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Steffan_LeachSteffan_Leach Posts: 4,669
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So I'm Single, on benefits, and I've been a fool.

It all started when I was in a kitchen appliances store and I saw this fridge. It had a blue light inside and I just fell in love with it. I've always dreamed of a fridge with a blue light. It was £900, I knew I couldn't afford it but they have a buy now pay later scheme, so I did that but it ended up costing me £2000! On top of that I bought loads of other stuff I couldn't afford as I knew someone would bail me out. I bought a 52 inch TV, Sky Subscription, lovely curtains, a leather sofa and a host of other luxuries. Unfortunately I got into serious debt and had to give all the stuff back:(

But at least I still have my fridge!

Just because I'm on benefits why can't I have the finer things in life?

Worse for me I am a benefits snob - I can't buy budget products - I buy all the top brands. I HAVE to have Heinz Beans, the others taste disgusting. I HAVE to have Andrex loo roll, I can't STAND cheaper brands as it's too thin and manky. And I MUST have Richmond sausages, anything cheaper tastes like plastic. I know I have a problem but I just can't resist their branding and advertiseing. I am an advertisers dream.


But I'm now in serious debt. I've been threatened to be evicted because I can't keep up with the rent, and the debt collectors are due to be paying a visit.

Please help me Please! My internet connection is going to be cut off in the next 10 days, so I made a desperate post here. I know I'm an idiot but I don't know what to do!
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    John_Smith86John_Smith86 Posts: 212
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    I blame the people who gave you credit. They should have acted like a parent and stopped you buying stuff.
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    CELT1987CELT1987 Posts: 12,371
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    This has got to be a wind up.
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    lea_uklea_uk Posts: 9,655
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    Woodbush won't be giving you any money.
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    eluf38eluf38 Posts: 4,874
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    0/10. Saw the Anne Robinson program last night.
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    cris182cris182 Posts: 9,595
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    I pity anyone who believes this for a second
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    wampa1wampa1 Posts: 2,997
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    0/10 try harder
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    indianwellsindianwells Posts: 12,702
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    Steffan_Leach wrote: »
    So I'm Single, on benefits, and I've been a fool.

    It all started when I was in a kitchen appliances store and I saw this fridge. It had a blue light inside and I just fell in love with it. I've always dreamed of a fridge with a blue light. It was £900, I knew I couldn't afford it but they have a buy now pay later scheme, so I did that but it ended up costing me £2000! On top of that I bought loads of other stuff I couldn't afford as I knew someone would bail me out. I bought a 52 inch TV, Sky Subscription, lovely curtains, a leather sofa and a host of other luxuries. Unfortunately I got into serious debt and had to give all the stuff back:(

    But at least I still have my fridge!

    Just because I'm on benefits why can't I have the finer things in life?

    Worse for me I am a benefits snob - I can't buy budget products - I buy all the top brands. I HAVE to have Heinz Beans, the others taste disgusting. I HAVE to have Andrex loo roll, I can't STAND cheaper brands as it's too thin and manky. And I MUST have Richmond sausages, anything cheaper tastes like plastic. I know I have a problem but I just can't resist their branding and advertiseing. I am an advertisers dream.


    But I'm now in serious debt. I've been threatened to be evicted because I can't keep up with the rent, and the debt collectors are due to be paying a visit.

    Please help me Please! My internet connection is going to be cut off in the next 10 days, so I made a desperate post here. I know I'm an idiot but I don't know what to do!
    :D:D:D Wind-ups are really not your strong point!
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    This has got to be the worst attempt at a wind up advice thread we've ever had :D
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    RebelScumRebelScum Posts: 16,008
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    You might have forgotten OP, but you already told us in a previous thread that you were 16.
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    StarpussStarpuss Posts: 12,846
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    Threads like this make me pine for Crazychris and Raoul :(
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    coolercooler Posts: 13,024
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    The fridge with a blue light was £980.
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    CELT1987CELT1987 Posts: 12,371
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    cooler wrote: »
    The fridge with a blue light was £980.
    Maybe its a TARDIS disguised as a fridge!:D
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    SurrenderBillSurrenderBill Posts: 19,084
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    CELT1987 wrote: »
    This has got to be a wind up.

    Aye, I'd say so... seen too much previous on this one.
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    Blockz99Blockz99 Posts: 5,045
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    indianwells wrote: »
    :D:D:D Wind-ups are really not your strong point!

    TV programmes are seemingly not your strong point . This is what one lady on Anne Robinsons show said last night. Do keep up :D:D:D
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    indianwellsindianwells Posts: 12,702
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    Blockz99 wrote: »
    TV programmes are seemingly not your strong point . This is what one lady on Anne Robinsons show said last night. Do keep up :D:D:D

    Why on earth would I watch a programme with Anne Robinson in it?:confused::D
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    SoomacdooSoomacdoo Posts: 6,645
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    striing wrote: »
    It's good you've still got the fridge. Are you quite small? Perhaps you could live in the fridge when you get evicted? Obviously you won't be able to have the sausages as well. :cry:

    I was just going to say this. :D
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    flowerpowaflowerpowa Posts: 24,389
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    Steffan_Leach wrote: »
    So I'm Single, on benefits, and I've been a fool.

    It all started when I was in a kitchen appliances store and I saw this fridge. It had a blue light inside and I just fell in love with it. I've always dreamed of a fridge with a blue light. It was £900, I knew I couldn't afford it but they have a buy now pay later scheme, so I did that but it ended up costing me £2000! On top of that I bought loads of other stuff I couldn't afford as I knew someone would bail me out. I bought a 52 inch TV, Sky Subscription, lovely curtains, a leather sofa and a host of other luxuries. Unfortunately I got into serious debt and had to give all the stuff back:(

    But at least I still have my fridge!

    Just because I'm on benefits why can't I have the finer things in life?

    Worse for me I am a benefits snob - I can't buy budget products - I buy all the top brands. I HAVE to have Heinz Beans, the others taste disgusting. I HAVE to have Andrex loo roll, I can't STAND cheaper brands as it's too thin and manky. And I MUST have Richmond sausages, anything cheaper tastes like plastic. I know I have a problem but I just can't resist their branding and advertiseing. I am an advertisers dream.


    But I'm now in serious debt. I've been threatened to be evicted because I can't keep up with the rent, and the debt collectors are due to be paying a visit.

    Please help me Please! My internet connection is going to be cut off in the next 10 days, so I made a desperate post here. I know I'm an idiot but I don't know what to do!
    You said it yourself, you're an idiot.
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    SoomacdooSoomacdoo Posts: 6,645
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    Steffan - you need to spend your money a bit more wisely. Have you thought about buying a Cineworld monthly ticket and going to the cinema every day. We have it on good authority that this is outrageously good value for money but remember to take your own sweets and chocolate with you.
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    Pumping IronPumping Iron Posts: 29,891
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    Steffan_Leach wrote: »
    So I'm Single, on benefits, and I've been a fool.

    It all started when I was in a kitchen appliances store and I saw this fridge. It had a blue light inside and I just fell in love with it. I've always dreamed of a fridge with a blue light. It was £900, I knew I couldn't afford it but they have a buy now pay later scheme, so I did that but it ended up costing me £2000! On top of that I bought loads of other stuff I couldn't afford as I knew someone would bail me out. I bought a 52 inch TV, Sky Subscription, lovely curtains, a leather sofa and a host of other luxuries. Unfortunately I got into serious debt and had to give all the stuff back:(

    But at least I still have my fridge!

    Just because I'm on benefits why can't I have the finer things in life?

    Worse for me I am a benefits snob - I can't buy budget products - I buy all the top brands. I HAVE to have Heinz Beans, the others taste disgusting. I HAVE to have Andrex loo roll, I can't STAND cheaper brands as it's too thin and manky. And I MUST have Richmond sausages, anything cheaper tastes like plastic. I know I have a problem but I just can't resist their branding and advertiseing. I am an advertisers dream.


    But I'm now in serious debt. I've been threatened to be evicted because I can't keep up with the rent, and the debt collectors are due to be paying a visit.

    Please help me Please! My internet connection is going to be cut off in the next 10 days, so I made a desperate post here. I know I'm an idiot but I don't know what to do!

    I saw the same show with Anne Robinson on the BBC last night too :)
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    Jasper92Jasper92 Posts: 1,302
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    This thread is a load of Smeg.
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Pumping Iron wrote: »
    I saw the same show with Anne Robinson on the BBC last night too :)

    I don't really watch much TV, what's this about? The OP has started a thread saying the same things as what someone on a show said?
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    SoomacdooSoomacdoo Posts: 6,645
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    Bex_123 wrote: »
    I don't really watch much TV, what's this about? The OP has started a thread saying the same things as what someone on a show said?

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/single-mum-benefits-racks-up-6273634
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    Soomacdoo wrote: »
    http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/single-mum-benefits-racks-up-6273634

    Oh. Strange...
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    StarpussStarpuss Posts: 12,846
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    striing wrote: »
    It's good you've still got the fridge. Are you quite small? Perhaps you could live in the fridge when you get evicted? Obviously you won't be able to have the sausages as well. :cry:

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Have you not seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuwp7x_IiZ4

    Fridges are evil. :o
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    Steffan_Leach wrote: »
    So I'm Single, on benefits, and I've been a fool.

    It all started when I was in a kitchen appliances store and I saw this fridge. It had a blue light inside and I just fell in love with it. I've always dreamed of a fridge with a blue light. It was £900, I knew I couldn't afford it but they have a buy now pay later scheme, so I did that but it ended up costing me £2000! On top of that I bought loads of other stuff I couldn't afford as I knew someone would bail me out. I bought a 52 inch TV, Sky Subscription, lovely curtains, a leather sofa and a host of other luxuries. Unfortunately I got into serious debt and had to give all the stuff back:(

    But at least I still have my fridge!

    Just because I'm on benefits why can't I have the finer things in life?

    Worse for me I am a benefits snob - I can't buy budget products - I buy all the top brands. I HAVE to have Heinz Beans, the others taste disgusting. I HAVE to have Andrex loo roll, I can't STAND cheaper brands as it's too thin and manky. And I MUST have Richmond sausages, anything cheaper tastes like plastic. I know I have a problem but I just can't resist their branding and advertiseing. I am an advertisers dream.


    But I'm now in serious debt. I've been threatened to be evicted because I can't keep up with the rent, and the debt collectors are due to be paying a visit.

    Please help me Please! My internet connection is going to be cut off in the next 10 days, so I made a desperate post here. I know I'm an idiot but I don't know what to do!

    Aww. Bless...... Wind up or not; you think Richmond are 'top brand' sausages!
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