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My Pet Peeve- birthday "chapters" whats yours

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JadoreLeFromage · 04/08/2026 12:44

Am I being unreasonable (AIBU)?

I KNOW this is one of those things that mean nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it really "irks" me.

When people say/write in cards/post on social media "Chapter 40" at their 40th birthdays (or whatever age).

The day you turn 40, you are now in chapter 41!

You are not entering chapter 40; you entered that at 39. 🙄

Why does this annoy me so much? 😅

Same when people write "draws" instead of "drawers." Like nails on a blackboard.

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HoldMyWine · 04/08/2026 16:03

I have never seen anyway say or do those.

FatherDickByrneV · 04/08/2026 16:02

WhatAMarvelousTune · 04/08/2026 15:39

I’ve never seen the chapters thing, but agree it sounds annoying.

I hate when people post on Facebook “the boy done good”. It would be annoying whatever he’d done, but it’s even more annoying because generally it’s just that their completely useless husband has managed to buy a bunch of flowers, or cook a very underwhelming looking meal. She’s doesn’t get public praise for cooking every other bloody night.

This is why I unfollowed my SIL on Facebook because my brother is an absolute bell end. All the personalised teddies and outlet Michael Kors bags won't make up for his aggressive demeanor and coke habit love.

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JadoreLeFromage · 04/08/2026 16:02

I'm pleased for everyone who hasn't seen it firsthand. For those saying "adjust algorithms," unfortunately, these are people whom I have known and have on Facebook. It's time to just switch off social media, though, in all honesty.

I have just googled it and found that even etsy sellers are at it

My Pet Peeve- birthday "chapters" whats yours
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IronEverything · 04/08/2026 16:00

I just generally hate "internet speak".

For example -
Hey guys! I curated this outfit from some of my favourite pieces and I'm literally deceased. It's giving icon. I'm heading out to grab a matcha and film some content now.

Moveoverdarlin · 04/08/2026 15:55

Phrases that make me cringe on birthday posts…

Beautiful inside and out
My rock
Love you to the moon and back

Moveoverdarlin · 04/08/2026 15:53

Literally never heard anyone refer to a birthday as a chapter.

Goditsmemargaret · 04/08/2026 15:52

Why are people everywhere issuing (the verb) invites instead of (the noun) invitations? My phone even autocorrects me now and it drives me crazy.

Greendiamondbee · 04/08/2026 15:52

His instead of he's, and vice versa, mostly in TOWIE.

WearingBeautifulShoes · 04/08/2026 15:51

Noshowlomo · 04/08/2026 15:50

Making memories 😬😬😬😬

Also, I’ve seen two instagram accounts with this- “if they throw me to the wolves, I’ll return leading the pack” - in their bio.

Feck off with ya

Christ, this may be the worst one yet. What does it even mean?!

nomas · 04/08/2026 15:51

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People that do it, definitely.

nomas · 04/08/2026 15:50

Midlifecrisis2026 · 04/08/2026 15:48

M&S jumping on the ‘love that’ thing with their new slogan makes me cringe.
I think it comes from ‘love that for youuuu babes’

Yes and that Chicken shop woman is bloody annoying too.

Noshowlomo · 04/08/2026 15:50

Making memories 😬😬😬😬

Also, I’ve seen two instagram accounts with this- “if they throw me to the wolves, I’ll return leading the pack” - in their bio.

Feck off with ya

nomas · 04/08/2026 15:50

Shardonneigghhh · 04/08/2026 12:51

Mine is when the passengers give the pilot a round of applause on landing after a perfectly normal flight.

I don't get it.

Can the pilot even hear the clapping?

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 04/08/2026 15:49

My Granny is approaching Appendix B.

Midlifecrisis2026 · 04/08/2026 15:48

M&S jumping on the ‘love that’ thing with their new slogan makes me cringe.
I think it comes from ‘love that for youuuu babes’

CrayCrayBabay · 04/08/2026 15:47

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pimplebum · 04/08/2026 15:43

Low key
high key

pimplebum · 04/08/2026 15:42

Never seen or heard this

adjust your algorithms

landoflostcontent · 04/08/2026 15:41

Kimbran · 04/08/2026 14:09

Now ubiquitous: we no longer get nor take, we only GRAB.

eurrgh

Oh how I agree! I had toabandon reading a novel as every character seemed incapable of picking up car keys, buying a takeaway coffee or just putting on a coat. Everything had to be grabbed, it was exhausting.

SeriouslyAreYouSure · 04/08/2026 15:39

Tablo · 04/08/2026 14:54

This is very much a social media thing but I hate ‘it’s giving’

It’s giving Autumn
It’s giving hot girl summer

🤢

As I said, I don't do social media. The only contact I have with the outside world en masse is on here,

I've never seen that in what context is it used?

WhatAMarvelousTune · 04/08/2026 15:39

I’ve never seen the chapters thing, but agree it sounds annoying.

I hate when people post on Facebook “the boy done good”. It would be annoying whatever he’d done, but it’s even more annoying because generally it’s just that their completely useless husband has managed to buy a bunch of flowers, or cook a very underwhelming looking meal. She’s doesn’t get public praise for cooking every other bloody night.

HauntedRavioli · 04/08/2026 15:37

Extra unnecessary suffices make me angrier than they should.

Burglars are called burglars because they burgle things. The word burglarize does not need to exist.

SeriouslyAreYouSure · 04/08/2026 15:36

Planesmistakenforstars · 04/08/2026 13:48

I haven't seen the "chapters" thing, but I assume it's the same sort of insufferable twat who goes on "journeys" (weight loss journey, pregnancy journey etc,) or who uses the phrase "making memories."

I think you are 100% correct

OriginalUsername2 · 04/08/2026 15:35

Miltonrocks · 04/08/2026 15:28

With a red lip

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And a smokey eye!

SeriouslyAreYouSure · 04/08/2026 15:35

Floatlikeafeather2 · 04/08/2026 13:02

People who don't know the difference between bare and bear, wander and wonder and criticise and critique.

I also didn't know about this chapter thing but I am ready to be very irritated if I ever come across it!

I use voice to message on here and I do try to pick up mistakes that it makes, but I do miss some and it does make me look illiterate🙄🙄