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AIBU to think parents chasing each other round Morrisons is odd?

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HelloDenise · 01/08/2026 20:11

I just saw a 30-something couple chasing each other around Morrisons whilst their young kids stood watching and giggling. AIBU to think this is mad?

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AgentPidge · 02/08/2026 22:13

HelloDenise · 02/08/2026 19:51

Is that the also known as the yellow sticker shelf?

I imagine so. But I'm going to call it 'the dead and dying shelf' from now on!

TheDevilWears · 02/08/2026 22:15

When my DDs were little, my Dsis and I used to line IKEA shopping carts with loads of cushions and play chicken with them down the huge warehouse aisles 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ shopping is dull and my DDs loved it …

GreenCaterpillarOnALeaf · 02/08/2026 23:08

I mean me and DH are often silly/playful in front of our kids. Probably wouldn’t chase him round Morrisons because 1) we shop at Lidl and 2) he’s much faster than me so I’d look like a right mug. As long as they’re not knocking shit over or getting in the way it’s fine, I think it’s nice to see people having fun.

FunnySam · 02/08/2026 23:16

A couple, having fun…. Flirting with each other? Smiling? Oh no, what will we do…. Did you let security know that people are happy inside the store or did you let them know the rules of misery yourself? 😂 do remember about the fines for laughing nowadays

HelloDenise · 03/08/2026 00:00

Wild isn't it that if someone says they are bemused or puzzled about something or find it odd, the conclusion is that they're completely thoroughly and totally miserable about everything? 😅😅😅

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SemiRetiredLoveGoddeess · 03/08/2026 00:28

Adults chasing each other around in Supermarkets. Dear me
Did the kids record it on their phones?
My legend parents to show off on Facebook and Snap Chat.

OonaStubbs · 03/08/2026 00:57

It is annoying enough when kids engage in tomfoolery in the supermarket, running about, gliding around on those stupid heelys, damaging stock and terrorizing staff and other shoppers. For supposedly mature adults to be doing it is simply beyond the pale. People need to grow up and accept the responsibilities of adult life.

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 03/08/2026 01:55

LinnetsWing · 01/08/2026 20:18

I can confirm DH once chased me around Waitrose with a Waitrose Essentials Quail Egg.

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Filthy

Ireallycantthinkofagoodone · 03/08/2026 02:03

Rinceyourrice · 01/08/2026 20:15

Perfectly normal round our way. It's mostly amature parent chasers in a Morrisons though. Have you ever watched the professionals go through a Waitrose? Thrilling!

Interesting fact - over 80% of supermarket parent chasers have the mum chasing the dad. Very rare the other way around.

But the food hall in Harrods is the epitome of parent chasing spectator sport.

Roseonthebalcony · 03/08/2026 07:24

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Roseonthebalcony · 03/08/2026 07:25

CalliopeFosterBeauchamp · 03/08/2026 01:55

Filthy

🤣🤣🤣🤣

TorroFerney · 03/08/2026 07:26

holiphant · 01/08/2026 20:21

OP I think you need to get out more

Agree. I bet you’ve never bopped your husband over the head with a roll of wrapping paper ! One that we are buying I hasten to add, we aren’t animals.

rainbowstardrops · 03/08/2026 07:36

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The clue is in there …… it’s a supermarket! You know, that place you go in and out of as quickly as you can to get your shopping?
It’s lovely that they’re a family having fun. Try going to a park!
You’re clearly one of the ‘cool kids’.

dreamingofgoodhair · 03/08/2026 07:37

holiphant · 01/08/2026 20:21

OP I think you need to get out more

Maybe to Tesco ?

TaterTots68 · 03/08/2026 08:51

I wouldn't be chasing around a supermarket because we'd get in people's way, but we certainly lark about (because, despite getting on a bit, we're incredibly immature and proud of it!). Unless they're tripping you up or barging into it, I'd probably laugh at them

Firethehorse · 03/08/2026 11:24

Well DH & I often shimmy around the isles to the ludicrous music and we are also known to sing along to the chorus of the appalling shop advert. It’s not a particularly busy supermarket though as we wouldn’t want to get in other people’s way. It’s just having fun as you get a boring job done.

HelloDenise · 03/08/2026 11:33

Firethehorse · 03/08/2026 11:24

Well DH & I often shimmy around the isles to the ludicrous music and we are also known to sing along to the chorus of the appalling shop advert. It’s not a particularly busy supermarket though as we wouldn’t want to get in other people’s way. It’s just having fun as you get a boring job done.

British or Balearic?

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Firethehorse · 03/08/2026 12:02

We are in South East Asia so lots of the shopping is done in small specialist shops. The best music is in the small Italian deli in the market, think Dancing Queen, Night Fever, It’s raining me etc. Everyone is smiling and singing along there.

SevenYellowHammers · 03/08/2026 15:23

Exam season is over for now. Maybe they’re invigilators keeping their hand in?

Paganpentacle · 03/08/2026 15:27

I'm still partial to hanging over the trolley handlebar, pushing off with my feet and lifting my legs up behind me as I sail down the aisle...

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