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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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GimmeeMoore · 08/01/2017 16:51

Yes I think it's boggin.Ok,so what prevented you pulling on jeans & joggie?
Did you sleep in the same pj you went out in?
Sure I've had to dash out get baby stuff.i got dressed first though

mummyof2pr · 08/01/2017 16:52

I am in a hurry to get to the store and back for my child. The fact that you think I should put changing my clothes to please you/others above the needs of my child is ridiculous.

mambono5 · 08/01/2017 16:52

two minuets to put some clothes

You are being very kind, it doesn't even take that long to put some clothes, the only time consuming part would be to lace my trainers, and it doesn't even take that long.

Unless you realised you were out of nappy litterally 2 minutes before the store was due to close, totally unreasonable and silly to run in your pjs. I would judge. Actually, I am judging.

mambono5 · 08/01/2017 16:56

mummyof2pr

A frantic mother rushing to A&E with her baby in her arms is one thing. Getting a pack of nappy is another. Even a bottle of formula doesn't qualify as an emergency. You can still put some clothes on.

GimmeeMoore · 08/01/2017 16:56

Needs of child,You're not about to perform emergency cpr were every second counts
You were going to supermarket,couldn't be bothered changing.yes it's gross
this was not a time pressured situation that required your immediate attention so you couldn't pause to dress

Coulddowithanap · 08/01/2017 16:58

I wouldn't be offended to see someone shopping in their pajamas, I would have a little chuckle and think they are rather odd.. rather like when I see someone wearing skin coloured leggings with no skirt or long top!

Fallonjamie · 08/01/2017 16:59

I've just timed myself pulling off pyjamas and putting on jeans and a hoodie. Less than a minute.

I don't think that would have a big impact on nappy changing time.

mummyof2pr · 08/01/2017 16:59

I am not going to change my comfortable clothes (wether I have slept in them or not) to make a 5 minute run to the store for my children, just to come home and change again. I shower every night and wash my clothes like a normal person. I am clean. My clothes are clean. If you are that offended and upset about it that says something about you, not me. Grow up and find something more important to worry about. It's pathetic the attacks you people are throwing on others you don't know because of what they wear to the shop.

mummyof2pr · 08/01/2017 17:00

And just so we are clear "needs of a child" does not refer to an emergency. It refers to taking care of your child.

GimmeeMoore · 08/01/2017 17:02

You asked if it was disgusting-yes.now you're all sassy about the responses?
Don't ask a direct question if you don't like the direct answer
It's immature that you're so aerated at the responses.you need to grow up

Fallonjamie · 08/01/2017 17:03

My Nan had 11 children to look after. Never went to the shops in her nightie.

mummyof2pr · 08/01/2017 17:04

I have a right to react just as you do.

dovesong · 08/01/2017 17:05

Not a fan. I don't like the idea of coming home and transferring all the gross tesco germs off the pjs into my lovely clean bed.

GimmeeMoore · 08/01/2017 17:05

Indeed,but you directly asked for a response to your scenario.becoming aerated at response
I'm not in the least worked up

mambono5 · 08/01/2017 17:08

As said by many (many) people above, I am not offended. I am thinking "yuk, what a slob".

I assure you that children are very well looked after even if their parents put some clothes on. Even better, their parents are giving them a good example and being good role models. You don't sound terribly mature (or organised if you wait until the very last nappy to run down the shops. They are probably open 24/7, but still)

paxillin · 08/01/2017 17:28

I'd never ban it, we do live in a free country, clothing rules are part of that.

It is also clearly a sign of struggling in many, see the examples on this thread, many meant to say it is fine, but they really only underlined it is done in times of dire need. Examples of recent operations, new babies with an unsupportive partner, recent bereavement... I'd add substance abuse and mental health issues from experience at our school gate.

But if I see someone repeatedly in pyjamas out and about I do wonder which other "normal" chores have fallen by the wayside. Washing? Feeding kids? Homework? Eating properly? I bet "are they dressed in the afternoon" is a question social workers look at when assessing the needs of a family.

NightTerrier · 08/01/2017 17:35

I know someone who was so frazzled with her newborn that she forgot she was in her PJs when she left to go shopping and only realised once she'd parked up. Grin

CesareBorgiasUnicornMask · 08/01/2017 17:46

I've taken DS to nursery in my pjs a couple of times and on one occasion stopped at Tesco on the way back. I put a coat and boots on over the top in an effort to disguise it but it was probably fairly obvious. On both occasions it was because my depression was so bad that the sequence of tasks required to get us both out of the house felt utterly insurmountable, and as I felt it was important to get him there I let myself off a few of the less necessary steps involved, like washing and dressing myself Hmm. And yes, my self esteem was at rock bottom, and no, I definitely didn't think I was being cool or making a point...

lasttimeround · 08/01/2017 17:57

It's just unnecessary really. Lazy

Astro55 · 08/01/2017 18:51

On both occasions it was because my depression was so bad

As I said up thread - I phoned the police because an older woman was out in the cold in PJs looking confused - I've also had a uncle escape Alzheimer's ward and was found on train tracks -

Those in PJs are seen as people in need of assistants - and may now be missed thanks to lazy people not bothering to get dressed -

You were obviously suffering and the nursery would be obliged to note you were undressed etc - they build a picture of you and your child's life - I hope you are now on the mend and feel better in yourself

Tapandgo · 08/01/2017 19:08

Astro - so true. I went automatically to help a person in PJ's as I'd assumed there was a trauma or dementia situation - and there was.

How anybody could go out in bedclothes as an outfit of choice beggars belief. Idle, slovenly and mingling. What an example to set children.

Tapandgo · 08/01/2017 19:18

minging
auto correct

Headofthehive55 · 08/01/2017 19:33

I think there is a lot of cross over these days with what is day wear and what is nightwear, since the invention of onesies and lounge wear. I don't think it's as clear cut as it once was.

CaraAspen · 08/01/2017 19:37

"mummyof2pr

Ran to Morrisons this morning in my pyjamas because we didn't realise until then that we were out of nappies for our daughter. Anyone want to call me an unhygienic skank?"

It would have taken you all of three minutes to change into acceptable daywear.

CaraAspen · 08/01/2017 19:39

This...
"GimmeeMoore

You asked if it was disgusting-yes.now you're all sassy about the responses?
Don't ask a direct question if you don't like the direct answer
It's immature that you're so aerated at the responses.you need to grow up "