Ah yes, the disgruntled concerns of the female of the species!
I've had those looks and numerous remarks made many times before! I usually try and sweet talk my girlfriend round, or the casual bit of retail therapy goes a long way to keeping them quiet.
I'm now on my third bucket, with the forth on the way! If you are thinking of buying a bucket, I would either go for a BM or Sgt Fang. The Sarge is doing his really cheap now so I wouldn't miss out, hopefully mine should turn up in a few weeks!!