My Supermarket Story
I've found supermarkets somewhat interesting, as compared to other shops they often have everything I need and thus are the first resort to a shopping trip. Then again, they also represent overindulgence and why the hell do they stock that many different types of crisps?
I've used Sainsbury's probably the most, since I've lived in the UK my whole life and they're everywhere. Far more than the total number of Tesco shops, in fact. But there's nothing special about it - my first local Sainsbury's has changed a lot, and not for the better. Loyalty card discounts, gates where you have to scan your receipt, all moves which make me suspect they want more money and they believe everyone shoplifts. I can't speak for the other supermarkets because often, when you only have one near you, you use it exclusively.
I've used a nearby Lidl often too, and I prefer that the bakery stuff is less expensive. Other than that, I have no reason to be loyal to them.
I did once jokingly mention to a teacher that I like supermarkets, during an "emotional support" session - the kinds you do when you're not cheery if you failed an exam and that happens often. She thought this was cool, and from then on I doubted her intentions. No one finds supermarkets cool, even those who find them a bit interesting, and I'm only writing this post with my tongue in my cheek.
Other things about supermarkets I have an opinion on:
- I've moved trolleys since I was young and my mum still entrusts me with this today. I don't know why I enjoy it, but I do
- They're far too expensive, and I hate those Clubcard deals where you pay the same as you would before, merely that everyone else spends more. I also hate that it sometimes feel like supermarkets act cabal-like and make promotions and deals at the same time (competition I guess)
- They're all really bland and lifeless
- Why do people say "Tescos"? It's never been plural
- Breakfast juice is a fancy label for orange and grapefruit
- The Clash have the best song about a supermarket to this day, and it's arguably the best track on London Calling (aside from the title track, Clampdown, Train in Vain - even the so called filler is better than most songs bands have ever made)
- The "emotional support" sessions never really helped, it turns out young people fluctuate in mood and I had high expectations for myself, I still do, and I didn't need to fill out some stupid worksheets
- Interesting things don't often happen at supermarkets