Pet Peeves IV

[Onceinawhile]

Folk getting fitba team names wrong does kinda cheese me off: we've already had the unnecessary adding of Milan onto Inter's name. Another similar one is Sporting (you know, from Lisbon...), and of course my most peevey Pet Peeve - the failure to correctly identify the Bilbao team called Athletic , often confused with ATletico from Madrid.

As for Scots slang? I'm off to the Hamiltons for some Mick Jagger before I nip tae the wee wullie winkies for ma dinner ;)

To be fair, there is a team called sporting lisbon. Benfica!

[snooky]

Big peeve is the way society is evolving and promoting a culture of blame.
As soon as someone trips, walks into something or has a minor accident, right away it's someone else's fault.
No it's not. Just look where you're going, ya dick! I'm not saying this applies to all accidents but, jeez, it's getting ridiculous.
My main gripe is, this mindset is killing society. You daren't help anyone who falls these days in case they sue you for 'making their injury worse'.
Who do you think pays for all the £££ of compensation eventually? Right first time, friend - us mugsies.
And of course Mr Ambulance-Chaser picks up his £200/hour fee (on us as well).

[sleeping giant]

Those new self serve machines in McDonalds.
Bloody nightmare.

[easty]

Those new self serve machines in McDonalds.
Bloody nightmare.

I cannae remember the last time I was at McDonald's...you serve yourself from a machine? Just to pay you mean?

[sleeping giant]

I cannae remember the last time I was at McDonald's...you serve yourself from a machine? Just to pay you mean?

Big touch screen thing that you have to navigate to order.
This is inside and causes loads of folk to queue around it .

They have removed the tills and only have one but its hidden away.
It now looks like you are standing in someone's house waiting on your order.

The manager asked what I thought of it and I said I thought it was crap.
Older folk will struggle I would imagine . She explained that if you only order a coffee , you can skip the queue etc and you can also select table service etc. I told her it was still crap but she wasn't having it :-) " no no it's good , saves customers time , table service etc" eh no hen, it saves the company money on staff. That was the deciding factor.


I don't often go there either but I was dropping off the laddie at his work this morning so just got his breakfast there.

After we had got our order a family came in and started using the touchscreen . They were still at it when I left.

[Scouse Hibee]

People with intolerance or allergies. I'm almost convinced that some folk treat it as a trend or fashion and just want to be part of the in gang.
I know there are many genuine cases but some folk I know of just seem to want to be part of it!

[sleeping giant]

People with intolerance or allergies. I'm almost convinced that some folk treat it as a trend or fashion and just want to be part of the in gang.
I know there are many genuine cases but some folk I know of just seem to want to be part of it!

Ooft :greengrin

[Killiehibbie]

People with intolerance or allergies. I'm almost convinced that some folk treat it as a trend or fashion and just want to be part of the in gang.
I know there are many genuine cases but some folk I know of just seem to want to be part of it!I couldn't afford to be in the gang at the prices charged for all the free from this and that stuff.

[EH6 Hibby]

Those new self serve machines in McDonalds.
Bloody nightmare.

I used the ones at Meadowbank last week, I was doing the election count, and there was no parking so I got up there early to make sure I got a space. My plan was to kill the spare time by going to McDonald's. Clearly loads of people had the same idea cause it was heaving. I used the self service machine and it got right through to the end, scanned my card and then said "printer error" I thought ok, hasn't worked so went to the next one. Same thing happened. Tried the last one and it was fine. Only realised a few days later that it charged me three times. The best of it is, I then had to wait so long for it, I didn't have time to eat it.

[snooky]

I used the ones at Meadowbank last week, I was doing the election count, and there was no parking so I got up there early to make sure I got a space. My plan was to kill the spare time by going to McDonald's. Clearly loads of people had the same idea cause it was heaving. I used the self service machine and it got right through to the end, scanned my card and then said "printer error" I thought ok, hasn't worked so went to the next one. Same thing happened. Tried the last one and it was fine. Only realised a few days later that it charged me three times. The best of it is, I then had to wait so long for it, I didn't have time to eat it.

Thanks for the info. Methinks I'll eat at McElsewhere in future.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Thanks for the info. Methinks I'll eat at McElsewhere in future.

Still just as quick to get served at the counter whilst everyone is faffing about with the self serve terminals.

[Peevemor]

They've had the self service things across here for a few years now. They work great.

[speedy_gonzales]

People with intolerance or allergies. I'm almost convinced that some folk treat it as a trend or fashion and just want to be part of the in gang.
I know there are many genuine cases but some folk I know of just seem to want to be part of it!

Peanuts in planes, or rather the request not to have any because someone is sensitive to them.

I've now came across someone who has an immune deficiency syndrome (or similar) and was asked to move seats from them so as to create a buffer zone for germs. Let's not forget my farts & sneezes get recycled when in that steel tube so I don't see what benefit the is to leaving all those seats empty?

[snooky]

Peanuts in planes, or rather the request not to have any because someone is sensitive to them.

I've now came across someone who has an immune deficiency syndrome (or similar) and was asked to move seats from them so as to create a buffer zone for germs. Let's not forget my farts & sneezes get recycled when in that steel tube so I don't see what benefit the is to leaving all those seats empty?

Just say you're allergic to people with immune deficiency syndrome, peanuts, shellfish, etc. etc. and you'll have the plane all to yourself.

[Pretty Boy]

People who can't follow simple rules because they are lazy.

There's limited parking immediately outside where I live. However there is ample parking available about 30 seconds walk away still in clear view of the property. One guy insists on parking outwith the designated spaces across a pathway leading to the houses. This means people with pram and buggies (of which there are many) have to go onto grass and then through a flower bed to get to the car park. All because he is to lazy to walk a couple of hundred yards.

Despite repeated letters from the property manager he insists on doing it. He's both selfish and a ****ing idiot, both proven after I challenged him about throwing an empty coffee cup out his car and onto the ground and he didn't see the problem.

[snooky]

People who can't follow simple rules because they are lazy.

There's limited parking immediately outside where I live. However there is ample parking available about 30 seconds walk away still in clear view of the property. One guy insists on parking outwith the designated spaces across a pathway leading the houses. This means people with pram and buggies (of which there are many) have to go onto grass and then through a flower bed to get to the car park. All because he is to lazy to walk a couple of hundred yards.

Despite repeated letters from the property manager he insists on doing it. He's both selfish and a ****ing idiot, both proven after I challenged him about throwing an empty coffee cup out his car and onto the ground and he didn't see the problem.

Brain Deficiency Syndrome - it's rife these days.

[snooky]

People who are pi$$ed and walk across the west end of the city bypass wearing black trousers and a tee shirt with no regard to cars travelling 70mph both ways.

Was that you last night around 11pm? If you're still alive, wow! Didn't you do well. :idiot:

[Pete]

Mixed up quotes in threads.

I don't know what's going on in that tower block one any more.

[Peevemor]

People who can't follow simple rules because they are lazy.

There's limited parking immediately outside where I live. However there is ample parking available about 30 seconds walk away still in clear view of the property. One guy insists on parking outwith the designated spaces across a pathway leading to the houses. This means people with pram and buggies (of which there are many) have to go onto grass and then through a flower bed to get to the car park. All because he is to lazy to walk a couple of hundred yards.

Despite repeated letters from the property manager he insists on doing it. He's both selfish and a ****ing idiot, both proven after I challenged him about throwing an empty coffee cup out his car and onto the ground and he didn't see the problem.
Where we used to live there was a guy who insisted on parking in a spot which made access to the proper car park really tight. He was told not to both verbally and in writing. He had quite a nice passat until I blootered it a couple of times with my then 18 year old Twingo. He knew it was me and that it was deliberate, but also that I didn't give a toss and there was nothing he could do about it. It solved the problem in any case.

[Scouse Hibee]

Where we used to live there was a guy who insisted on parking in a spot which made access to the proper car park really tight. He was told not to both verbally and in writing. He had quite a nice passat until I blootered it a couple of times with my then 18 year old Twingo. He knew it was me and that it was deliberate, but also that I didn't give a toss and there was nothing he could do about it. It solved the problem in any case.

When I lived in Liverpool a neighbour used to moan like **** if I parked my van outside his house even though he never had a car. My car and my Dad's car were parked outside our house. Anyway he confronted me one night and told me I was blocking his light with my van and I had better watch that my tyres didn't get slashed. I laughed it off and to keep the peace (mainly for my Mum) offered to switch my car and van to appease him. He wasn't having that either and continued to moan and bang on his window at me every day. One day I saw him struggling with his front door as I arrived home, the snib had dropped on his yale lock and he couldn't get in his house.Within 15 minutes I had gained access and changed his yale lock with a brand new one from the van at no charge. He was extremely grateful, thanked me and said "about your van"......."yes I said" expecting an amnesty.
"If you keep leaving it there I can't guarantee it's safety"!!!

Hahaha the old git then continused to moan daily until he left to live with his daughter. I think he liked me really :-)

[Hibrandenburg]

Mosquitoes, just spent the weekend canoeing and camping and my body would making interesting reading for anyone who can understand Braille. I'm scratching like a tramp's dug.

[Hermit Crab]

People with intolerance or allergies. I'm almost convinced that some folk treat it as a trend or fashion and just want to be part of the in gang.
I know there are many genuine cases but some folk I know of just seem to want to be part of it!


Like you with cheese? :greengrin

[bingo70]

Hayfever in general but more specifically People telling me not to rub my eyes when I can barely open them.

Can also add people that don't understand how bad it is and think it's just a bit of a sneeze and runny nose (I used to be one of those people but I hate myself for it)

[Scouse Hibee]

Like you with cheese? :greengrin

Aye that's a bit of mystery :-)

Met a new self styled vegetarian last week, apparently chicken is okay though!!!

[Pretty Boy]

Hayfever in general but more specifically People telling me not to rub my eyes when I can barely open them.

Can also add people that don't understand how bad it is and think it's just a bit of a sneeze and runny nose (I used to be one of those people but I hate myself for it)

It's absolutely brutal today, pollen count is through the roof.

I'm double unlucky because the new generation ,non drowsy' anti histamines don't work for me so the ones I have to take still have that side effect. It's a straight choice between my sinuses being agony or walking about like a zombie.

[Just Jimmy]

Hayfever in general but more specifically People telling me not to rub my eyes when I can barely open them.

Can also add people that don't understand how bad it is and think it's just a bit of a sneeze and runny nose (I used to be one of those people but I hate myself for it)
Exactly the same boat. Feel awful. Added to the fact I'm having to wear my glasses as my contacts are useless due to it.

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[derekHFC]

Aye that's a bit of mystery :-)

Met a new self styled vegetarian last week, apparently chicken is okay though!!!

They would be classed as a pesco pollo vegetarian.

They avoid red meat but eat chicken and fish :rolleyes:

[snooky]

Peeved when you turn up slightly late for an appointment and get a ragging for it yet if you turn up on time and you have to wait for ages to be taken, that's okay of course.

[DrSpaceMonkey]

Migraines 😖 Had two last week. Then someone comments at work pah! It's just a sore head.

Oh really? Fanny 🖕🏻

[hibs#1]

Hayfever in general but more specifically People telling me not to rub my eyes when I can barely open them.

Can also add people that don't understand how bad it is and think it's just a bit of a sneeze and runny nose (I used to be one of those people but I hate myself for it)


Hayfever is a giant ****.its been pretty bad today not helped by having a hangover As well😣.

And it is impossible not to rub your eyes at somepoint.the roof of my mouth gets itchy which is really annoying anyone else get that?

[hibee_girl]

Migraines 😖 Had two last week. Then someone comments at work pah! It's just a sore head.

Oh really? Fanny 🖕🏻

That annoys me too, migraines are just awful. Mine make me feel like my eye is going to explode and can make me physically sick. A lot more than just a sore head.

[bingo70]

Migraines 😖 Had two last week. Then someone comments at work pah! It's just a sore head.

Oh really? Fanny 🖕🏻

On a similar note.....when people say they've got the flu when it's clearly a bit of a cold they've got.

[sleeping giant]

Grown ups who use the word "Ickle"
WTF?
I've seen it 3 times this week.

"Poor Ickle me"
"Aw look at Ickle Gregor"
"I feel an Ickle bit rough"

Just no.

[brianmc]

Grown ups who use the word "Ickle"
WTF?
I've seen it 3 times this week.

"Poor Ickle me"
"Aw look at Ickle Gregor"
"I feel an Ickle bit rough"

Just no.

Where in the name of **** did you hear this??
I feel I may have inadvertently slapped someone for saying that before I even realised what I'd done!

[DrSpaceMonkey]

That annoys me too, migraines are just awful. Mine make me feel like my eye is going to explode and can make me physically sick. A lot more than just a sore head.

Mine is more everything looks like an episode of max headroom but slightly out of focus 😫

[TRC]

When you get called for an interview and they don't say the company name or the the job title!!

[sleeping giant]

Where in the name of **** did you hear this??
I feel I may have inadvertently slapped someone for saying that before I even realised what I'd done!

Twice from folk at my work , one of whom is my boss and in his mid forties.
Other was a Facebook post.

I originally thought it was a typo and then that I had misheard but no , it's a thing.
I googled it :-)

[sleeping giant]

Mine is more everything looks like an episode of max headroom but slightly out of focus 😫

I get occular migraines . No pain at all but very disturbed vision.
It starts of with a single point that I can't see. Like the word I'm looking at. I can see everything around it but just not what I am actually looking at. This point then extends to a zig zag with flashing colours.
It can actually be exhausting afterwards.

It's a brutal feeling when I notice it coming on.
I maybe get them every 2 months.

[brianmc]

Twice from folk at my work , one of whom is my boss and in his mid forties.
Other was a Facebook post.

I originally thought it was a typo and then that I had misheard but no , it's a thing.
I googled it :-)

Worrying.
If you think you can get away with giving them a slap from me feel free to do so!

[matty_f]

Folk that ask you a question about something then argue with the answer because you've not said what they wanted to hear.

Example being getting asked what a process is, getting told, then saying 'that's not right'. Well if you know the ****ing process then why the **** are you ****ing asking me? Twat.

[sleeping giant]

Folk that ask you a question about something then argue with the answer because you've not said what they wanted to hear.

Example being getting asked what a process is, getting told, then saying 'that's not right'. Well if you know the ****ing process then why the **** are you ****ing asking me? Twat.

Sound like nearly every conversation I have with my kids :-)

[Hermit Crab]

Grown ups who use the word "Ickle"
WTF?
I've seen it 3 times this week.

"Poor Ickle me"
"Aw look at Ickle Gregor"
"I feel an Ickle bit rough"

Just no.


Thats an absolute howler by the way.

[ColinNish]

It's absolutely brutal today, pollen count is through the roof.

I'm double unlucky because the new generation ,non drowsy' anti histamines don't work for me so the ones I have to take still have that side effect. It's a straight choice between my sinuses being agony or walking about like a zombie.
Ever tried that machine you stick up your nose for a couple of mins?

[Hiber-nation]

Drivers in front of you in decent sized cars who swerve violently to avoid the smallest manhole.

[Gatecrasher]

That annoys me too, migraines are just awful. Mine make me feel like my eye is going to explode and can make me physically sick. A lot more than just a sore head.

I never knew how bad a migraine was until I had one myself, I could barely open my eyes because the light hurt so much, I felt sick and almost like my head was going to explode. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[Pete]

These big, stupid slow pigeons that normally hang about in pairs.

You're driving along and you see them in the middle of the road blissfully unaware that you're coming. You brake, realising they aren't going to move. They disappear under your car but as you look in your rear view mirror they always seem to have escaped by the skin of their teeth.

**** off.

[WeeRussell]

Love Island. Without even watching it.

[hibs#1]

Ever tried that machine you stick up your nose for a couple of mins?

What's this?

[easty]

What's this?

A drill. Couple of mins up your nose and you'll forget all about that hay fever.

[bingo70]

Ever tried that machine you stick up your nose for a couple of mins?

I tried that for a while before realising it wasn't really doing anything, I thought it was good at first but I think I was saying that because i really wanted it to work.

[matty_f]

I tried that for a while before realising it wasn't really doing anything, I thought it was good at first but I think I was saying that because i really wanted it to work.

I use it, the first summer I tried it it worked an absolute treat - went from popping pills and really struggling to not needing any treatment at all that summer.

Every year since, I've used it when I first notice the symptoms of hayfever and can then go the rest of the summer unmedicated.

[ColinNish]

What's this?

This:

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-allergy-reliever

[hibs#1]

A drill. Couple of mins up your nose and you'll forget all about that hay fever.

I'll try it but I think you might be winding me up.🤔

[hibs#1]

This:

http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-allergy-reliever

Would you recommend it?

I've got a nasal spray that I got for my ear last year that keeps the worst of it away.but wouldn't mind something a bit better.

[matty_f]

Would you recommend it?

I've got a nasal spray that I got for my ear last year that keeps the worst of it away.but wouldn't mind something a bit better.

I'd definitely recommend it, it was a game-changer for me. :agree:

[bingo70]

I'd definitely recommend it, it was a game-changer for me. :agree:

Can't remember if it was the reviews or anything more official but I think they said it's got about an 80% success rate.

[ColinNish]

Would you recommend it?

I've got a nasal spray that I got for my ear last year that keeps the worst of it away.but wouldn't mind something a bit better.

Yes. It was actually a recommendation from matty-f years ago that brought it to my attention. 😁

[sleeping giant]

Cats getting humped.

There is a cat around here that puts it about most nights and the noise is unreal.
I get worried at first as it sounds like a baby crying in the woods or someone with a cold trying to yodel .

[speedy_gonzales]

Cats getting humped.

There is a cat around here that puts it about most nights and the noise is unreal.
I get worried at first as it sounds like a baby crying in the woods or someone with a cold trying to yodel .

You sure it's a cat and not a fox,,,, those buggers sound like babies crying when they get it on!

[snooky]

You sure it's a cat and not a fox,,,, those buggers sound like babies crying when they get it on!

I hear a pair of toms sometimes outside at night wailing at each other. It's over territorial rights (so I'm told).
They do my head in at 3am. :gun:

[matty_f]

The Royal Highland Show. Royal pain in the Erse with the extra traffic.

[snooky]

The Royal Highland Show. Royal pain in the Erse with the extra traffic.

Luxury! You should see what we're having to put up with at the other side of toun this weekend. :sairhead:

[Scouse Hibee]

VIPOO advert

[Pete]

VIPOO advert

I saw that advert as well and thought it was a spoof.

How on earth does that work then? Sounds like it's challenging me.

[O'Rourke3]

Today's driving genius pushed in from the right hand lane of a 3 lane roundabout. To park and indicate a further change into the left lane before exiting said roundabout in front of me. And no. He hadn't come from the junction on the right. He came in on the same junction as me. Crap BMW too.

[Scouse Hibee]

I saw that advert as well and thought it was a spoof.

How on earth does that work then? Sounds like it's challenging me.

Spraying before is supposed to trap the odour! One of the most bizarre adverts I can recall.

[snooky]

Spraying before is supposed to trap the odour! One of the most bizarre adverts I can recall.
Load of crap. What happens to the smell released between the sphincter & and the splash? Petrie!

[ColinNish]

I saw that advert as well and thought it was a spoof.

How on earth does that work then? Sounds like it's challenging me.

I saw this stuff in the supermarket before i saw the advert wondering what the the hell it was. It is in a tiny wee bottle, no more than 50ml i reckon, and it was 7 quid! 😯
expensive way to cover the smell of a poo. 😅😅

[snooky]

I saw this stuff in the supermarket before i saw the advert wondering what the the hell it was. It is in a tiny wee bottle, no more than 50ml i reckon, and it was 7 quid! 😯
expensive way to cover the smell of a poo. 😅😅

Another marketing scam that some folk will, ahem, pay through the nose for. It's not as if everybody else's droppings smell of roses and yours don't. Cheaper to open a window or by an air freshener.

[pollution]

I saw that advert as well and thought it was a spoof.

How on earth does that work then? Sounds like it's challenging me.
Strike a match instead. It works every time and can cover the smell of any movement, posh or not.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Workies digging up a road, put temporary lights up causing huge traffic jams while they sit and read the paper.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Police doing a tour of takeaway shops while working - incredible amount of police motors sitting outside chip shops up my way.

[Wembley67]

Police doing a tour of takeaway shops while working - incredible amount of police motors sitting outside chip shops up my way.

They are allowed a break to eat you know 😁

[Danderhall Hibs]

They are allowed a break to eat you know 😁

Of course - I wouldn't grudge that. One fish supper per shift is ample though.

I'm starting to think they're going round collecting protection money.

[Wembley67]

Of course - I wouldn't grudge that. One fish supper per shift is ample though.

I'm starting to think they're going round collecting protection money.

Ha, that wouldn't surprise me actually!

[snooky]

Snotty lawyers hoovering about court buildings in their robes/gowns like they're demi-gods.

[lord bunberry]

Snotty lawyers hoovering about court buildings in their robes/gowns like they're demi-gods.
I would have thought the fact that they're doing the cleaning would be something to be admired :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

"Fixed that for you" posts.

[grunt]

Luxury! You should see what we're having to put up with at the other side of toun this weekend. :sairhead:What's happening in the East of Edinburgh this weekend?

[snooky]

What's happening in the East of Edinburgh this weekend?

Flute bands replacing the dawn chorus. :rolleyes:

[snooky]

I would have thought the fact that they're doing the cleaning would be something to be admired :greengrin

They certainly clean up, I'll grant you that - in the financial sense.

[Scouse Hibee]

Grammar police posts.

[Pretty Boy]

Gay entertainers who's act seems to consist of nothing more than them being gay. Watched the Crystal Maze last night and Louis Spence made about 10 'jokes' about closets and tight squeezes in the 1st 10 minutes.

Worst of the lot is Julian Clary. Maybe making innuendos and suggestive comments to straight men and simialr jokes to the above was hillarious and edgy in the lates 80s or whenever he appeared on the scene but the world has moved on and it's just tired and ridiculous now.

[Mon Dieu4]

Gay entertainers who's act seems to consist of nothing more than them being gay. Watched the Crystal Maze last night and Louis Spence made about 10 'jokes' about closets and tight squeezes in the 1st 10 minutes.

Worst of the lot is Julian Clary. Maybe making innuendos and suggestive comments to straight men and simialr jokes to the above was hillarious and edgy in the lates 80s or whenever he appeared on the scene but the world has moved on and it's just tired and ridiculous now.

There's a dude like that at my work, comes out with absolute shocking statements about fellow workmates but gets away with it as you are allowed to be "catty" when you are outlandishly gay, I pulled him up about it and he tried the homophobe card on me

[lord bunberry]

Gay entertainers who's act seems to consist of nothing more than them being gay. Watched the Crystal Maze last night and Louis Spence made about 10 'jokes' about closets and tight squeezes in the 1st 10 minutes.

Worst of the lot is Julian Clary. Maybe making innuendos and suggestive comments to straight men and simialr jokes to the above was hillarious and edgy in the lates 80s or whenever he appeared on the scene but the world has moved on and it's just tired and ridiculous now.
That seems to be the way comedy seems to be these days. Black comedians act are based around being black, female comedians, Scottish, Welsh, the list is endless. I suppose it's all down to taste, but I find it can be a bit repetitive and dull at times.

[Pretty Boy]

That seems to be the way comedy seems to be these days. Black comedians act are based around being black, female comedians, Scottish, Welsh, the list is endless. I suppose it's all down to taste, but I find it can be a bit repetitive and dull at times.

:agree: I just used gay as an example as it was fresh in my mind.

I don't mind comedians talking about what they know or observe, some great comedians have worked on such a basis. I just don't find exaggerating your own accent, playing up to being posh or a woman or whatever else all that funny unless there is substance behind it. As you say it's just dull and, quite frankly, lazy.

[McD]

There's a dude like that at my work, comes out with absolute shocking statements about fellow workmates but gets away with it as you are allowed to be "catty" when you are outlandishly gay, I pulled him up about it and he tried the homophobe card on me


:agree:

Ive met a few who come out with OTT sexually overt comments, then when called it about it, take offence.

[beensaidbefore]

:agree:

Ive met a few who come out with OTT sexually overt comments, then when called it about it, take offence.

Guy at my work does that. Not so sure it would be tolerated if I was so sexually suggestive in front of my female co-workers.

[ColinNish]

That seems to be the way comedy seems to be these days. Black comedians act are based around being black, female comedians, Scottish, Welsh, the list is endless. I suppose it's all down to taste, but I find it can be a bit repetitive and dull at times.

:agree: Sarah Millican springs to mind.

[heretoday]

Gay entertainers who's act seems to consist of nothing more than them being gay. Watched the Crystal Maze last night and Louis Spence made about 10 'jokes' about closets and tight squeezes in the 1st 10 minutes.

Worst of the lot is Julian Clary. Maybe making innuendos and suggestive comments to straight men and simialr jokes to the above was hillarious and edgy in the lates 80s or whenever he appeared on the scene but the world has moved on and it's just tired and ridiculous now.

Clary was on some Countryside-type prog on TV recently and his voice-over was full of innuendo. It was just pathetic and tired stuff. I suppose he feels it's expected of him now.

[Onceinawhile]

VIPOO advert

My sister in law does the voice over for that!!

[Scouse Hibee]

My sister in law does the voice over for that!!

Never mind, it could be worse she could actually have starred in the advert! ;-)

[snooky]

Never mind, it could be worse she could actually have starred in the advert! ;-)

As Winnie the Poo?

[Hermit Crab]

There's a dude like that at my work, comes out with absolute shocking statements about fellow workmates but gets away with it as you are allowed to be "catty" when you are outlandishly gay, I pulled him up about it and he tried the homophobe card on me


You can be rest assured that if it was you speaking like that your feet wouldn't touch the on your way out the door. The gay card gets brandished whenever someone calls them out over comments and its out of order as it can cause one serious trouble for people.

[snooky]

You can be rest assured that if it was you speaking like that your feet wouldn't touch the on your way out the door. The gay card gets brandished whenever someone calls them out over comments and its out of order as it can cause one serious trouble for people.

The "minority" card is the favourite one in the pack and it's used by all groups that have been or feel persecuted. Unfortunately, they don't realise it does more harm to their cause if it's used unfairly or without justification.

[Mon Dieu4]

You can be rest assured that if it was you speaking like that your feet wouldn't touch the on your way out the door. The gay card gets brandished whenever someone calls them out over comments and its out of order as it can cause one serious trouble for people.

He was trying the victim card clearly and thinking I'd back down, just told him to grow the **** up and to stop trying to use a get out of jail free card when he'd been caught out

[Mon Dieu4]

The "minority" card is the favourite one in the pack and it's used by all groups that have been or feel persecuted. Unfortunately, they don't realise it does more harm to their cause if it's used unfairly or without justification.

Scary thing is I never even mentioned sexuality in any context to him whatsoever, he actually said about a friend of mine who is leaving to be a nurse "why would she want to do such a demeaning job and all she'd be doing is cleaning up people's ***** all day"

I asked him who he thought he was talking about and that it was bang out of order on so many levels, everyone else there was doing the whole oh thats him being him, he's such a bitch, I said that doesn't excuse the fact he was being a ****

Hey presto the homophobe card came out to play

[Hermit Crab]

Scary thing is I never even mentioned sexuality in any context to him whatsoever, he actually said about a friend of mine who is leaving to be a nurse "why would she want to do such a demeaning job and all she'd be doing is cleaning up people's ***** all day"

I asked him who he thought he was talking about and that it was bang out of order on so many levels, everyone else there was doing the whole oh thats him being him, he's such a bitch, I said that doesn't excuse the fact he was being a ****

Hey presto the homophobe card came out to play


Thats desperation mate, caught out so trying to save face and turn it around.

[Hermit Crab]

The "minority" card is the favourite one in the pack and it's used by all groups that have been or feel persecuted. Unfortunately, they don't realise it does more harm to their cause if it's used unfairly or without justification.


Absolutely mate, especially when they are in some sort of trouble at work in a disciplinary or the like.

[Pete]

Women and your DIY.

I've just put up a towel rail and there isn't praise, there's "why couldn't you have done that earlier?"

And whenever you do a certain amount, you don't get brownie points, it just turns into the minimum expectation next time and they'll expect you to do even more.

[Scouse Hibee]

People who travel on trains with more luggage than they can actually cope with without holding everyone up, bashing people with bags and dragging a ****** enormous case up the aisle taking out anyone and everything in it's path.

[wpj]

People who batter their shopping trolley into my pram without saying anything. Ok maybe I'm a bit big for a pram but anyway!

[Pretty Boy]

People who seem to have no hobbies or interests of their own but dismiss everything anyone else does. I met a guy I used to play football with the other day. He's not playing football anymore because it's all politics and *****, doesn't go to ER anymore because it's *****, doesn't go to the pub we used to drink in anymore because it's *****, doesn't see anyone we used to play with because they are all ****ers, I told him what I'd been up to that day and he 'couldn't be bothered with that *****', told him I was going out for dinner and that was 'overpriced and *****', told him I was meeting a mutual friend and was told that would be 'a load of *****' because his girlfriend was 'boring'.

I left wondering what this guy does with his time. Everything was '*****' according to him. It seemed the only thing he got moderate enjoyment from was sitting on his erse drinking cans of lager.

[hibsbollah]

People who seem to have no hobbies or interests of their own but dismiss everything anyone else does. I met a guy I used to play football with the other day. He's not playing football anymore because it's all politics and *****, doesn't go to ER anymore because it's *****, doesn't go to the pub we used to drink in anymore because it's *****, doesn't see anyone we used to play with because they are all ****ers, I told him what I'd been up to that day and he 'couldn't be bothered with that *****', told him I was going out for dinner and that was 'overpriced and *****', told him I was meeting a mutual friend and was told that would be 'a load of *****' because his girlfriend was 'boring'.

I left wondering what this guy does with his time. Everything was '*****' according to him. It seemed the only thing he got moderate enjoyment from was sitting on his erse drinking cans of lager.

Sounds like he's depressed but doesn't know how to express that to you.

[Pretty Boy]

Sounds like he's depressed but doesn't know how to express that to you.

The thought did cross my mind but it seems to be quite a common thing. A lot of people I know seem to be 'not into that *****' despite never having tried it.

[matty_f]

People who seem to have no hobbies or interests of their own but dismiss everything anyone else does. I met a guy I used to play football with the other day. He's not playing football anymore because it's all politics and *****, doesn't go to ER anymore because it's *****, doesn't go to the pub we used to drink in anymore because it's *****, doesn't see anyone we used to play with because they are all ****ers, I told him what I'd been up to that day and he 'couldn't be bothered with that *****', told him I was going out for dinner and that was 'overpriced and *****', told him I was meeting a mutual friend and was told that would be 'a load of *****' because his girlfriend was 'boring'.

I left wondering what this guy does with his time. Everything was '*****' according to him. It seemed the only thing he got moderate enjoyment from was sitting on his erse drinking cans of lager.

The same with folk that can't see a Twitter or Facebook post go without slating whatever it was about. It's like they feel because they can voice an opinion about everything, they should.

It's like they can't stand to see folk enjoy something.

[snooky]

People who seem to have no hobbies or interests of their own but dismiss everything anyone else does. I met a guy I used to play football with the other day. He's not playing football anymore because it's all politics and *****, doesn't go to ER anymore because it's *****, doesn't go to the pub we used to drink in anymore because it's *****, doesn't see anyone we used to play with because they are all ****ers, I told him what I'd been up to that day and he 'couldn't be bothered with that *****', told him I was going out for dinner and that was 'overpriced and *****', told him I was meeting a mutual friend and was told that would be 'a load of *****' because his girlfriend was 'boring'.

I left wondering what this guy does with his time. Everything was '*****' according to him. It seemed the only thing he got moderate enjoyment from was sitting on his erse drinking cans of lager.

Are you talking about me PB? :greengrin I tick all the boxes however, I put it down to being a grumpy old man. :ill:

[Hibee87]

Dont know if I would class this as a peeve but it does make me angry when you try to have a genuine discussion about it/them.

Im talking about the word 'Obsessed' when discussing certain football teams, we all know the 2 main culprits. It seems to me when you ask some valid points or queries, especially on social media, your met with a response of obsessed as if this is a valid argument of not answering your valid questions. And if you press them to answer they extend it to why do you care so much, stop being obsessed.

[hibsbollah]

The thought did cross my mind but it seems to be quite a common thing. A lot of people I know seem to be 'not into that *****' despite never having tried it.

I mention it because I had a mate I shared a flat with, he was a constant cynic about everything and everyone, all his enthusiasms were about stuff so niche that nobody could possibly have a counter opinion about because they were so obscure (Brazilian techno dub for music, Korean flute music, nonleague kabbadi for sports or suchlike). Permanent sneer on his face about anything me and my mates got into. Met him recently after 20 years and he revealed that he was clinically depressed during that whole time and always wondered how we never noticed. I just thought he was a miserable **** by inclination, but he was just using it as a defence mechanism, I felt quite bad about it to be honest.

[bingo70]

When you just miss a call from someone and you call them back seconds later and they don't answer. That annoys me far more than it probably should.

Surely if you call someone and they don't answer it makes sense to keep an eye on your phone for a few minutes at least?!

[Dan Sarf]

People in supermarkets who decide they don't want something they've picked up and dump it on a random shelf. Quite it's often frozen food which will have to be thrown out because they couldn't be ar**ed to take it back to the chiller cabinet.

:grr:

[snooky]

When they close sections of the Edinburgh by-pass (at Lothianburn for instance) and tell you to use a diversion which has traffic signal timings unable to cope with the additional volume of traffic causing major tailbacks.

:ostrich::ostrich::ostrich::ostrich::ostrich: <- Bypass traffic management planners at work

[Scouse Hibee]

People who turn right too early and completely cut the corner. Happens a lot on side streets when as you approach the junction you have to brake sharp to avoid the front end of your car being smashed.
In the same vein people driving a car who before turning left do a big swing out to the right as if they're driving a long vehicle.

[Hibee87]

People who turn right too early and completely cut the corner. Happens a lot on side streets when as you approach the junction you have to brake sharp to avoid the front end of your car being smashed.
In the same vein people driving a car who before turning left do a big swing out to the right as if they're driving a long vehicle.

This 10000000% happens at the top of St Clair just at the back of the Famous 5 stand on a daily basis, i see it all the time and the arse who cuts the corner normally are the first to go mental at the other driver as if they are the ones in the wrong.

[Future17]

People who turn right too early and completely cut the corner. Happens a lot on side streets when as you approach the junction you have to brake sharp to avoid the front end of your car being smashed.
In the same vein people driving a car who before turning left do a big swing out to the right as if they're driving a long vehicle.


This 10000000% happens at the top of St Clair just at the back of the Famous 5 stand on a daily basis, i see it all the time and the arse who cuts the corner normally are the first to go mental at the other driver as if they are the ones in the wrong.

A lot of the streets in Leith are bad for it, probably because they're narrow and it can be difficult to see if anything is coming along the side street.

I've noticed it's particularly bad at the turn from Easter Road onto Montgomery Street, mainly when traffic is backed up from the lights at the top of Easter Road and folk shoot up the wrong side of the road to take the turn.

[Hibee87]

A lot of the streets in Leith are bad for it, probably because they're narrow and it can be difficult to see if anything is coming along the side street.

I've noticed it's particularly bad at the turn from Easter Road onto Montgomery Street, mainly when traffic is backed up from the lights at the top of Easter Road and folk shoot up the wrong side of the road to take the turn.

Agreed, it happens on pretty much any street off of Easter Road, but I realise they are a bit narrow where as my example is a wide street and no excuse to cut that corner.

As for the Mont street, I am guilty of cutting onto the wrong side and nipping along(I do realise my irony here haha) but its also another peeve of mine the reasoning as to why.........Normally its in the morning and there is a Iceland lorry blocking the road. It says no Loading between xxx time, which to be fair the lorry is not normally loading, but the fact its sat there taking up half the road and forcing cars, but mainly the busses, onto the wrong side. Its a nightmare as cars are coming down from abbeyhill at the same time usually means 1 or 2 cars/a bus can only get through the lights each turn of green, hence why people loose patience and cut along Montgomery street

[hibsbollah]

People in supermarkets who decide they don't want something they've picked up and dump it on a random shelf. Quite it's often frozen food which will have to be thrown out because they couldn't be ar**ed to take it back to the chiller cabinet.

:grr:

I do that all the time:greengrin

[Dan Sarf]

I do that all the time:greengrin


I bet you drink milk out of the carton as well. And then put it back in the fridge.

:fuming:

[Onceinawhile]

People who seem to have no hobbies or interests of their own but dismiss everything anyone else does. I met a guy I used to play football with the other day. He's not playing football anymore because it's all politics and *****, doesn't go to ER anymore because it's *****, doesn't go to the pub we used to drink in anymore because it's *****, doesn't see anyone we used to play with because they are all ****ers, I told him what I'd been up to that day and he 'couldn't be bothered with that *****', told him I was going out for dinner and that was 'overpriced and *****', told him I was meeting a mutual friend and was told that would be 'a load of *****' because his girlfriend was 'boring'.

I left wondering what this guy does with his time. Everything was '*****' according to him. It seemed the only thing he got moderate enjoyment from was sitting on his erse drinking cans of lager.

Didn't even realise I knew you let alone bumped into you recently.

[ColinNish]

Lazy barstewards in my work who nick the milk i had just bought and put in the basement kitchen fridge and take it up to the 3rd floor kitchen coz they're too lazy to walk across road to buy milk from the shop! 😡

[lyonhibs]

When you just miss a call from someone and you call them back seconds later and they don't answer. That annoys me far more than it probably should.

Surely if you call someone and they don't answer it makes sense to keep an eye on your phone for a few minutes at least?!

I never understand the dynamics of this. If I've missed a call I wait a few seconds for them to leave the voicemail I'll never check then call back. No answer, even though the phone rings as normal.

How?!? Typically my​ wife and mum are the worst at it.

[heretoday]

I never understand the dynamics of this. If I've missed a call I wait a few seconds for them to leave the voicemail I'll never check then call back. No answer, even though the phone rings as normal.

How?!? Typically my​ wife and mum are the worst at it.

We hardly use the landline now but still pay an outrageous amount for it.

[hibsbollah]

I bet you drink milk out of the carton as well. And then put it back in the fridge.

:fuming:

Naw. See, now you're just stereotyping me :grr:

[Dan Sarf]

Naw. See, now you're just stereotyping me :grr:


Which stereotype exactly? E.g. do you eat baked beans straight out of the tin?

I think we should be told.

:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Which stereotype exactly? E.g. do you eat baked beans straight out of the tin?

I think we should be told.

:greengrin

In all seriousness, this morning in my local Sainsbury's I selected a crisp multipack from the main shelves, then saw walkers were doing a better deal on the offer aisle and just abandoned the original pack with the walkers, thereby ruining the effectiveness of the display.

That's the kind of badass you're dealing with.

[Dan Sarf]

In all seriousness, this morning in my local Sainsbury's I selected a crisp multipack from the main shelves, then saw walkers were doing a better deal on the offer aisle and just abandoned the original pack with the walkers, thereby ruining the effectiveness of the display.

That's the kind of badass you're dealing with.


Respect.

[snooky]

New parents who think Mr & Mrs Joe Public enjoy listening to their screaming infant in theatres, churches & halls.

[grunt]

When they close sections of the Edinburgh by-pass (at Lothianburn for instance) and tell you to use a diversion which has traffic signal timings unable to cope with the additional volume of traffic causing major tailbacks.

:ostrich::ostrich::ostrich::ostrich::ostrich: <- Bypass traffic management planners at workOr when the low road to Duddingston is closed but they don't tell you until you're in the park going round the roundabout. Why can't they put a sign at the lights on Dalkeith Road then I wouldn't waste my time and petrol?

[snooky]

Or when the low road to Duddingston is closed but they don't tell you until you're in the park going round the roundabout. Why can't they put a sign at the lights on Dalkeith Road then I wouldn't waste my time and petrol?

See five ostriches above.

[Hermit Crab]

When person in front of you takes what you were after in the chippy, especially near closing time when they have stopped frying. :grr:

[Scouse Hibee]

Pictures advertising food, burgers etc that look nothing like the actual food you purchase. Not a big McDonald's fan but tried the new tennesse stack burger recently, hahaha not even close to the fantastic looking burger on the picture advertising it.

[ColinNish]

New parents who think Mr & Mrs Joe Public enjoy listening to their screaming infant in theatres, churches & halls.

And the fact if you say something about it, you are the one in the wrong!!

[frazeHFC]

My 2 pet peeves are facebook related:

- When someone posts "Happy anniversary to my amazing hubby, hope you have had a good day" blah blah blah even though there are most likely sitting next to each other. Has to be made public apparently...

- Also when there is, for example, thunder and as loads of people post about it, you get the snidey statuses like "yes we know there is thunder, deal with it", those posts annoy me far more than the ones annoying them.

The first one is way too common for my liking, and some people on here probably (in fact definitely) participate in it, but it just frustrates me. :grr:

[Pete]

Security guards eyeballing you the minute you walk into a place.

Are they trying to intimidate me into not stealing?

[lyonhibs]

Security guards eyeballing you the minute you walk into a place.

Are they trying to intimidate me into not stealing?

Ditto ******** shop assistants in fancy shops that wear posh clothes to work and assume this elevates them above their actual customers whereas, in fact, they're shop assistants and I'm the one with the actual money to spend in here.

The "I don't think you can afford to shop in here" attitude rips my knitting.

[Pretty Boy]

Ditto ******** shop assistants in fancy shops that wear posh clothes to work and assume this elevates them above their actual customers whereas, in fact, they're shop assistants and I'm the one with the actual money to spend in here.

The "I don't think you can afford to shop in here" attitude rips my knitting.

On a slightly similar note women, it's always women, who post a picture of the view from their balcony/sun lounger/terrace etc on social media whilst on holiday with a caption like 'how's your Monday?'

**** off. You work in the same job as me, that isn't your lifestyle. You're on holiday you ****ing vain idiot.

[Hermit Crab]

On a slightly similar note women, it's always women, who post a picture of the view from their balcony/sun lounger/terrace etc on social media whilst on holiday with a caption like 'how's your Monday?'

**** off. You work in the same job as me, that isn't your lifestyle. You're on holiday you ****ing vain idiot.


:agree:. You're on holiday, get the f*** off Facebook, plus no c*** cares. :rolleyes:

[easty]

Folk who put up an umbrella and, for absolutely no reason, believe that they now rule the world, and anybody who dares to be walking on the same pavement as them better be ready to jump out the way or get an umbrella in the face.

Nah don't bother looking where you're going, it's not necessary.

[Holmesdale Hibs]

Folk that repeatedly and loudly tap feet in the office. Folk that put the phone on speaker in the office.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Folk walking down the street with their phone on speaker and them talking into the bottom of the phone.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Knuckle crackers. What's that all about?

[Scouse Hibee]

Swagger walkers

[speedy_gonzales]

Swagger walkers
Do you mean like Ian Brown, Mad Ferret style?
Not keen on those myself, HOWEVER, I don't know how or why but I can't walk like a normal person, apparently I have a very distinctive walk with a bit of a bounce.
I'm bloody murder at carrying two cups of coffee down the office as the mugs are half empty by the time I get back to the desk.
I'm sure folk think I'm swaggering, but I'm not, honest guv!

[Scouse Hibee]

Do you mean like Ian Brown, Mad Ferret style?
Not keen on those myself, HOWEVER, I don't know how or why but I can't walk like a normal person, apparently I have a very distinctive walk with a bit of a bounce.
I'm bloody murder at carrying two cups of coffee down the office as the mugs are half empty by the time I get back to the desk.
I'm sure folk think I'm swaggering, but I'm not, honest guv!

Folk who walk like speedy_gonzales;-)

[Hermit Crab]

Feet on seats on public transport. :rolleyes:

[Alfiembra]

Guys that clear their throat and spit, or empty their nasal cavities in a public loo, and for some reason seem to think nobody else can hear them.

[bingo70]

People who use more than one card at an ATM or get a mini statement then mull it over before deciding what to do next.

Death penalty isn't enough for people like that.

[Scouse Hibee]

People who ask what part of Liverpool I am from. I always reply with "do you know any parts of Liverpool" to which 99% of people who ask me say "no" Why ask then as it makes no difference?

[Danderhall Hibs]

People who use more than one card at an ATM or get a mini statement then mull it over before deciding what to do next.

Death penalty isn't enough for people like that.

Should be a rule about that - one transaction then rejoin the queue.

[sleeping giant]

People who refer to others who they work with as "my staff"

Aye maybe if you owned the company ya bam.

[Hibrandenburg]

People who ask what part of Liverpool I am from. I always reply with "do you know any parts of Liverpool" to which 99% of people who ask me say "no" Why ask then as it makes no difference?

People that don't understand the art of making small talk. :greengrin

[derekHFC]

People who try to whistle along with the radio, but are miles off the actual tune

[bingo70]

People who refer to others who they work with as "my staff"

Aye maybe if you owned the company ya bam.

Spot on.

On a similar note I work for a property management company and when I hear my colleagues talking about "one of my landlords" a small part of me dies inside. They're not your landlord and you don't own them so quit it and stop being a dick.

[Just Jimmy]

People who ask what part of Liverpool I am from. I always reply with "do you know any parts of Liverpool" to which 99% of people who ask me say "no" Why ask then as it makes no difference?
I get that down here too.

Where in Scotland are you from? ... "oh i dont know it"

Or better "are you from glasgow? We went to glasgow once".

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[easty]

Does my head in when people use "the experts" or "the so called experts" when someone doesn't have the same opinion as them.

Seems to be quite prevalent on .net of late, I've noticed people using it more than I can remember.

[heretoday]

In all seriousness, this morning in my local Sainsbury's I selected a crisp multipack from the main shelves, then saw walkers were doing a better deal on the offer aisle and just abandoned the original pack with the walkers, thereby ruining the effectiveness of the display.

That's the kind of badass you're dealing with.

Sticking it to the Man. I like it.

[Pete]

Gas and electricity tariffs.

I moved off a fixed rate tariff onto a standard tariff with same company which is a lot more expensive. After doing all the price comparison stuff I've now got companies and all their tariffs coming out of my ears.

Hang on, whether I pay £10 a year or £1000 a year, I'm getting the same stuff. Gas is gas and electricity is electricity...the more expensive tariff won't get me a better grade of any of them.

What a load of bollox. Here's and idea, why don't we have a system where we have one company charging one standard price for what is essentially one product. We could call them the gas board and the electricity board or something. If it was all brought into public ownership we could invest any remaining profits in our countries infrastructure.

Sounds too wacky to ever work.

[snooky]

People who refer to others who they work with as "my staff"

Aye maybe if you owned the company ya bam.

Worked beside a guy who did this all the time. He was just a punter but gave the impression on the phone he was the top man. Plonker.

[heretoday]

Strident-voiced female sports reporters.
There, I've said it.

[Hibrandenburg]

People who use the self service checkout who have no shimmer of an idea as to how they work.

[Just Jimmy]

I'm on the train from Manchester to London right now. Train is empty and two folk have just disrupted the whole carriage arguing over a booked seat.

Person 1 couldn't read
Person 2 could have sat anywhere.



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[Scouse Hibee]

Modern cars with indicators that don't work when exiting a roundabout!

[lord bunberry]

Modern cars with indicators that don't work when exiting a roundabout!

Modern cars and indicators in general. So many new cars have indicators that are really hard to pick up when driving. Style has overtaken safety on that particular front.

[Future17]

I'm on the train from Manchester to London right now. Train is empty and two folk have just disrupted the whole carriage arguing over a booked seat.

Is this the start of a riddle? :greengrin

[Scouse Hibee]

Contestants on shows that always start their interview with the presenter by telling their sob story.

[stantonhibby]

Wimbledon ballboys and girls.....don't know why but they just annoy me.

[Just Jimmy]

Is this the start of a riddle? :greengrin
haha. alright, train is practically empty.

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[Pretty Boy]

Folk who have no idea about the cost of something but totally ignore you when you try and guide them in the right direction then get a shock when they actually see the price.

Had a meeting with a guy today who was setting up a new cafe/takeaway. Sounds nice enough but it's your standard wraps, paninis, baked potatoes and so on. He started asking about plates with a list price of between £90 and £125 for a dozen. I suggested he have a look at a similar range that was a bit more economical but he insisted he wanted these ones. He then went on to request a quote for 20 micron silver cutlery, that's for fine dining restaurants and even they are put off by the price but he wouldn't listen when I suggested an 18/10 stainless steell would be more appropriate.

So I put a quote together with a reasonable discount and lo and behold it was too expensive. He was 'hoping to spend about £20 a case for plates'. Great idea mate I'll sell you plates at a 3rd of my cost price, I did make you aware this was a premium range with a premium price tag. Yes, I'd love to now waste my time requoting for the plain white porcelain and 'budget' range I initially suggested about 6 hours ago.

Total waste of time.

[McD]

Folk who have no idea about the cost of something but totally ignore you when you try and guide them in the right direction then get a shock when they actually see the price.

Had a meeting with a guy today who was setting up a new cafe/takeaway. Sounds nice enough but it's your standard wraps, paninis, baked potatoes and so on. He started asking about plates with a list price of between £90 and £125 for a dozen. I suggested he have a look at a similar range that was a bit more economical but he insisted he wanted these ones. He then went on to request a quote for 20 micron silver cutlery, that's for fine dining restaurants and even they are put off by the price but he wouldn't listen when I suggested an 18/10 stainless still would be more appropriate.

So I put a quote together with a reasonable discount and lo and behold it was too expensive. He was 'hoping to spend about £20 a case for plates'. Great idea mate I'll sell you plates at a 3rd of my cost price, I did make you aware this was a premium range with a premium price tag. Yes, I'd love to now waste my time requoting for the plain white porcelain and 'budget' range I initially suggested about 6 hours ago.

Total waste of time.


or people who come to you to ask for advice as an "expert" (their words), then proceed to ignore everything you've said. It's your money etc, what you do with it is your call, just please don't waste my time asking my opinion when you're going to ignore it anyway.

[lord bunberry]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic

[snooky]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic
Pathetic. Anyone caught using electronic equipment to get answers in pub quizes should be banned. The equivalent off buying players you can't afford. Mind you, what self righteous team would do a thing Ike that?

[sleeping giant]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic

Utter dreggs :agree:

A colleague was doing this at our last Christmas night out and was quite pleased with himself.
Bawbag

[frazeHFC]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic

Definitely this! I love a good quiz, does my nut in when people cheat at them.

On that note, whenever I watch quizes on tele I get quite a lot right because there's so much random stuff that my brain seems to retain, but when it comes to me actually attending pub quizes I'm absolutely useless. :tee hee:

[heretoday]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic
I just cannot conceive of how sad and pointless that is.

[lyonhibs]

Folk who have no idea about the cost of something but totally ignore you when you try and guide them in the right direction then get a shock when they actually see the price.

Had a meeting with a guy today who was setting up a new cafe/takeaway. Sounds nice enough but it's your standard wraps, paninis, baked potatoes and so on. He started asking about plates with a list price of between £90 and £125 for a dozen. I suggested he have a look at a similar range that was a bit more economical but he insisted he wanted these ones. He then went on to request a quote for 20 micron silver cutlery, that's for fine dining restaurants and even they are put off by the price but he wouldn't listen when I suggested an 18/10 stainless steell would be more appropriate.

So I put a quote together with a reasonable discount and lo and behold it was too expensive. He was 'hoping to spend about £20 a case for plates'. Great idea mate I'll sell you plates at a 3rd of my cost price, I did make you aware this was a premium range with a premium price tag. Yes, I'd love to now waste my time requoting for the plain white porcelain and 'budget' range I initially suggested about 6 hours ago.

Total waste of time.

In general people who haven't grasped the 2 immutable tenets of paying for stuff.

"You get what you pay for" and "that's how much it costs so pony up or shut up"

Folk in decent jobs banging on about how "everything's so expensive" wreck my head.

Shop around, don't buy it, I don't care but stop filling my airspace with your constant whines about prices.

[speedy_gonzales]

People who cheat and use google at quizzes. I just finished second to a table of French ****ers doing this im not that intelligent but I do have the ability to reatain useless information, which serves me well in quizes. Seeing people openly googling answers is pathetic
Both pointless (unfortunately not literally) & pathetic!
However, I was down south staying at a Village hotel and they were doing a quiz night where you actually use your mobile phone to answer the questions. You log on to the quizmasters WiFi (meaning you can't Google), enter your team name with a unique jingle when you buzz in, there's also multiple answer questions and speed rounds.
Even though I was on my own (sad act) I was 2nd most of the way through the quiz until the last question,,, "to the nearest number how many tube stations on the Circle line".
Being a virtual train spotter (again, sad act) working in the railway I knew it was in the region of 40, most teams guessed about 20 so yours truly won the Brucie Bonus 50 points.
1st prize was a pitcher of beer, unfortunately I couldn't drink it as I was up early next day and had to be fit for duty,,, still,,,, excellent fun and takes away the cheating element.

[Future17]

Both pointless (unfortunately not literally) & pathetic!
However, I was down south staying at a Village hotel and they were doing a quiz night where you actually use your mobile phone to answer the questions. You log on to the quizmasters WiFi (meaning you can't Google), enter your team name with a unique jingle when you buzz in, there's also multiple answer questions and speed rounds.
Even though I was on my own (sad act) I was 2nd most of the way through the quiz until the last question,,, "to the nearest number how many tube stations on the Circle line".
Being a virtual train spotter (again, sad act) working in the railway I knew it was in the region of 40, most teams guessed about 20 so yours truly won the Brucie Bonus 50 points.
1st prize was a pitcher of beer, unfortunately I couldn't drink it as I was up early next day and had to be fit for duty,,, still,,,, excellent fun and takes away the cheating element.

I was in the Ravelston in Musselburgh recently and they were advertising a quiz that seemed to follow a similar idea.

[Hermit Crab]

Both pointless (unfortunately not literally) & pathetic!
However, I was down south staying at a Village hotel and they were doing a quiz night where you actually use your mobile phone to answer the questions. You log on to the quizmasters WiFi (meaning you can't Google), enter your team name with a unique jingle when you buzz in, there's also multiple answer questions and speed rounds.
Even though I was on my own (sad act) I was 2nd most of the way through the quiz until the last question,,, "to the nearest number how many tube stations on the Circle line".
Being a virtual train spotter (again, sad act) working in the railway I knew it was in the region of 40, most teams guessed about 20 so yours truly won the Brucie Bonus 50 points.
1st prize was a pitcher of beer, unfortunately I couldn't drink it as I was up early next day and had to be fit for duty,,, still,,,, excellent fun and takes away the cheating element.


What depot/station do you work at? What do you do in the railway mate?

[Pretty Boy]

Both pointless (unfortunately not literally) & pathetic!
However, I was down south staying at a Village hotel and they were doing a quiz night where you actually use your mobile phone to answer the questions. You log on to the quizmasters WiFi (meaning you can't Google), enter your team name with a unique jingle when you buzz in, there's also multiple answer questions and speed rounds.
Even though I was on my own (sad act) I was 2nd most of the way through the quiz until the last question,,, "to the nearest number how many tube stations on the Circle line".
Being a virtual train spotter (again, sad act) working in the railway I knew it was in the region of 40, most teams guessed about 20 so yours truly won the Brucie Bonus 50 points.
1st prize was a pitcher of beer, unfortunately I couldn't drink it as I was up early next day and had to be fit for duty,,, still,,,, excellent fun and takes away the cheating element.

Totally unrelated to your post really but it is quiz related and it still peeves me.

A few years ago I was at a quiz and my team finished joint 1st. Each team had to nominate a member to answer a tie break question. I was chose and a coin was tossed to see which team answered first. The question was: in what year was Hansel & Gretel written and published? Closest wins but you only answers correct or earlier than the correct date count. I was sure it was 1818 so guessed 1813, 5 years earlier than I thought. The other team guessed 1695. The answer was 1812, I was one year out, they were 117 but won because I was a year later! Utter bullshot rule and cost us £100.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Totally unrelated to your post really but it is quiz related and it still peeves me.

A few years ago I was at a quiz and my team finished joint 1st. Each team had to nominate a member to answer a tie break question. I was chose and a coin was tossed to see which team answered first. The question was: in what year was Hansel & Gretel written and published? Closest wins but you only answers correct or earlier than the correct date count. I was sure it was 1818 so guessed 1813, 5 years earlier than I thought. The other team guessed 1695. The answer was 1812, I was one year out, they were 117 but won because I was a year later! Utter bullshot rule and cost us £100.

If you'd guessed a year earlier the overture you'd have received would've been amazing.

[snooky]

Totally unrelated to your post really but it is quiz related and it still peeves me.

A few years ago I was at a quiz and my team finished joint 1st. Each team had to nominate a member to answer a tie break question. I was chose and a coin was tossed to see which team answered first. The question was: in what year was Hansel & Gretel written and published? Closest wins but you only answers correct or earlier than the correct date count. I was sure it was 1818 so guessed 1813, 5 years earlier than I thought. The other team guessed 1695. The answer was 1812, I was one year out, they were 117 but won because I was a year later! Utter bullshot rule and cost us £100.

The law is an ass - even in quiz games apparently.
You wuz robbed.

[lord bunberry]

People who stand up at restaurants and let their chair slide back making a really annoying noise. Does my nut it, lady bunberry is particularly bad for doing this.

[Pete]

Handling chillis and feeling the burn. Oil up my nose and it's nippy.

I'm also sucking ice cubes as my mouth is burning too.

[bingo70]

People that go on holiday to family resorts and wear ridiculously tight trunks. I'm in Majorca the now and there's a couple of guys that wear wearing stuff totally inappropriate and more than borderline creepy.

I was in France last year and the hotel had a rule you had to wear trunks and not shorts for hygiene reasons so it's maybe just a cultural thing but I still find it wrong.

[Hermit Crab]

Folk that wear football tops on holiday, I'm in Lanzarote just and have seen at least 20 people wearing a Celtic strips including a family of 4, mother and kids included wearing a full kit. Complete roasters. I have also seen nearly every EPL top over the last week.

[Hermit Crab]

Throbbers that applaud on a plane when it lands. Whats that all about? Pilot is just doing their job. Do you applaud the butcher when he hands you your pound of mince, or applaud the postie when he delivers your mail? Naw you don't so pack it in!

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Throbbers that applaud on a plane when it lands. Whats that all about? Pilot is just doing their job. Do you applaud the butcher when he hands you your pound of mince, or applaud the postie when he delivers your mail? Naw you don't so pack it in!

But you do applaud a footballer when he does his job, or an actor too?

I think with planes it may just be relief - I'm a pretty nervous flier and am always delighted to arrive safely. That said, I've never applauded [emoji4]

[Pretty Boy]

Throbbers that applaud on a plane when it lands. Whats that all about? Pilot is just doing their job. Do you applaud the butcher when he hands you your pound of mince, or applaud the postie when he delivers your mail? Naw you don't so pack it in!

Combining your last 2 posts.

I was on a flight back from Turkey a few years ago, flying into Glasgow. Sat in front of Jimmy and Senga McHun and their band of billy boys. All in Rangers gear from head to toe. One of the kids was at least a wee bit dressed up because he was wearing the away tap.

Stupid prick kept telling one of his brood to 'kick the seat in front to make the plane go faster'. After about 5 boots to the back I told him to tell his child to stop. 'Stoap wit' Is there a problem big man?' Eventually he had a word until we landed when he said to give the seat an extra hard kick to 'make the breaks work'. This was followed by the whole family celebrating like a last minute winner at Hampden when the plane came to a stop.

Absolute cretins.

[snooky]

But you do applaud a footballer when he does his job, or an actor too?

I think with planes it may just be relief - I'm a pretty nervous flier and am always delighted to arrive safely. That said, I've never applauded [emoji4]

It would make good comedy sketch if it showed all the passengers clapping every time the bus pulled up at a bus stop.

[Hermit Crab]

Combining your last 2 posts.

I was on a flight back from Turkey a few years ago, flying into Glasgow. Sat in front of Jimmy and Senga McHun and their band of billy boys. All in Rangers gear from head to toe. One of the kids was at least a wee bit dressed up because he was wearing the away tap.

Stupid prick kept telling one of his brood to 'kick the seat in front to make the plane go faster'. After about 5 boots to the back I told him to tell his child to stop. 'Stoap wit' Is there a problem big man?' Eventually he had a word until we landed when he said to give the seat an extra hard kick to 'make the breaks work'. This was followed by the whole family celebrating like a last minute winner at Hampden when the plane came to a stop.

Absolute cretins.

That's dire. Kids will grow up to be little bams. I just don't get the applause and celebration it's not as if we have a 50/50 chance of surviving the landing. The autopilot lands the plane too now. Pilots can do it manually if they wish though.

[Hermit Crab]

Celtic fans with invincible t shirts. Undefeated 2016/17 season. They lost to the Red Imps.

[bingo70]

Throbbers that applaud on a plane when it lands. Whats that all about? Pilot is just doing their job. Do you applaud the butcher when he hands you your pound of mince, or applaud the postie when he delivers your mail? Naw you don't so pack it in!

Can I put my hand up and apologise for that this year please?

I'm sure I'm not the type you're talking about but I've been pretty embarrassed at myself the last few days so feel the need to justify it. My laddie and another kid in the party were struggling with sore ears coming into land so in an effort to distract them we made a big deal of landing with clapping and cheering.

I'll take my yellow card on the chin if required though.

[snooky]

That's dire. Kids will grow up to be little bams. I just don't get the applause and celebration it's not as if we have a 50/50 chance of surviving the landing. The autopilot lands the plane too now. Pilots can do it manually if they wish though.

Too much information :wink:

[Geo_1875]

Can I put my hand up and apologise for that this year please?

I'm sure I'm not the type you're talking about but I've been pretty embarrassed at myself the last few days so feel the need to justify it. My laddie and another kid in the party were struggling with sore ears coming into land so in an effort to distract them we made a big deal of landing with clapping and cheering.

I'll take my yellow card on the chin if required though.

Just what they need for sore ears. More noise. :greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Combining your last 2 posts.

I was on a flight back from Turkey a few years ago, flying into Glasgow. Sat in front of Jimmy and Senga McHun and their band of billy boys. All in Rangers gear from head to toe. One of the kids was at least a wee bit dressed up because he was wearing the away tap.

Stupid prick kept telling one of his brood to 'kick the seat in front to make the plane go faster'. After about 5 boots to the back I told him to tell his child to stop. 'Stoap wit' Is there a problem big man?' Eventually he had a word until we landed when he said to give the seat an extra hard kick to 'make the breaks work'. This was followed by the whole family celebrating like a last minute winner at Hampden when the plane came to a stop.

Absolute cretins.

Surely "Billy McHun" no?

[Scouse Hibee]

Rangers fans with no sense of humour. In Costa Adeje just now, when we heard two Rangers fans discussing the score the other night my laddie burst out laughing, if looks could kill!

[Hibrandenburg]

People who park their shopping trolley so that it blocks the whole aisle and bimble off somewhere else.

[snooky]

People who park their shopping trolley so that it blocks the whole aisle and bimble off somewhere else.

Or people who pick up every item in one section and give it a thorough examination and generally dilly-dally forcing you to stand & wait to pick up one of the same items.

[hibsbollah]

People who park their shopping trolley so that it blocks the whole aisle and bimble off somewhere else.

I do that:greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Or people who pick up every item in one section and give it a thorough examination and generally dilly-dally forcing you to stand & wait to pick up one of the same items.

Jesus, how long does it take to select your carrots, onions or pre-packaged mozzarella??

Answer: about 15 years seemingly.

Agree completely with your point. In Switzerland especially, supermarket design is ****ing chronic (eggs next to the luggage and lingerie, orange juice on a separate floor just past the homeware being my 2 favourite examples) and is coupled with an acute cultural lack of spatial awareness.

[Hibrandenburg]

I do that:greengrin

You utter *******! You'll burn in hell together with those who put toilet roll in the holder backwards. :greengrin

[ColinNish]

Or people who pick up every item in one section and give it a thorough examination and generally dilly-dally forcing you to stand & wait to pick up one of the same items.

On the other hand, folk standing beside you when you're trying to decide what to get or your trolley is in front of where they want to get to, generally tutting or making their presence known. Ever heard of saying "excuse me"? 😊

[snooky]

On the other hand, folk standing beside you when you're trying to decide what to get or your trolley is in front of where they want to get to, generally tutting or making their presence known. Ever heard of saying "excuse me"? 😊

Yes, but in modified form :wink:

[McD]

Throbbers that applaud on a plane when it lands. Whats that all about? Pilot is just doing their job. Do you applaud the butcher when he hands you your pound of mince, or applaud the postie when he delivers your mail? Naw you don't so pack it in!


Combining your last 2 posts.

I was on a flight back from Turkey a few years ago, flying into Glasgow. Sat in front of Jimmy and Senga McHun and their band of billy boys. All in Rangers gear from head to toe. One of the kids was at least a wee bit dressed up because he was wearing the away tap.

Stupid prick kept telling one of his brood to 'kick the seat in front to make the plane go faster'. After about 5 boots to the back I told him to tell his child to stop. 'Stoap wit' Is there a problem big man?' Eventually he had a word until we landed when he said to give the seat an extra hard kick to 'make the breaks work'. This was followed by the whole family celebrating like a last minute winner at Hampden when the plane came to a stop.

Absolute cretins.


:agree: Thank you! This is so pathetic (apols to Bingo, he has an excuse).

Its embarrassing that there may be people from other countries thinking we're all morons who feel the need to dress like we've only ever shopped at parkhead/ibrox, drink to paralytic states and applause when the plane lands. Very much a west of Scotland trait.


was once on a plane with a Glaswegian family sitting 2 rows behind, where the mother screeched at the flight staff that 'mah wean needs a slash, ****ing why can't he go to the ****ing bog?!', from within 2 minutes of the plane leaving the gate, for the better part of 20+ minutes, with an occasional 'just pish oan the seat, that'll ****ing teach them to let you go sooner'. This was after the whole family (parents, grandmother, and 2 boys aged approx. 8 and 16) had spent 2+ hours in the bar prior to boarding. It was the 16 year old that needed to go. Another family (from another country) actually asked to and were moved to another part of the plane due to the distress and upset this woman was causing.

[snooky]

:agree: Thank you! This is so pathetic (apols to Bingo, he has an excuse).

Its embarrassing that there may be people from other countries thinking we're all morons who feel the need to dress like we've only ever shopped at parkhead/ibrox, drink to paralytic states and applause when the plane lands. Very much a west of Scotland trait.


was once on a plane with a Glaswegian family sitting 2 rows behind, where the mother screeched at the flight staff that 'mah wean needs a slash, ****ing why can't he go to the ****ing bog?!', from within 2 minutes of the plane leaving the gate, for the better part of 20+ minutes, with an occasional 'just pish oan the seat, that'll ****ing teach them to let you go sooner'. This was after the whole family (parents, grandmother, and 2 boys aged approx. 8 and 16) had spent 2+ hours in the bar prior to boarding. It was the 16 year old that needed to go. Another family (from another country) actually asked to and were moved to another part of the plane due to the distress and upset this woman was causing.

Class act,eh?
An embarrassment to our country and tbh, the whole human race.

[lord bunberry]

:agree: Thank you! This is so pathetic (apols to Bingo, he has an excuse).

Its embarrassing that there may be people from other countries thinking we're all morons who feel the need to dress like we've only ever shopped at parkhead/ibrox, drink to paralytic states and applause when the plane lands. Very much a west of Scotland trait.


was once on a plane with a Glaswegian family sitting 2 rows behind, where the mother screeched at the flight staff that 'mah wean needs a slash, ****ing why can't he go to the ****ing bog?!', from within 2 minutes of the plane leaving the gate, for the better part of 20+ minutes, with an occasional 'just pish oan the seat, that'll ****ing teach them to let you go sooner'. This was after the whole family (parents, grandmother, and 2 boys aged approx. 8 and 16) had spent 2+ hours in the bar prior to boarding. It was the 16 year old that needed to go. Another family (from another country) actually asked to and were moved to another part of the plane due to the distress and upset this woman was causing.

Trust me it's not just confined to the weegies. I'm currently in Mallorca and I flew from Newcastle. As we sat down on the plain(me the Mrs and my 6 year old daughter) we realised we were seated behind a group of really drunk geordies. They continued to drink really heavily on the flight over, but to be fair, apart from some bad language they weren't that bad. The problem started when we arrived at Mallorca, there was a thunder storm and one of the geordies needed a piss. The plane was just circling around the storm, but the seat belt light was on. This wasn't conducive to extremely drunk men needing the toilet. One of them kept getting up and trying to go to the toilet, but the stewardess wasn't having it. After around 5 attempts she shouted that if he didn't sit down she would have the arrested on arrival. This caused one of the other extremely pissed geordies to tell the guy to sit down and shut up. There was then an awkward silence until the plane landed. We all got off and were directed onto a bus. At this point all them got into a full blown fist fight in front of all the rest of the passengers on the plane, most of which were families. I've genuinely never seen anything like it.

[Pete]

People who say "Holibobs" or "Holibags" in general conversation.

They need dragged outside and shot. If they're already outside they need dragging back in beforehand.

[snooky]

People who say "Holibobs" or "Holibags" in general conversation.

They need dragged outside and shot. If they're already outside they need dragging back in beforehand.
I think I've mentioned the Holibags cringe on this thread before. Hangable offence using that horrible hybrid word.

[EH6 Hibby]

I do that:greengrin

You are a monster that should be banned from Supermarkets.

[matty_f]

Tv makers trying too hard to be weird as that, specifically David Lynch with the new Twin Peaks. I've enjoyed it in the main but episode 8 is brutal. Genuinely have no idea wtf was happening. Gratuitous, self indulgent pish with a ****ing Nine Inch Nails music video part way through.

[Mixu62]

Constant bloody re-makes and re-boots at the movies and on TV. The original Twin Peaks was brilliant, leave it be. Same goes for Total Recall. Have the studios completely run out of idea's?

[TRC]

People who park their shopping trolley so that it blocks the whole aisle and bimble off somewhere else.

Bimble off hmm always thought that was a family word?

[TRC]

Constant bloody re-makes and re-boots at the movies and on TV. The original Twin Peaks was brilliant, leave it be. Same goes for Total Recall. Have the studios completely run out of idea's?

This drives me nuts as well, some of my favourite films have been destroyed by this I make a point of avoiding where I can.

[Hibrandenburg]

Bimble off hmm always thought that was a family word?

Think it might be from my big family. :wink:

[Geo_1875]

Constant bloody re-makes and re-boots at the movies and on TV. The original Twin Peaks was brilliant, leave it be. Same goes for Total Recall. Have the studios completely run out of idea's?

Recently caught the remake of Total Recall and lost interest after 20 minutes. It's very slick but brings nothing new. Colin Farrell just doesn't have the presence of Arnie and doesn't convince me as an action hero. Kate Beckinsale was nice to look at but she's not a patch on a young Sharon Stone. I just hope they don't touch my favourite, The Running Man. :wink:

[ColinNish]

Tv makers trying too hard to be weird as that, specifically David Lynch with the new Twin Peaks. I've enjoyed it in the main but episode 8 is brutal. Genuinely have no idea wtf was happening. Gratuitous, self indulgent pish with a ****ing Nine Inch Nails music video part way through.

You could say that about the first Twin Peaks. Weird as.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

The use of 'shirley' instead of 'surely' by .netters.

This has clearly come about as a joke by someone ("don't call me Shirley, etc) but there are so many people using it on these threads that it clearly means that people believe that 'shirley' is correct!

Does my nut in!

[Peevemor]

Constant bloody re-makes and re-boots at the movies and on TV. The original Twin Peaks was brilliant, leave it be. Same goes for Total Recall. Have the studios completely run out of idea's?
Ditto for Gary Jules style cover versions of classic songs. Slowed down, piano accompaniment, etc. - just gonnae no eh!

[Pete]

Being forced to have a hair cut. What age am I, 12? If I want to look like 1965 Paul McCartney then I bloody well will.



I'm writing this as I'm walking to the hairdressers :-(

[Hibrandenburg]

The use of 'shirley' instead of 'surely' by .netters.

This has clearly come about as a joke by someone ("don't call me Shirley, etc) but there are so many people using it on these threads that it clearly means that people believe that 'shirley' is correct!

Does my nut in!

You seriously need to watch the film "Airplane". All will be explained.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

You seriously need to watch the film "Airplane". All will be explained.

I know the joke, it's the poor grammar I'm peeved at. [emoji4]

[snooky]

You seriously need to watch the film "Airplane". All will be explained.

And "Surely Valentine"

[Hermit Crab]

People who say "Holibobs" or "Holibags" in general conversation.

They need dragged outside and shot. If they're already outside they need dragging back in beforehand.


I think I've mentioned the Holibags cringe on this thread before. Hangable offence using that horrible hybrid word.


You gents are ok by me. :greengrin :aok:

[Hibrandenburg]

And "Surely Valentine"

:greengrin

[matty_f]

****ers that throw cups of lager/piss/unknown liquids at gigs. Probably said it already on the thread but it's ****ing horrendous patter to chuck stuff at folk at a gig. Saw an older woman get hit at Radiohead last night. Totally needless.

[Mr White]

****ers that throw cups of lager/piss/unknown liquids at gigs. Probably said it already on the thread but it's ****ing horrendous patter to chuck stuff at folk at a gig. Saw an older woman get hit at Radiohead last night. Totally needless.

I saw the View at the Bongo club at Moray House about 6 or 7 years ago and they walked off after 6 tunes when someone chucked a plastic pint tumbler at Kyle Falconer showering him in piss. He was understandably raging. They hadn't batted an eyelid at getting showered in water and beer etc despite that being bad enough but what sort of cretin pisses in a tumbler and chucks it at the lead singer of the band on stage? Ruined everyone's night.

On the other side of it I did chuckle when Brandon Flowers stormed off stage during the Killers set at the academy in glasgow on the NME shockewaves tour in 05 after whining "stop throwing beer, you're ruining my keyboard". Shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't help it :tee hee:

[Hermit Crab]

I saw the View at the Bongo club at Moray House about 6 or 7 years ago and they walked off after 6 tunes when someone chucked a plastic pint tumbler at Kyle Falconer showering him in piss. He was understandably raging. They hadn't batted an eyelid at getting showered in water and beer etc despite that being bad enough but what sort of cretin pisses in a tumbler and chucks it at the lead singer of the band on stage? Ruined everyone's night.

On the other side of it I did chuckle when Brandon Flowers stormed off stage during the Killers set at the academy in glasgow on the NME shockewaves tour in 05 after whining "stop throwing beer, you're ruining my keyboard". Shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't help it :tee hee:


I was at that gig, pretty exclusive and very small capacity, that person screwed it for everyone. Twat

[Mr White]

I was at that gig, pretty exclusive and very small capacity, that person screwed it for everyone. Twat

:agree:

[Hermit Crab]

That tv show, Nightmare neighbours next door. How overly dramatic is that :rolleyes:

[Mixu62]

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*****.

[Pretty Boy]

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 :grr:

[Geo_1875]

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]

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. :grr:

[snooky]

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

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. :wink:

[Geo_1875]

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

But they're still saws. Right?

[Peevemor]

But they're still saws. Right?

:greengrin

[Hermit Crab]

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



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

[Peevemor]

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

Yeah, but still ...

[Hermit Crab]

Yeah, but still ...


:tee hee:

[beensaidbefore]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Likewise, marching flute bands at the crack of dawn!

Must be more than a pet peeve for Dawn.