What wanky things do you actually quite like?

[Somebodystired]

I often see threads about popular things people don't like, and since it sometimes seems a bit trendy to NOT like popular things I wondered what slightly wanky things you DO like?

This thought popped into my head whilst eating duck pate on one of the three "artisan breads" I picked up from the bakery this morning. My DH always takes the piss out of my love for a posh bread but I care not a jot

Well I've just learned today that my whole life is wanky. Who knew?

I have a hot tub. A proper, big, American hot tub.
Everyone assumes its an inflatable one, and are quite surprised to see it.
I always feel epically wanky floating round in it, or even mentioning it in conversation, but its bloody awesome, and one of DS's best memories is sitting in it at 3 in the morning watching a meteor shower, which also sounds massively wanky too!!

Flat whites from independent coffee shops only.. at home I only drink ground coffee made with my uber wanky aeropress.

Am I the only one using this as a list of things I want to try?!

My wanky things are flat whites made at home with our espresso machine in my artisan coffee cup, and sourdough delivered by the milkman.

Practise dressage (minus horse) when walking the dog on the golf course.

Like @WorryBadger I fancy myself quite the thing. Until a silently running neighbour jogs past me as I am leg yielding and muttering "more bend, keep your shoulders straight".

Fake dressage wanker.

Not sure I'd class Thornton's Chocolates as wanky.

I like foreign films in French or Spanish as I can speak both, sort of.
French or Spanish novels for the same reason.
Proper coffee from a bean to cup machine.
Green tea.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Is that considered wanky?

No, it's only slightly above Australian Chardonnay oaked with wood chips. To be wanky on wine you need to be a MW or at the very least have in depth knowledge of the wines of a slightly obscure region.

Taking wanky to mean spending lots of money and time on something not essential to life (or, how MC am I) then I have to admit to being able to take half an hour discussing the food I ate on a meal out. Then the same again on the wine. Heaven. Oh, and I completely judge people by the contents of their bookshelves.

In a similar vein, I don't know why everyone loves sourdough. It makes my jaw ache.

I prefer Warburton's seeded batch or the Jackson's equivalent.

@ScapaFlo me too!

Although if it helps I should have phrased this differently....it's not that these things are wanky, but that they might be perceived as wanky by those who enjoy the phrase "urgh, that's so pretentious".

I personally don't think any of these things are wanky!

@Alez not alone, I'm doing the same!

Keeping everything in jars, including the dishwasher tablets and the washing powder.
I crochet my own face pads instead of buying cotton wool ones. And they are also in a jar.

I'm in awe of this, @CandiceSucksCandy

I've went all wanky since I turned 40. I've faffed about with my quirky teapot all morning. Shoot me.

Good coffee.

I'm not wanky enough for that whole "the water has to be exactly 96C" crap, but good quality BEANS really are way better than any pre-ground stuff. The coffee just tastes better, it really does!

I have a bean-to-cup machine so it's not like it's any effort for me. Apart from the initial cost of said machine 😬

How is any of this wanky? Where I’m from it’s called enjoying nice things or buying quality.

@Somebodystired gotcha, just saw your last post. :)

Mint tea. Freshly ground coffee. Fillet steak - rare. 4 rating and 4.5 or above on trip advisor. All natural dog supplements. Home made meals - no pre made. Full Sunday roasts every Sunday whether I cook or not. 4x4 though live only 50% of the time in the country side. Smashed avocado and eggs, on freshly made bread.

I’m a wanker. There, I said it.

Mint tea made with fresh mint leaves is delicious. With a square of Valhrona dark chocolate.

I'm also partial to a bottle of Eiswein. Preferably served with an obscure blue cheese.

Theatre. Novels. Podcasts. Nice food and wine.

I never feel wankier than when I'm making my own linen water.

You can buy Thornton's in WH Smith - officially not wanky. Valrhona, on the other hand...

Pop up bars where you spend £7 for a pint of craft beer

I use proper linen tablecloths which were embroidered by my old grandmother years ago and also tray cloths, they're not gingham though. They take more effort to iron but look nice IMHO.

whatsinthebag Have you tried medjool dates stuffed with marzipan? Not wanky, but an old favourite here.

I'm also an opera fan.

And going first class on the train.

And I'll only wear cashmere or merino.

I am a wanker.

I love a wanky artisan coffee shop. I love the poncy aesthetic of them and the total lack of cluttery buggies and wailing babies (been there, done that). I love very high thread count pure cotton bedding, it's incredibly smooth and such a pleasure to sleep on. I am more than happy to pay £40+ for poncy scented candles because cheap candles make my eyes sting and my nose sore.

Personal number plates.

@Somebodystired I love my wanky life. Are Agas and Land Rovers wanky too? I aspire...