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You have to fight off an alien invasion with whatever is within arm's reach on your right. What will your weapon be?

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OneUmberJoker · 24/08/2025 20:28

A tv remote and newspaper

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Theunamedcat · 24/08/2025 20:43

Pre teen ds with all the attitude that comes with him he is currently holding a cap gun so weapons are a go

Dogaredabomb · 24/08/2025 20:43

StarlightRobot · 24/08/2025 20:37

A Sanderson covered cushion. Take that, aliens!!

Ooooo no one would kill anyone with such impeccable taste! Do you also have any Zoffany? Can we be friends?

MrTiddlesTheCat · 24/08/2025 20:44

A crochet hook (6.5 mm) and a pair of insanely sharp dressmaking scissors.

MJ122025 · 24/08/2025 20:44

My greyhound...

pokeahontas · 24/08/2025 20:45

An empty box of Tunnock’s tea cakes 😂 maybe I could use the foil as some kind of reflective surface to disrupt the alien’s communications?

kiddywinkleyeee · 24/08/2025 20:45

My JRT but she doesn’t have any front teeth left !! Rum and Diet Coke and remote.

TulipCat · 24/08/2025 20:45

A 16 week old kitten. That'll scare 'em 😂

FourIsNewSix · 24/08/2025 20:45

A megabottle of shampoo and conditioner, bit of soap and safety razor.
I suppose if they are lead by Severus Snape I might get a chance.

And I could unscrew the shower hose. Eat two metres of stainless steel!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 24/08/2025 20:45

A bowl full of Werthers Sugar Free toffees.

That'll charm them into going away.

Dabberlocks · 24/08/2025 20:47

On further investigation, I also have two propelling pencils, an egg timer and a nit comb.

DisabledDemon · 24/08/2025 20:49

A charger cable and a lawn scarifier. The scarifier would certainly be painful and I could strangle the bastards with the cable.

Laiste · 24/08/2025 20:49

A red miniature rose plant in a pot and a pair of silk wide-leg trousers (waiting for a split seam to be mended) ...

im just gonna have to accept being invaded i guess.

itsgettingweird · 24/08/2025 20:51

A blanket 😂😂

Unless the aliens fancy a games of hide and seek I think they may have the upper hand!

Bluevelvetsofa · 24/08/2025 20:51

A table lamp. I could lob it I suppose.

Peaceandlabradors · 24/08/2025 20:54

One of my Labradors, fast asleep and 13 years old but as quick as a whippet- there are more around draped over various chairs and sofas but he is the closest.

You have to fight off an alien invasion with whatever is within arm's reach on your right. What will your weapon be?
Wallabyone · 24/08/2025 20:55

My iron (it’s on!) 🎉

Peaceandlabradors · 24/08/2025 20:55

Oh and I would be perfectly safe he would defend me with his last breath

LemonLadybird · 24/08/2025 20:55

Empty bottle of Radox (I’m in the bath!)

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 24/08/2025 20:55

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 24/08/2025 20:41

OMG. He is adorable 😍

Isn't he just and I'm not a dog person but my he oozes cute 🥰

thatsnothtepoint · 24/08/2025 20:55

A half eaten tub of cherries and my iphone.

BosworthBosworth · 24/08/2025 20:56

Over -tired 7 year old. They don't stand a chance!

orbital12 · 24/08/2025 20:56

Magpiecomplex · 24/08/2025 20:32

Lego. I like my chances!

If you scattered the lego on the floor so the aliens were stepping on it it could work.

lissie123 · 24/08/2025 20:58

My fire poker and a very expensive Ottolenghi fruit bowl .

Ticktockwatchclock · 24/08/2025 20:58

A fly swat- I’ll swipe them with it and chase them off.

Readyforslippers · 24/08/2025 20:59

Grapes, a pillow and my slippers. The grapes are pretty sour though.