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AIBU Tesco shoppers in PJs 'Disgusting' REALLY?

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1DAD2KIDS · 05/01/2017 18:10

Just read this article

www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/outraged-man-asks-tesco-to-ban-disgusting-shoppers-from-wearing-pyjamas/ar-BBxVcVl?ocid=spartandhp

Wearing PJs in Tesco's should be banned because its offensive and making people feel uncomfortable, Ridiculous. Not sure about you but I generally don't find anything threatening or to be worried about by people in PJs? I cant see that its indecent either; I doubt people are parading down the isles in skimpy Lingerie this time of year. Even if they were there is nothing wrong with the human body. This isn't Calvinist Geneva or Taliban controlled Kandahar. Some people are offended by or feel uneasy around Goths, Clowns, Women in niqab or burka, Transsexuals, people in football shirts etc. It doesn't mean that their personal hang ups should restrict other peoples freedom of dress. People are so easily offended these days.

Anyone else offended by people in PJs in Tesco?

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Giddyaunt18 · 07/01/2017 10:05

There is an obvious difference between someone being very ill and crawling out of bed for the doctor or chemist. I once took my 3 year old, who was weak and feverish for a few days, in my arms to the doctors. She had her pjs on not me btw!! That's about it. The one lady I saw in a supermarket was in pjs and dressing gown and was loving the attention, clearly not ill but very clearly slovenly, unbrushed hair etc.

AwaywiththePixies27 · 07/01/2017 10:16

user 😂

1horatio · 07/01/2017 10:23

user

😂
I've never gone to a shop in my nightwear. But I'm kind of curious to see how/if the Waitrose staff would react...

Oneisenoughokay · 07/01/2017 11:17

Wow. Who gives a hoot what people wear. My own problems take up my own head space. As long as they are covered and happy what's the problem. I love a freak. Please for god's sake let's enjoy diversity and having a harmless laugh. The time it's not funny is if they are dirty but I have that problem with people who are clothed anyway.

MommaGee · 07/01/2017 12:07

rather drink my own wee-wee than have strangers in the street see me out in my PJs and know that I'm a grubby, chavvy skank

Nothing like a bit of ridiculous hysteria to cheer up my lunchtime!

As someone who doesn't go shopping in my pj's, I'd rather have coffee with someone dubious ideas on what looks good and thinks pj's for outwear are ok than the kind of person who judges and calls someone a skank or any of the other nasty comments on here based on someone's outfit

MommaGee · 07/01/2017 12:19

Also where is the indignation that a man posted a photo of two women on the internet without their permission with the intention of shaming them about their clothing choices

moongirl123 · 07/01/2017 12:21

@MommaGee, it's not like their faces are shown and whether you agree or not it's not illegal to take pictures in public places, it's uhm.. public.

CaraAspen · 07/01/2017 12:24

It boils down to having class or not having the first clue about what is just not acceptable. No amount of posturing to defend the tacky people who EVER wear nightwear on the street or in public, is going to convince me it is decent behaviour. It isn't.

MommaGee · 07/01/2017 12:24

I didn't say arrest him. If he'd posted a pic of the girls in anything else there would have be a furore over him taking pictures of random women in a supermarket and posting them on the internet

moongirl123 · 07/01/2017 12:26

It doesn't bother me what people wear but do I judge? Hell yeah!
The majority of cases like this occurs in a poor area, makes you wonder if they are how they are because they don't have standards or respect for themselves and others.
It takes less than 5 minutes to put something on, no excuse! Lazy chav, and I'm a snob and proud! Grin

CaraAspen · 07/01/2017 12:27

"NavyandWhite

This isn't about someone on call. Nothing comparable.

This mentality, culture of just getting up and dragging the kids to school in your grubby pj's, then calling in at the supermarket for your breakfast is a million miles away from a GP on call."

Exactly.

CaraAspen · 07/01/2017 12:39

"Headofthehive55

My point is you shouldn't look down on people. You have no idea what point in their lives they are.
It's not about getting dressed for the workplace - it's about wearing what you want in your free time.
I doubt you'd realise that the "nice top" I wore yesterday is a pj top!"

Oh really?? You wore a pyjama top yesterday with the rest of your day wear! Yeah right...

We shouldn't look down on people? Yes we should - and most people do - when they are not properly dressed. So get used to being looked down on, those of you who do this.
As for the hospital reference, there are reasons why a patient is dressed in normal clothing as soon as they are able to, following an operation for instance. Those reasons include the psychological benefit of feeling that you are on the road to recovery and not a helpless invalid.

Headofthehive55 · 07/01/2017 12:40

bitter you will not have the full story. You only see the surface of people's lives outside the home.
I really couldn't care what anyone thinks of me for what I wear - it really is such an insignificant aspect of life. when you've been given a difficult diagnosis, believe me - you just don't care what the neighbours think!

user1478860582 · 07/01/2017 12:42

If someone walks in a supermarket wearing a police uniform, you think police constable.

If someone wears hi vis and hard hat, you think builder.

If someone wears a PVC catsuit, ball gag and mask, you think pervert.

If someone wears PJs, you think chav.

Easy really!

Headofthehive55 · 07/01/2017 12:45

cara yes I can't bend my arms enough yet to wear the sort of tailored clothing I am used to. Yet I doubt my neighbours know I've had surgery.

I certainly not tell people ever again to dress as you will feel better - it was not my experience - I actually felt more uncomfortable.

eddiemairswife · 07/01/2017 12:48

Hi-vis and hard hat = George Osborne.

Astro55 · 07/01/2017 12:52

I'd agree - the clothes you wear are very telling about you and your life - otherwise the fashion industry would be bankrupt - why not just issue everyone with boiler suits??

PJs in supermarkets are very attention seeking individuals - very 'look at me I don't care what you think' They have a bad attitude to society norms - that's fine by me - but if you go out in pjs you at least should be expected to be judged

AwaywiththePixies27 · 07/01/2017 13:00

The ladies were in a public place.

You're permitted to take photos in public places. Tescos is public. Although saying that I wonder where the lines blur? DS once ran up to the security guards because he thought he was watching television and wanted to see. The guard told him he had to move away (it was cctv obvs) and then told me it's something to do with the DPA.

If I am on a day out with DCs and I want a nice photo. I will normally wait for others to notice I'm taking a pic and they'll move along both out of courtesy. We're all probably in the background of someone's family photo on their mantelpiece. If people dont move along they cajt stop me taking a photo because they're in a public place and quote frankly with regards to the Tesco ladies. We live in a social media dominated world where we all know things like this can go viral in minutes, if they didn't want to be snapped then they shouldn't go out like that knowing it's a high possibility.

AwaywiththePixies27 · 07/01/2017 13:03

BadLad I think we just need one about a tree or something and then it's a full house Wink

NerrSnerr · 07/01/2017 13:03

It's legal to take photos of people in public places- it's not kind though. Imagine seeing the back of you or torso on the news or Mumsnet shaming you because you're deemed as overweight or 'chavvy'.

If you wouldn't like someone posting a picture of you on the internet you shouldn't do it to others.

NerrSnerr · 07/01/2017 13:04

But I'm guessing the people sneering wouldn't mind pictures being posted of them on here as I'm sure they all look perfect all of the time.

fuzzywuzzy · 07/01/2017 13:11

I don't generally notice what people are wearing. Unless they're completely naked or wearing something very eye catching and walk past me slooowly. Even then I'm not offended by it.

So I don't care if people are doing their grocery shop in their PJ's.

It's nothing to do with me.

MommaGee · 07/01/2017 13:26

I wonder how happy he'd feel if they'd posted it about h critiquing what he was wearing. And yea I'm aware he's not in pj's and therefore not as justifiability open for public vilification but fashion is so subjective I'm sure some on mumsnet could take umbrage with his choice

user1478860582 · 07/01/2017 13:27

Hi-vis and hard hat = George Osborne

You'd want to know if he was in the supermarket. The milk will have turned sour.

Mrsjudelaw66 · 07/01/2017 13:29

I work in a special needs school. One child sometimes comes to school in pjs as her mum has run out of clothes. I feel really sorry for her.