'It's quite funny': Singer talks about her supermarket story making rounds online
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Self-serve checkouts have been a modern marvel for shoppers.
These counters promise speed and convenience yet often deliver a mix of confusion and comedy.
It's a place where unspoken rules in supermarkets unfold, and now and then, someone captures a relatable moment to share with everyone online.
That's what happened with a video from a New Zealand-based shopper that has sparked a debate about shopping etiquette.
The video featured a couple navigating the self-serve checkout—a scene easily set in any Woolies or Coles across Australia.
Ella Monnery, who once graced the TV screens on The Voice Australia, was at the helm of the scanner.
While scanning items, her partner, Kings, attempted to assist her by offering items from their basket.
However, Ms Monnery has a system she has been following, and she keeps putting items her boyfriend offers back.
The pair shared a laugh, and the situation escalated to playful silliness when she suggested that the most helpful thing he could do was to hand over his card for payment.
With 4.4 million views across social media, Ms Monnery's video clearly struck a chord.
Ms Monnery explained that grocery shopping was a regular activity for them.
She has also expressed her preference for packing the bags.
However, when the camera started rolling, Kings wanted to chip in.
'It's him obviously trying to be useful in the situation, but I feel like we all have our strategic way of how we like to pack our shopping,' she shared in an interview.
'I didn't tell him what I was doing; I didn't tell him how to help me. But, it's quite funny as a lot of comments of women being like, "Stand out the way, and let me do it," and men being so rattled in the comments asking, "What are we supposed to do?"' Monnery shared.
Shortly after posting the video, the comments section became a battleground for packing philosophies.
Women empathised with Ms Monnery's desire to pack alone.
Meanwhile, men were left wondering what their role should be if not to assist.
The video even sparked a debate about the dynamics of self-serve checkouts.
Some comments suggested that Ms Monnery was being unfair to Kings, who was trying to be helpful.
Some comments also asked Ms Monnery why she would not accept the items Kings offered to her.
On the other hand, some shoppers also called for better communication between partners at the checkout.
'Communicate your packing method! Communicate what you could use help with! Communicate anything at all instead of complaining!' one user exclaimed.
Watch Ms Monnery's short video here:
Source: @elllamonnery/Tiktok
Ms Monnery found the initial reaction amusing.
However, as the video reached audiences in the United States and the United Kingdom, she felt the intention was lost.
The humour that resonated in New Zealand and Australia was misunderstood, which led to negative comments that she had to delete.
Ms Monnery's video opened up a conversation about the roles people play in society, the expectations they have, and the way people navigate tasks as simple as grocery shopping.
Have you experienced a similar predicament at the self-serve checkout? Do you have a system that your partner can't seem to grasp, or are you the one left holding the basket, unsure of your role? Share your thoughts about this story in the comments section below!
These counters promise speed and convenience yet often deliver a mix of confusion and comedy.
It's a place where unspoken rules in supermarkets unfold, and now and then, someone captures a relatable moment to share with everyone online.
That's what happened with a video from a New Zealand-based shopper that has sparked a debate about shopping etiquette.
The video featured a couple navigating the self-serve checkout—a scene easily set in any Woolies or Coles across Australia.
Ella Monnery, who once graced the TV screens on The Voice Australia, was at the helm of the scanner.
Ella Monnery (left) has been scanning items from their grocery shopping in New Zealand. Image Credit: TikTok/Ella Monnery
While scanning items, her partner, Kings, attempted to assist her by offering items from their basket.
However, Ms Monnery has a system she has been following, and she keeps putting items her boyfriend offers back.
The pair shared a laugh, and the situation escalated to playful silliness when she suggested that the most helpful thing he could do was to hand over his card for payment.
With 4.4 million views across social media, Ms Monnery's video clearly struck a chord.
Ms Monnery explained that grocery shopping was a regular activity for them.
She has also expressed her preference for packing the bags.
However, when the camera started rolling, Kings wanted to chip in.
'It's him obviously trying to be useful in the situation, but I feel like we all have our strategic way of how we like to pack our shopping,' she shared in an interview.
'I didn't tell him what I was doing; I didn't tell him how to help me. But, it's quite funny as a lot of comments of women being like, "Stand out the way, and let me do it," and men being so rattled in the comments asking, "What are we supposed to do?"' Monnery shared.
Shortly after posting the video, the comments section became a battleground for packing philosophies.
Women empathised with Ms Monnery's desire to pack alone.
Meanwhile, men were left wondering what their role should be if not to assist.
The video even sparked a debate about the dynamics of self-serve checkouts.
Some comments suggested that Ms Monnery was being unfair to Kings, who was trying to be helpful.
Some comments also asked Ms Monnery why she would not accept the items Kings offered to her.
On the other hand, some shoppers also called for better communication between partners at the checkout.
'Communicate your packing method! Communicate what you could use help with! Communicate anything at all instead of complaining!' one user exclaimed.
Watch Ms Monnery's short video here:
Source: @elllamonnery/Tiktok
Ms Monnery found the initial reaction amusing.
However, as the video reached audiences in the United States and the United Kingdom, she felt the intention was lost.
The humour that resonated in New Zealand and Australia was misunderstood, which led to negative comments that she had to delete.
Ms Monnery's video opened up a conversation about the roles people play in society, the expectations they have, and the way people navigate tasks as simple as grocery shopping.
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