Pet Peeves IV

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Originally Posted by hibee_girl

This drives me insane, there's very few times when driving in a city that you need your full beams on yet just about every 2nd driver uses them constantly!

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I'm not sure this is true. Can't say I ever see drivers in town with the full beams on, or any driver anywhere really keeping them on for regular driving.

Are you sure it's not just modern lights you are confusing for high beams? Many are self adjusting and are certainly getting brighter.

Fog lights on the other hand...

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Shop assistants with little or no product knowledge of what they stock. Particularly frustrating in B&Q when the assistant hasn't got a clue about a basic item you can't find.

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Currys are a nightmare. Called their customer service line to query whether a keyboard case I was about to buy for my iPad was going to fit because it was for iPad Air and I have the Pro 9.7. I was told that it would fit no problem. I reserved it at Craigleith so that I knew they had it, then drove along to collect it. Was just pulling up outside when my phone rang, it was Currys telling me that it wasn't in stock. Needless to say I wasn't impressed, but went in to see what they did have in stock. After talking to the assistant, it turns out that the case I'd ordered wouldn't have fit anyway.

Ended up buying the Apple Smart Keyboard which was double the price because I needed it right away.

Receptionist in hotels or car hire firms who start asking where you are going , busy day, long drive etc when you are tying to fill out their forms.

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Originally Posted by Andy74

I'm not sure this is true. Can't say I ever see drivers in town with the full beams on, or any driver anywhere really keeping them on for regular driving.

Are you sure it's not just modern lights you are confusing for high beams? Many are self adjusting and are certainly getting brighter.

Fog lights on the other hand...

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I drive at night time as well and I've never noticed it either. Sometimes when my windscreen needs a clean it makes lights appear much brighter. As you say some of these new LED lights do seem a bit bright.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

I drive at night time as well and I've never noticed it either. Sometimes when my windscreen needs a clean it makes lights appear much brighter. As you say some of these new LED lights do seem a bit bright.

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You're higher up than the average driver so the lights are not in your line of sight. I'm constantly getting dazzled but I think it's the lights on cars are brighter rather than them being on full beam.

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Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby

You're higher up than the average driver so the lights are not in your line of sight. I'm constantly getting dazzled but I think it's the lights on cars are brighter rather than them being on full beam.

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Thirty years ago I remember my dad complaining that everyone was driving around with their full beam on when it was obvious to me that they weren't.

Now I think the same thing - maybe it's an age thing [emoji3]

Folk driving around in the dark using only what used to be called 'parking lights" :-)

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Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby

Currys are a nightmare. Called their customer service line to query whether a keyboard case I was about to buy for my iPad was going to fit because it was for iPad Air and I have the Pro 9.7. I was told that it would fit no problem. I reserved it at Craigleith so that I knew they had it, then drove along to collect it. Was just pulling up outside when my phone rang, it was Currys telling me that it wasn't in stock. Needless to say I wasn't impressed, but went in to see what they did have in stock. After talking to the assistant, it turns out that the case I'd ordered wouldn't have fit anyway.

Ended up buying the Apple Smart Keyboard which was double the price because I needed it right away.

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:agree: curries are a pain in the arse.

i went in and paid for a tablet/laptop a while back, at about 12:30 on a Saturday, to then be told 'the display one is the last one, we need our 'Know How' guys to remove the demo mode. It'll be done within an hour, we'll call you when it's done.'

No phone call by 3pm, so I phoned them, to be told it's not done yet, but will be by close of business, we'll phone you. Close of business, no phone call. Following day I gave them even more time, went in at about 1pm, went to the till and asked to collect it. Know How staff are called over, lots of blank looks at each other, before taking me over to their area where lo and behold, my tablet is sitting on a far desk with used wrappers, discarded packaging and boxes lying on top of it. They weren't pleased when I told them I wanted a refund as I wasn't prepared to wait any longer and given how it had been handled I wasn't confident it was still in the condition I'd inspected it.

the follow up is, I went to a different branch to buy it (again), only to have the plukey 14 year old school kid of a staff member try to upsell me as the one I wanted 'only has about 3 gig left on it after windows has been installed' (from an initial 32GB) - I point out that there's no chance that either Lenovo or Microsoft would sell a product that allows use of less than 10% of the advertised capacity, followed by me googling reviews on my phone that have lots of people singing the praises of the memory capacity. Cue said shop assistant disappearing sharpish.

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Originally Posted by McD

:agree: curries are a pain in the arse.

i went in and paid for a tablet/laptop a while back, at about 12:30 on a Saturday, to then be told 'the display one is the last one, we need our 'Know How' guys to remove the demo mode. It'll be done within an hour, we'll call you when it's done.'

No phone call by 3pm, so I phoned them, to be told it's not done yet, but will be by close of business, we'll phone you. Close of business, no phone call. Following day I gave them even more time, went in at about 1pm, went to the till and asked to collect it. Know How staff are called over, lots of blank looks at each other, before taking me over to their area where lo and behold, my tablet is sitting on a far desk with used wrappers, discarded packaging and boxes lying on top of it. They weren't pleased when I told them I wanted a refund as I wasn't prepared to wait any longer and given how it had been handled I wasn't confident it was still in the condition I'd inspected it.

the follow up is, I went to a different branch to buy it (again), only to have the plukey 14 year old school kid of a staff member try to upsell me as the one I wanted 'only has about 3 gig left on it after windows has been installed' (from an initial 32GB) - I point out that there's no chance that either Lenovo or Microsoft would sell a product that allows use of less than 10% of the advertised capacity, followed by me googling reviews on my phone that have lots of people singing the praises of the memory capacity. Cue said shop assistant disappearing sharpish.

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I asked an assistant if I could borrow a measuring tape t measure a fridge. He said there was none in the shop.
Thanks for the help, bud.

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Folk that litter when out walking or running. I was out early doors today in the Pentlands and as I was walking had to pick up 3 water bottles and 2 discarded gel packs.

If you can carry it full you can carry it empty. Sheer laziness and a total disregard for others who use the hills.

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Scottish ski areas are badly affected by that. I think some people assume that because they've paid for a lift pass there will be a team of cleaners doing a sweep of the mountain as they head back to the car park. Unbelievably ignorant.

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Originally Posted by snooky

I asked an assistant if I could borrow a measuring tape t measure a fridge. He said there was none in the shop.
Thanks for the help, bud.

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People from Yorkshire posting on Hibs Net.

People that are up way to early on a Sunday morning and flood the forum with their rants and piffle.

(6 posts already this morning and it's not even half seven)

Folk who call the year 2017 for example , "two thousand and seventeen". No its "twenty seventeen". I know it all obviously started at 2000 and twenty zero zero doesnt sound right but its just wrong. I mean "ram your one thousand nine hundred and two" is nonsense isnt it !!

Restaurant staff that wait until you've deliberated over the menu, and are ready to give your order before telling you that a certain dish or even more than one are not available.

Coasters that stick to your cup and fall in your weetabix.

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Originally Posted by Mr White

Scottish ski areas are badly affected by that. I think some people assume that because they've paid for a lift pass there will be a team of cleaners doing a sweep of the mountain as they head back to the car park. Unbelievably ignorant.

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To quote a bar owner I once knew, "People are pigs"

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

People from Yorkshire posting on Hibs Net.

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Underappreciated jokes.

People who smash your car window and don't even try and steal anything, at least have a wee raid ya ****my prick

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Originally Posted by matty_f

Underappreciated jokes.

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What is with folk doing their weekly shop or strolling around shop ps in gym gear?? It's not cool.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

What is with folk doing their weekly shop or strolling around shop ps in gym gear?? It's not cool.

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Possibly been at EMF? There was a fair few at meadowbank shops on Saturday.

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

The worst roadworks at the moment are at Duddingston crossroads. There's a random hole dug right at the lights and it's down to one lane. I've yet to see any work being done on it and the traffic in the morning is backed all the way back along Milton Road to Milton Link when it's at it's worst.

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Seems like they're about to close Meadowbank Terrace for two months. That's the little road from the east end of the Queens Park into London Road. I expect there won't be adequate warning, and traffic coming from the town through the park will end up running through Meadowbank Crescent, which is not designed for significant traffic. It's going to be messy.

The Evening News and The Scotsman posting tweets about the same stories multiple times during the space of a number of days, cluttering up my timeline. Despite wanting to keep up to date with local news I've unfollowed these two newspapers.

And another thing. Why does Edinburgh persist with having bank holidays out of line with the rest of the UK?
On a day when probably 95% of the UK is on holiday, Edinburgh schools are in and (some) businesses are operating.
This must mess up parents' child care arrangements.

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Originally Posted by grunt

And another thing. Why does Edinburgh persist with having bank holidays out of line with the rest of the UK?
On a day when probably 95% of the UK is on holiday, Edinburgh schools are in and (some) businesses are operating.
This must mess up parents' child care arrangements.

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It shouldn't do, I'm a childminder and I'm working today as the schools are open. Nurseries don't tend to close for bank holidays either

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Originally Posted by hibee_girl

It shouldn't do, I'm a childminder and I'm working today as the schools are open. Nurseries don't tend to close for bank holidays either

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Childminders are an important part of our support for parents, so well done you performing this vital service.
I was thinking more about the consequent inconsistency where parents are working but schools are closed, and off work when they are open.

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Originally Posted by grunt

And another thing. Why does Edinburgh persist with having bank holidays out of line with the rest of the UK?
On a day when probably 95% of the UK is on holiday, Edinburgh schools are in and (some) businesses are operating.
This must mess up parents' child care arrangements.

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Once upon a time the different Scottish and English bank holidays were respected by nearly everyone. For example, Good Friday was the holiday in Scotland and Easter Monday in England. Then some (mainly insurance) companies aligned themselves with the English holidays. This snowballed until we arrived at a situation when nobody knows who's working on any given Monday - especially in May.

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Originally Posted by grunt

Childminders are an important part of our support for parents, so well done you performing this vital service.
I was thinking more about the consequent inconsistency where parents are working but schools are closed, and off work when they are open.

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True but tbf you go get plenty notice of term dates so plenty time to organise

In Sweden we have bank holidays (röd dag) middle of the week does my head in, like last week working night Thursday was a bank holiday. So finish 6 on Wednesday morning then should have been off Wednesday evening going onto Thursday morning and back on Thursday night. They used to move them but people started wanting overtime for working them, even though they had already had the day off!!

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Originally Posted by TRC

In Sweden we have bank holidays (röd dag) middle of the week does my head in, like last week working night Thursday was a bank holiday. So finish 6 on Wednesday morning then should have been off Wednesday evening going onto Thursday morning and back on Thursday night. They used to move them but people started wanting overtime for working them, even though they had already had the day off!!

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Same in Switzerland. You get the day off on the actual date, not the nearest Friday or Monday. And if the date falls on a weekend you're stuffed

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

Once upon a time the different Scottish and English bank holidays were respected by nearly everyone. For example, Good Friday was the holiday in Scotland and Easter Monday in England. Then some (mainly insurance) companies aligned themselves with the English holidays. This snowballed until we arrived at a situation when nobody knows who's working on any given Monday - especially in May.

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There is no such thing as Scottish and English bank holidays.

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Originally Posted by ColinNish

There is no such thing as Scottish and English bank holidays.

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That'll be why the Government produce 2 separate lists then?

https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays

https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

That'll be why the Government produce 2 separate lists then?

https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays

https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays#scotland

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Correct

You show me a bank that's closed on St Andrews day.

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Originally Posted by grunt

And another thing. Why does Edinburgh persist with having bank holidays out of line with the rest of the UK?
On a day when probably 95% of the UK is on holiday, Edinburgh schools are in and (some) businesses are operating.
This must mess up parents' child care arrangements.

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It's a pain in the arse. I had to take last Monday off work and work today. It will be really quiet tonight, when last Monday would've just been like a normal night. Why don't they just have the same holidays for the whole country.

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Originally Posted by ColinNish

There is no such thing as Scottish and English bank holidays.

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Public holidays then.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

Public holidays then.

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Pernickety people.

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Originally Posted by grunt

And another thing. Why does Edinburgh persist with having bank holidays out of line with the rest of the UK?
On a day when probably 95% of the UK is on holiday, Edinburgh schools are in and (some) businesses are operating.
This must mess up parents' child care arrangements.

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Or give them the chance to have a cheap and short family getaway.

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

Or give them the chance to have a cheap and short family getaway.

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As long as it's not via British Airways.


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Paying for your parking using the RingGo app on the wrong Street or the wrong car. Argghh parking history and multiple registration numbers registered on app

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Originally Posted by ColinNish

Possibly been at EMF?

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Unbelievable!

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

Or give them the chance to have a cheap and short family getaway.

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We've booked up for a week in Terminal 5 this year. :partyhibb

Shoving the word "artisan" in front of some food or drink and jumping the price up!
Twats who say they will only eat "artisan" stuff

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Originally Posted by snooky

We've booked up for a week in Terminal 5 this year. :partyhibb

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I can highly recommend the all inclusive package. You get to replace the clothes you lost directly from the airport shops.

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Originally Posted by snooky

We've booked up for a week in Terminal 5 this year. :partyhibb

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You can buy your luggage back at auction

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Originally Posted by wpj

Shoving the word "artisan" in front of some food or drink and jumping the price up!
Twats who say they will only eat "artisan" stuff

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Ditto dickheads who "become" vegan in their mid twenties and then, in an over-affected manner, say "oh no, I can't have that, I'm vegan​. Do you have any Tofu?" whilst out at the pub.

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Originally Posted by lyonhibs

Ditto dickheads who "become" vegan in their mid twenties and then, in an over-affected manner, say "oh no, I can't have that, I'm vegan​. Do you have any Tofu?" whilst out at the pub.

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Its not all vegans/vegetarians, but those who proceed to lecture non vegetarians about why they shouldn't eat meat, usually combined with a condescending and patronising tone, yet take great offence when anyone responds in kind.

"Walk with me"
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******' terrorists.

Shop assistants who find it hard to concentrate on serving you whilst chatting to their mate who's in the queue behind you, then wonder why you're peed off when they muck up your transaction.

Folk who moan (the irony isn't lost on me here).

I work in a place which is mainly middle aged wimmin (and a couple of guys who are just as bad), and holy effin Christ on a bike, every day is moan, moan, moan, moan, moan. Every day! I've fallen out with a few of them as I just cannot abide it and I've thought falling out with them would give me some peace but nah, moan, moan, moan, travel time, weather, lunch, men, tea, biscuits, shoes, water temperature, TV, workload, cinema, , feeling ill, back to commuting, then weather again, then noise in the office (of which they make the most), back to workload then rinse and repeat at least 7 or 8 times a day.

Thanks, feel a lot better getting that off my chest :greengrin

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Originally Posted by The_Exile

Folk who moan (the irony isn't lost on me here).

I work in a place which is mainly middle aged wimmin (and a couple of guys who are just as bad), and holy effin Christ on a bike, every day is moan, moan, moan, moan, moan. Every day! I've fallen out with a few of them as I just cannot abide it and I've thought falling out with them would give me some peace but nah, moan, moan, moan, travel time, weather, lunch, men, tea, biscuits, shoes, water temperature, TV, workload, cinema, , feeling ill, back to commuting, then weather again, then noise in the office (of which they make the most), back to workload then rinse and repeat at least 7 or 8 times a day.

Thanks, feel a lot better getting that off my chest :greengrin

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Do you work for Michelle perchance? :wink:

Leaking roofs! All my life, leaking b%%%%y roofs!!

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Originally Posted by pollution

Leaking roofs! All my life, leaking b%%%%y roofs!!

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You probably shouldn't have become a roofer.

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Originally Posted by Future17

You probably shouldn't have become a roofer.

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Never mind, at least he can have a night on the tiles.

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Originally Posted by snooky

Never mind, at least he can have a night on the tiles.

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And start fresh the next morning with a clean slate.

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Originally Posted by Mr White

And start fresh the next morning with a clean slate.

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What if gets he gets guttered?

Pun threads

Folk you work with that just don't do their job properly through sheer laziness. Wage thieves.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Folk you work with that just don't do their job properly through sheer laziness. Wage thieves.

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On the other hand, workaholics who think everybody else should work at 110% just like them.
I agree about the wage thieves but, the non-payment of overtime is thieving as well.

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Originally Posted by snooky

On the other hand, workaholics who think everybody else should work at 110% just like them.
I agree about the wage thieves but, the non-payment of overtime is thieving as well.

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Or folk that work but only when a boss is about then always say we when someone else has done the work!!!

Middle managers that think they are David Brent, GTF!

People that come to your door asking you to donate to charity, especially when it's dinner time or when I'm putting the boy to bed.

IMO although it's for a good cause they're knocking on the door of people they don't know anything about, they could be struggling with debt, already pay out fortunes to charity or vulnerable people that just want to be nice. Shouldn't be made to feel bad in your own home when someone uninvited turns up asking for money.

Shouldn't be allowed imo.

The amount of crap that gets posted through my door at least 3 times a week. Menus, flyers, charity bags, etc.

****ing election propaganda through my door!!!

James Corden.

A few years ago he was a fat nobody and I hadn't really taken any notice of him since then. I thought he was working in Tesco or something.

Now he's on every billboard, doing big TV shows in America and is worth tens of millions.

WTF?

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Originally Posted by Pete

James Corden.

A few years ago he was a fat nobody and I hadn't really taken any notice of him since then. I thought he was working in Tesco or something.

Now he's on every billboard, doing big TV shows in America and is worth tens of millions.

WTF?

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The Scottish characteristic of not being able to enjoy someone being successful.

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

The Scottish characteristic of not being able to enjoy someone being successful.

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Par example - "Oh him? I kent his faither" (said with a sneer).

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Originally Posted by bingo70

People that come to your door asking you to donate to charity, especially when it's dinner time or when I'm putting the boy to bed.

IMO although it's for a good cause they're knocking on the door of people they don't know anything about, they could be struggling with debt, already pay out fortunes to charity or vulnerable people that just want to be nice. Shouldn't be made to feel bad in your own home when someone uninvited turns up asking for money.

Shouldn't be allowed imo.

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Like the TV Licence man? :offski:

These European types looking down their noses at us Brits and our loveable quirkiness. ;-)

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Originally Posted by Pete

James Corden.

A few years ago he was a fat nobody and I hadn't really taken any notice of him since then. I thought he was working in Tesco or something.

Now he's on every billboard, doing big TV shows in America and is worth tens of millions.

WTF?

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

The Scottish characteristic of not being able to enjoy someone being successful.

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I don't think it's anything to do with being Scottish. I think there must be English people who don't get James Corden. Michael McIntyre is another one. Related to some of the funniest guys in show business and delivers a punchline like a four year old.

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Originally Posted by snooky

On the other hand, workaholics who think everybody else should work at 110% just like them.
I agree about the wage thieves but, the non-payment of overtime is thieving as well.

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I'm by no means a 110 percenter but I do my job correctly when I'm at work regardless. I agree re the overtime bit but luckily in my industry overtime is paid pretty much without question.

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Originally Posted by Geo_1875

I don't think it's anything to do with being Scottish. I think there must be English people who don't get James Corden. Michael McIntyre is another one. Related to some of the funniest guys in show business and delivers a punchline like a four year old.

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:agree:. Horrendous comedian, as is Corden. Less said about that Ricky Gervais the better. Mrs HC is away to see him tonight in Glasgow. Complete waste of money imo.

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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

Middle managers that think they are David Brent, GTF!

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These doughnuts are the first to get punted out the door when theres cutbacks or thrown to the lions back on the shop floor to work with people they used to manage, the latter can be very interesting indeed. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Geo_1875

I don't think it's anything to do with being Scottish. I think there must be English people who don't get James Corden. Michael McIntyre is another one. Related to some of the funniest guys in show business and delivers a punchline like a four year old.

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I don't like McIntyre, Gervais, the Pub Landlord guy and quite a few others.
They have a different sense of humour to me.
Ergo, they're crap. :coffee:

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Originally Posted by snooky

I don't like McIntyre, Gervais, the Pub Landlord guy and quite a few others.
They have a different sense of humour to me.
Ergo, they're crap. :coffee:

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Add Russell Howard and I'll agree with you, apart from the Pub Landlord guy. I don't like that character but Al Murray is quite funny.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

:agree:. Horrendous comedian, as is Corden. Less said about that Ricky Gervais the better. Mrs HC is away to see him tonight in Glasgow. Complete waste of money imo.

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I can't watch Macintyre either - nothing funny about speaking in a posh voice and doing a stupid laugh.. well, it's not funny enough for professional comedy anyway!!

... I'm going to see Gervais tonight though :greengrin I didn't originally like him as a stand-up, despite loving the Office. Now I find his stand-up generally pretty funny and like most shows, will find it even funnier being there. I can understand why he's not everyone's cup of tea mind you.

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Originally Posted by Geo_1875

I don't think it's anything to do with being Scottish. I think there must be English people who don't get James Corden. Michael McIntyre is another one. Related to some of the funniest guys in show business and delivers a punchline like a four year old.

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Who is he related to?

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Originally Posted by ColinNish

Who is he related to?

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His father was comedy writer Ray Cameron.

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Originally Posted by Geo_1875

His father was comedy writer Ray Cameron.

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Cheers

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

I can't watch Macintyre either - nothing funny about speaking in a posh voice and doing a stupid laugh.. well, it's not funny enough for professional comedy anyway!!

... I'm going to see Gervais tonight though :greengrin I didn't originally like him as a stand-up, despite loving the Office. Now I find his stand-up generally pretty funny and like most shows, will find it even funnier being there. I can understand why he's not everyone's cup of tea mind you.

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I love Gervais, The Office is one of the best things ever written, IMHO.

Back on topic:

People who don't get The Office. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

The Scottish characteristic of not being able to enjoy someone being successful.

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I can't say I agree that this applies to Scottish people more than others. It's a characteristic of bawbags of every nationality.

Traditionalists who tell you how things "have to be done" and won't accept that times change and some people like to do things differently, it doesn't mean it's wrong.

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Originally Posted by matty_f

I love Gervais, The Office is one of the best things ever written, IMHO.

Back on topic:

People who don't get The Office. :greengrin

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The Office is genius. Extras is pretty good as well.

People who act the hard man online. You're never going to meet up so what's the point?

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Originally Posted by Future17

I can't say I agree that this applies to Scottish people more than others. It's a characteristic of bawbags of every nationality.

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So are you kind of suggesting I might be a bawbag? Try saying that to my face pal.

Seat number please.

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

:agree:. Horrendous comedian, as is Corden. Less said about that Ricky Gervais the better. Mrs HC is away to see him tonight in Glasgow. Complete waste of money imo.

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I like Corden and Macintyre.

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Originally Posted by Pete

People who act the hard man online. You're never going to meet up so what's the point?

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You looking at ma bird?

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Originally Posted by matty_f

I love Gervais, The Office is one of the best things ever written, IMHO.

Back on topic:

People who don't get The Office. :greengrin

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Yep - genius comedy writing. Best thing since the old classics of "Fawlty Towers" and "Porridge" for me :greengrin

People who don't get it, haven't watched it enough. :aok:

As another poster mentioned too, Extras is decent as well. Only got properly into it more recently but another example of how Gervais can make you laugh and pull at your emotions all in one episode (the Christma specials of both are proper emotional stuff!!!)

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

:agree:. Horrendous comedian, as is Corden. Less said about that Ricky Gervais the better. Mrs HC is away to see him tonight in Glasgow. Complete waste of money imo.

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Mrs HC is in for a shock - Ricky Gervais is at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight and tomorrow!

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Originally Posted by brianmc

Mrs HC is in for a shock - Ricky Gervais is at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight and tomorrow!

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Yeah she just told me, I thought it was Glasgow. Oops. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

Yeah she just told me, I thought it was Glasgow. Oops. :greengrin

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Phew! I thought this was perhaps another post for the Spouse's Behaviour thread...😉

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

You looking at ma bird?

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'mon then.

Row Z seat, erm, 2.

My sudden adverse reaction to cheese.
Started a few weeks ago, no other issues with anything dairy related or anything else. The one bonus is I've discovered how good a pizza without cheese actually is.

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Originally Posted by Pete

'mon then.

Row Z seat, erm, 2.

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**** that. Row z is a dangerous place when the Jambo's come to town.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

**** that. Row z is a dangerous place when the Jambo's come to town.

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So that's why Oriam has that funny shaped roof.

Buying underwear.

I've just bought some pants. I took them home, tried them on and they're too small yet I can't return them.

What am I supposed to do with them? Most expensive polishing cloths ever.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

You looking at ma bird?

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Did you call my pint a *******?

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

My sudden adverse reaction to cheese.
Started a few weeks ago, no other issues with anything dairy related or anything else. The one bonus is I've discovered how good a pizza without cheese actually is.

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Pizza without cheese?😢

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Originally Posted by brianmc

Phew! I thought this was perhaps another post for the Spouse's Behaviour thread...😉

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Haha, I was just thinking that myself. :greengrin