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To think that people living on welfare shouldn't be running off every five minutes for a new tattoo or piercing?

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allfurcoatandnoknickers1 · 09/03/2017 17:02

I'm probably going to get shot down for this, but I just had a little disagreement with a woman I know. She posted a photo on Facebook of a rather large tattoo on her forearm that she'd just had done. Last month she had skin divers put in her chest and hand. The month before she had another shit tattoo.
This individual is single and has two children. She hasn't worked a day in the last decade, but is living off the state. Am I being a bitch by thinking she should spend the money she receives on feeding the children and keeping a roof over their heads? I noted that she feeds her boys Pot Noodle for dinner but makes sure she's got her fags too. It just annoys me.

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KatieScarlett · 09/03/2017 18:42

That's correct too
Before you get to make your new claim, we celebrate with champs and a tatt of your choice. Plus a voucher for the pot noodle of your choice.
The guards are there in case you get mugged on the way out by hard working taxpayers
Chin chin Wine

DontTouchTheMoustache · 09/03/2017 18:42

What else did the evil benefits witch do op?

😯

IveAlreadyPaid · 09/03/2017 18:44

Luckily both dh and I have just found jobs so things are looking up 😊

maras2 · 09/03/2017 18:45

Wow.Capital punishment Ceausescu style for fat arsed benefit claiments Shock
Are you Katie Hopkins by any chance OP?

Crowdblundering · 09/03/2017 18:46

I have never eaten a pot noodle- does that make me posh?

expatinscotland · 09/03/2017 18:46

I know people on benefits who have tattoos. They're friends. I love them. Why do you have this person on your FB is you hate her so much?

ShoutOutToMyEx · 09/03/2017 18:48

no thanks I have my pride

Of course.

D1az · 09/03/2017 18:48

Well, OP seems like the type who would be bored with no-one to look down on, expat.

CrossCountryRunner · 09/03/2017 18:51

When I was on benefits I regularly attended lunchtime fitness classes at my reasonably priced council run gym.

Somebody complained to me that I shouldn't be spending taxpayers money on gyms as they were luxuries. I told them to go fuck themselves.

The classes got me out of the house and gave me a sense of wellbeing.

Smile

OP Are you a higher rate taxpayer?

FrenchLavender · 09/03/2017 18:53

YANBU. It's taboo and frowned upon to say it out loud though.

ShoutOutToMyEx · 09/03/2017 18:55

No, I don't claim anything myself. I'm fortunate enough that I do 't have to be subsidised in any way by the tax payer.

So you or your DH are in the top 5% of earners in the country? Wow.

I guess it's true what they say then, money can't buy class!

D1az · 09/03/2017 18:55

It's not taboo, just ignorant.

kittybiscuits · 09/03/2017 18:55

Can anyone post a link please? I haven't been claiming my Tat allowance? WinkBiscuit

KatieScarlett · 09/03/2017 18:56

www.entitledtoatatt.com

Lweji · 09/03/2017 18:57

I do hope you've told her about the bullet in the head. She might think the police would be interested.

Pippone · 09/03/2017 18:57

Get a new hobby OP. You're such a loser!

contractor6 · 09/03/2017 18:58

In an ideal world then no she'd possible prioritise swimming lessons, however you don't know the reasons for inking. I was totally against them and now planning one to cover cancer scars, not many people know about the cancer and I'd rather explain a tattoo than a scar....

Natsku · 09/03/2017 18:59

If she has a goat then at least she can give the child fresh nutritious goat milk, maybe even make some cheese or yoghurt. New benefit plan - goats for everyone!

GogoGobo · 09/03/2017 19:00

Trollers gonna Troll

SailAwayWithMeHoney · 09/03/2017 19:02

If she has a goat then at least she can give the child fresh nutritious goat milk, maybe even make some cheese or yoghurt. New benefit plan - goats for everyone!

It'd never work. Some dick would get uppity about the possibility of benefits claimants being able to rent the goat out to mow lawns...

kittybiscuits · 09/03/2017 19:02

Thanks for the link - I think it's crashed cos so many people are applying at once!

Natsku · 09/03/2017 19:04

It'd never work. Some dick would get uppity about the possibility of benefits claimants being able to rent the goat out to mow lawns...

Gives them a trade too, gets even better Grin

Draylon · 09/03/2017 19:05

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thecolonelbumminganugget · 09/03/2017 19:06

Does anyone remember pot mash? Instant mash in sausage and tomato flavour with croutons and a packet of ketchup. Bloody loved pot mash, life has been a little pointless since they stopped making it

allfurcoatandnoknickers1 · 09/03/2017 19:08

Call me whatever you like. I've had it all on this thread - is there an insult you haven't thrown at me? Probably not. But I'd rather be all these things and worse than an entitled, lazy, selfish, shit mother. If you think she's right to spend her benefits on herself while the kids go without then I think it's YOU who has the problem.

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