Eagled-eyed Argos shoppers spot major design flaw on pair of bargain £6 curtains

09 March 2024 , 10:00

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Some joked about the curtains (Image: Argos)

A set of curtains were mocked after eagle-eyed shoppers spotted a rather amusing and 'alarming' design flaw.

Everybody has different tastes when it comes to home decor, and what may make one person's heart sing, could well make someone else cringe because they're really not a fan of what they see. However, one set of Argos curtains was universally mocked due to what they were being compared to, despite the fact they were a total bargain, and described as "bright and colourful" - but some saw something totally different.

The 'Home Printed Border Unlined Eyelet Curtains' which were reduced from £15 to £5.99 in 2020, and are no longer available, caused quite a stir when people likened them to "super king cigarettes", rather than the fashionable decor they were intended to be.

The curtains received a mixed reaction (Argos)

With a four-star overall review from happy customers online, the product description read: "Looking to liven up a room with bright and colourful curtains? We can help you there. These unlined 2-tone Dublin curtains are 100% cotton and will give you lots of natural light and plenty of privacy.

"We love their eyelet design for its fast and fiddle-free fitting and should disaster strike you can pop them in the wash. Like your room a bit darker? These curtains are also available fully lined."

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As well as being available in a natural tone, they also came in a mustard and white colour - and shoppers quickly noticed the fabric resembled oversized ciggies.

With the folds in the curtains making it appear as though there are five cigarettes neatly lined up on either side, one person took to X, formerly Twitter, to say: "Is it just me, or do these curtains from Argos bear an alarming resemblance to JPS Superkings cigarettes?"

"Sorry Argos, I'm trying to quit", another joked, with someone else penning: "They will certainly light up the room!" One X user said: "Imagine trying to give up smoking and staring at them all day."

But it didn't seem to bother some customers, who left glowing reviews for the curtains on the website, with one writing: "Great quality for the money I paid. Really brightened up my hallway." A second raved: "Was looking at these curtains for a while before buying, but when I saw them on offer it was meant to be. I wasn't disappointed either. They look lovely and add just the right splash of colour."

Danielle Kate Wroe