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To think this woman is right

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jellyfrizz · 14/07/2022 13:40

To be annoyed about this 'random act of kindness' and not want his stupid flowers or to be displayed to millions on TikTok for his benefit.

www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/14/melbourne-woman-dehumanised-by-viral-tiktok-filmed-without-her-consent

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drum123 · 15/07/2022 14:15

MrsTerryPratchett · 14/07/2022 15:21

Good point @Paslaptis

Also, flowers are a ballache at the best of times. Find a vase, fill it, watch them die. And that's when you're at home. Having to get them home is a PITA as well. I'll do it for a really nice bunch from someone I love. I'd like that.

But a meaningless, cheap bunch of garage flowers from some stranger? No thanks.

And just so it's out there, some of the happiest people I know are older, single women. They please themselves, don't give a fuck and have a great life.

Your last paragraph - that's me!

MatronicO6 · 19/11/2022 21:05

If you are filming it, it's not a random act of kindness, it's a purposeful act of attention seeking.

purpleme12 · 19/11/2022 21:15

You're so right.
It's so obvious it's for attention because otherwise he wouldn't have filmed it and made a big deal out of it and shared it would he
I can so see how she feels dehumanised from it

badbaduncle · 19/11/2022 21:17

They aren't even nice or impressive flowers. It is an utter failure in all respects. And embarrassing.

badbaduncle · 19/11/2022 21:19

MrsTerryPratchett · 14/07/2022 15:21

Good point @Paslaptis

Also, flowers are a ballache at the best of times. Find a vase, fill it, watch them die. And that's when you're at home. Having to get them home is a PITA as well. I'll do it for a really nice bunch from someone I love. I'd like that.

But a meaningless, cheap bunch of garage flowers from some stranger? No thanks.

And just so it's out there, some of the happiest people I know are older, single women. They please themselves, don't give a fuck and have a great life.

so so true!
I am now quite old and very happy and often think of a time when I was 25 and looked on a woman eating alone in a restaurant with her book, I felt so sorry for her I nearly invited her to join us. What a TWAT I WAS?! Now I would do anything to have a lovely meal in a lovely restaurant, all by myself 😂

user1471517900 · 19/11/2022 21:20

Matronic has clearly been thinking about this carefully for four months, and has finally decided on their opinion.

Willowrose63 · 19/11/2022 21:23

Yanbu. I hate this type of videos.

cosypeppermint · 19/11/2022 21:25

I would be so annoyed if someone randomly dumped flowers on me and filmed me while I was out trying to do stuff!

Dontaskdontget · 19/11/2022 21:25

It isn’t a random act of kindness to film someone without consent andnpost them on the internet as an example of a lonely loser. The guy was a complete dick. Nothing kind to see here.

Random act of exploitation to revive my flagging career, more like.

JeniferAllisonPhillipaSue · 19/11/2022 21:26

ZOMBIE

RudsyFarmer · 19/11/2022 21:30

Completely agree with you. He’s picked an older person who might not have bothered to put some make up on that day or might not have brushed their hair. Then set up a scenario where that person looks down on their luck, engineered a false narrative that they were grateful for the offering all the whole positioning themselves as the hero and making a fortune.

They re honestly disgraceful and I too would be absolutely fuming. I hope she finds a way to sue him for half the money he made.

Ylvamoon · 19/11/2022 21:39

I hope she finds a way to sue him for half the money he made

^ This!

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