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To ask how much of a fuss to make about this?

102 replies

lostpurplehoodie · 13/12/2017 21:04

I’ve just checked into a hotel and got into bed to find a staple in the duvet cover. It’s right on the top seam by my arms/neck/face. I know it’s not been done deliberately but think I should draw the hotel’s attention to it. The issue (I’ve posted about it before) is I’m a people pleaser and I know I’ll end up apologising for daring to mention it and be even slightly annoyed about it.

AIBU to ask for advice on how to deal with it? And what to do without being either a pushover or a dick?

OP posts:
MiltonTheCockroach · 13/12/2017 23:05

Ah bless. How are you going to work the staple remover with your tiny legs?

I have ninja skillz (and a spare pair of enormous legs)

I'm going to hate myself for asking you this Milton but why are you wearing 3D glasses?

It's actually a ninja headband, but only the enlightened can see it (grasshopper)

ratspeaker · 13/12/2017 23:07

Personally Id contact reception tell them theres a staple in the duvet .
Ask for it to be changed.
Scratchy horrible thing

To me this would be a big deal.
I sleep with top of duvey wrapped around my ears. A label on the duvet under the cover rubbing against my ear would unsettle me

I have a baavet duvet, wonderful thing , lightness of a blanket so you can snuggle in ( coorie doon) but the label has , honestly HAS to be away from my face or ear

C8H10N4O2 · 13/12/2017 23:08

I'm going to hate myself for asking you this Milton but why are you wearing 3D glasses?

Unless Milton has three eyes I think that is a hachimaki.

Suddenly I'm scared...

OP it could have been a great deal worse. Console yourself that it wasn't a pea under the mattress

WorraLiberty · 13/12/2017 23:08

Oh I can see it now Milton thanks.

Wax on - Wax off

It's going to take ages to sort my hairy legs.

C8H10N4O2 · 13/12/2017 23:09

Ooh cross posted with Milton sorry!

WorraLiberty · 13/12/2017 23:11

Personally Id contact reception tell them theres a staple in the duvet

But assuming you're a capable grown up adult, there would no longer be a staple in the duvet because you would have quickly removed it and tossed it into the bin, wouldn't you? Confused

Or I suppose you could lay there in a fluffy bathrobe, eating grapes and sipping wine, whilst the minions cater to your every whim and actually change the duvet for you...

MiltonTheCockroach · 13/12/2017 23:13

@Worra I hope those grapes have been peeled (Beulah)

MiltonTheCockroach · 13/12/2017 23:14
WorraLiberty · 13/12/2017 23:18

Peeled and quartered Milton

Just incase anyone should find it's slipped into their duvet windpipe.

yorkshireyummymummy · 13/12/2017 23:26

Jesus wept. Grow up. Are you old enough to be in a hotel alone?

It's from the bloody cleaning service.
It's a staple . Not a axe.
If it offends you just take it out and put it in the bin!!
No doubt you will be posting in five minutes to tell us that your loo roll hadn't been folded into the V and should you inform reception................

MiltonTheCockroach · 13/12/2017 23:28

@Worra now I can't get Stu Francis and 'crush a grape' out of my head

MiltonTheCockroach · 13/12/2017 23:34

@C8H10N4O2 Ah, a fellow Shinobi

Ellie56 · 13/12/2017 23:35

Grin Grin Laughing at the komodo dragon in crotchless knickers JeReviens. You obviously don't go to the same hotels I go to! Grin

Orlandointhewilderness · 13/12/2017 23:41

LOVE this

If you'd found a Komodo dragon dressed in crotchless knickers smoking a crack pipe under the bed

i have a very strong mental image!!

melj1213 · 13/12/2017 23:52

Christmas, who has the energy to complain about a fucking staple on a duvet?! Just take it out and get on with your stay

At most I'd mention it to the receptionist at check out and it would be in a passing comment kind of way rather than kicking up a fuss.

"Just to let you know as I was getting into bed I was scratched by a staple still attached to the top of the duvet. No harm done and I assume it was from a laundry ticket or some such but just wanted to let you know so housekeeping can keep an eye out for them - wouldn't want someone to pull the duvet up and it scratch their eye or something."

HesMyLobster · 14/12/2017 00:03

Milton that ninja cockroach picture may be my favourite thing on Mumsnet ever! The detail!

I read the thread expecting op to come back and say "not staple - spunk stain - stupid autocorrect" or "sorry, my English isn't great and my translation was wrong - by staple I meant rusty razor blade"

I just can't believe anybody would put so much thought into how much of a fuss to make about . . . A staple!

harrypotternerd · 14/12/2017 00:05

is this really worth the time it took to write a post on mumsnet? By the time you had written this post you could have removed it, put it in the bin and be in a bed with a staple free duvet.

The comments did make me laugh though.

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 00:09

Milton
Did you make that just for this thread??

I feel so honoured.

This thread has been so funny, absolutely can't stop laughing.

MiltonTheCockroach · 14/12/2017 00:13

Why thank you @HesMyLobster

@PersianCatLady I just added a couple of bits to the original Milton pic to fit the topic

Personally I thought the Dance Class one was better but that thread went 'pooof' Sad

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 00:16

This is the best post ever.

I have no sense of humour normally but I am saving this one to PDF just to make sure it is safe forever.

Then every time I ever feel sad, I can read it again and piss myself with laughter.

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 00:16

Personally I thought the Dance Class one was better but that thread went 'pooof
That was shit in comparison to this.

Katedotness1963 · 14/12/2017 00:19

Pick staple out. Throw it in the bin. Not even have the slightest idea of causing a fuss cross my mind.

MrsFezziwig · 14/12/2017 00:20

Is this the modern day version of The Princess and the Pea?

MiltonTheCockroach · 14/12/2017 00:24

That was shit in comparison to this

Oh I loved his little tam and big bifter but I'm glad you liked this one.

It's amazing what Picmonkey and too much vodka for a Wednesday can produce.

walnutwhip88 · 14/12/2017 00:33

you must be on crack to make a thread about this tbh