to think the news reports were unnecessary cheerful on monday?

[AbsolutelyPatsy]

Going on about the shops and the pubs and the hairdressers, ok - that is exciting.
but about so much money that has not been spent in the past year and how people have hoards of money.
that is not true of everyone and must have touched a nerve in many people?

It’s one take on the story, there are people who have saved money, there are also plenty of stories about how people have suffered in the Lockdown.
And is good news that things are opening up again.

The reports I saw seemed to mostly be taking about Primark. Not really the haunt of the wealthy. It is a cheerful moment for those who rely on retail for their livelihoods.

It’s important to get the economy moving, so people are encouraged to go out and spend. I saw a tv report featuring a group of delighted young women who said they had been saving up for their trip to Primark; all clutching carrier bags and with huge grins. Made me smile.

The news is mostly a 24 hour cycle of doom!! NEW VARIANTS, BLOOD CLOTS, CASES RISING, 3RD WAVEEE. I'm sure you could have found something depressing on one of the news channels if you wanted to.

But people spending money does help those who are struggling. Jobs become more secure, companies take on workers, apprenticeships open up, etc etc.

there is so much untapped money the report said, i can't remember the amount.

The one I saw people were queuing outside Primark too. it's a pretty big deal the shops re-opening again. I am sure people without hoards of money will still go and buy clothes and shoes etc...

And the people that work in restaurants, pubs and hairdressers can start earning money again.

pretty sure everyone could work out that hairdressers didn't hoard loads of money on they day they were finally allowed to work and earn again!

What exactly is the issue here? Are people that saved their money and have loads to spend not able to talk about it for fear of offending poor people now?

Agreed, I only watch the news to get myself depressed. All this good news is pissing me off

I FELT 'cheerful' on Monday. Never have I appreciated Zara so much.

Unnecessarily cheerful?

I think I've heard it all now 🤦‍♀️