Guys, some of you may know what I’m talking about. Others are likely to have blocked out any negative experiences at the supermarket.
I’m talking about how territorial women seem to be in the “women’s” aisle in the local Sainsbury’s. Have you ever received the dirty looks, the glances and the hisses when you, as a male, walk down what is usually considered a woman’s part of the supermarket?
You know what one might find there. The feminine hygiene products. The hair spray. The shampoo. But the fact is that you will also find such health and beauty products as Simple face care and toothbrushes and hand sanitiser. That’s all I’m looking for when I’m there! I’m not there to eye up the females. I’m not that way inclined, anyway.
I can picture it now. I’ve my basket in one hand and a bottle of Simple Face Moisturiser in the other as I read the label, wondering if it fits in with the rest of my Simple stuff at home. At the corner of my eye I notice the scowls, the furrowed brows and the “tuts” and “hisses” focused towards my general direction.
It’s like entering a war zone. Walking into the “women’s” aisle is like going over the top and running headlong towards the enemy. I feel as though I should be listening to commands and awaiting an attack from the Germans.
A friendly message to the ladies of the world: Please understand that the men’s section is a tiny square next to the baby foods in most supermarkets and that sometimes we guys need something that can only be found in your section. Please?
Much love.
