• Seagoon_OP
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    2 months ago

    Totes agree on the rescue pets. Both my guys were rescued by other people, Bill rescued from the streets and Ted from a neglectful cat farm, and then I bought them.

    I like op-shopping. I think thrifting was coined because Americans are very class and money conscious. Here op shops are traditionally about supporting your community and there is no shame in that.

    • dumblederp
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      5
      ·
      2 months ago

      I was definitely bullied for my op-shop clothes at Brighton Beach Primary School. East Bentleigh tech was more relaxed.

    • Rusty Raven M
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      2 months ago

      I think there used to be shame in going to op shops, but it has become much more acceptable now. Definitely when I was a kid it was something used to tease other people about, as it was seen as a mark of poverty.

      Mr Woof came from the streets, but I’m not sure if he’d see it as a rescue or as being kidnapped while he was out looking for ladies.