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Is there anything more annoying than...

32 replies

CharliesAngles · 24/07/2025 14:34

hiccups?

Got a sudden attack of hiccups and it won't stop!
Urgh.

What relatively harmless thing annoys the heck out of you?

OP posts:
Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 14:36

People dawdling in front of me when I've got somewhere to be and a toddler in tow😡😡😡

AffIt · 24/07/2025 14:38

Getting a pocket stuck on something (commonly a door handle).

Only ever tends to happen when you're already in a bad mood.

Cancercomeback · 24/07/2025 14:38

My husband, was the first thing that sprang to my mind when I read your title….. but we are decluttering the garage together presently, so I do understand this is a uniquely stressful situation specific to my life and your husbands may not be as annoying right now!

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 24/07/2025 14:44

AffIt · 24/07/2025 14:38

Getting a pocket stuck on something (commonly a door handle).

Only ever tends to happen when you're already in a bad mood.

That is EXACTLY what I was going to write! First thing that popped into my mind when I read the title of the thread...

DirtyFrie · 24/07/2025 14:45

My neighbours

Vdos · 24/07/2025 14:46

AffIt · 24/07/2025 14:38

Getting a pocket stuck on something (commonly a door handle).

Only ever tends to happen when you're already in a bad mood.

I’m in a bad mood just from reading this!

It’s always when you’re in a hurry, and it makes you look like an undignified twat

SisterMargaretta · 24/07/2025 14:48

Hearing a mosquito when you're trying to get to sleep

Flourshiba · 24/07/2025 14:48

Teeny bit of eggshell in your egg when you crack it (then trying to fish it out)

LilEv · 24/07/2025 14:48

When you literally can’t do anything without someone needing you, I can’t even go to the toilet in peace!! Lol

LilEv · 24/07/2025 14:52

Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 14:36

People dawdling in front of me when I've got somewhere to be and a toddler in tow😡😡😡

Could not agree more!!!

DeirdreChambersWhatACoincidence · 24/07/2025 14:52

A hair on the washing up sponge.

Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 14:53

LilEv · 24/07/2025 14:48

When you literally can’t do anything without someone needing you, I can’t even go to the toilet in peace!! Lol

I took know this hell 😅

VictoriaEra · 24/07/2025 14:55

Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 14:36

People dawdling in front of me when I've got somewhere to be and a toddler in tow😡😡😡

Likewise, people walking too slow ( or on phones) blocking the way in the city. Or those that dawdle, holding hands and preventing anyone walking quickly from getting past.

LilEv · 24/07/2025 15:00

Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 14:53

I took know this hell 😅

Seriously, today I went to the doctors and my DH called to ask me how much something cost, which he could have easily googled and this morning I was on the toilet and my daughter wanted to tell me she had an itchy bottom (glamorous) 🤣

Devilsmommy · 24/07/2025 15:02

LilEv · 24/07/2025 15:00

Seriously, today I went to the doctors and my DH called to ask me how much something cost, which he could have easily googled and this morning I was on the toilet and my daughter wanted to tell me she had an itchy bottom (glamorous) 🤣

🤣🤣🤣

Ddakji · 24/07/2025 15:02

DeirdreChambersWhatACoincidence · 24/07/2025 14:52

A hair on the washing up sponge.

Aaarrrgggghhhhhhh! I HATE this!!! So grim!!!! I have a lot of hair (and no dishwasher) so it’s always happening!

Ddakji · 24/07/2025 15:03

Getting a leg cramp in the middle of the night. As with hiccups, you know it’s going to go away pretty soon but it’s agony until it does and I do panic that it won’t stop, rather ludicrously.

LilEv · 24/07/2025 15:07

DeirdreChambersWhatACoincidence · 24/07/2025 14:52

A hair on the washing up sponge.

😳🤢

DiscoBob · 24/07/2025 15:07

You have to fill your lungs with air, then fully push it all out and hold your breath until you feel like you'll piss yourself.

It's the only way!

Lakeyloo · 24/07/2025 15:08

Trying to open a pack of bacon using the "open here" bit on the packet.
People who stop to chat with friends in a supermarket isle.
A spatula getting stuck in the utensil drawer so you cant open it.
People turning up on my doorstep unannounced.
Dropping one earing down the back of the chest of drawers.

TaborlinTheGreat · 24/07/2025 15:09

Dh once had hiccups for 3 days. He had to go to the doctor!

CharliesAngles · 24/07/2025 15:09

DeirdreChambersWhatACoincidence · 24/07/2025 14:52

A hair on the washing up sponge.

That's not annoying, that's the stuff of nightmares! 😱

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CharliesAngles · 24/07/2025 15:13

Ddakji · 24/07/2025 15:03

Getting a leg cramp in the middle of the night. As with hiccups, you know it’s going to go away pretty soon but it’s agony until it does and I do panic that it won’t stop, rather ludicrously.

I know they will stop eventually but my mind starts going into overdrive and thoughts like "How long do hiccups last? Oh my god I'm going to be in the Guiness Book of Records aren't I!" when I've had them only 4 minutes 😆

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Conniebygaslight · 24/07/2025 15:25

My DH yawning….I have no idea why, but I find it really annoying and when he whistles!! I adore him but both of those things really irritate me.

slightlydistrac · 24/07/2025 15:37

Ballpoint pens that don't write smoothly.

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