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I just called a woman a cheeky cow in Asda

132 replies

bupcakesandcunting · 21/12/2010 21:01

Was just looking at the baked goods in Asda, minding my own when I heard this really loud voice go "excuse me!" Thought "she can't be talking to me as I am not obstructing the aisle" then this woman shoulder barged me and another shopper, glared at me and went "don't all move at once, will you?!" Sorry your majesty!

Something inside me clicked and I said "don't push past me, you cheeky cow!" she told me not to call her a cow and I told her not to be so rude in future. Then she said "do I look like a cow?" and I looked her up and down and did a "what do YOU think?" face.

Oh crikey, have become a screeching supermarket harridan. Does this type of thing happen in the Waitrose?

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EminentlyImminent · 21/12/2010 21:24

In Waitrose we have an altogether naicer type of altercation involving swinging of Mulberry handbags and stamping on one another's Tods.

[You meant to say you didn't smack her in the cabbages? I'm disappointed Bupcakes - if ever an occasion called for it...]

TheMonster · 21/12/2010 21:26

You stooped to below her rude level by insulting her. Sounds like you both belong in Asda.

PressureDrop · 21/12/2010 21:30

I had an 'incident' in Sainsbo's last week. I didn't realise a woman standing about three feet away from me to my side was actually in front of me in the queue. When I steoped forward to be served she got in a real paddy and accused me of 'waltzing up and pushing in' (urrr, I was in a queue without about 10 people behind me, so there was no 'waltzing', only patient waiting).
I very politely apologised, said I hadn't realised she was queueing, and offered for her to go in front of me, which she refused. Cue lots of huffing and sulking and bitching about me to her mate while I was paying for my stuff. Oh, I just lost it with her. I think it was because originally I had been so restrained and polite to her, and she threw it back in my face.

I told her that he attitude would reslt in her crossing the wrong person and getting one almighty slap one day. I also called her a 'miserable bitch'. Well, actually, I stormed off in a strop and shouted 'Merry Christmas to you, too, you miserable bitch!' over my shoulder. No excuse for that sort of language or petulant behaviour, really.
I don't know what came over me, and I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself afterwards Blush. She was miserable, though.

There is something about supermarkets and Christmas that brings out the very worst in people.

bupcakesandcunting · 21/12/2010 21:32

FWIW, I am usually a Sainsbury's wench. But needed urgent supplies and there was a Chavsda within walking distance so thought why not?

Also, don't think that slanging matches are limited to Asdaa. I had an epic one in Sainsbo's around this time last year. The Sainsbury's one made this one look like a friendly chat over tea and cake. I realise I am making it sound like I trawl supermarkets looking for scraps which is not true Blush

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usualsuspect · 21/12/2010 21:32

I've never come across this in asda, only perfectly normal people shop in my local asda [inbred]

HollyBollyBooBoo · 21/12/2010 21:33

My sister had a similar situation whilst out shopping, she turned around to the lady who was still mouthing off, stared intently at her face and said ' Oh I'm so sorry I didn't hear you the first time, I'm profoundly deaf', my sister isn't so it was a bit naughty really but it took the wind right out the lady's sail, she went bright red with embarrassment and skulked off.

zafrostypee · 21/12/2010 21:35

Wouldn't happen in Waitrose :)

bupcakesandcunting · 21/12/2010 21:35

"You stooped to below her rude level by insulting her. Sounds like you both belong in Asda."

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KatieMiddleton · 21/12/2010 21:36

Shock never happens in Waitrose!

Tbh I thought that was quite polite for Asda. It is rather common.

southeastastra · 21/12/2010 21:36

do you live in an area that's prone to nutters

scottishmummy · 21/12/2010 21:36

miaow,dats you told

HollyBollyBooBoo · 21/12/2010 21:37

God I just peed my pants Bupcakes!

bupcakesandcunting · 21/12/2010 21:39

I think I do, SouthEast. And I have a face that attracts them to verbally abuse me, obviously.

We need some kind of pie chart of supermarkets and incidences of spats. I reckon there are no spats in Aldi, funnily enough.

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usualsuspect · 21/12/2010 21:39

Can you be bothered to row in a shop? ..now thats common

PressureDrop · 21/12/2010 21:39

Only common people would even dream of using the word 'common'

PressureDrop · 21/12/2010 21:40
Grin
scottishmummy · 21/12/2010 21:41

lol love Vic& bob.

usualsuspect · 21/12/2010 21:41

I might be common but I have never lowered myself to yorp in any shop

scottishmummy · 21/12/2010 21:42

whats yorp?

usualsuspect · 21/12/2010 21:43

shout Grin common midlands word

bupcakesandcunting · 21/12/2010 21:43

Oh I'm common, alright. What I didn't mention is that the urgent supplies which directed me into Asda in the first place included blue pop and some potato smiley faces for my DS Dwayne-Kyle.

I was en route from Claire's Accessories where I'd taken him to have his ears pierced for his 3rd birthday present. Bless him. He's playing CoD now and he just called one of his online gaming chums a cunt.

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claig · 21/12/2010 21:44

So it was you that called me a cow? How very dare you!!

PocketMouse · 21/12/2010 21:44

I find Waitrose to be the worst for rude people actually.. I'll be standing there, trying to find the right kind of icing sugar, and some bint will SHOVE in front of me and stand there for 5 mins.

Hmm
scottishmummy · 21/12/2010 21:44

yorp i like that.will now shamlessly use.is a goodie

claig · 21/12/2010 21:45

I'm avoiding ASDA in future, too many chavs