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i dont like pandora bracelets

260 replies

Tomatoesneedtoripen · 27/09/2020 10:45

actually i dont like bracelets really but absolutely Cannot see the attraction

am i alone?

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MarieIVanArkleStinks · 27/09/2020 12:57

actually threads where things I own are mocked as chavvy do upset me sometimes.

Easy for me to say I know, as I give zero fucks about conformity - especially when it comes to that nebulous, fuzzy concept of 'class' with which Brits are unaccountably obsessed. But please try not to let this nonsense upset you. I like what I like, and I couldn't care less how random strangers care to categorise and police what they see as 'good taste'.

Quite funny really: the class-snobs see Pandora bracelets, twiggy decor and hot tubs as naff because they attract people who conform to certain 'aspirational' trends. But the snobs are also rejecting those trends because they don't conform with certain notions of 'classy' tastes (ugh, I hate that word 'classy'; it's almost as bad as the word 'chav').

It's one of the things I find so amusing about Mumsnet. A guilty pleasure of mine has always been the home decor threads. They're a laugh a minute, and I always recognise some from my own home as well as others I personally don't happen to like (but not because of what these say about the home owners' background). The Mrs Hinch style of home predictably attracts the most acerbic comments.

We're getting a hot tub. I like them they relax me: I like to lie in one as the night comes on and watch the swallows go home and the bats and the stars come out. Mumsnet can call them 'chavvy sex ponds' to their heart's content: I'm still getting one. And if a bunch of fonts online don't like it that doesn't happen to matter, because no one's inviting them round to use it!

DollyDoneMore · 27/09/2020 12:58

@Greysparkles

I don't understand people saying they're tacky? Can you elaborate on why you think so? It's a silver bracelet, are all silver bracelets tacky now?
uk.pandora.net/en/jewellery/disney-collection/disney-minnie-mouse-robot-charm/789090C01.html?cgid=discover-collections-disney#icid=e%3Ahomepage%3Acategoryspot%3Adisneycat%3Adefault&start=1&cgid=discover-collections-disney&productscount=66
Serengetiqueen · 27/09/2020 12:58

They are badgey and I’m not a brand / badgey person, so not my cup of tea.

Horehound · 27/09/2020 12:58

No I hate them too. But that's ok

BadTattoosAndSmellLikeBooze · 27/09/2020 12:59

am i alone?

You really think that you may be the only one to not like them. Hmm I’m sure you know that there probably aren’t many things like this that exist that everyone agrees on, personal taste and all that.
Which makes me think it’s a bashing thread. Have fun I guess. Confused

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 27/09/2020 12:59

PS - I'm happy to see anyone flying the flag for the indominable J K Rowling, so a Harry Potter bracelet is great by me!

Emmelina · 27/09/2020 13:01

I was bought one many years ago, but DH quickly realised I never actually wear it so didn’t keep up with the charms 😂
I use it to collect Disney parks Pandora charms now. I never wear it out, but they’re just souvenirs the kids won’t steal! (Bon voyage to my giant Stitch teddy :( )

SmileyClare · 27/09/2020 13:05

They can look pretty.

I'm not too bothered if my jewelery is handcrafted by local artisans in a street market in Thailand or off the necklace rack in Tescos Grin

This is a bit like the threads at Christmas where everyone claims they're too classy and refined to have Tinsel in their house because it's Tacky and only for commoners and they feel sick looking at it.

Lipsofchicken · 27/09/2020 13:08

I hate them.
Basically Match Attax for middle aged women

TryingAndFailing39 · 27/09/2020 13:08

Thank you for your kind reply @MarieIVanArkleStinks
It’s a silly thing to get upset by but it does bother me sometimes, especially as we live in quite a nice area and I teach in a private school and I wonder whether I’m being judged because I wear a sparkly overpriced but very pretty Harry Potter bracelet!

ElspethFlashman · 27/09/2020 13:10

We're getting a hot tub

That made me actually gasp with envy.

But in real life, I'm too slovenly to own one. I should never buy anything I have to clean that much. Not even a fish tank.

TPS2009 · 27/09/2020 13:10

I have one and I’m a bit meh about it, I bought it on a whim cause I liked Frozen, and they were only in America at the time.

I don’t love it like I loved Links of London. Their charms were more appealing to me.

Snipples · 27/09/2020 13:12

God Mumsnet thinks everything is tacky. Seriously. It's tiresome.

Whiskyinajar · 27/09/2020 13:12

I have a Pandora bracelet and I love it. It has little charms on it which represent special birthdays and moments for me.

I don't much like all their other stuff....hate the floating necklaces for example. My one charm bracelet though I love.

BluFox · 27/09/2020 13:13

I hate the things because I’ve been trapped with too many women explaining what each individual bead means. They think it makes them interesting. I think the backlash against aspirational middle class things is that those sort of people (in my experience) go out of their way to put others down, gossip and judge.

TPS2009 · 27/09/2020 13:13

I hate Mickey Mouse though. Whether it’s Pandora or Primark

DollyDoneMore · 27/09/2020 13:14

@Snipples

God Mumsnet thinks everything is tacky. Seriously. It's tiresome.
No, that’s a silly thing to say. This thread proves that Mumsnet is not a hive mind. Some people love Pandora. Some people think it’s tacky.
imfatletsparty · 27/09/2020 13:14
Yorkshirelass04 · 27/09/2020 13:14

I think there should be a rule that for each comment that says something is 'tacky' the poster should also attach an example of an alternative that is not tacky.

Iwantacookie · 27/09/2020 13:16

Me too op. It just seems like the world and his wife have got one and charms are giving willy nilly. So comes across as common.
I do like the design of them but I personally steer clear.
I love the old chunky style charm bracelets.

SmileyClare · 27/09/2020 13:17

Mumsnet thinks everything is tacky Grin Yes tacky, naff or grim are the ultimate insults.

We're getting a hot tub A bold statement Mariel. Your post has probably been reported as offensive.

SBTLove · 27/09/2020 13:20

@Snipples
I imagine the ‘tacky comments’ are from ppl living in very plain neutral homes dressed in Joules, with no sense of fun and spending their life judging ppl for being chav and tacky 🤣🤣

frogswimming · 27/09/2020 13:22

I like them on other people. But they're annoying and I don't like wearing them. Much like eyelash extensions and long nails.

Casschops · 27/09/2020 13:22

Can see why people do as they can be a lovely memento. For me I couldn't cope with all the bits flapping about.

mylittlesandwich · 27/09/2020 13:25

I like my pandora bracelet. It's got charms from holidays etc. I however don't like salted caramel. Everyone's different.

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