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To feel like I've been had?

179 replies

tickyandtackyandjackiebackie · 30/12/2019 23:09

Has anyone else fallen victim to the atrocities of "Scruff-a-loves" ????

My smallest begged for one for Christmas - being the incredible gullible mum I am, I obliged.
Not just any though, it had to be the one with babies.
"2,3 or 4??"

Obviously 2.

But - once dipped in water and swirled around a bit, it's meant to transform into a glossy haired toy of dreams.

See attached photo. Not really what the box or advert suggested.

£25!!!!!!!

I feel like a prize plonker.

To feel like I've been had?
To feel like I've been had?
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WhoWants2Know · 31/12/2019 20:41

I want one. My kids don't let me play with their hair anymore.

CathyorClaire · 31/12/2019 21:02

Yeah. You've been had, OP.

You could've got the same experience for 50p courtesy of the toy stand at your nearest jumble sale or charity shop. Sorry Grin

Marriedtoapenguin · 31/12/2019 21:17

That's what you hold up to the other toys as a warning of what could happen.

Dieu · 31/12/2019 22:20

Ha ha ha! Yep, ours looked similar OP.

FizzyIce · 31/12/2019 22:56

Dd had one last year . Took me bloody ages to wash and dry the piece of crap.
Still didn’t look good but luckily it was part of a 3 for 2 deal so got it technically for free

lottiedelavega · 31/12/2019 23:02

This thread Grin I want one!!!Sad

22Giraffes · 01/01/2020 00:43

This thread has been all the NYE entertainment I need Grin

starfishmummy · 01/01/2020 00:57

Workffs yours is 1000 times better....

winterystorm · 01/01/2020 01:04

Dying at this thread! Dd asked for one but I talked her out of it! No way was I spending cash on such a piece of trash!

Oilyoilyoilgob · 01/01/2020 01:16

I’ve read the full thread and I want one for myself (late 30s, no kids) will husband think I’ve gone mad🤔

Wilmalovescake · 01/01/2020 01:19

I’ve never heard of them and they look shite and cost a fortune and I STILL now really want one.

What is this sorcery???

ConfessionsOfTeenageDramaQueen · 01/01/2020 02:01

Hahaha same @wilmalovescakes

LeSquigh · 01/01/2020 02:31

I’ve just seen this very thread pop up on Facebook as a Sun article 🤣

PanicAndRun · 01/01/2020 02:34

@LeSquigh did you come to check out the horde of angry,furious parents?Grin

LeSquigh · 01/01/2020 02:44

Ha ha no. I read the thread first then saw the photos pop up on Facebook and came back to report 🤣

Itsmybirthday19 · 01/01/2020 03:30

YES.

LolaDarkdestroyer · 01/01/2020 10:55

Ooh you've made the sun btw here's my sorry excuse anyway had a year but still loved and bathed everyday

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Bozlem80 · 01/01/2020 17:42

I bought both my nieces one of these, my sisters are now taking the piss out of them saying they are a ‘matted mess’ I spent good money on them & from the pic I was sent it just looks like it needs a good wash in the washer!

RainbowAlicorn · 01/01/2020 17:57

This is one of my DD's. You are supposed to blow dry and brush them.

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ilovechocolate07 · 01/01/2020 18:15

Bought one for my niece last year and haven't heard about it since the big dunk 😂

Clangus00 · 01/01/2020 18:33

Yes! We’ve had two and they’re outrageous!

Straycatstrut · 01/01/2020 18:40

Sorry that's such a good idea for a scam, so simple Grin

dreamingofmushrooms · 01/01/2020 18:40

DH has just asked me if I'm all right, as I have tears running down my face and can hardly speak for guffawing... it was the bin lorry and the cable ties that did it for me Grin

I want one now

MrsDoylesTeaBags · 01/01/2020 18:43

Oh wow OP that looks like something Paul OGrady would be nursing back to health! Just don't feed it after midnight Grin

Eva2020 · 01/01/2020 18:44

Cant stop laughing at some of these comments. Oh how l love brit humour.

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