This farewell from Maplin went viral because it’s sad but very funny
High street legend Maplin is closing down and this sign in one of its shop windows went viral because it’s sad but very funny.
https://twitter.com/SouthendNewsNet/status/990276339365285889
It also struck a chord with anyone who’s ever worked in a shop that’s closing down (maybe not the bit about scart leads, though).
https://twitter.com/bald_head_slick/status/987587004782301185
Some people had a few extra points to add. Not everyone agreed with this one.
12. Significantly overpriced.
— CMDR Lutzie (@MrLutzie) April 28, 2018
But it’s hard to argue with this one.
13. We wouldn’t be in this position if you buggers didn’t just use us as a showroom for Amazon
— fishybeagle (@Fishybeagle) April 28, 2018
It brought the memories flooding back for some people …
As a former employee of maplin’s, 02ish, I was once asked for ‘a green cable’, “what do you need it to do?” I ask, “I don’t know” was the reply, “me mate Sandra has a green cable and that works.” That’s the customer base.
— Guy Thompson (@MrGuyThompson) April 29, 2018
Current employee of Maplin. Can confirm the customer base hasn't shifted much from this.
— Chak Mlaxpin 💡 (@TheAlexThorpe) April 29, 2018
I will really miss Maplins. They always seem to have what I want and the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful.
— Clive #FPBE #StopBrexit #NHS #ABTV (@Just_Clive) April 28, 2018
Modern Britain – I never went to Maplin. I’ve never bought anything from a Maplin store. Had they stayed open, I would still never have gone. However, I am outraged and devastated that they’re closing and am going to miss them terribly.
— Richard Stone (@richstone59) April 29, 2018
best of luck to all of Maplin's employees who are losing their jobs
— iggy-m #FBPE (@IoiTherealnacho) April 28, 2018