Guardian readers have responded to a five-star review of the Bayeux tapestry, published on 3 September, noting that even creatives from nearly a thousand years ago are subject to the modern media's determination to rate art. Andrew Vincent of Westmancote, Worcestershire, wrote that they will be pleased to have impressed the Guardian.
Food storage advice and panic buying fears
Jean Austin of Crawley, West Sussex, expressed concern about Angela Eagle's advice to “store … a bit of food that can keep you going for a while”. She fears this will lead to the kind of panic buying seen during Covid, when those who can, financially and physically, will stagger out of supermarkets laden with supplies, while those less fortunate will find shelves stripped bare. She suggested that perhaps rationing needs to be brought back.
Rich behaviour and political comments
John Roberts of London responded to a report on rich people being more likely to steal children's sweets, asking: “How do you think they got rich?”
Chris Ainsworth of Rawtenstall, Lancashire, reacted to JD Vance's comment that he would not be shocked “if the antichrist was walking among us”, asking if he has tried looking in the Oval Office.
Signs of autumn
Valerie Gidlow of Faversham, Kent, listed sure signs that the summer of sunshine is over: raincoats, calendars and diaries for 2027 on sale, charity Christmas catalogues in the post and a shop-window display of Halloween pumpkins.
