Pet Peeves IV

[snooky]

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There should be a law that whenever anyone uses that word you are allowed to smash them square in the face without fear of reprisals

Similarly, I hate the abbreviation 'probs' (although shamefully, I use the word myself.)

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Work "bake offs"???

What is the obsession with baking cakes for charity? It seems to happen every week in my work.

I refuse to eat any of this sh*te as I have no idea what the hygiene standards of these peoples kitchens are - particularly as a high percentage of them seem to have one or more cats.

[Scouse Hibee]

Food snobs or foodies

[brianmc]

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The term "bants" does my ****** head in, someone tries to be funny with you at work usually in front of other folk and then proclaim "it was just bants" when you pull them up for being a dick.

Dearie me! Is that actually a thing in the real world now?
Surely it's confined to cheesy teen/20 something English TV?

[Just Jimmy]

People.

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[Pretty Boy]

Brits abroad.

Generalisation of course, this thread is full of them after all, but I've been abroad the last 2 weeks in various places and everytime I have seen someone falling over drunk, shouting, acting aggressively, being disrespectful to the country they are in etc etc they have been characterised by a Scottish, English or Welsh accent.

[IrnBru22]

the word "foodie" or someone who describes themselves as a "foodie"

[Craig_HFC]

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the word "foodie" or someone who describes themselves as a "foodie"

Agreed. Folk who do that are really 'fuddie'.

[Ergye]

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Brits abroad.

Generalisation of course, this thread is full of them after all, but I've been abroad the last 2 weeks in various places and everytime I have seen someone falling over drunk, shouting, acting aggressively, being disrespectful to the country they are in etc etc they have been characterised by a Scottish, English or Welsh accent.

That's the reputation they have on the continent.

Fully merited unfortunately.

[Pretty Boy]

The fact that Edinburgh Council have no online facility to apply for a parking permit. Seriously in 2016 you have to download an application pack, complete it and then either return it by post or in person.

I know they require ID and proof of ownership but photcopies can be sent in the post so I struggle to see why attachments online would cause such a problem.

[sleeping giant]

Brave flies.

I have a fly in the house that is taunting me.
It keeps landing on me after I have tried to swat it.
Seriously doing my head in .

[snooky]

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Brave flies.

I have a fly in the house that is taunting me.
It keeps landing on me after I have tried to swat it.
Seriously doing my head in .

Buy a can of Raid. Shoots them down nae problem.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Moneysupermarket.com adverts, get those abominations off my tv screen.

[grunt]

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Moneysupermarket.com adverts, get those abominations off my tv screen.

Agreed. There should be a "skip" button for such adverts.

[lord bunberry]

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The fact that Edinburgh Council have no online facility to apply for a parking permit. Seriously in 2016 you have to download an application pack, complete it and then either return it by post or in person.

I know they require ID and proof of ownership but photcopies can be sent in the post so I struggle to see why attachments online would cause such a problem.

Any sort of permit or license is the same. It's such an awkward place to get to if you're driving as well. Every year I have to go up there and wait in the queue while the slowest people in history serve everyone. I then have to go somewhere else and show the same documents that I got photocopied in the council office. It would take me 5 minutes to do the whole thing online.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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Agreed. There should be a "skip" button for such adverts.

The GoCompare fud deserves the same!

[Betty Boop]

Folk that use slurs such as puddledrinkers and windaelickers, then squeal about bigotry.

[Pretty Boy]

Pre chopped veg in supermarkets.

Do people really need to buy pre chopped onions, carrots and mushrooms. It's more expensive, creates far more waste and saves about 3 minutes.

[s.a.m]

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Pre chopped veg in supermarkets.

Do people really need to buy pre chopped onions, carrots and mushrooms. It's more expensive, creates far more waste and saves about 3 minutes.

I thought the same thing.....then a few years ago started having intermittent problems with the joints in my hands and wrists. I confess that I have occasionally bought these (overpriced and wasteful) products that I previously sneered at. Checked nobody was looking when I put them in my trolley though .
Perhaps they're not only intended for the criminally lazy, but for those who aren't able to chop

[Pretty Boy]

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I thought the same thing.....then a few years ago started having intermittent problems with the joints in my hands and wrists. I confess that I have occasionally bought these (overpriced and wasteful) products that I previously sneered at. Checked nobody was looking when I put them in my trolley though .
Perhaps they're not only intended for the criminally lazy, but for those who aren't able to chop

Aah fair enough, hadn't though of that.

My ire is very much aimed at the lazy as opposed to those who may need them for whatever reason.

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[matty_f]

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Pre chopped veg in supermarkets.

Do people really need to buy pre chopped onions, carrots and mushrooms. It's more expensive, creates far more waste and saves about 3 minutes.

To be fair they're a big help when you're trying to fit cooking a healthy meal into an already busy day. Sometimes you need all the help you can get!

[Pete]

Those with personalised reg plates that start B16 or B19

Big man eh? They're usually fat.

[Pretty Boy]

The price of beer in the UK or more specifically Edinburgh and London.

Was in Berlin and, admittedly in a non touristy area, a 500ml bottle in a pub was €2.50 give or take. Likewise in Barcelona I was paying €3.50 for a draught Estrella or Moritz. Despite Barcelona having a reputation as expensive.

[hibee_girl]

Folk who press the green man button repeatedly, it doesn't make it come on any faster!

Same with lift buttons

[lord bunberry]

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Those with personalised reg plates that start B16 or B19

Big man eh? They're usually fat.

Personalised plates in general. Very few of them are obvious what they're supposed to say. If you need to explain its meaning, it's a waste of money.

[grunt]

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Folk who press the green man button repeatedly, it doesn't make it come on any faster!

Folk who stand at pedestrian crossings and who *don't* press the button.

[Mon Dieu4]

Trousers are annoying me today, in particular the rehashed fad for ripped ones and also those ones women are wearing that come up to about their armpits, just look stupid on both counts

[s.a.m]

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Trousers are annoying me today, in particular the rehashed fad for ripped ones and also those ones women are wearing that come up to about their armpits, just look stupid on both counts

Fair.

[snooky]

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Folk who stand at pedestrian crossings and who *don't* press the button.

Even worse, pedestrians who press the button and cross when there"s no cars near. Once they've crossed the lights change to red and cars coming are stopped needlessly.
Erchies.

[grunt]

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Even worse, pedestrians who press the button and cross when there"s no cars near. Once they've crossed the lights change to red and cars coming are stopped needlessly.
Erchies.

Oh yes, this too.