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.
"Once every two weeks, Pam. The bins. Once every two weeks. We're leaving Walford" #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/8ObyhWzoK9
— Blucanary (@blucanary) September 19, 2016
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?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/DonnaMButters/status/780510697415376896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
#bins and parking fines. A golden age. #EastEnders
— Andi (@AndiMcLellan) September 26, 2016
Others tried to see the lighter side of the intense plot twist:
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?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
This fan raised a very 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.
It’s plainly obvious that the writers are using the parking fine drama to distract fans from contemplating what a big loss the sisters would be to Albert Square.
Stay strong, guys.
This article originally appeared on Her.ie
