from work

ApisGuard · 14/02/2024 20:01

OhVienna24 · 14/02/2024 19:54

What time do they get reduced?

depends on the store but around6/7pm or next day depending on the date on the flowers

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 20:02

OhVienna24 · 14/02/2024 19:54

A few of them looked like they were rushing to get back to the car. Maybe they had forgotten!

Maybe on the way home from work

Why so judgey?

HelloMiss · 14/02/2024 20:03

Are you insinuating they waited until reduced? Anyway, if so, SO WHAT??