Pet Peeves IV

[Pretty Boy]

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Probably gonna get someone disagreeing on this one, but for me at the moment, I am sick to death of English rugby fans. There are bloody thousands of them in Auckland just now for the Lions tour and I've yet to meet one that isn't a smug self-righteous over-privileged loud mouthed arrogant boorish w*****.

I'm aware of the concept of confirmation bias but when I worked in hospitality I hated rugby weekends. The French and Italians were fine, the Irish and Welsh were pests with a drink but ultimately harmless.

The Scottish fans fell into 2 camps. You had the borders guys who were real rugby lads and enjoyed a drink but generally behaved well and had a good time. The more stereotypical Edinburgh merchant school type was a different matter and they had a lot of similarities with the English fans in that they treated you, the property and especially the women working like crap. Boorish, arrogant and rude. Pint glasses full of piss was basically seen as acceptable, slightly more frowned upon but still 'just a laugh' was the 'who can do the biggest ***** in a glass' competition. We dealt with multiple complaints from female customers and staff about being groped or often lifted completely off the ground and passed around like a trophy. It was a ****ing nightmare. I think part of the problem was they were used to drinking in their own rugby clubs were than behavior might be accepted as a bit nore harmless than a public hotel or bar.

Worst of all was the complete indulgence of it by the senior managers because 'they spend a lot of money'. Every year during the 6 Nations I'm thankful I'm out of the industry.

[StevieT]

People in FF lower who decide it's a good idea to put some chips out for the gulls. Doesn't help that I'm terrified of birds and sitting in the front row of the FF upper isn't an enjoyable experience with these things swooping about

[Geo_1875]

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Probably gonna get someone disagreeing on this one, but for me at the moment, I am sick to death of English rugby fans. There are bloody thousands of them in Auckland just now for the Lions tour and I've yet to meet one that isn't a smug self-righteous over-privileged loud mouthed arrogant boorish w***** .

Edinburgh's full of them and the Festival is weeks away.

[beensaidbefore]

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Edinburgh's full of them and the Festival is weeks away.

George street especially

[Pretty Boy]

Pedestrians who just march onto the road at a junction between busy road and side street without looking to see if anything is turning into the side street. Every day I have to drive across Easter Road from St Clair Street onto Dalmeny Street and everyday someone turning left from ER to DS will have to break and stop in traffic because a pedestrian has just strolled out without paying any attention.

[Craig_HFC]

Umbrellas.

The amount of times I've almost had one or both of my eyes gouged out my head by one in the last couple of days is crazy. People using them don't seem to realise that there are other people in the world who are also trying to walk down the same street as them.

Also, it's only water ffs! If you don't use an umbrella you'll dry off pretty quickly and you'll have the extra bonus of me not thinking you're a prick.

[easty]

Just got a automated nuisance call from a mobile number. First time I've had that.

When it's a withheld number, or a number that's obv a PPI/Personal Injury company, I just ignore it. Annoying that it's coming through from a mobile number now.

[Hermit Crab]

Builders hammering away and using a still saw in the communal stair from 8am onwards.

[snooky]

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Builders hammering away and using a still saw in the communal stair from 8am onwards.

Likewise, marching flute bands at the crack of dawn!

[Peevemor]

People who think Stihl saws are still. They're not - they move. That's how they cut things.

[Geo_1875]

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People who think Stihl saws are still. They're not - they move. That's how they cut things.

But they're still saws. Right?

[Peevemor]

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But they're still saws. Right?

[Hermit Crab]

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People who think Stihl saws are still. They're not - they move. That's how they cut things.

We won't let a small technicality get in the way of a good pet peeve though will we?

[Peevemor]

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We won't let a small technicality get in the way of a good pet peeve though will we?

Yeah, but still ...

[Hermit Crab]

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Yeah, but still ...

[beensaidbefore]

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Pedestrians who just march onto the road at a junction between busy road and side street without looking to see if anything is turning into the side street. Every day I have to drive across Easter Road from St Clair Street onto Dalmeny Street and everyday someone turning left from ER to DS will have to break and stop in traffic because a pedestrian has just strolled out without paying any attention.

I was said pedestrian this morning as some guy turned off leith walk into dalmeny st at about 30mph and no indicators on! Nearly spilled my greggs coffee!

[Pretty Boy]

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I was said pedestrian this morning as some guy turned off leith walk into dalmeny st at about 30mph and no indicators on! Nearly spilled my greggs coffee!

Trust me, drivers who dob't use their indicators whilst tearing about the place are right up there for me as well. In fact you can probably sum up most of my pet peeves with:

'Erseholes who go around with no awareness of their surroundings and a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.'

[Scouse Hibee]

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Trust me, drivers who dob't use their indicators whilst tearing about the place are right up there for me as well. In fact you can probably sum up most of my pet peeves with:

'Erseholes who go around with no awareness of their surroundings and a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.'

Sadly your last paragraph is descriptive of many of today's society. I often wonder what it will be like in another fifty years.

[McD]

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Trust me, drivers who dob't use their indicators whilst tearing about the place are right up there for me as well. In fact you can probably sum up most of my pet peeves with:

'Erseholes who go around with no awareness of their surroundings and a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.'

Twice on the way home from the match on Sunday I was nearly pushed off the road by morons who had no clue about lane discipline or that I was even there. Both times they survived by my driving ability, not theirs.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Likewise, marching flute bands at the crack of dawn!

Must be more than a pet peeve for Dawn.

[snooky]

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Must be more than a pet peeve for Dawn.

vg

[beensaidbefore]

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Trust me, drivers who dob't use their indicators whilst tearing about the place are right up there for me as well. In fact you can probably sum up most of my pet peeves with:

'Erseholes who go around with no awareness of their surroundings and a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.'

😂

[ColinNish]

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Pedestrians who just march onto the road at a junction between busy road and side street without looking to see if anything is turning into the side street. Every day I have to drive across Easter Road from St Clair Street onto Dalmeny Street and everyday someone turning left from ER to DS will have to break and stop in traffic because a pedestrian has just strolled out without paying any attention.

Was the person already crossing the road?

[Pretty Boy]

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Was the person already crossing the road?

They started to cross after the car had indicated and started to turn.

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[ColinNish]

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They started to cross after the car had indicated and started to turn.

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[O'Rourke3]

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Ditto for Gary Jules style cover versions of classic songs. Slowed down, piano accompaniment, etc. - just gonnae no eh!

Not in all cases but GJ version made a TFF song listenable for me. Maybe this should be 8n the Small victories thread

[lyonhibs]

Folk who somehow haven't set their key tones and alert tones to silent/vibrate in public places, specifically public transport.

My daily commute is punctuated by pings and dings and beeps from selfish oafs who need a good slap and then shown how to change their phone settings.

[Hermit Crab]

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Folk who somehow haven't set their key tones and alert tones to silent/vibrate in public places, specifically public transport.

My daily commute is punctuated by pings and dings and beeps from selfish oafs who need a good slap and then shown how to change their phone settings.

Folk who discuss their business on the phone on public transport.

The husband/boyfriend being told to bring in bread and milk
The jakey discussing his private life and trying to score drugs.
The business type purely showing off by discussing how they've clinched business deals during the day and how they need to tie up loose ends....

You get the idea.

[easty]

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Folk who discuss their business on the phone on public transport.

The husband/boyfriend being told to bring in bread and milk
The jakey discussing his private life and trying to score drugs.
The business type purely showing off by discussing how they've clinched business deals during the day and how they need to tie up loose ends....

You get the idea.

I don't see the problem with the top one.

[Hermit Crab]

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I don't see the problem with the top one.

. I just find it a tad cringy listening to it thats all.