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Things people do that make you cringe?

999 replies

Cleanfreshsheets · 10/11/2023 19:03

People posting photos of their holiday on social media with a caption like “this is how my Monday morning is looking”. Like calm down Joanne, you’ll be back in the office by next Monday.

Middle management telling me they pay my wages.

People thinking that are different and edgy because they wear Dr Martens (I do still love the boots though)

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Floogal · 11/11/2023 20:01

Chair dancing

catattacks · 11/11/2023 20:03

unreasonableornothelp · 11/11/2023 19:11

People who say “can I get” when ordering food in a restaurant. I always want to say so it’s fine I work here I will get it for you 🤣

I overheard this recently ...

Can I get a skinny cap to go?

Scribbelle · 11/11/2023 20:04

Mums who post pics on social media of themselves and young daughters all dressed in the same outfits #twinning #mini me
Mums who constantly post photos of their kids on FB etc followed by a stream of hashtags eg #mumofgirls #cutenessoverload #unbreakableond #sisters -Just why?! I mean #unbreakable bond! What are you suggesting, that those looking on are so jealous they wish to tear them apart in the most horrible way?
....and yes, if you're in A&E tell us why - Don't check into hospital with no explanation. Isn't it always the way that a whole host of "you ok hun", "Omg babe what's wrong?" will start pouring in and the person who posted will not even bother to acknowledge the concern let alone reply - attention seeking at its worst! Just pack it in!!!!

Nannyseaside · 11/11/2023 20:05

What's wrong with adults liking Disney? I happen to like disney

Jadeypeeps · 11/11/2023 20:05

I let my child sit in the main part of the trolley and believe it or not I’m not a brain dead idiot. Who knew opinionated strangers on the internet could be wrong??

Frost1111 · 11/11/2023 20:05

wishingiwas20something · 11/11/2023 18:05

Primary school parent whatsapp groups: shows how little hope there is for the future. #shameonyouall

What sort of things do they say?

smooththecat · 11/11/2023 20:06

QS90 · 11/11/2023 18:50

Or pronouncing the "sh" in "schedule".

Shedule IS the British pronunciation of the word. Skedule is the American pronunciation.

Stopbloodybanging · 11/11/2023 20:08

Oh my god, I say hon and fab. I’m hanging my head in shame.

Jadeypeeps · 11/11/2023 20:12

What is going on with these judgy comments? How is it stupid or lazy?? Last time I checked my child walking doesn’t affect my energy levels. It causes me absolutely no strain to have my child walk beside me instead of sitting in a trolley. All this moaning about germs and I guarantee all of those complaining have put far worse in their mouth and the others probably antibac everything while unpacking anyway so problem solved.

Reba767 · 11/11/2023 20:12

Pictures of men holding up big fish they've caught like a trophy.

Trickofthetrade · 11/11/2023 20:14

Ididivfama · 11/11/2023 19:56

The S on the end of words that shouldn’t have it.

im going Tescos
im going costas

That makes me cringe ......leaving out the "to". Should be "To" costa, "To" tesco obviously!

CleverLilViper · 11/11/2023 20:15

GotMooMilk · 10/11/2023 20:52

THIS! When I go into primark and see all the Disney themed adult clothes I die inside imagining wearing them outside.

I die a little inside every time I imagine being so pathetic that I'm bothered by what other people like and choose to wear, to be honest.

JANEY205 · 11/11/2023 20:16

RaraRachael · 11/11/2023 18:32

Pregnant women holding their bump. It isn't going to fall off!

Seriously? I’m heavily pregnant and hold my bump because sometimes it hurts and holding it actually helps the back pain. Also as a tiny person it helps outline it in photos 😄. What a weird thing to find cringe.

CustardySergeant · 11/11/2023 20:16

Ididivfama · 11/11/2023 19:56

The S on the end of words that shouldn’t have it.

im going Tescos
im going costas

It's omitting 'to' in those examples that would irritate me more.

Roundtable83 · 11/11/2023 20:16

Women who say “Oohhh, my ovaries!” when they see a baby. Barf 🤢

Mamato29192 · 11/11/2023 20:16

RunnerP · 10/11/2023 20:10

People saying ‘do you know what I mean?’ multiple times in a conversation

Hate that 😒

Gwenhwyfar · 11/11/2023 20:18

Anoisagusaris · 10/11/2023 21:24

So the Irish?

And the Welsh. And the ....loads of other people, but only RP speakers count for so many posters.
Lots of silly snobbery on this thread.

MaggieHM · 11/11/2023 20:19

Ibravedaflood I drink squash because I don't like water and its the only way I can drink enough water. I drink it really weak just to give it some taste. Why is it a problem because I'm an adult. This is the third time in a week I have heard this. Just out of curiosity I'd like to know what is actually wrong with it. I also eat ice cream and jelly on occasion.

Meowandthen · 11/11/2023 20:23

smooththecat · 11/11/2023 20:06

Shedule IS the British pronunciation of the word. Skedule is the American pronunciation.

it amazing how many people get that wrong.

Gwenhwyfar · 11/11/2023 20:23

"Noone managed to explain pork not rhyming with fork in a way that I understood"

Pork definitely rhymes with fork.

Lolasgame · 11/11/2023 20:23

People who embarrass themselves creeping up the butts of those they deem ‘popular’ ‘good looking’ ‘influential’ or in a position of ‘power’ god they make me cringe acting like we’re still in high school.

NoodleDoodle24 · 11/11/2023 20:25

Performance parenting
People who write “you ok hun” on attention seeking posts.

bonzaitree · 11/11/2023 20:25

I think creating dating profiles is always a bit cringe no matter what you put on them!

Its a bit like you’re putting yourself on eBay! Haha.

Possumzilla · 11/11/2023 20:28

That's how babies learn though. By being spoken to

StaunchMomma · 11/11/2023 20:28

Pronouncing eg hospital & little as hospickle and lickle. Shudder.

Also ff for th sounds (eg fings instead of things and worff instead of worth).

Hideous.

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