These threads have genuinely been a saviour for me during lockdown. You guys have been such a good bunch; a real mixture of people, lives, experiences etc. The whole site, actually. Some areas are savage AF but I really dont think these JM ones are.
Ah I worked in Salford for nearly 20 years until very recently. Lived there too for a while. Loved it and the people. You've made me smile with memories of Salford Shopping CityThat had me hooting so much I nearly laughed up a lung. Though I am a very odd Salfordian, if I want to be pedantic. (but I can walk to Manchester City Centre quicker than I can to Salford Shopping City, as Salford City Centre is laughingly called.)
Yes. What DOES Matt smell like?Jack, if you’re going to hang about, stop chatting tit up in our faces and answer some fun stuff:
Fave thread title
What’s your court outfit gonna be?
How many bottles of Penhaligon’s do you own?
Did you like Tiger King?
Which posts here made you laugh?
Have you bought yourself a new crop top yet?
What does Matt smell like?
Kumquat?
If you’re not going to answer these, maybe it’s best if you do leave. Some days you’re the dog, and other days you’re the bone.
Fresh lemons, I imagine.Yes. What DOES Matt smell like?
Me too - until the brow bars reopen and then I'll beThats me son
Fab news @Badlyplatedflapjacks, congratulations..... I come back to tell the little haus fraus I got the temp summer job and thus operation Don't Be Poor is going well and Holy Moly!...
Welcome @Jack_M I think it takes guts to come here whether or not it's sensible so kudos for that.
I doubt you came here for advice but I was once a genuine fan so here goes; I work in education and as a result have to be careful on social media even though social media has nothing to do with my job. I have to hide my full name, bikini pictures and I'm careful about sharing political opinions. I can't do anything online that I wouldn't like my nan or headteacher to see. Even though social media has nothing to do with my job if I use it recklessly it could cost me.
Wise use of social media is a massive part of your job and I think you would be a lot happier if you could separate work and home online. I've said this all along on these threads so I don't mind repeating it. You are your own brand and you need to make a distinction between Jack the person and Jack Monroe the food writer.
This advice is genuinely meant. Whether you listen to it is of course up to you.
The fact that Louisa was briefly a Tattler was a 6/10 piece of scandalous gossip, I would sayIn terms of guest appearances in an ongoing series this is defs like 2/10, no scandal no lolz just a load of whinging and attitude
1. A friend took him out because it is bleeping miserable to ask an exuberant ten year old to be silent for an hour while I film. I did it the other week but I found it quiiiiiite stressful and he did too, so I made alternative arrangements. I'll probably do the same next week if that's alright?I would also like to ask you Jack, where was your son yesterday when you were doing your live? You said “when you come back there will be another one of these”
also who is the “they” who you were eating cake with who couldn’t taste mayo?
granted this is pedantic as duck but it’s annoyingly when someone won’t just be honest.
Also many many single mums can hold down a decent full or part time job, you don’t have it any worse than many. Plus you have a lot of opportunities available to you through your platform.
edit: Can you show us the smeg?
Neither. Navy blue.I'm just sad that I don't know whether her Landrover was black or green
Yeah there's been a whole bunch go missing. I've been replacing them at my own expense. Such fun.Jack go do some actual work babes
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FancyyyyyyNeither. Navy blue.
Wonderful! Thank you for clarifying what no childcare means.1. A friend took him out because it is bleeping miserable to ask an exuberant ten year old to be silent for an hour while I film. I did it the other week but I found it quiiiiiite stressful and he did too, so I made alternative arrangements. I'll probably do the same next week if that's alright?