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Are are we now numb.

94 replies

Aldinho57 · 14/12/2021 18:08

Went in to Norwich ASDA today first time been to in months but the 25% off 6 bottles of wine lured me in, I was amazed at how many people of all ages were not wearing face coverings, is it that we are now so fed up and numb from all the Covid hype that we don’t care or is it the frustration of having Boris and his cronies getting away with it time and time again, like the party that was not a party or the second jobs or the £840.00 rolls of wallpaper that he decorated his flat with that we don't wear on on principal ?, cos we all do that don’t we £840.00 per roll that’s as much as some people take home in a month, anyway I understand some people have certain medical conditions where they don’t have to wear a face covering but why is it they always appear in twos ?, how does that work is there a website called lanyards .com where they arrange to go shopping together, any way got the wine NO Turkeys should be some in stock later so they said not getting my hopes up.

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jetadore · 14/12/2021 18:10

Enjoying the wine?

DoucheCanoe · 14/12/2021 18:11

I think you're over thinking things.

Lots of people never wore masks - some don't believe in them, some don't like being told what to do and others forget occasionally.

I don't think there's anything more to it.

WheelieBinPrincess · 14/12/2021 18:14

See I was in Norwich last week visiting family and I was surprised to see masks everywhere, even outside which is pointless anyway.

I didn’t go to that Asda though. But high level of mask compliance in Blue Boar Lane Tesco, if that helps.

GougeAway · 14/12/2021 18:14

Well Boris won’t wear a mask so what do you expect?

I’ve found the opposite to you. I’m surprised how quickly the majority have complied with wearing them again.

the80sweregreat · 14/12/2021 18:22

Mask wearing really brings out the worst in people , but I do understand those who have to wear them for many many hours being fed up with it , the people I have trouble having any sympathy with are those who refuse without any grounds at all when it's only inside a shop for a small amount of time. The paper ones are not that bad and it only advices a covering so a scarf would also be a acceptable too.
I do feel that some just like to make a fuss and it makes it difficult for those who really cannot wear them or who are genuinely exempt.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 14/12/2021 18:32

@jetadore

Enjoying the wine?
GrinGrinGrin
Fleecy · 14/12/2021 18:42

Went to Lidl in Sprowston last night and most people were masked. in fact, I only saw one person who wasn't.

VaguelyInteresting · 14/12/2021 18:43

How many of those 6 bottles of wine do you have left, OP? Grin

Prescottdanni123 · 14/12/2021 18:48

Where I live, the vast majority of people are wearing masks.

LakieLady · 14/12/2021 18:48

I went into my local convenience store earlier. Four customers in there, and I was the only one wearing a mask.

Holly60 · 14/12/2021 18:53

Yeah I find it annoying when people don’t wear masks. I also find it slightly annoying that it annoys me. Like, why do I really care?! They don’t come near me, it doesn’t affect me in any way. And yet. I find it so bloody irritating.

AnotherOneWithNoGoodName · 14/12/2021 18:56

YABU, 99% of people in my local Asda were masked earlier this week.
100% on my train this morning.
Simply not seeing much non-compliance.

the80sweregreat · 14/12/2021 18:57

I love the deals , they won't be around forever !
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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 14/12/2021 19:08

I don't wear one in a shop anymore because it makes no sense to me and tbh I think I caught my bout of Covid in the office. If someone asks me to wear one I will but that's it. Yesterday I was in Lidl and this woman was backing away from me at the checkout like I was a leper. I've always liked the social distancing more Wink

Lacedwithgrace · 14/12/2021 19:08

I'm not numb to people who don't wear masks. I don't mind calling them a cunt under my breath

Lacedwithgrace · 14/12/2021 19:09

Apply that to the post above

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 14/12/2021 19:10

I'd rather people stayed out of my way tbh

thewhatsit · 14/12/2021 19:14
Grin

Love the verbal diarrhoea Smile

SlipperFeet · 14/12/2021 19:17

I feel like we need to know which asda you went to OP. One of them is definitely worse than the other Grin

WheelieBinPrincess · 14/12/2021 19:17

I absolutely know which Asda Grin

Minniem2020 · 14/12/2021 19:19

There's a lot of non-mask wearers where I am. I can't say I'm that surprised though as the rules change every 5 minutes so no one knows what the fucks going on.

ShellfishLove · 14/12/2021 19:21

I do wear mine now (begrudgingly), but I imagine lots of people are looking to countries where masks have been mandated for months and yet are still seeing an exponential rise in cases…

CBroads · 14/12/2021 19:21

I don't care about covid anymore, simple as that.
Johnson has had our pants down from the start, one rule for the elite, another rule for the working class.

I'm 25 and lost some of the best years of my life because of covid, I refuse to waste anymore of my time, I don't care what the impact is.
I'm not wearing a mask, haven't worn one since last year and I honestly couldn't care less, if anyone questions me ill literally blank their existence out.
If you're scared stay in your hole, let the people who aren't scared and actually want a life have one.
Do you wait for Boris to tell you when to wipe your arse too?

CBroads · 14/12/2021 19:24

@Lacedwithgrace

I'm not numb to people who don't wear masks. I don't mind calling them a cunt under my breath
If you've got a problem with their choice why not voice it to them ? You wouldn't dare, get a life.
WheelieBinPrincess · 14/12/2021 19:32

@CBroads better off holding your breath surely so you don’t breathe in their maskless covid germs 😂