In a bizarre turn of events, a group of mothers in the quiet town of Epping found themselves at the centre of an unusual and somewhat surreal confrontation during the school run. An unidentified individual reportedly played the 1970s pop hit 'Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep' on repeat, seemingly to taunt the parents as they dropped off their children.
The incident, which unfolded near a local primary school, left many baffled. 'It was just so odd,' one mother recounted. 'At first, we thought it was a joke, but it kept going—day after day. It became this weird soundtrack to our mornings.'
What Sparked the Strange Behaviour?
Speculation is rife as to why someone would go to such lengths to annoy parents. Some locals suggest it may have been a misguided prank, while others wonder if it was a protest against school-run congestion or noisy playground chatter.
The song, originally performed by Middle of the Road in 1971, is an infectiously upbeat tune—which only made the situation more surreal. 'You couldn’t help but hum along, even though you knew it was meant to irritate you,' another parent admitted.
Community Reaction
While some found the situation amusing, others were less impressed. 'It’s not just about the music—it’s the principle,' said a local resident. 'Why deliberately try to provoke people who are just trying to get their kids to school?'
Authorities have yet to identify the culprit, but the incident has certainly given Epping something to talk about. Whether it was a harmless joke or something more pointed, one thing is clear: the school run will never be quite the same again.
