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AIBU to think this mum was attention seeking?

225 replies

Sisinisawa · 28/09/2017 22:06

I arrived early for the school run today so sat in the car waiting like everyone else.

Well, everyone except a mum, new to the school this year, who got out of her car, opened the boot, took out a hula hoop and started writhing around with it doing some form of exercise/dance. On the pavement.

I mean, WTAF?

Who does that?

What say you Mumsnet? Attention-seeking or mad as a box of frogs?

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rumbelina · 29/09/2017 06:17

She did hold the hoop out for someone else's toddler to walk through

She sounds entertaining, lighten up!!

ProperLavs · 29/09/2017 06:42

She touting for business that's all.

stopfuckingshoutingatme · 29/09/2017 06:48

Nowt as queer as folk

HeteronormativeHaybales · 29/09/2017 06:55

FFS at the suggestion to douse her with a bucket of water Hmm I know, probably not meant seriously, but even to come up with the idea. Why do we, in 2017, still have such an urge to bring people down (aka 'bring them down a peg or two' and 'put them in their place', in best Malory Towers manner) when they act outside the norm, even when it is hurting precisely nobody?

Evelynismyspyname · 29/09/2017 06:58

If she's drumming up business for her class she is attention seeking of course, just in a socially acceptable and financially motivated way...

Whether I'd think "good for you, you don't care what others think, you're probably someone willing to speak and step out of the herd" or "hmm avoid the attention seeker" would depend on how the person was doing this.

Self contained and content to follow your own path is great - that smug grin while trying to catch people's eye and seeking approval from all around is cringe worthy (like the difference between people who chat about everything to their small child quietly and unselfconsciously versus "loud parenting").

Was she blocking the pavement and causing people to have to step into the road or walk over gardens to get past? That also makes a difference. Hula hooping requires quite a bit of space on a pavement...

JonSnowsWife · 29/09/2017 07:11

What say you Mumsnet? Attention-seeking or mad as a box of frogs?

Both! Grin

ooohbetty · 29/09/2017 07:34

She may have mental health problems..........
Why because she behaved a little oddly? Had the courage to do something different? God forbid even decided to do it just for a laugh and get a reaction? I personally would have found it amusing and would be curious enough to to strike up conversation with her.
It takes a lot of balls to be a little different now and again, yes people may think your a bit odd, but that doesn't mean your mad, just different, different can be good and refreshing, good on her, may be next time she'll practise some ballroom moves on the way to lighten the mood and just have a laugh, why not?

CatsRidingRollercoasters · 29/09/2017 07:36

That was me, you big meanies!

CatsRidingRollercoasters · 29/09/2017 07:37

Just kidding. Mad as a box of frogs for sure.

Velvetbee · 29/09/2017 07:45

She sounds brilliant, I'd befriend her. She could entertain my children while I drink tea and Mumsnet.

Ribrabrob · 29/09/2017 07:49

I agree, the 'she must have mental health issues' comments are quite frankly bizarre. Mumsnet sure is a strange old place at times!

She sounds fun! Good for her for just enjoying herself. More people should.

Mittens1969 · 29/09/2017 08:36

It just seems like a bizarre thing to do, at a busy time of the day. Doing it in her home or garden, or at the park, where there's plenty of space would be fun to see.

But ok, suggesting MH problems was going a bit far.

Original poster
Sisinisawa · 29/09/2017 08:40

Sorry if people think it's a drip feed that she runs a class but
A) she wasn't exercising she was doing a gymnastics style dance type thing. It wasn't found her waist.
B) my friend runs a children's music group but I'd think it was odd if she launched into the Hokey Cokey on the school run especially if she wasn't with any children

I don't think there's anything wrong with being eccentric I just thought it was a really odd thing to do in front of a load of parents all sitting in their cars especially as she's new to the school and doesn't really know us.

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Original poster
Sisinisawa · 29/09/2017 08:41

*round her waist

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AutumnalLeaves38 · 29/09/2017 08:50

"...she's new to the school and doesn't really know us."

She's given you the perfect conversation opener, so maybe that can change as from this afternoon.
My money's on the fact she'd be interesting to chat with, at the very least.

mummmy2017 · 29/09/2017 08:59

I bet her child said they would only go to school if the mum did that when they arrived, and like a good mum she kept her word...
Assume nothing, but do speak too her, she will be a blast as a friend.

Sisinisawa · 29/09/2017 08:59

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lemonzest123 · 29/09/2017 09:01

Hula hoop dancer here!

I would never do it on the pavement. They look flimsey but when they're going fast if they hit anyone they hurt a lot!

lemonzest123 · 29/09/2017 09:03

I do tend to hoop in the park or on odd bits of grass though....now worried people think I'm mentally ill! Blush

Seeline · 29/09/2017 09:12

I don't think it's that strange.
Lots of people cycle to school pick ups, or run (and I mean in full running kit, not just because they are late).

It certainly sounds more fun than running.

Member984815 · 29/09/2017 09:13

Last year a local fitness class did a skipping challenge it involved skipping anywhere u could and filming it . Think at a level crossing when you are waiting and probably at school too . Maybe she was doing similar .

invisiblecats · 29/09/2017 09:16

AIBU to think that people who start threads bitching about other mums on the school run are attention seeking?

famousfour · 29/09/2017 09:22

Oh goodness why not if she wants too.

Terribly po-faced bunch (many of) you are.

God forbid she doesn't know you better first or doesn't care what you think...! This sort of finger pointing really irritates me.

MoosicalDaisy · 29/09/2017 09:24

Ok so someone jumps out of a car to do exercise and make use of her time and you brand her with mental health problems? Riiiiiiight.

Oblomov17 · 29/09/2017 09:25

Why would anyone do this? Hmm
Attention seeking and wants to be talked about?

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