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“Should have gone to Specsavers” – please share your embarrassing moments with Specsavers - you could win £250! *NOW CLOSED*

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KathrynMumsnet · 29/12/2014 15:08

We all know the tag line for Specsavers is "should have gone to Specsavers" - now they would love to know what your "should have gone to Specsavers" moments are - when your mouth seemed to move quicker than your brain and you made an embarrassing error - for example - have you mistaken a stranger for your DH, thought someone was pregnant when they weren't or even waved madly at someone across the street only to find you don't know them at all?

Specsavers say "on our stores, you can be sure to find the glasses that are just right for you - our online catalogue of over 1500 glasses is the widest selection in the UK. We're always sourcing the latest materials and following fashions from around the world to bring you an unequalled choice - the latest fashions, designer labels, materials, colours and frame shapes. We also offer a wide range of contact lenses to suit most people".

Share your best "should have gone to Specsavers" moment (or have a LOL about everyone else’s) on this thread and you will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £250 voucher from here.

Please note Specsavers may use your comments - anon of course - on their pages on MN, on their social media or possibly elsewhere - please only post if you're happy with this.

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

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Pinkwillow · 01/01/2015 19:58

I have to say that Worra's makes me laugh the most...praying to the Koi Grin

arat · 01/01/2015 20:46

mine is a genuine 'should have gone ...'

2 days after DS went to school in his new glasses (from another opticians) his friend arrived at school with his new glasses. We thought we had a good deal on DS's free second pair, but his friend got 2 free extra pairs from Specsavers. Will know better next time!

atoughyear · 01/01/2015 21:01

I've posted this story before under a different name and it's the god's honest... Blush

Shortly after I gave birth to DS2 I decided to go to a post natal aqua aerobics class, leaving my newborn in the leisure centre crèche. After the lesson finished I went to collect him and couldn't understand why they'd changed his clothes. In my baby brain fog I think I just assumed he'd been sick or something and they'd put him into some lost property change of clothes. So, there I am, cooing over my baby, arms outstretched, 'have you missed mummy' all that business whereupon it was politely pointed out to me this wasn't actually my baby. A woman had to point out my DS who was of course still in the clothes I'd left him in. Then I realised the baby I thought was mine was a baby girl and looked nothing like ds2 Confused I have no idea what the hell I was thinking. I tried to laugh at myself but the people at the crèche thought I was crazy. I never went back Blush

MirandaGoshawk · 02/01/2015 11:41

Walking round the local streets one day I saw a tall cactus in a rock garden next to someone's front lawn. I was amazed that it had survived, and indeed done so well. Next day DH collected me from work and I persuaded him to go 'the long way' so he could admire this fine specimen. It was a whirly clothes dryer, closed up in a green plastic cover.

Similar story - on holiday we passed a conservatory with a huge owl perched up in the roof. DH is a birdwatcher so I made him reverse the car to have a look. It was a wicker basket.

GoldenKelpie · 02/01/2015 11:53

It was pelting down with rain when I spied my darling cat sheltering under a bush at the far end of the garden. I opened the kitchen door but cat did not move. Strange, I thought, and shook his favourite cat biscuits to encourage him. Still no movement and at this point I was worried because two years earlier he had been found under a bush in a neighbour's garden, seriously ill after a rat bite went septic. We nearly lost him but luckily, after two operations, he recovered. I was afraid he was ill again Sad and ran to get my shoes, coat and a blanket, yelling to DH that cat's not moving in garden. I ran to the bush and only when close realised that the 'cat' was a plastic bag. DH met me coming back with cat in his arms, looking puzzled. Oh how he laughed when I told him. An eye appointment (at Spectators actually Grin ) followed soon after.

Rollermum · 02/01/2015 15:31

I went swimming one day and the pool was divided into public swimming for all and an over 50s section. Without glasses or contacts I dithered on the side for a bit, unable to really see anything. I lowered myself gingerly into what turned out to be the 50+ side. I was 25.

BikeRunSki · 02/01/2015 16:03

I once took the wrong child's hand to accompany them out of the swimming pool and into the changing rooms. I bought some prescription goggles the next week.

prettybird · 02/01/2015 20:13

My "should've gone to Specsavers" moment, which I still cringe at the memory of, was when I was visiting family in South Africa, and one of their friends (who we'd met on a previous visit) came round. I congratulated her, asking when the baby was due..... Blush

I swear she looked at least 6 months gone Blush

I now never comment on someone's apparent pregnancy until I have had it confirmed by the woman herself and/or the father. possibly another close relative or friend Wink

PiratesMam · 02/01/2015 20:18

DH went to watch a 3D film at the cinema the other day. On his way out, he chucked the 3D specs in the specs bin like everyone does.

Got into car, put on 3D glasses to drive... He'd thrown away his actual glasses.

prettybird · 02/01/2015 20:19

My aunt in South Africa also had a "Should've gone to Specsavers" moment.

We were staying with her when ds was 13 months old. One morning he came crawling into our room having had his nappy changed by my aunt. She told us she'd used the cream that was in his room. It was in our room...... Confused

She's still called "Toothpaste Auntie" 13 years later! Grin

despomum41 · 02/01/2015 21:23

my SS moment was in summer when i went to a chilli festival with a couple of friends , we went around almost 100 stalls and all the time i looked at one of my friends i couldnt figure out all these years ive never noticed a wart on his face before. He later rang me up and asked he why i didnt tell him he went around with a bit of food on his face

GetKnitted · 03/01/2015 09:49

Walked into window

DurhamDurham · 03/01/2015 09:57

My husband mentioned that I seemed to be struggling to read small print on packets etc. I was still in denial at that point and refused to admit it. I used to pretend to read directions/instructions on packets and hope for the best as I made it all up in my head.

Thinking he was being amusing husband gave me a box with the smallest writing on and asked what it said, at that point I couldn't deny it anymore and we made an appointment for an eye test. I'm not sure why I put it off, it's made such a positive difference to my life and both my husband and oldest daughter wear glasses.

My youngest daughter also needs specs for reading, driving and watching tv so now all four of us wear glasses.

fzz33 · 03/01/2015 13:45

my mum rang me in a panic saying she received a letter from Sky saying they were putting her bill up by £100 a month...

I went over and she's almost in tears... read the letter and the bill was indeed going up...

by £1.00 a month.

mynellie · 03/01/2015 15:36

i was going for the bus when i looked round and saw it coming down the road so made a run for the bus stop with my friend and whilst running i was so fixed on the bus i some how didn't manage to see a great big concrete bin and ended up splayed over the bin just as the bus pulled in and everyone was looking at me i was so mortified i waited for the next bus and my mate was nearly wetting herself she was laughing so much

katiecoodle1 · 03/01/2015 19:49

When I was about 14 I went swimming with my mates - I saw my brother with his mates and for a laugh (and to totally humiliate him) I swam underwater and pulled his trunks right down. When I surfaced I realised that it wasn't my brother at all. A total stranger! I don't know who was more mortified. Should have gone to specsavers.

katiecoodle1 · 03/01/2015 19:59

Thank God this is anonymous: When I was pregnant my midwife did a swab and told me I had thrush and prescribed me some Canesten cream and told me to make sure my husband used it too. I told him about it. One night after going to the bathroom he complained that the NAIR cream was burning on his willy....arghhhh!

selloveday · 03/01/2015 22:24

One afternoon I was in a multi-storey car park and happened to be wearing my very old glasses rather than my contact lenses. As I was driving out I saw a friend and started shouting and waving at them, only to realise when I got closer that it was a complete stranger! Blush

patchysmum · 04/01/2015 02:26

I was hanging out the washing when I saw a hedgehog near the bin so I put out some cat food,the next day my son was taking the rubbish out so I asked him to see if the hedgehog had eaten the food he came in and said the food had gone but had I not noticed the old scrubbing brush next to it! he put it in the bin,stray cats must have eaten the food

Treaclepot · 04/01/2015 15:51

I once (aged 6) ran for ages down a long road screaming 'daddy I love you' and jumped into the bemused arms of a teenage boy. I can still feel my embarrassment nearly 40 years on!

timeforacheckup · 04/01/2015 17:13

Taking the dog for a walk last winter I noticed a tortoise on the front lawn of a house that we passed. I was very concerned as the tortoise should have been hibernating but the dog was pulling and the tortoise was sitting in a patch of sun so I thought it would be ok until we were on the way back.
An hour later and we headed back once again passing the house where the tortoise was still sunbathing in the front garden. Not wanting to trespass on the grass, I knocked on the front door and when it was open I explained the situation.
I started to realise my error when the very nice couple who had answered the door started to snort with laughter. The husband strode across the lawn and "rescued" the tortoise - yes, it was a garden ornament! They did say I'd made their day though!

NAR4 · 04/01/2015 17:52

I had some vouchers for a fast food restaurant, so thought I'd take the children there for a cheap lunch, so I didn't have to cook. I carefully ordered everything I had a voucher for and then handed them over to be deducted from the bill. The person serving me handed them back saying he couldn't accept them. A bit annoyed I asked why not and he pointed out that the small print said they were for Burger King and I was McDonalds. I quietly paid my much larger than I was expecting bill, while other customers and staff sniggered.

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lottietiger · 04/01/2015 20:22

OOh a very embarrassing one at a day at the races and i hadnt even been drinking..i was however desperate for the loo and ran off to use a bank of portable loos i saw in the distance, i just arrived put a foot on the step and started opening the door when the toilets moved.. i hadnt noticed they were actually on the back of a truck being towed off the site as it was the end of the day. Just lucky i didn't have my pants down!!

KillerOfThreads · 04/01/2015 20:25

I've made many faux pas refusing to wear my glasses for many years and nearly falling out with a good friend for constantly ignoring her. Transpired I genuinely didn't see people without them on! I started wearing them after that.

However I'm not going to shame myself Grin but the cold caller who knocked and asked if my mum was in (I was early 30's!). She just so happened to have come over for dinner so I said yes and called her to the door! Just as my kids came running in shouting 'mum' to me..... He realised his mistake!