Whether it’s the giant queue in Zara or waiting for a taxi by the Bombed Out Church in the freezing cold, there’s plenty of things that we Scousers love to complain about.
But, now that we’ve found ourselves in a nationwide lockdown, we’ve realised that some of the things that would usually make us annoyed are actually amazing in their own way.
We definitely didn’t think we’d miss struggling to get to the front of the queue in McDonald’s on Church Street or seeing the crazy Transformer shows outside Forever 21.
We’ve rounded up 15 things in Liverpool that we never expected to miss.
1. The stress that is visiting Primark
We all love Primark, but you usually have to gear up for a visit, mentally preparing yourself and making a game plan before you’ll even step foot inside the chaotic store.
Now, we couldn’t think of anything better than getting back to normal, where crowds of shoppers are safely able to converge on the floors and argue over the last pair of shoes.
2. Going to the gym
I’ve not been to the gym in three years but I can’t wait to go back to not going when they finally reopen.
3. Getting pushed around at a McDonald’s collection point
Who knew you could miss a rowdy group of shoppers all impatiently waiting for their meals?
Typically the queue in McDonald’s is a no-go, but now we just want to be back to normal, and if that means getting pushed around while you wait for food, so be it.
4. Making plans to go out even though you’re definitely going to cancel
We were always going to miss making plans. But what about the ones you were never going to follow through on anyway? I miss them already.
That innocent promise of meeting up with friends when you just know you’ll be spending the night in your pyjamas watching telly. Gold.
5. Waiting in Zara’s queue to take something back
There’s never a quick trip to Zara, mostly down to the queues which are often long and stressful.
Any other time, waiting in Zara’s queue would put me off even going into the store but now, I’d give anything to be going about my day as normal.
6. How busy town gets on a Saturday
I never thought I’d miss walking into the city centre and finding it so busy you can barely move.
Now, the eerily empty streets have left us wanting the comfort of a bustling Church Street.
7. Joining in with buskers on a night out
If you’ve never heard a rendition of Adele’s ‘Hello’ drunkenly belted out across the city centre, I’d usually say you should be thankful.
Now, when nights out with friends are impossible, I’d say it's something I’m definitely looking forward to.
8. Waiting for a taxi outside the Bombed Out Church
A Liverpool pastime, waiting outside St Luke’s Church for a taxi is something everyone will experience at one time or another - just pray your time is when it’s good weather.
I’d give anything to be waiting for a taxi home from a night out.
9. The man in the multicolored suit busking
He’s an icon and we all know it.
We can’t wait to see him singing and dancing away on Church Street once lockdown is over.
10. Asking a taxi driver if they’ve been busy
“Been busy, mate?”
“What time are you on till?”
Sign me up.
11. Using ‘yer ma’ as an insult
It’s just not as funny when everyone you’re on lockdown with is your family - and your actual mum can hear you.
12. Sitting on the big steps in Liverpool ONE
The sun is out and we can’t all sit on the big steps? It’s a travesty.
13. Getting attacked by seagulls on the Pier Head
At least next time they swoop down to grab your chips right out of your hands it’ll mean lockdown is lifted and we’re all allowed outside again.
14. Seeing somebody you know but can't be bothered engaging a conversation with
You both say "Sappnin lad, you alright?" without answering the question.
It's just a weird Scouse approval that we need back.
