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Say cheese! Am I dressing up for the supermarket security camera?

Richard Glover Broadcaster and columnist November 1, 2025 — 5.30am

Halloween is over. It was fun and creative – I don’t agree with the naysayers – but, as all that sparkly plastic is being trucked off to landfill, here’s a chance to mention the things which, according to me, really are scary.

The Woolworths camera. It’s now filming every time I use the self-checkout. I know this because it notices the bag of veggies from the veggie shop at the bottom of my trolley, and then refuses to proceed until a staff member assesses my overall moral character. They don’t check if I have a receipt. It’s mostly a “vibe” thing. Phew, I’m assessed as OK. But here’s the thing: s

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