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to wonder what happens to the new craze of door bows when it’s pissing down?

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EmmaWithTheGreatHair · 09/12/2020 20:47

Obviously I’ve got lots of time spare during my furloughed days!

Seriously though, what happens to these bows in inclement weather?

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EmilySpinach · 09/12/2020 20:49

They aren’t new in Essex! They have been a feature for a good few years. I think they are mostly polyester which comes to little harm when wet.

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EmmaWithTheGreatHair · 09/12/2020 20:52

I stand corrected! Shock

They’re only a recent thing in my area but they look so delicate!

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madcatladyforever · 09/12/2020 20:54

They are monstrosities.

EmilySpinach · 09/12/2020 20:55

They are the nemesis of the postman.

SantasYumnuts · 09/12/2020 20:55

I have never seen a door bow before! Is it just a Christmas thing?

Twinkie01 · 09/12/2020 20:56

Our lovely postie hates the bloody things.

Calmandmeasured1 · 09/12/2020 20:56

What's a door bow?

Redglitter · 09/12/2020 20:56

I've seen a few photos on FB from people proudly displaying theirs - they're absolutely hideous

SantasYumnuts · 09/12/2020 20:57

I just googled door bows. They are awful.

EckhartLolly · 09/12/2020 20:57

They get wet and mucky and after a few weeks they look shoddy. To me they just look like chavvy excess.

Wellthisismorethanabitgrim · 09/12/2020 20:58

I have been wondering how the post gets through the door. Anyone care to enlighten me?!

Toilenstripes · 09/12/2020 20:58

Is that where you wrap up your door like a gift? Lol. That’s truly tacky.

TheRubyRedshoes · 09/12/2020 20:58

Nothing I imagine they are in a polyester fabric that will dry in a flash?

Blackcountrychik · 09/12/2020 20:59

I've seen them on fb and on a few houses. They just look tacky and definitely not something I would waste my money on and I normally love tacky lol

cardibach · 09/12/2020 20:59

I’m. It a massive fan but I can’t see how they affect the postie...they are in the same place a wreath would be!

cardibach · 09/12/2020 20:59

I’m not a massive fan that should say

DuzzyFuck · 09/12/2020 21:02

I had to Google. Christ on a bike the majority look awful. And yes I can see why the postman might be a bit Hmm if they encounter a lot of them.

to wonder what happens to the new craze of door bows when it’s pissing down?
WiddlinDiddlin · 09/12/2020 21:02

@cardibach

I’m. It a massive fan but I can’t see how they affect the postie...they are in the same place a wreath would be!
I think the OP means this sort of thing that blocks the letterbox. Yes, they annoy the crap out of post delivery people!
to wonder what happens to the new craze of door bows when it’s pissing down?
Turquoisesofa · 09/12/2020 21:02

@Wellthisismorethanabitgrim

I have been wondering how the post gets through the door. Anyone care to enlighten me?!
DS is a postie - he hates them as he has to try and pull them to one side without damaging them to get to the letterbox. Not very COVID-friendly either
CoffeeRunner · 09/12/2020 21:03

I’ve got a bow on my door. But it’s about the same size as a wreath & in place of a wreath.

It isn’t one of the fabric things that covers the letterbox.

PerfidiousAlbion · 09/12/2020 21:03

They are awful.

Nearly as bad as house bows.

to wonder what happens to the new craze of door bows when it’s pissing down?
dudsville · 09/12/2020 21:06

Aside from thoughtlessly covering the letter box, let people have their fun, this makes some people really happy.

TheRubyRedshoes · 09/12/2020 21:07

I'm not fond of it, I've seen its done well and not so well but I dislike the tone of the posts berating them.

BiggapTwins · 09/12/2020 21:09

They do their stint as rainbows, dry out and go back to their regular job. 🙄🙄😜😂

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EmmaWithTheGreatHair · 09/12/2020 21:22

@BiggapTwins 🤣 thank goodness! 😆

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