Sick of hearing about "bits"

HelloDenise · 2025-09-20T00:11:32+00:00

I'm fed up of reading about people going to B&M, Home Bargains, Next, M&S, the pound shop or wherever to get some autumn .... BITS! Throws, pumpkins, candles, cushions, foliage, wreaths and garlands ARE NOT BLOODY BITS! They're whole, substantial items, not bits of items . Where the hell did this come from? Or should I be on Pedants' corner?

suburburban · 07/08/2026 14:59

We are moving and it’s really made me examine my buying habits. Don’t want stuff, trying to get rid of things

pouletvous · 07/08/2026 12:22

I don’t understand the seasonal plastic wreaths, door garlands and fake flowers in vases

if you love flowes that much, grow some!

pouletvous · 07/08/2026 12:21

Mrs bloody Hinch has her own brand of landfill shite at B&M

gah

Bjorkdidit · 07/08/2026 11:46

Monsteronthehill · 22/09/2025 16:31

Picky tea annoys me more than picky bits and suddenly it was everywhere. Like, where did it come from? Who decided that sosig rolls and some chorizo was a thing? Probably spawned from the same stagnant and ominously gurgling pond as cozzie livs and platty jubes. However I take your bits and raise you fucking boxes for everything. It started earnestly enough I think with people adopting the Germanic tradition of Christmas Eve boxes, however the concept has mutated horrifically and now we have 'brrr boxes' (for months with ber in to help the poor recipient cope with the seasonal change) and 'boo boxes' filled with Halloween shite. See also, pumpkin patches - a load of 50p pumpkins dumped in a field with a £20 mark up. And that fucker Elf on the Shelf can get fucked, too. I blame Instagram for most of society's ills right now.

I thought that boo boxes was a joke when I read about them last year, but no, the're real.

May I also add the 'wreath for every occasion' to the endless list of pointless tat that people now have. I think there's now one for just about every season and occasion of the year. Just why? I know it might be 'a bit of fun', but it's also plasticky shite that often only gets used once so wasteful.

Crikeyalmighty · 07/08/2026 11:38

Monsteronthehill · 22/09/2025 16:31

Picky tea annoys me more than picky bits and suddenly it was everywhere. Like, where did it come from? Who decided that sosig rolls and some chorizo was a thing? Probably spawned from the same stagnant and ominously gurgling pond as cozzie livs and platty jubes. However I take your bits and raise you fucking boxes for everything. It started earnestly enough I think with people adopting the Germanic tradition of Christmas Eve boxes, however the concept has mutated horrifically and now we have 'brrr boxes' (for months with ber in to help the poor recipient cope with the seasonal change) and 'boo boxes' filled with Halloween shite. See also, pumpkin patches - a load of 50p pumpkins dumped in a field with a £20 mark up. And that fucker Elf on the Shelf can get fucked, too. I blame Instagram for most of society's ills right now.

Oh god- I totally agree - no wonder some are perpetually skint buying into all this marketing shizzle

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HelloDenise · 07/08/2026 08:12

pouletvous · 07/08/2026 07:56

Its August and we’re having a heatwave

dont care about pumpkins, autumn, tacky seasonal tat

They've been in the shops since the end of June.

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pouletvous · 07/08/2026 07:56

Its August and we’re having a heatwave

dont care about pumpkins, autumn, tacky seasonal tat

pouletvous · 07/08/2026 07:55

the shops are full of autumn bits

and insta is full of influencers promoting tacky plastic pumpkin themed….well everything from
place mats to plastic flowers and lanterns

this gives me the rage!!!!

TeaBiscuitsNaptime · 22/09/2025 17:32

DriveMeCrazy1974 · 22/09/2025 07:12

Yes! I've been annoyed by people adding 'super' in front of everything for ages now! It really winds me up! Surely when something is excellent or great, it doesn't need the word 'super' added in front of it to get the point across?!

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Absolutely. I completely agree. It winds me up no end too. Everything is suuper these days! 🧐😅

NotThisShitAgain121 · 22/09/2025 17:19

Don't read the posts then!

Monsteronthehill · 22/09/2025 16:31

Picky tea annoys me more than picky bits and suddenly it was everywhere. Like, where did it come from? Who decided that sosig rolls and some chorizo was a thing? Probably spawned from the same stagnant and ominously gurgling pond as cozzie livs and platty jubes. However I take your bits and raise you fucking boxes for everything. It started earnestly enough I think with people adopting the Germanic tradition of Christmas Eve boxes, however the concept has mutated horrifically and now we have 'brrr boxes' (for months with ber in to help the poor recipient cope with the seasonal change) and 'boo boxes' filled with Halloween shite. See also, pumpkin patches - a load of 50p pumpkins dumped in a field with a £20 mark up. And that fucker Elf on the Shelf can get fucked, too. I blame Instagram for most of society's ills right now.

HardyMauveQuoter · 22/09/2025 14:09

Enko · 20/09/2025 01:14

Totally thought this thread was going to be about genitalia

Misses point of thread

Same 😃

Missj25 · 22/09/2025 10:15

Enko · 20/09/2025 01:14

Totally thought this thread was going to be about genitalia

Misses point of thread

🤣🤣

abouttogetlynched · 22/09/2025 08:06

HelloDenise · 22/09/2025 07:24

Kaci wants to earn abit of cash, she’s done her wardrobe out as “her style has changed” most bits not worn. Price in comment of pics.

Maybe she could “pop” her “bits” on Vinted.
(See my PP where I also dislike people popping things)

Cuttlefisher · 22/09/2025 07:46

The bits do not bother me. It is very clever of the shops to make everyone think they need to go and spend money on new stuff every season. Converting money into landfill. [fun sponge]

Somethingtosayagain · 22/09/2025 07:42

HelloDenise · 22/09/2025 07:24

Kaci wants to earn abit of cash, she’s done her wardrobe out as “her style has changed” most bits not worn. Price in comment of pics.

😱
(Perfect example)

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HelloDenise · 22/09/2025 07:24

Kaci wants to earn abit of cash, she’s done her wardrobe out as “her style has changed” most bits not worn. Price in comment of pics.

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DriveMeCrazy1974 · 22/09/2025 07:12

TeaBiscuitsNaptime · 20/09/2025 01:45

I sympathise with you. With me it's the word 'super'. Everyone around me is saying it these days in an animated type way, putting emphasis on the 'super'.

Me: it's so wet today. Them: 'Yes, it's a suuper wet day today'.

Me: Hi how are you! Them: 'Sorry I'm late, my bus was suuper late today'

Driving me bananas 🍌 😅

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Yes! I've been annoyed by people adding 'super' in front of everything for ages now! It really winds me up! Surely when something is excellent or great, it doesn't need the word 'super' added in front of it to get the point across?!

Lifeinthepit · 22/09/2025 06:49

OwlBeThere · 22/09/2025 01:43

the thing is, I’m well aware that my rage is unjustified, but I can’t help it, 😂
see also; nom and yummy. Instant rage. 😂

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Munch

OwlBeThere · 22/09/2025 01:43

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 21/09/2025 18:31

Hahahahaha I thought the thread was going to be about picky bits.

Love picky bits me.

Also love picking up a few bits from the shops.

Its ok im a big girl i can take the hate 🤣

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the thing is, I’m well aware that my rage is unjustified, but I can’t help it, 😂
see also; nom and yummy. Instant rage. 😂

Chinsupmeloves · 21/09/2025 22:28

Bits n bobs or stuff but that's for general things.

ThistleTits · 21/09/2025 22:17

Enko · 20/09/2025 01:14

Totally thought this thread was going to be about genitalia

Misses point of thread

😆 🤣 😂

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 21/09/2025 20:53

I’m with you OP on the grounds that the phrase encourages over consumerism and spending all our hard earned money on rubbish.

Makes it sound like not real spending, but it is. Everything you buy is an actual whole purchase and you should genuinely want it if you’re going to buy it.

bridgetreilly · 21/09/2025 20:46

They are bits, though. Bits and pieces.

Zoec1975 · 21/09/2025 20:45

Enko · 20/09/2025 01:14

Totally thought this thread was going to be about genitalia

Misses point of thread

Haha same🤣