AIBU to believe that the cost of living crisis is a load of nonsense

[MaryWils24]

So I wake up this morning to find that 14 million people are trying for Oasis tickets. A mediocre rock band and a “reunion” tour just to create a retirement fund for two already multi-millionaires.

The question is - where are so many people getting the money from to buy tickets? On one hand people moan about the “cost of living” but can easily find £500 to fund this nonsense.

Madness.

People should stop moaning about the cost of living if they can waste money on things like this. They are either getting too much income from their job/benefits (if they can afford this) to complain about “cost of living” or they should stop moaning about increasing food/fuel prices!

Rant over!

I don’t care one bit about Oasis, but my mum has been going on about it all week!

She can afford the tickets too - I just don’t understand the hype around them. From what I have read, so many people are buying tickets who normally would not look like they can afford them.

it just seems their priorities are in the wrong place .

It was cheaper for us to buy TS tickets for our Chicago relatives and they stay with us and just pay for flights. Than to try to buy them in the States. They had a day trip in Dublin, were they flew into and still saved.

It's not just Oasis though- it's the whole industry around stadium tours.

Maybe we should just ban stadium concerts and holidays and Christmas and tell people to stop whinging about the price of a loaf of bread and heating, because without those things they'd be able to pay even more for their fuel and food.

I bet a lot of people who moan about the cost of living only have themselves blame through wasteful spending like this.

Sorry but fuck you!!!! Two hard working adults in this house, being fucked over hugely by the cost of living crisis! On "too high" an income for any government help but on too low an income to keep our heads above water. We talked about getting Oasis tickets, talked about where we could scrimp and make a few one off savings to afford tickets - but ultimately cutting costs we could not cut every month. In the end we decided against it for other reasons but fuck you blaming us for "wasteful spending"... I suppose we deserve no enjoyment in life because our income isn't high enough. Lovely message to send out!

They walk amongst us…

They could be.

Liking a bargain and being able to afford Oasis tickets are not mutually exclusive.

We never get a hotel when we go to a gig, we only book within driving distance so about 100 miles, we never buy the overpriced horrible food, we eat beforehand, we also never buy merchandise so it's really only the ticket cost and fuel. Not going to Oasis as we don't really like them, probably because we are old, most fans seem to be 55 and under

You do realise that there is a massive middle and upper class in this country still who can afford to continue with life. That doesn't mean that there aren't millions who are absolutely struggling. You should probably do a bit more reading on a) the actual population of this country, and b) general economics.

Imagine, the poor people wanting to do something, so putting on a card that's literally there for large purchases to be paid off in manageable chunks.

How dare the peasants want to have some joy in their lives.

Behold, the stupidest post in Mumsnet history!

There are about 75 million people in this country.
The millions buying Oasis tickets aren't the same millions that are struggling to buy food every week.

I'm lucky, I could afford to buy a couple of tickets without having to even think about the financials (I wouldn't though, because Oasis are shite)

Have I noticed that everything's got a bit more expensive, that I can save a bit less at the end of the month? Yes. Will I mention to DP "I can't believe the price of that shopping!" once in a while? Yes. Does it actually affect me in meaningful way? No, not really.

But I have a job that earns a decent amount, I've paid off my mortgage already. I have a rental income from another property. I'm in a good position.

The barmaid at my local is a massive Oasis super fan. But she's also on minimum wage with rent going up and is struggling to find the money at the end of the month to feed her kids. Funnily enough, she's not buying tickets today.

Different people have different financial situations. The coat of living crisis means more people are struggling than before, not that everyone is struggling.

How do you know people can't afford it? Maybe climb down from your high horse and think that not everyone in the country is struggling to pay for fuel or food. I couldn't care less about Oasis, but it's a good job we aren't all the same isn't it 🤦🏻‍♀️

@YouveGotAFastCar

id MUCH rather a night in with a2 yo than watch two taller toddlers on stage.

They definitely are. Lots of people from overseas posting on social media about getting tickets

Yes, I have to say that some absolutely ARE this dim, including one obvious example on this thread.

It sounds like something the Daily Fail would come out with and its adoring and unquestioning readership would fall for.

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There’s no doubt that the cost of living has increased and that many are struggling.

But there’s also no doubt that some people’s situation is of their own making.

As part of my job I deal with people who are struggling. And many are. But the amount who say they can’t afford to feed their children and when we look at their spending they’re spending hundreds of £££ a day on online gambling sites, google play and the like is astronomical.

Like a PP I will rail against the energy suppliers who inflate charges and are allowed to operate an essential service at a profit, likewise I’ll get angry at supermarkets who pay minimum wage to FT workers meaning they operate at profit for their shareholders whilst their workers need their wagers tipped up by the government.

I can also afford oasis tickets.

It’s possible to be angry at the CoL whilst not being impacted by it

You do know the uk population is about 69 million people, don't you op....

What do people look like who can't afford them? Are they dressed in rags?

@FatmanandKnobbin Yes, but then they end up paying interest on that Credit Card (because they default on their payments) and end up worse off financially. The vicious cycle continues…

I think it was Helen Bosenquet who said there were two types of poverty. The “deserving poor” (who are in hardship through no fault of their own) and the “undeserving poor” (whose poverty is the result of their own decisions).

Those buying Oasis tickets and then moaning about the Cost of Living fall into the latter category.

It's clear the OP just hates Oasis so cannot fathom people buying their tickets..

You're right, some people will make stupid financial decisions to afford the tickets etc. Others will budget responsibly, for some it'll be pocket money.

Not everyone is affected by CoL the same.

I really want to go to a convention abroad, but the tickets alone are £1200 and whilst I could credit card it, I won't. But I've spoken to others who are bunging the whole thing on a credit card, clear in the knowledge it'll take them months/years to pay off as for them it's worth it for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

My finances are fine, touch wood, and we have disposable income. But I used to be able to shop for £80 a week, now it's £150 a week. This CoL crisis isn't over!

@MaryWils24

then tell them on faceache. Instead of spreading your negativity/lack of understanding on here.

I don’t think it’s necessarily the same people who are struggling col buying concert tickets. I do think col gave disproportionately affecta poorer people. “Value” ranges of supermarket goods have gone up hugely. If you were buying branded or finest you could go down a rung and save money for example.

OP you have hit a nail on the head or many, but not the one you were aiming for

People who are not directly affected by COL just don't get what it means to
people - that's you ( and the previous Tory government)

Many people affected by COL can still afford to eat but have to be a lot more careful about what they spend otherwise

Many people really want to see oasis and
have enough money or will save / cut something else to see them

And many people - many but not all of the millions ( the majority of the population) who are not applying fr tickets just couldn't afford it , the other millions just don't want to go

Don’t underthink. The fact that some people can afford Oasis tickets doesn’t mean other people aren’t on the breadline, struggling to feed their children or keep a roof over their head. Those 14 million people aren’t all from the UK anyway!