Couples fighting over what to watch next on television is a tale as old as time.
Of course, it’s not a problem that’s exclusive to couples though.
With a difference in opinion being a common feature of human nature, pretty much anyone can find themselves engaged in a row over how to spend a movie night, and lockdown has only made it harder, especially as we’re now four months down the line with it and the end is not so clearly in sight.
Picking what to watch is a hard task though to be fair, right?
First you’ve got the settle on what type of thing you want to watch – very often based on your attention span at that moment – perhaps a TV show? Film? Documentary? Then once you’ve come to an agreement on that, the next hurdle to tackle is genre, and that’s all even before you’ve got into the nitty gritty of plot lines, characters, actors and whether the reviews are any good or not.
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So, let’s face it, it’s pretty easy to see why arguments arise.
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Wouldn’t it be easier if there was some sort of a random generator that could just decide this for you instead and prevent any rows before they even start? If this is a question that you’ve found yourself asking before, then luckily, online gifting retailer Prezzybox is selling a novelty film ticket box that will do just that.
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According to the product description on Prezzybox, the ‘What Can I Watch Today?’ Ticket Box – which is shaped like a traditional VHS tape – is designed to “end those silly fights forever”. All you’ll need to do is simply decide what type of film you’re in the mood for, either a ‘chill’ or ‘thrill’, then just pull out a ticket and get a great film idea.
There’s over 100 movie different movie suggestions at your fingertips.
You don’t have to settle on the film that the first ticket suggests of course, but that does sort of ruin the fun of the experience and you could end up defeating the object of preventing a row too.
If this genius invention sounds like something you could make pretty good use of whilst lockdown sticks around a little bit longer, then the ‘What Can I Watch Today?’ Ticket Box is available to get your hands on for only £8.99+ delivery from the Prezzybox website here.
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A pop-up ‘sunshine booth’ is landing in Manchester to combat winter blues
Emily Sergeant
A sunshine booth shining special SAD lighting is coming to Manchester this week to combat those winter blues.
As the rain continues to pour down outside and the colder days really begin to set in as autumn draws to a close, Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, says it’s on a mission to help the nation stay well this winter.
With the days getting shorter and darker, the average Brit will see around nine hours less of sunlight than in peak summer.
The drop in daylight, coupled with both the drop in temperature and the onset of the usual common cold season, can often be found to take a toll on our mental and physical wellbeing, leaving us feeling a little more dull than we’d like to be – which is why Holland & Barrett’s ‘Sunshine Booth’ will be popping up across UK high streets to brighten Brits’ winter wellness routines.
The brightly coloured Sunshine Booth has been crafted with expert lighting, using the lighting featured in SAD lamps.
A pop-up sunshine booth is landing in Manchester to combat winter blues / Credit: Pixnio
It’s designed to mimic effects of natural light to help customers feel relaxed and refreshed.
Landing inside Holland & Barrett’s store over at the Trafford Centre later this week, the retailer is inviting customers to pop in and spend up to 20 minutes inside the calming booth to ‘pause and recharge’.
Those looking to brighten their day can pop into Holland & Barrett at the Trafford Centre this Friday (7 November) to visit the Sunshine Booth, with no prior appointment or ticket required.
Not only that, but the first 10 customers who visit will receive a Holland & Barrett goody bag worth £50, packed with products to support winter wellness, boost your immune system, and provide you with additional energy.
Fancy it then? The Sunshine Booth will be in the Trafford Centre’s Holland & Barrett this Friday 7 November from 10am through to 8pm.
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Tens of thousands queue for exclusive new Selfridges Jellycat toy
Daisy Jackson
Selfridges has today unveiled a brand-new, exclusive Jellycat toy – and it’s proving so popular an online queue has had to be put in place.
At the time of writing, a whopping 28,000 people are currently in a virtual queue to purchase the adorable new Jellycat character, with a wait time of more than an hour.
Today, Selfridges debuted a world-exclusive toy for the department store – a plushie version of its iconic yellow bag.
The Jellycat Amuseables toy comes in a soft yellow fabric, with the signature Jellycat smile, plus corded handles and legs.
And it does function as a miniature bag too, perfect for storing other pieces from your collection.
It’s been launched to celebrate a milestone 25 years of partnership between the two brands.
The Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc Group
The Selfridges x Jellycat exclusive retails at £48 – and its price has done absolutely nothing to deter people from shopping.
As well as being stocked online, the Selfridges bag soft toy is available in store in Exchange Square and at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, as well as in Birmingham and London.
Judd Crane, Selfridges Executive Director, Buying and Brand, said: “We are very proud to be part of Jellycat’s incredible story, as one of the brand’s first stockists, launching at Selfridges in 2000,” reports The Industry.Fashion.
The current queue on the Selfridges website for the Jellycat exclusive
“We have watched the Jellycat brand, and family, evolve as its loyal and inclusive community of fans and collectors continues to grow and grow. Twenty five years later, Jellycat is a firm favourite with our customers, who come to us for characters and experiences which make their day brighter.
“The Selfridges yellow bag is perhaps the most recognisable part of our brand personality, and we are excited be able to share it with Jellycat!”
You can pick up the Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag in-store and online from today.
To celebrate 25 years of @Jellycat and @Selfridges, there’s a brand new character on the shelf and she’s beautiful 🥹💛 📍 Available now at both Selfridges Exchange Square and Trafford Centre #manchester#selfridges#jellycat#jellycatcollection#manc