EastEnders is really hitting fans with the hard-hitting storylines of late.
Last week, we had the nerve-wracking plot about a row over recycling bins.
https://twitter.com/blucanary/status/777970929859194882
Then, in last night’s episode, there was a plot about…a parking fine.
And you thought you were having a bad Monday! 😉😉😉
Don't miss #EastEnders tonight from 8pm on @BBCOne. pic.twitter.com/LFwdpLo6up
— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) September 26, 2016
Yes, that’s right: the story revolved around Kim Fox getting a summons for illegal parking in bus lanes and disabled spots – having stolen Donna’s permit – and her partner Vincent discovering the news.
Riveting stuff, eh?
Sure enough, frustrated soap fans were quick to pile in with sneers and abuse:
On Monday nights I have to sit through #eastenders last week was bin collections this week parking in bus lanes…… #really #writersoff
— Alan (@amurrin) September 26, 2016
Parking permits ?? Bin drama??? What the fuck EASTENDERS????? #EastEnders
— ⭐️🌟Fluffadelic⭐️🌟🍍 (@Fluffadelic) September 26, 2016
First #eastenders provide social commentary on bins and now an important lesson on parking in bus lanes. Hard hitting scenes but necessary
— Darren Hardie (@DarrenHardie) September 26, 2016
Vincent off Eastenders used to brandishing firearms & threaten to kill people. Now hes all worried about a parking ticket. Clueless BBC ffs
— Paz 4 (@ghostrecon43) September 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/salmapatel1/status/780486091291893761
https://twitter.com/DonnaMButters/status/780510697415376896
#bins and parking fines. A golden age. #EastEnders
— Andi (@AndiMcLellan) September 26, 2016
Others tried to see the lighter side of the plot:
Wait so Kim has resorted to stealing a disabled person's badge for ease of parking? That's a super villain level antic! #Eastenders
— Matt (@Heathyheath_) September 26, 2016
Kim parking in a bus lane 😂😂 #eastenders
— christie (@jacxolympia) September 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/xoxoLisaMarie/status/780488134794551296
This fan raised a good point:
Vincent is aghast at someone parking in a bus lane….hello?? You're a murderer! #eastenders
— Emma 💙 (@Mrs_woofington) September 26, 2016
It’s a trying time to be an EastEnders fan: over the last few days, details emerged of the plans to permanently write Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell out of the show.
Stay strong, guys.
