I’ve been named and ‘shamed’

[EstuaryBird]

Admittedly it’s only on our local WhatsApp group...

Opened it this morning and there’s a message from a ‘founder’ member of the group.

“Me, hubs and the kids were out last night making lots of noise for our NHS heroes. Disappointed to see that some of this group don’t care enough to give up 2 minutes of their time!!! Maybe you forgot..(then a list of names including mine). Will be sending you a reminder next week!!”

I know she’s a twat but I’m fuming. I’m not going to dignify it with a reply because she and her little crew of followers love a public war. I’m just going to ignore her but if she thinks she’s forcing me out next week she’s got another bloody think coming.

Tbh if I wasn’t on lockdown I wouldn’t even give it 2 thoughts but I’m winding myself up about it now!

AIBU to think that clapping is not compulsory and nobody else’s business?

This can't be real

"hubs"? You have my permission to break social distancing to go round and dump a tin of her own stockpiled beans on her head. She sounds the stockpile type. I love your response too.

There's a global pandemic, and what this mini-fascist is concerned about is other people banging their hands together on their doorsteps when she thinks they're supposed to?

I would stay in the group and completely ignore her.

Clap emoji?! 👏🏼

Am I the only one thinking that encouraging everyone to go outside at the same time for no essential purpose kind of contravenes the self isolation advice we have been given.

What a cf she is! A lot in my street clapped Inc us but a few didn't, don't think anything bad of them at all, not my business why they didn't want to or couldn't clap.

It's brought a spring time job for the poppy police.

It is a very worthwhile gesture to those who have been working hard to keep us well, safe and fed during this pandemic and maybe next time you might feel like joining in the support but I'm sure you do appreciate those people keeping us going anyway.

No it's not, it's self promoting virtue signalling at best, especially when you have self declared paragons of virtue coming out and trying to publicly shame people, it's the physical equivalent of posting "sending thoughts and prayers" on a facebook post.

Send back #bekind

she calls her husband 'hubs' that makes her a twat in my book before the bat shittery of the name and shame.

I made the decision not to clap because of the many key workers on MN who would prefer us not to. Much quieter and quicker in my road last night. I'm helping the NHS in the way they've actually requested, by staying at home.

These are strange times indeed

There's a global pandemic, and what this mini-fascist is concerned about is other people banging their hands together on their doorsteps when she thinks they're supposed to?

Bingo. I would recommend a 1984 refresher course....

can you report her?

To who?

Ditch the group and FB while you’re at it. I clapped, lots did down my street. It felt nice to do something when you feel helpless. Yes I’ve signed up to be a volunteer, offered to get elderly neighbour’s shopping and I vote Labour too. It felt like the community coming out and being as one was a nice thing to do and I hope any key workers listening appreciated it.

incidently my 2 ds are working in online groceries for tescos. i don't need to clap i tell you i'm proud of you lads !

@Estuarybird
Awesome reply. Don't leave the group and keep us updated as to how her and 'hubs' react to the replies.

What @kiki22 said!

Stupid woman, how dare she!

I think I've fallen in love with the person who posted about the 2 minute hate. I couldn't quite put my finger on why it made me feel uncomfortable and that is exactly why.

I wrote an essay about this at university! Well not this exactly but about the aftermath of Princess Diana's death and the enforced guilt around the floral tributes. It was a frenzy of grief and this is very similar. You must show your feelings.
I also see it with the wearing of memorial poppy's. People are derided and torn apart for choosing not to wear them. It's bizarre.

Plus I’m staying at home.These things are not mutually exclusive .

"Sorry, I missed it. I was out getting leathered at the local pub"

We had a Facebook post saying

‘Those of you who didn’t come out to clap tonight should be ashamed of yourselves - YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL 😡😡😡’

ODFO Carol

for Fucksake I think the NHS need far more than a clap.

What an utter wanker the ‘founder’ is, normally it’s just Admin and not founder😂😂😂😂