Pet Peeves IV

[Hibrandenburg]

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Probably, but there really are a lot of programs about the war on TV in the UK.

Funnily enough, it's quite rare in Germany...

Easter is War Film season over here.

[lapsedhibee]

The double x in anti-vaxxer.

Double x doesn't exist in English.

Neologismism is all very well, but this is nuts.

Anti-vaccer or anti-vaxer. Nothing else makes sense.

And no, there are no more pressing matters in 2022.

[Keith_M]

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Easter is War Film season over here.

Is that when they show 'Die Grosse Flucht'?

[CropleyWasGod]

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The double x in anti-vaxxer.

Double x doesn't exist in English.

Neologismism is all very well, but this is nuts.

Anti-vaccer or anti-vaxer. Nothing else makes sense.

And no, there are no more pressing matters in 2022.

You obviously didn't see some of the same films I did growing up 😁

Happy New Year, from Jamie Foxx.

[Hibrandenburg]

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Is that when they show 'Die Grosse Flucht'?

Wall to wall war films but no dancing. "Gesprengte Ketten" is the German title btw.

[lapsedhibee]

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You obviously didn't see some of the same films I did growing up 😁

Happy New Year, from Jamie Foxx.

If that was his real name, I might agree (though if proper names aren't good enough to count as English words for Susie Dent, they shouldn't be for you either). But it's made-up attention-seeking, just like antivaxx.

[CropleyWasGod]

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If that was his real name, I might agree (though if proper names aren't good enough to count as English words for Susie Dent, they shouldn't be for you either). But it's made-up attention-seeking, just like antivaxx.

😁 I'm winding you up, of course.

But the thought of Susie Dent and xx..
....

[lapsedhibee]

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😁 I'm winding you up, of course.

But the thought of Susie Dent and xx..
....

And while I'm on attention-seeking spelling, Raab's another one. He should just call himself Rab, ruffle his hair and be one of those lads you'd want to go for a pint with, like the PM.

[Northernhibee]

Limmy.

Another example of clangingly terrible West coast 'humour'.

[Northernhibee]

A certain type of old person. Thinks that the youth are the scourge of society yet are rude to those around them, don't say thank you to people who do anything for them, buy the Daily Express, complain that they're getting shafted when they in fact voted Tory despite seeing younger generations getting shafted by them. Think that "they've never had it so good", thinks that anyone who is struggling financially just isn't working hard enough.

[McD]

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A certain type of old person. Thinks that the youth are the scourge of society yet are rude to those around them, don't say thank you to people who do anything for them, buy the Daily Express, complain that they're getting shafted when they in fact voted Tory despite seeing younger generations getting shafted by them. Think that "they've never had it so good", thinks that anyone who is struggling financially just isn't working hard enough.

same type who think things like waiting in queues doesn’t apply to them, they can just walk straight to the front and be sorted first, or that the Highway Code doesn’t apply to them, or in the case of my wife’s uncle, that because he’s older than me then he is automatically right and I’m wrong, and gets really uppity and arsey when it’s politely demonstrated he’s wrong

[RyeSloan]

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A certain type of old person. Thinks that the youth are the scourge of society yet are rude to those around them, don't say thank you to people who do anything for them, buy the Daily Express, complain that they're getting shafted when they in fact voted Tory despite seeing younger generations getting shafted by them. Think that "they've never had it so good", thinks that anyone who is struggling financially just isn't working hard enough.

It’s definitely an age thing but here’s the rub..old people die but new olds take their place. I’ve seen the same complaints about old folk for decades, soon enough I’ll be in that group and a damn good chance I’ll be the one being complained about

I reckon it’s just a standard generational thing with old folk complaining about the youth of today…that Mary Whitehouse knew a thing or two I tell ya

[Pretty Boy]

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same type who think things like waiting in queues doesn’t apply to them, they can just walk straight to the front and be sorted first, or that the Highway Code doesn’t apply to them, or in the case of my wife’s uncle, that because he’s older than me then he is automatically right and I’m wrong, and gets really uppity and arsey when it’s politely demonstrated he’s wrong

The last part seems particularly true about grumpy auld men when it comes to football.

'I've watched Hibs for 55 years so you can't tell me anything'.

I can't wait until it's my turn.

[Killiehibbie]

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The last part seems particularly true about grumpy auld men when it comes to football.

'I've watched Hibs for 55 years so you can't tell me anything'.

I can't wait until it's my turn.

I was wondering when I'd know everything about Hibs. Just over 5 years until I'm a fully fledged grumpy auld know it all

[Alfiembra]

Wet wipes or any type of surface wipe cloth that comes in a packet, especially when you get to the last dozen or so sheets at the end of the pack. You try to get one sheet out but the rest all bunch up together and try to pull out all at once. When you finally separate one sheet the remainder in the pack are a mangled mess.

[sleeping giant]

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Wet wipes or any type of surface wipe cloth that comes in a packet, especially when you get to the last dozen or so sheets at the end of the pack. You try to get one sheet out but the rest all bunch up together and try to pull out all at once. When you finally separate one sheet the remainder in the pack are a mangled mess.

Yip.
We have eco friendly wipes in the bathroom but whenever you try to pull one out , you just end up ripping a hole in the middle of the wipe. When you then eventually get said wipe out the packet, you need to be really careful 😳

[Scouse Hibee]

Jeans that look like they belong in the bin but are worn as they are the “fashion”. Frayed hems and holes all down both legs……just why?

[Pretty Boy]

Clickbait headlines about people's appearance:

'You won't believe what this child actor looks like 25 years on from starting role'

People age. Hardly breaking news.

[Hermit Crab]

Folk that still have Xmas lights up outside their houses. Take them down you roasters.

[patch1875]

People referring to others as Bro.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Folk that still have Xmas lights up outside their houses. Take them down you roasters.

Russian roasters? Greeks? Amish even?

[brianmc]

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Russian roasters? Greeks? Amish even?

Not sure the Amish are prone to covering their houses in electrical Christmas lights.....😃

[CropleyWasGod]

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Not sure the Amish are prone to covering their houses in electrical Christmas lights.....😃

Fife Amish. A splinter group. AKA the Markinch Mennonites.

[Northernhibee]

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People referring to others as Bro.

What’s wrong with that, dude?

[McD]

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Russian roasters? Greeks? Amish even?

In my mind, this was read with Ewan McGregor’s voice, with ‘Mikey Forrester’ added at the end 😄

[Pretty Boy]

Twitter grassing. It seems to be really common now and one person's harvesting social media approval is another person's lost job.

Read one the other day with someone beginning @tesco then telling a story about a customer without a mask moaning about covid rules and the checkout operator agreeing and saying people had lost busineese because of the nonsense or some other similar descriptor. They concluded this tale of woe by saying they could name the store and individual if Tesco reached out to them.

Why do that? If it's that big a deal to you speak to the individual at the time. If you aren't comfortable doing that then go to customer services and ask for the manager. If that is still too personal then write a letter or send an email.

2700 likes, 650 retweets, 150 replies and one dismissal. Go you.

[Pretty Boy]

Oh and whilst I'm on a rant about Twitter.

People who put in their bio 'only like minded individuals need comment or follow' or 'will block all....'

How insecure do you have to be to only want to read things you agree with?

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Twitter grassing. It seems to be really common now and one person's harvesting social media approval is another person's lost job.

Read one the other day with someone beginning @tesco then telling a story about a customer without a mask moaning about covid rules and the checkout operator agreeing and saying people had lost busineese because of the nonsense or some other similar descriptor. They concluded this tale of woe by saying they could name the store and individual if Tesco reached out to them.

Why do that? If it's that big a deal to you speak to the individual at the time. If you aren't comfortable doing that then go to customer services and ask for the manager. If that is still too personal then write a letter or send an email.

2700 likes, 650 retweets, 150 replies and one dismissal. Go you.

Yip - arse holes. The companies that fold and give into them can also be added to the list. Imagine being so weak you believe and surrender to some anonymous nobody over an employee.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Oh and whilst I'm on a rant about Twitter.

People who put in their bio 'only like minded individuals need comment or follow' or 'will block all....'

How insecure do you have to be to only want to read things you agree with?

Another I’m in agreement with. Deliberately creating an echo chamber. Why not listen to the other side of the argument?

[lord bunberry]

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Twitter grassing. It seems to be really common now and one person's harvesting social media approval is another person's lost job.

Read one the other day with someone beginning @tesco then telling a story about a customer without a mask moaning about covid rules and the checkout operator agreeing and saying people had lost busineese because of the nonsense or some other similar descriptor. They concluded this tale of woe by saying they could name the store and individual if Tesco reached out to them.

Why do that? If it's that big a deal to you speak to the individual at the time. If you aren't comfortable doing that then go to customer services and ask for the manager. If that is still too personal then write a letter or send an email.

2700 likes, 650 retweets, 150 replies and one dismissal. Go you.

That’s the way society is now sadly. So many people would rather head to social media or trip advisor than say something at the time. I hate it to be honest, I’ve never once given a place a bad review, if I have a problem with my meal or the service I make sure I say something there and then. I think using social media to sort out a problem when you’ve tried and failed to get it dealt with is fair enough, but trivial nonsense that is likely to get someone the sack is just pathetic.