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Wanky things you’re guilty of

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Pumpkittenspice · 15/09/2024 06:28

For me, it’s using a Fortnum and Mason hamper basket as a piece of decor…

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Mrsredlipstick · 18/09/2024 18:37

@RainbowZebraWarrior which Fenwick is this pray? It sounds super wankey.

Caci do a fab facial too but it's sounds literally shite so I'm not indorsng that. I personally have a post lab pot of an spf marine cream. No wankey packaging yet. I once sold a £400 night cream. The lady bought three.
However to add to the fish knives I am tempted by a Aston Martin for next year when I retire. There was a famous publican in the Cotswolds who bought herself the Bitch1 number plate when she got divorced. It was on her convertible Am. I fancy Arsey 1. Wankey or not.

Natsku · 18/09/2024 19:27

Oh and something that's not wanky in the faux posh/delusions of grandeur sense, but still wanky in another sense - at work I drink my tea from a mug with my picture on, in which I'm doing a very wanky smug pose. I use it to reserve my seat at the break table too - no one dare sit at the seat with my smug face staring at them!

Arraminta · 18/09/2024 19:36

There's gel nails and there's gel nails. Mine are vair tasteful I'll have you know. Filed quite short, slightly rounded and a beautiful deep Merlot shade (I could have just said dark red but Merlot sounds more wankey).

I decant fabric softener into a pretty glass bottle and my Ariel pods are stored in a vintage Fortnum & Mason tin. But I am now intrigued by this Tallow & Ash of which you speak...?

Basically if a product is marketed at middle aged women with money to burn then I'm front and centre with my debit card aloft.

Mrsredlipstick · 18/09/2024 19:47

@Arraminta i am a nail veteran in the bis. I don't mind a gel nail if it's retro, Chez Louise Brooks. Merlot yes for winter.

I have just scoffed a dressed crab from Waitrose, can I have the crown today, please Nanny?

RainbowZebraWarrior · 18/09/2024 20:17

@Mrsredlipstick Fenwick Newcastle. There is a veritable wanky menu of ludicrously expensive options to choose from.

toomanyshoes · 18/09/2024 20:31

I have a stunt tea towel and decant all my food into jars with chalk labels. I operate at a high level of wankery and have no shame!

DillDanding · 18/09/2024 20:37

Caci do a fab facial too but it's sounds literally shite so I'm not indorsng that.

😂

I booked one today. I say one, but the receptionist said I need a course, so I spent £460 on 5. I am both wanky and gullible.

PlayDadiFreyr · 18/09/2024 20:47

I make my own cleaning spray decanted into bottle-green spraying bottles.

We feed the cat off a slate place mat.

The baby had sushi for lunch.

Del8100 · 18/09/2024 20:48

DillDanding · 18/09/2024 20:37

Caci do a fab facial too but it's sounds literally shite so I'm not indorsng that.

😂

I booked one today. I say one, but the receptionist said I need a course, so I spent £460 on 5. I am both wanky and gullible.

I have caci - I do think they make a difference (even my husband noticed!)

itsjustbiology · 18/09/2024 20:53

I have been known to serve all food on slate tablets! Try keeping your baked beans and mushy peas on there! I have a degree in wankyism! Oh yes please come for kitchen sups, yes it is stew on a slate! How perceptive of you (cos its the only thing I can cook!) and I did once or twice say not to worry about the mess as we have a lady that does...what the fk is wrong with me?!

gavelgirl · 18/09/2024 21:05

I have super wanky tea towels which must only be used when people are visiting but must not be used for wiping anything actually dirty.

Arraminta · 18/09/2024 22:08

Mrsredlipstick · 18/09/2024 19:47

@Arraminta i am a nail veteran in the bis. I don't mind a gel nail if it's retro, Chez Louise Brooks. Merlot yes for winter.

I have just scoffed a dressed crab from Waitrose, can I have the crown today, please Nanny?

Phew. I only wear Merlot, navy or a very deep brown.

Nail art makes me wince, however.

boodlesandpoodles · 18/09/2024 22:54

Does no one use their F&M hamper for actual picnics!!?? I do and revel in the wankyness of it!

MrsSkylerWhite · 18/09/2024 23:12

boodlesandpoodles · Today 22:54
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Does no one use their F&M hamper for actual picnics!!?? I do and revel in the wankyness of it

We did used to picnic with the small sized one. Had to use it as emergency transport for a poorly Guinea pig who needed veterinary treatment one day though and couldn’t bring ourselves to use it again after he’d liberally peed and pooed all over it 😁 no amount of sanitiser could erase the memory.
The big ones are too big and awkward to carry if the butler is on leave.

Pumpkittenspice · 19/09/2024 08:09

Just bought my second Fortnum and Mason basket off of FB Marketplace to store in my kitchen (my other one is next to the fireplace in the lounge).

Where can I collect my wanker medal? 🥇

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Starlight1979 · 19/09/2024 08:49

DillDanding · 18/09/2024 16:11

Use the Diptyque. Life is too short. I keep the jars - I have pens in one on my desk, cotton buds in one in the bathroom and makeup brushes in another. And I put small flowers in them from my cutting garden.

I have a cutting garden. Peak wanker!

(And I use Tallow and Ash).

I've never heard of Tallow and Ash but just Googled it and it looks good! Is it worth it?

(I'm a marketers dream, clearly 🙄)

Arraminta · 19/09/2024 09:43

I've just looked at Tallow & Ash and it appeals very much to my need for wankery. But does it actually get your laundry clean, especially whites (I see it's non bio). Or is it just like Purdy & Figg, lovely packaging, fabulous scents but doesn't actually clean!

Frith2013 · 19/09/2024 10:41

Cornishware
Woods ware
Le Creuset inc a kettle
Teapot and hand crocheted teacosy
Enormous Dualit toaster
Orla Kiely storage jars

All from charity shops!

StopPissingMeOff · 19/09/2024 11:20

StrawberryThief1930 · 18/09/2024 12:14

I wish someone would send me a F&M hamper. I sent one to a friend today for a housewarming.

maybe ill have to order one for myself? seems a bit sad though...

i decant my honey into a le creuset honey pot

@StrawberryThief1930 There are lots on Ebay if it helps 😁

JazzieC · 19/09/2024 12:04

I think I must be an aspiring wanker as I love the sound of an awful lot of the things mentioned on this thread (just googled Le Creuset kettle).

JazzieC · 19/09/2024 12:10

I also REALLY want a F&M hamper and all the goodies inside!

Clevs · 19/09/2024 12:22

I have two personalised number plates and a hot tub.

dandelionandbirdcock · 19/09/2024 12:33

Linen napkins from Florence.
Soho Home glassware
salt pig
lapsang suchong tea
Le Creuset
Comme des Garçons incense.

good grief.

scalt · 19/09/2024 12:44

I always wear my netball umpiring qualification badge on the job, so I can point to it if players get mouthy.

ImWearingPantaloons · 19/09/2024 12:54

Is Le Creuset wanky?

If so I have been wanky for well over 30 years....