Sali Hughes #14 Went to the pub during a pandemic, for real! Never mind, feel as you feel

[SqualorVictoria]

Anyone else think it's more likely that people could get depressed because they can't afford all the products and lifestyle that influencers shill. There was a forum member with a shopping addiction, for instance.

IMO that's what makes it necessary for sites like this to cut through the influencer BS. No you don't need to use 10 different serums, and have a different cleanser for each day of the week alternating with another one for night etc etc

But of course Sali, who always parrots on about nuance and the importance of not having "binary" thoughts doesn't see it like that. It's not that we're critically minded, we're simply beefy faced trolls *insert mental health slur*

 

[Brian Butterfield]

Jesus, I think they just want PPE and a pay raise.

Exactly.

Just another way for those idiots to garner attention and pat themselves on the back.

 

[Jade Mitzi]

I said upthread that it’s commendable work Beauty Banks are doing but the cynic in me feels Sali has nothing to currently flog so is using ‘my charity’ to stay relevant and attract the attention of the award givers when this crisis is over.

I think she is so disingenuous that I feel this way too. It's all about getting her name in there with the NHS which is pretty low. I don't think the middle man is necessary there, big brands should themselves (and possibly are) piling stuff into the NHS, they also have the logistics to make that happen smoothly instead of the 3 BB volunteers.

I think BB would be better sticking to their business plan, helping people in poverty, they still exist, more than ever. Less chance of an MBE possibly though with that demographic at the moment.

 

[Satisfying Click]

I couldn’t agree more. The square of dark chocolate thing must DIE.

Most often a square of organic dark chocolate

And a tiny square! So virtuous, so teeny! (like baby Botox or weak dilutes)

 

[SqualorVictoria]

Happy Easter, broken people! Hope you can manage to have a lovely day despite your beefy faces

 

[Brian Butterfield]

I'll just leave this here.

There's no denying that her ego secretly loves that this "gossip site" talks about her.

 

[bottlewrapper]

I have friends who work in the NHS, and they are getting so much free stuff atm, it's amazing. However, they really deserve to be properly remunerated based on their value to society, rather than being seen as charity cases deserving a free box of tampons and own brand deodorant, but that's a separate issue.

NHS staff are not in hygiene poverty, so why is BB wasting its time giving them donations? There must be more people than ever who are genuinely in poverty, so why is BB not trumpeting how many foodbanks or open houses it is supporting with donations of products and 'luxuries'. Or do poor people not deserve luxuries?

 

[PineappleQueen19]

To say she’s “never without” a product means nothing when you are routinely sent products and brands will ask you if there’s anything you’d like to be sent gratis.

And to suggest “no home should be without” a hyaluronic acid serum is just hyperbolic nonsense. Most households cope just fine.

 

[HarderFaster]

I fully endorse Scouse Rachel's scathing hatred for Simon Hooper aka Father of Daughters aka FoD aka Salad, but outside of that enjoyable snark, I find her super annoying. Full middle-class centrist.

I think she weaponises her status as a scouser to be "relatable" but in reality she's one of those media types. And all normal people in Liverpool love Corbs so she's showing her London-dwelling arse with that.

 

[Satisfying Click]

There's a certain perverse irony of telling readers now is the time to reach into their pockets to support independent brands, when money is tight for a lot of families, including £40 for a 30ml moisturiser. Just fuck off with that.

 

[TriviaNewtonJohn]

I’ve never had a thread title. My ego will need its own seat soon. Best not be on the same train as Sal though. She’ll record herself berating me.

DOES YOUR EGO HAVE A TICKET?!?

 

[PineappleQueen19]

Looking like a spare droog from A Clockwork Orange would not make me feel better.

 

[ItsSoFluffy]

Used to work at Hershesons, they kiss her arse just as much as she does them.
Although, even though she practically wrote his book and wrote the intro thing, he didn’t give a shit as VB wrote something for him and that is the fucking pinnacle for him.
I just can’t believe she still goes there for freebies. They pay they’re staff minimum wage yet charge £100s for haircuts. Disgusting

 

[Apples87]

FYI just been blocked from the group so Sali or her mates are definitely here, hi sali! Don’t know how I’ll cope without middle aged, middle class women discussing kitchen discos.

 

[Mokie]

I can never not roll my eyes hard when I hear people say they treat themselves with a square of at least 70% organic dark chocolate. Oh do please fuck off. I’m currently scoffing Aldi’s Choceur, the one with nuts in that cost 59p

 

[PineappleQueen19]

Next thread title suggestion, courtesy of a combination of posts by @ProudNose and @Twittrerisyouroffice

A tweezer, a boot, a balm - here’s another dose of that old Sali charm

If she keeps up the panicky influencer posts we’ll be there in no time.

 

[lipsticktaser]

perhaps their cheques hadn’t cleared

should her new thread not be in Influencer or Instagramers section? She isn’t really a guru on anything.

BUUUURN! lol

 

[Brian Butterfield]

Well, a change of tack...

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I hate when people post pictures of themselves exercising.

NEWSFLASH: NOBODY CARES

 

[Raindropsonkittens]

She’s been at home for weeks, has unlimited access to all the UK indie beauty brands & this is all we get?! Three recommendations (affiliate links) plus a load of waffle. Waste of space. I know we’re accused of deep research, but I wish she’d do some light research...you know, for her job? Too busy & grand with BB - which is fine - but please can the Guardian give the gig to someone who cares & has something fresh to say?

 

[skronkywildcat]

"Dressing for Leonard" sounds like a euphemism.