Shopping list (mental).

This is one crazy assed shopping list. Not only did I find this shopping list on a public footpath in the middle of a field during a walk, but.... well, see for yourself. Not only is it a shopping list, but it's also a list of things NOT to buy..... Genius.... absolutely genius. I love the writer of this list, and their methodology more than they will ever know. God bless 'em, and look out for chillies.... they want some, but they don't want some..... if they spot this, they just might explode in the local Co-Op.

Paint roller and liquids.

I often wonder what on earth prompts the thought process of dropping an item of shopping so impulsively, this is no exception to that rule. You're suddenly walking down an aisle full of washing powders and fabric conditioners when you suddenly realise that you don't in fact need to paint the bedroom, what you really need to do is to wash the kids' school uniforms, and ensure that they smell like someone's thrashed them to within an inch of their lives with a lavender switch!!

Burgers and ?

I am not quite sure which items have been "randomly shopped" here, but I am sure there's some element of tomfoolery abound. To the best of my knowledge, the bagels, the fruit and malt loaves, and possibly even the soft flour tortillas are all on a special buy-one-get-one-for-free (BOGOF) offer. Undoubtedly, the speedy snacks flame grilled beef burgers (despite being labelled BOGOF) should be in a refrigerated compartment somewhere. Top marks to this random shopper for creating such confusion.

Shopping list (super)

Well, who is this posh bugger? Pinot Grigio? Pinenuts?? Liquid soap?? Brilliant, and I thought yuppies were a thing of the past!! I particularly like the way they start their list with "super" like they would forget to get their shopping from a supermarket otherwise!! Also worthy of note in this example, is the fact that the list was written on the back of a "1000 places to see before you die" tear off calendar. The date was for 28th August, and was Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic.

Shopping list (fruit)

Can't work out whether they wanted fruit and salad or fruit salad? Plenty of "mixers" and some bubble bath. Very comforting. I love the "joined up" quality to the writing.

Shopping list (cleaners)

I like the way this person thinks. They broke down their shopping list into two categories: Cleaners and food. Very logical thinking, but perhaps a little too zealous with their cleaning rituals. Really ace "old person" writing style.

Milk powder and cereals

Just add water, I guess. I am struggling to comprehend the bland nature of powdered milk with cereals, or the reason why anyone might wish to part with their powdered milk amongst the aforementioned cereals?? I guess this symbolises what random shopping is really about!! Extra marks for the rarity of a Sainsburys random shop!!

Potato salad and Nice biscuits

It's a Tesco bonanza. Not only was this lovely pot of potato salad discarded amongst the non-refrigerated shelves, thus diminishing its product shelf life, but they actually chose to put it with Nice biscuits. They could, of course have opted to leave it with Prince Charles' lovely posh biscuits, but no, Tesco brand Nice!! Classy shoppers!!

Lollies and Clubs

Seldom do you find a better example of random shopping than this one. Iced lollies blatantly dumped amongst a batch of chocolate covered biscuits. I can only imagine the lure of a two for one deal on the orange Club biscuits prompted some young child to discard of the lollies in favour of the chocolatey treats. Imagine the mess as those gelatinous melted lollies begin to ooze out of the box and down the shelves. Serious product compromisation!! Top marks.

Washing up bowl on pink vests

I am amazed at womens' shops. Their state of complete and utter devastation, with articles strewn all over the place, and their constant similarity to a jumble sale would put me off trying to buy anything there. For women, the challenge of "rooting out" a bargain is the thrill of the chase. Anyhoo, these little pink vests must have proved too much for the Shirley Valentinesque shopper..... "Screw the washing up, I'm going to Greece".