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Original poster

to bin this 'friend'?

68 replies

WheresMyChocolate · 27/01/2020 15:33

DS (6) has a new 'friend'. I'm not impressed. AIBU if I bin this 'friend'?

New 'friend' is called Piney and is a lump of pineapple. All Piney's siblings got eaten, but Piney is special. Piney sleeps in the fridge but likes to watch DS playing games on his xbox. DS like to talk to him.
Last night DS cried because Piney couldn't sleep in his bed with him. Piney has been here for almost a week now. Do I bin him?

Bear in mind that DS is autistic and his actual bestie emigrated last month and he's really missing him. Piney is a rebound friend.

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Weetabollocks · 27/01/2020 15:36

Oh no! I have no advice at all. Move his attention onto a stuffed toy if at all possible?!

Grumpbum123 · 27/01/2020 15:38

Brand new soft toy is needed I think x

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WheresMyChocolate · 27/01/2020 15:40

I've just seen that Jellycat do a happy pineapple. Piney might me magically transformed overnight.

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FlashingLights101 · 27/01/2020 15:40

Echoing what PPs have said.. could new stuffed toy be a little pineapple toy?

FlashingLights101 · 27/01/2020 15:41

Cross post!

RougeVinEtFromage · 27/01/2020 15:41

Get him this and say the pineapple turned into this so he could sleep with him. Cute story :)

https://www.fleurtations.uk.com/Jellycat/Jellycat-Amuseable-Pineapple.asp?selected=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsbrxBRDpARIsAAnnzP46sisxFoap1cwdWiI0fAx5nudHDzVUQM8GgvNySArlPH5IcC0f9kaAlVUEALww_wcB

Wintersnowdrop · 27/01/2020 15:42

Aw, have been thinking today I need some new, better friends. What a sweet story, made me smile.
Could you replace Piney for a fresh pineapple? Or don’t jellycat do some vegetable soft toys?

mbosnz · 27/01/2020 15:42

Is it a pineapple lump? Because if so, fresh supplies could be purchased via the SANZA website. . .

SyntheticPumpkin · 27/01/2020 15:42

Piney had to go away but has sent this to keep your DS company?

www.jellycat.com/amuseable-pineapple/

TheFaerieQueene · 27/01/2020 15:43

I was about to suggest the jelly at pineapple too.

SunOnAll · 27/01/2020 15:43

Aw, I want a piney.

BaronessBomburst · 27/01/2020 15:43

Primark had a wonderful pineapple bath sponge last time I was there.
just before Christmas

Original poster
WheresMyChocolate · 27/01/2020 15:44

Yeah, Piney is just a lump of pineapple. Weird kid.

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NurseButtercup · 27/01/2020 15:45

Oohhhh I think jellycat is the way forward. Good luck x

WeBuiltCisCityOnSexistRoles · 27/01/2020 15:46

Could Piney be surreptitiously replaced with a fresh replacement bit of pineapple every few days? If DS notices any differences you could say Piney is growing just like he is? or would that be even worse, with you ending up having to sneakily replace pineapple for the next decade? Yes, probably not the best strategy after thinking a bit more. Sure this thread will have a good idea though.

I'm sorry he is missing his friend. Poor DS and Piney. It sounds very sweet.

WeBuiltCisCityOnSexistRoles · 27/01/2020 15:50

I actually just had a better idea than my last one Blush Has he read the Velveteen Rabbit?

DS really really loves Piney so eventually if he wishes hard enough, Piney may turn into a toy that can stay with him forever? (Sort of the reverse of the Velveteen Rabbit though, and your DS may very much disapprove of Piney changing anyway, I understand)

peanutbutterdog · 27/01/2020 15:55

I think your last sentence about his best friend emigrating is important too and might be a reason for the new attachment so making up a social story might help him out too?

WorraLiberty · 27/01/2020 16:04

Tell him Piney has to go, or he'll infest the house with insects and they'll eat you all alive as you sleep.

FetchezLaVache · 27/01/2020 16:09

I empathise - my aspie son befriended a watermelon once. We had to make a papier maché replacement for Melony. Now whenever he asks for a watermelon in the supermarket, he adds "I promise I won't make friends with it this time!" I think a Jellycat pineapple is a wonderful idea! Wish I'd thought of that.

Wickedwitchofthewest789 · 27/01/2020 16:12

I think I must be pre-menstrual/menopausal/fucked up, I cried at your post! Poor piney, poor DS.

I also cried at Call the Midwife, but that's a usual occurrence.

TheQueef · 27/01/2020 16:13

'Plant' Piney and let him evolve into Jellycat.

Wineislifex · 27/01/2020 16:13

Aww I love the idea that piney transforms into the jellycat pineapple, cutest thing I’ve heard in a while 🥰

WhenDoISleep · 27/01/2020 16:14

The Jellycat Pineapple is very cute in really life - I have seen it in several garden centre type shops.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 27/01/2020 16:14

DD once adopted a coconut on holiday. She dressed it in a sarong and carried it with her everywhere.

With her usual style she named it "Coconutty"

We had a to get a woman at Reception-with our efforts to convey story in the local language- to adopt Coconutty. Every picture of DD on that holiday features her!!

As adoption not an option I love the cuddly toy in it's place.