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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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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 13/07/2023 20:42

The word pop as a verb, unless you're popping some corn. I'm just popping out 😡SO FUCKING TWEE

RosaSkye · 13/07/2023 20:44

Opening bacon

People completely ignoring the pre boarding specifics at the boarding gate and just proceeding to line up anyway

Someone you can ask 20 polite questions to and they never ask one back

Watching someone eat off a knife

Enko · 13/07/2023 20:44

Overuse of the word " gently" "I gently told them x" No you didn't you just told them. You have no idea if that person felt what you just informed them off was done " gently"

I went to get my ears micro suctioned having previously had them done and they felt similar. They were not filled with wax so the woman there said she would write a letter to my doctor to explain what she had seen. She included " I gently suggested Enko go to the doctor" In reality she said " There is no wax in there so I would suggest you go see your doctor" and I said " ok I will do that"

I see it in Celebs too when they want to make out they have been super understanding or SOOOOO misunderstood " I gently told him no you don't"

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 13/07/2023 20:48

People talking to my when I'm eating and then repeating what they've said because I won't answer them with a mouthful.

Squashyy · 13/07/2023 20:51

People that slap their food/eat with their mouths open.

CallMeDiaz · 13/07/2023 20:55

RestingMurderousFace · 13/07/2023 20:15

Printers. Temperamental cunts.

Why do they almost always fail to do their ONE JOB

CallMeDiaz · 13/07/2023 20:56

When music isn't loud enough to slightly hurt. It hate when it's just at listenable levels.

RestingMurderousFace · 13/07/2023 20:56

CallMeDiaz · 13/07/2023 20:55

Why do they almost always fail to do their ONE JOB

Fuck knows. Maybe they self identify as a toaster? 😁

mambojambodothetango · 13/07/2023 20:58

ManonDe · 13/07/2023 20:34

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.

Was the answer: "by the sink, doing the washing up"?

LMNT · 13/07/2023 21:00

Competitive sneezing. Give me rage.

The word pudding being used to mean dessert. Pudding is a TYPE of dessert.

neilyoungismyhero · 13/07/2023 21:04

People who ask for free stuff online or knocks people's prices down then ask if they can deliver foc too. Cf's

eatdrinkandbemerry · 13/07/2023 21:06

People not using manners!

mambojambodothetango · 13/07/2023 21:07

So many. I'll try to be selective.

Anyone eating nuts or anything crunchy within my earshot.

Radios or music on just quiet enough that it's a tinny noise that annoys your nerves rather than giving your brain something to latch on to.

Children whingeing or shrieking.

Dogs barking persistently in nearby gardens, especially if you're trying to concentrate or sleep.

They're all noise related.

MammaTo · 13/07/2023 21:09

People taking too long to get on the bus.
Have your change or bus pass at the ready as you see the bus approaching - don’t get your purse out as you get on the bus.

This also applies to anything ticketed - have your ticket out and ready to go before you get to the scanner person.

GreenMarigold · 13/07/2023 21:12
  • Bottles rolling around in the car
  • Tetrising boxes info the freezer
  • Pans all clashing against each other in the cupboard
Sweepea3 · 13/07/2023 21:14

People who look at their phones when driving.

Daffodilwoman · 13/07/2023 21:15

People who arrive late for appointments. Then look at you as if you are talking an incomprehensible language when you tell them they will have to re book as you are now going to see your next appointment. No I can’t ‘squeeze you in.’ No I won’t see you and make ever other person late. No I won’t see you when I am about to go home. Get your lazy arse here on time. I have to.

GetInTheBinThenGetInTheSea · 13/07/2023 21:21

Getting stuck at a red light behind the dickhead that got us both stuck there.

WhatADrabCarpet · 13/07/2023 21:24

People who say they have to itch an itch. No... you scratch an itch.

The ubiquitous would/could/should of...aaaaarggghhh!!!

Tattoos... I really want to dig my nails into your skin and scrape them off.

Those fecking leggings that scrunch into your bum cheeks.
I can assure you that even though you're a size 6 and go to the gym thrice a day, your cellulite is still visible and your butt cheeks REALLY wibble when you walk.

People who walk around with the sound 'on' their phones so that we all have to listen to their shite.

Daffodilwoman · 13/07/2023 21:28

People who cannot go anywhere at all without eating and drinking.

Daffodilwoman · 13/07/2023 21:28

Another one, people who think you are interested in their child or pets. I’m really not.

bonzaitree · 13/07/2023 21:40

annoys me when people describe a cold or another minor ailment as « horrific ».

No, it’s a cold. Save « horrific » when you have something actually horrific!

plopss · 13/07/2023 21:41

OhamIreally · 13/07/2023 07:24

iPhone changing fucking to ducking every single time. I thought it was supposed to learn.

Probably not irrational though.

Save a fake contact with the name fucking- solves the problem 😂

bluebellinthewood · 13/07/2023 21:43

bracemyselfagain · 13/07/2023 16:57

Water & bubbles all over the side after someone washes up ...

Absolutely!!

meditated · 13/07/2023 21:48

Posts from teachers/ TA's on here with 'your' instead of 'you're'.
It's irrational because it's far too common and I should have lowered my expectations by now.