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People in the Tesco queue are doing the Macarena and I’m cringing so hard I think I might turn inside out

269 replies

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 13:54

Just that really, essential shopping trip for us and two elderly shielded neighbours. Standing in the huge queue for Tesco, they’re blasting 90’s and 00’s classics out and people are dancing accordingly. At the end of each song they all cheer and clap. I’m a complete introvert, would rather shut my left tit in a car door than get involved.

Probably being a miserable kill joy but with a killer virus on the loose I don’t feel like flailing your limbs about and cheering me in close proximity to lots of people is the best idea. I want to shop then go home and sit in the bloody garden, not do the fucking time warp. Again.

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LemonadeAndDaisyChains · 08/05/2020 14:01

90s and 00s choons blasting out as we queue?!
That sounds ace! Grin
I'd be singing along, I dunno about doing a dance though lol

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 14:01

SW London to the poster who asked where I lived.

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bellinisurge · 08/05/2020 14:02

It's not my thing but I'd let them get on with it complete with smiling. Just as I won't be participating in the national bloody sing song tonight.

Spied · 08/05/2020 14:02

I need to go to Tesco this afternoon.
I hope they are not doing this at every Tesco. As soon as I hear any music I'll be leaving!
Although it could be worse. Imagine The Conga!

lucialou · 08/05/2020 14:02

Hahaha 😂 this is hilarious
I’d be exactly the same as you, just standing there awkwardly wanting to disappear!

Mapril · 08/05/2020 14:02

I think you should ask MNHQ to amend your thread title and include a trigger warning.

Yikes!

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 14:03

We’re onto mr brightside now. The queue is in a covered car park. I feel like I’m at some sort of bizarre rave.

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JasonPollack · 08/05/2020 14:03

Good fucking christ. Is eating even really worth it.

OhWhatsOccurrin · 08/05/2020 14:03

Amazing Grin

My worst nightmare, but this has made me laugh so much

OscarWildesCat · 08/05/2020 14:03

Just no. I'd be cringing too, I can't even do the NHS claps anymore as it's become so cringe....

Aquamarine1029 · 08/05/2020 14:04

I’m a complete introvert, would rather shut my left tit in a car door than get involved.

I'll be laughing all day. Grin

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 14:04

Oh it’s we’ll meet again with no music, just voices now.

Quite sweet, given its VE Day. But I still want the ground to swallow me up.

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Haggisfish · 08/05/2020 14:04

This is hilarious!!!

panicstationsready · 08/05/2020 14:07

I'm with you OP, nor do I join in the clapping - or having a picnic this afternoon. I am by no means a miserable bugger, but I like to be able to choose who I shake my bootie with thank you very much, and some random shoppers is not them. I am literally waiting to see how long it is before my neighbours start booing us. Perhaps I am a miserable bugger...

Annonymiss123 · 08/05/2020 14:07

Laughing hysterically at this thread. 😂😂

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 14:07

@JasonPollack I’d rather eat the birds lard balls than inflict this on myself. But don’t think there’s enough for my elderly neighbours too.

We’re on to that awful “dance for me dance for me dance for me” in that fucking methed up Mickey Mouse voice.

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LoseLooseLucy · 08/05/2020 14:07

Oh God I'd cringe so hard 😑

Fairyliz · 08/05/2020 14:08

Would you rather people went around shouting we’re doomed or abandon hope all who enter?
You don’t have to join in but can’t you just have a little smile?

heylittlehenwhenwhenwhen · 08/05/2020 14:08

Maybe ask them to play The Police - Don't stand so close to me?

Doingtheboxerbeat · 08/05/2020 14:08

London!!!! I was going to swear you were going to say anywhere but. This is the universe punishing the clapper complainers.

starfishmummy · 08/05/2020 14:08

YANBU!!

Aquamarine1029 · 08/05/2020 14:09

I would be praying for a meteor to hit.

AuntieMarys · 08/05/2020 14:09

I would have gone home. Or gone to Waitrose where no doubt someone is playing a harp.

BananaPop2020 · 08/05/2020 14:09

I could not bear this, I would have to leave!

Prettybubblesintheair · 08/05/2020 14:10

I reckon there’s a middle ground between the two...@Fairyliz...Hmm

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