r/mildyinteresting • u/Impressive-Corner219 • Jun 04 '26

shopping shenanigans 🛍️ The illusion of choice.

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My supermarket had a twofer on shower gel, so I got 4 bottles, then the next time I was in I got another 4, then I was in another supermarket & they had other scents, so I bought 2 more. This is where it gets crazy: I then went out of my way to go to other shops searching for new scents! I'm hoping that by posting this here I can finally break my shower gel habit.

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u/W33DG0D42069 Jun 04 '26

It never occurred to me to have multiple shower gels on the go at the same time I usually use one until it's finished then move on to the next one

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u/_stack_underflow_ Jun 04 '26

Pro tip, keep two on stock. Then you're never without.

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u/Appropriate_Top1737 Jun 04 '26

Keep 17 in stock and then you are even more never wothout.

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u/MedicalDisscharge Jun 04 '26

Idk thats alot of stuff to move eveytime I clean the shower lol

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u/DeepFinish2895 Jun 04 '26

That's only like once a year though, right?

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u/illuminaugahyde Jun 04 '26

Oh shit, is it time to clean the shower again?

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u/Geoduddd Jun 04 '26

Use the shower gels to clean the shower!

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u/Manifestecstacy Jun 05 '26

Don't get scummy.

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u/lionhat Jun 05 '26

I always get gifted bath sets for Christmas and b-days from distant family members, so I have like 15 different shower gels in my cabinet rn. I really need to do something about that

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u/DepressinglyConfused Jun 05 '26

Charborg fan in the wild?! 👌🤌

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u/Greg2Lu Jun 05 '26

Well, you are a small player mate.
And it's only for one 😭

I use 3 or 4 shower gel at the same time, different scent 😬

#NoShame

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u/KatiMinecraf Jun 04 '26

Mostly just because you'll buy one bottle because it's cute and smells really nice, and then you go back ONE WEEK LATER AND ITS DISCONTINUED!! 😭😭

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u/Karjenner4eva Jun 05 '26

I have a friend who shops deals and does all the apps. She makes money sometimes. But she'll give the stuff out as gifts. I love her gift baskets! Saves me a ton when I get one. It's especially nice around Christmas. Not worrying about TP and razors. I too used to only have one body wash at a time but she gave us several and with limited storage space, we just stuck them in the shower. A selection is nice

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u/Hopeless_bee5157 Jun 05 '26

Damn it, you made me count

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u/AdWooden2312 Jun 05 '26

Or 365 so one for every day for next 10 years.

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u/MaximumTurtleSpeed Jun 05 '26

Same goes with sets of bed sheets especially with kids. One gets dirty, one in the wash, still have a backup to put immediately on.

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u/Presidentofitall Jun 05 '26

Also keep one on stock and you’re never without.

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u/MondoBleu Jun 05 '26

One in use, one on the shelf.