Is there no limit to stupidity?

@Fleura (29128)
United Kingdom
December 5, 2017 4:32am CST
I had to laugh when I saw this story, about a mother who bought a joke sweat-shirt for her little boy, with the slogan ‘I’m the reason there is a naughty list’. Not surprisingly her son was upset when he read the slogan and, she says ‘Completely blamed it on me’ – well yes – who else? However she is trying to blame it on the shop for selling it, saying they should ‘review their policy’ about selling these items for children who can read. Honestly does she actually want someone else to do the thinking for her? Thankfully her little boy does seem to be more intelligent than his Mum so I guess there may be a little bit of hope for the next generation. All rights reserved. © Text copyright Fleur 2017.
Little Charlie Harding, from Liphook in Hampshire, was so distraught he refused to wear the jumper and is now in fear that Santa Claus won't bring him presents.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
5 Dec 17
Clearly this mom is not the brightest bulb. She is very clearly part of the ME generation....everyone else is to blame for any mistakes she might make.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
When people try to wriggle out of responsibility for their own actions, that really winds me up!
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 17
Very much the ME generation. I'm stuck for words but I have to believe it.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
5 Dec 17
@Fleura I know what you mean...accept responsibility for your own actions...
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@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
5 Dec 17
The most concerning thing about this whole story is the fact she didn't realize her six year old son would be able to read it. There's a parent keeping on top of her child's education!!!!!!
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
Yes she's obviously very involved isn't she?
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
By the way I did write that post you suggested.
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• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
@Fleura Probably too busy watching Jeremy Kyle!
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• China
5 Dec 17
They claimed that it was Funny Christmas Naughty List Shirt.
Discover Funny Christmas Naughty List Shirt! Sweatshirt from Popular Christmas Designs, a custom product made just for you by Teespring. With world-class production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. - I'm The Reason There's A Naughty L
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
She should have bought an adult size one like that for herself.
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• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
@Fleura Well said!
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@LadyDuck (458212)
• Switzerland
5 Dec 17
Well she already proved that she is not a very bright mom buying the swat-shirt for his son, now pretending that the others think for her, she confirms she is totally stupid.
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@LadyDuck (458212)
• Switzerland
7 Dec 17
@Fleura I would never buy such a silly sweater for a kid I know.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 17
You're right, if she knew her son at all she would have realised that this would upset him.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
5 Dec 17
Blaming the shop for selling something she didn't even have to buy? Unbelievable.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
Exactly - she realises she's made a stupid purchase then tries to blame the shop!
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 17
That is so crazy. Is she just looking for some publicity? Words fail me!
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
I think she must have just seized the chance for her few seconds of fame.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Dec 17
@Fleura I hope so. Surely no-one can take her seriously.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
5 Dec 17
I can understand her buying one and can even understand someone complaining that they are unsuitable to be sold, but not one person doing both.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
And then having the nerve to blame the shop for her bad choices - that takes the biscuit!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
5 Dec 17
@Fleura Typical woman, blaming someone else.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
@Asylum I hope that was a misguided attempt at a joke.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Dec 17
I think that my grandson who is 6 would think it is was funny, maybe she should teach her kid to have a sense of humor!!
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 17
Maybe, but it's a sensitive age I guess. He obviously still believes in Father Christmas.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
5 Dec 17
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe!" --- attributed to Einstein.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
Well whoever said it had obviously hit on a universal truth!
@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Dec 17
This article is a perfect example of everything that is wrong with our society today. Nobody wants to take accountability for their actions; it is always somebody else's fault for everything that happens and every decision we make in our lives. I guess you just can't fix stupid.
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@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Dec 17
@Fleura That is very true, I wanted the same thing growing up. I can tell you, both of my kids are not like that at all. They try to shun responsibility and independence as much as they can, now matter what values I try to instill in them. But I must admit, my own kids aren't quite as bad as most of their friends and peers. Every day I preach to them about taking responsibility and accountability for their actions. Sometimes it even seems to work with them, but it's still nothing like when we were growing up!
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
7 Dec 17
I find it weird, when I was growing up what I wanted most was to be independent and to be responsible for myself. Now it seems that no-one else wants that!
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@Poppylicious (11133)
6 Dec 17
She just wanted to get her picture in the paper!
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 17
Yes, I bet she spent ages getting her make-up just perfect for the photo-shoot!
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
6 Dec 17
This one for the Mom -- "Slow Claps"
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@redurnet (1799)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
The whole story seems utterly silly. To be honest, I'm amazed that many kids today even believe in Santa when most of them are sitting at their own tablets and have the world of the internet at their fingers at such young ages.
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 17
It is a strange clash of cultures really isn't it?
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
9 Dec 17
That's like the person who sued a restaurant for making unhealthy food...... Don't they have common sense to pick what they buy or don't buy?
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@Fleura (29128)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 17
Some people will try and blame everyone else for everything!
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
5 Dec 17
that's crazy. she should have known her son could read.
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• Northampton, England
9 Dec 17
Is he from Alabama
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