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What irrationally irritates you?

153 replies

Gonnawashmymouthout · 12/07/2023 20:01

Fucking tiktok memes where people are doing stupid fucking dances to “green green grass”. What is the ducking point of it?!

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WHATwhenHow · 13/07/2023 19:53

Stupid adverts flashing up, and covering what I'm trying to read online. Cookies recording what you've looked at, and then repeatedly showing you the item/s randomly (yes I know what I've looked at and if wish to buy an umbrella I will do!)

Entitled people pushing past in shops, knocking you, cutting in with trollies, and being general ignorant twits. The worst part is that they're either conveniently oblivious, or glare at you like you're the problem, with a "how dare you walk along my royal path!" attitude. The worst part is there is no limit on ages for this ignorance, all ages, but a certain demographic I have experienced the most with this.
Similar to another poster men who stand in your spot, invade your personal space and act like self entitled pricks. Yes I'm a non-invisible woman, yes i do exist, and yes I count!

People loitering in shops with nothing better to do. Yes I do have things to do with my day, rather than saunter around like it's some sort of museum!

People who treat kids parties, and school events like a family day out with both both parents, siblings, grandparents, the list is endless! There are some couples I've never ever seen apart, sure it's nice sometimes but why does it take 2 every time? Why can't one look after the crying baby who is bored and doesn't want to be there?!

Other parents in groups school run going at snails pace in a row (god forbid one or two of them would have to walk behind, no you're not gracing the front cover of the 90s movie The Craft, this is real life! Yes I do care about picking my dcs up on time, stop blocking the route so nobody can get past!

Sorry as you can tell I'm in a grumpy mood today, there are so many more than the above too 🤭

ThisThreadCouldOutMe · 13/07/2023 19:59

All the twats on my road who have decided to park their cars half on the pavement so there's barely room to get past. Not sure how my neighbour in a wheelchair manages!
Although that's not as bad as the yummy mummies who park their 4x4s/teslas fully on the pavement whilst dropping their little darlings off at the school near my mum before going off to Costa for a gossip. Fucking idiots.

cptartapp · 13/07/2023 20:01

Grandparents (usually GM) pushing the pram whilst the parents trot along beside.

Takentomybed · 13/07/2023 20:01

People who when asked "How are you?"
reply "I'm very well thank you!" So smug and braggy. Just say "Fine thanks" like every other normal person!

justanothermanicmonday1 · 13/07/2023 20:08

People who say "I brought this at the shop" no, no you didn't. You BOUGHT IT.

derxa · 13/07/2023 20:10

Female 'celebrities' tasting food on cooking shows etc. They pick up a tiny piece and gingerly put it in their mouths as if it was Kryptonite. They also drink a tiny sip of alcohol and start giggling uncontrollably. Bravo to Dan Ackroyd on Saturday Kitchen who ate the entirety of the dishes with relish.

Inkanta · 13/07/2023 20:13

People who lean on the shopping trolley handle, with their backside stuck out, shuffling along. Drives me batty, but for no good reason

Yes!

Tidsleytiddy · 13/07/2023 20:14

Or leaning over in the supermarket whilst sticking a leg out behind. What the fuck?

Tidsleytiddy · 13/07/2023 20:15

Not picking the feet up so all you can hear is the shuffling of the shoes

RestingMurderousFace · 13/07/2023 20:15

Printers. Temperamental cunts.

RestingMurderousFace · 13/07/2023 20:17

ThisThreadCouldOutMe · 13/07/2023 19:59

All the twats on my road who have decided to park their cars half on the pavement so there's barely room to get past. Not sure how my neighbour in a wheelchair manages!
Although that's not as bad as the yummy mummies who park their 4x4s/teslas fully on the pavement whilst dropping their little darlings off at the school near my mum before going off to Costa for a gossip. Fucking idiots.

Yes and yes. We might well be neighbours.

Polik · 13/07/2023 20:19

Any video with that wheezing laugh soundtrack

Any video with that "oh, no, no, no, no..." soundtrack

greyhairnomore · 13/07/2023 20:21

Every thread I have read today has posts with 'your' when it should be 'you're'

Bananananananananana · 13/07/2023 20:26

Windows and doors that don't fit the house. UPVC and composite on traditional houses🫣

Plastic plants (and grass)

Bonus points for plastic plants OUTSIDE

justanothermummma · 13/07/2023 20:28

People who hover and have no awareness of those around them, blocking the way to anyone and everyone.. !!!!

slapmyarseandcallmemary · 13/07/2023 20:29

Noisy eating
People who scrape yoghurt cartons
Other people's children
Having to repeat myself
Mess
People who say their dogs "are friendly, don't worry" as they allow them jump over my terrified kids.
Litter

justanothermummma · 13/07/2023 20:30

Clothing getting stuck on handles, absolutely makes me rage internally

ManonDe · 13/07/2023 20:31

Okay. These things irritate me alot.

using the word 'bloods' as in 'I am getting bloods done'. It is blood. Singular and plural. It is a non countable pronoun. Just use 'blood'.

And 'picky bits'. FFS. It's grotesque.

Keykat · 13/07/2023 20:32

Packaging that requires a hacksaw, blade, knife or scissors. It's a fucking packet of foodstuff, not the effin Crown Jewels. I am sick of it now.

Coastalcreeksider · 13/07/2023 20:33

Anyone who talks to you by standing right in front of your face forcing you to step back.

I don't want your garlicky breath gusting over my face thank you.

ManonDe · 13/07/2023 20:34

AffIt · 13/07/2023 18:09

@BadgeronaMoped, absolutely this!

Much like a cat, my OH has an uncanny sixth sense that places him in EXACTLY the spot I need to be in at EXACTLY the same time.

It's spooky.

I recall once on radio 4 (I think it was 'The Kitchen Cabinet' when they go a live audience who asks questions.

One chap stood up and said ' I am Maurice Hinglebottom [not real name] and my question for The Kitchen Cabinet is; 'Where in the kitchen do I stand? '

I love that.

justanothermummma · 13/07/2023 20:35

@Coastalcreeksider Yes!!!
Those packets with a pull tab that instantly doesn't work and snaps off and then you have to get a knife or scissors to open it, what is the POINT?!?!

Apprenticenomore · 13/07/2023 20:37

Whispering…it fucking drives me insane!!!
and when ppl talk while yawning, ffs just wait the 5 seconds and finish yawning!

xogossipgirlxo · 13/07/2023 20:39

Apprenticenomore · 13/07/2023 20:37

Whispering…it fucking drives me insane!!!
and when ppl talk while yawning, ffs just wait the 5 seconds and finish yawning!

I hate when people yawn loud. Just shut up, no one wants to hear it.

upyoursgrandad · 13/07/2023 20:42

People who post without reading the whole thread.

‘Vicious cycle’ is not an expression.

You can’t have ‘mental health’ you can have poor mental health.

Sky Q.