Sophie Rodriguez, 32, has been left in disbelief as her friends from childhood, once associated with wild nights and Jägerbombs, have started to embrace the lifestyle of their parents. Her friend Hannah, for instance, now sports M&S jumpers and is obsessed with practical household items, giving Sophie the eerie feeling of being in a cult meeting.

During a recent visit, Sophie arrived with a bottle of whisky expecting a night of revelry, only to find Hannah in her pyjamas, eagerly discussing affordable kitchen tiles. Hannah's boyfriend, Ollie, is no exception; he's taken to wearing an anorak and developing a curious knowledge of motorways, coupled with a fondness for ABBA, despite his 1992 birth year.

Sophie humorously recounts mistaking Hannah for her mother, Mrs. Tomlinson, as she served up chicken nuggets and orange squash, making Sophie feel like she was back in school. The transformation is complete with Hannah's new habits of tutting at litter and purchasing a dog-walking jacket—despite not owning a dog.