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What do think is soooo over rated?

243 replies

Overseasmom100 · 12/01/2021 23:31

For me it's Gin.
It's taking over the flipping spirit aisles with pink gin, rhubarn gin, parma violet gin, orange marmalde gin 😡

Get a grip folks...you've sucumbbed to marketing!!

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MrDinklesOhSnap · 13/01/2021 16:43

@Mommyme74 I just don’t get it! Never have, never will. It is possible that I require a personality transplant 😂

torquewench · 13/01/2021 16:43

Skiing. Particularly the first day, when I spend most of the time wondering why Ive spent a small fortune to wear the most uncomfortable footwear ever created. Then the morning on day 2 on the way downstairs to breakfast when Im usually wondering if i'll ever walk normally again.

DubiousGoals · 13/01/2021 16:51

Sex and the City.

It was so glamorous and aspirational when I was 21, but 20 years on I've realised how awful and shallow they all were.

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SleepingStandingUp · 13/01/2021 16:56

[quote Mommyme74]@MrDinklesOhSnap. Prince!?!?. The man was and is GOAT!💜[/quote]
Rude.

Iminaglasscaseofemotion · 13/01/2021 17:03

Game shows/reality TV. ALL OF THEM . Same shit different arsehole.

Soaps. Surely it's about time they died a death? They have exhausted every story line imaginable and real life just isn't like that for the majority of people.

Cocktails. I've had one in my whole life that I though wow that was lovely. The rest have been over priced crap. I have given up now.

Camera filters. Why do people post pictures of themselves looking baby faced and about 5 stone lighter than they actually are, with big bug eyes and pointy chins. Everyone knows you don't actually look like that. The filter is so strong you can hardly see their features Confused.

Pets. I have one. I love him, but they just restrict your life so much.

SoDiorDarling · 13/01/2021 17:04

@Ginfordinner I like you.

Mommyme74 · 13/01/2021 17:04

@MrDinklesOhSnap. No, your personality is fine, it’s the ears. You keep playing Little mix, Steps and what not😂

user1471538283 · 13/01/2021 17:08

Neighbours. Not the show the people you happen to live next door to. I've had 2 lovely neighbours. My last lot were absolutely awful. Its part of the reason I love living in an apartment building. No one knows me and I dont want to know them.

Hot tubs unless at a spa. Dirty, noisy and smelly. Especially when coupled with neighbours who think they are so successful having an off brand second hand lazy spa.

Gardening. It is not relaxing. It is hard and dirty work.

AliceMcK · 13/01/2021 17:35

Totally agree on the gin. I’m happy with a good old fashioned G&T with ice & a slice.
Peoples obsession with “reality” TV, made in Chelsea, love island, X factor and all those other crap shows.
Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat
Lush
Yankee candle or any other candle obsession
Coldplay, they are depressing
Agree on Tom Hardy
Katie Price, why are people obsessed with her, she’s disgusting and cringey.
Onesies
Ant & Dec
Joe Wicks
Starbucks it’s just gross
A bird, in a bird, in a bird 🦃🐓🐔
Fake nails, fake lashes, fake hair, fake tan...

SoupnSalads · 13/01/2021 17:44

The vast majority of shite over priced clothing. Frilly collars.

Janegrey333 · 13/01/2021 18:31

Ludicrous big weddings in decorated barns with masses of identically dressed bridesmaids and a similar number of men to hold the groom’s hand. Lots of photographs are taken from every conceivable angle; in fact, the relentless photographing and the endless videoing get in the way of the actual occasion.

Ditto to corny beach weddings.

Janegrey333 · 13/01/2021 18:34

Going out to eat at overpriced, “Emperor’s new clothes” type restaurants. They are conning everyone who steps into their stark establishment to partake of jus and foam and art instead of actual food.

Janegrey333 · 13/01/2021 18:37

Clothing which is hideously overpriced. An example would be a “piece” of lower body wear which is fawned over and gasped about...although it is, in fact, merely a pair of ripped jeans. Lol

Janegrey333 · 13/01/2021 18:39

“Strictly”- ugh can hardly bear to say the word.

Kljnmw3459 · 13/01/2021 18:40

Another vote for Nando's. The only thing I like is their peri-peri sauce but I can get that from a shop so I don't have to go to a restaurant for it.

CoronaIsWatching · 13/01/2021 19:07

Five Guys - Overpriced for something you can just make at home

10kstepsaroundthegardenthen · 13/01/2021 19:13

Gin
Prosecco
Pandora jewellery
Candles
Instagram

Wine

SunsetBeetch · 13/01/2021 19:14

@BaronessVonCake

Spas - boring and not at all relaxing to be touched by a random stranger (masseuse)

Hot chocolate 🤮

Prosecco - far too sweet, gassy and sherbety, Give me a nice dry Cremant instead.

Are you me? Shock
LindyLou2020 · 13/01/2021 19:19

Kitchen islands
Yankee Candles
Ed Sheeran
Blogging
Boiling hot water taps
Couscous

Musmerian · 13/01/2021 19:22

@BaronessVonCake - I agree with all of yours! Nice hot bath much nicer than spa and massage imo.

Ginfordinner · 13/01/2021 19:26

@Iminaglasscaseofemotion

Facebook. Dont have it, infact have never had any social media, even as a teenager. I just don't give a shineyshit what you had for dinner, or Howard times you've wiped your arse today. Stop posting your life online along with "look how amazing I am" catfish pictures.
I think your comments show how much you don't understand or know how to use Facebook.

We have a few local community Facebook pages. From those I knew why we weren't getting any posts - covid related, I knew why our bin collection had been missed and when it would be collected, I know which roads are blocked with snow and ice, I know why the M1 is closed, I can get personal recommendations for plumbers/electricians/joiners, all of which are local.

Facebook is such a useful resource. You don't have to post on it at all, you don't even need to "befriend" anyone either. You can use Facebook, it doesn't have to use you.

Kiki275 · 13/01/2021 20:43

Sliders (shoes not burgers) especially the fluffy ones.
Scallops, nice enough but expensive for what you get.
The Next sale! Or Next in general, it just doesn't fit me well, not enough boob or bum room.

Agree with Pandora & Lush

Crappysex · 13/01/2021 20:44

Life

Janegrey333 · 13/01/2021 21:49

This same thread rehashed forever.

SoDiorDarling · 13/01/2021 21:56

@Crappysex you sound like you just need a good shag