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What things are you unreasonable about?

205 replies

Mumofaflump · 19/04/2011 12:44

Mine is old people driving fast cars slowly. While wearing hats...

FFS, if you can't drive down a dual carriageway at 70 then:

A) You shouldn't be allowed a license.
B) If you are going to drive slowly then buy a slow car and save the money.
C) If you are that cold that you needs hat, turn the heating up.

Now, I know I am BU about this, but it bugs me. What bugs you?

OP posts:
SoFluffyImGonnaDie · 19/04/2011 16:25

My mil banging on about her wheat intolerance and then proceeding to eat a whole pizza from the takeaway so not specially made. In fact just my mil makes me unreasonable

corygal · 19/04/2011 16:34

I assume a hooded, dead-eyed stare for badly behaved small children and bad customer service.

But I really ABU about people who smell - tears spring to my eyes, I gag and choke, pop-eyed and helpless. This I don't fake. Which is worse.

BananaMad · 19/04/2011 16:34

SoFluffy - I used to have a work colleague like your MIL!

moondog · 19/04/2011 17:23

Oh Christ, anyone going on about their gluten/dairy intolerance makes me want to kneecap them.
As If.
They're usually big lardy folk.

Oh and people who talk about 'dairy'.
I want to yell 'dairy what??! It's a bloody adjective therefore in thisa context needs following with a noun you idiot.'

StealthyKissBeartrayal · 19/04/2011 17:27

but presumably some people are. I have a friend who is definitely not lardy but just realised she felt dreadful the day after eating wheat. Last time we all met up I made gluten free cakes, which she enjoyed (or was too polite to say she didn't :o)

bibbitybobbityhat · 19/04/2011 17:29

Anybody coming in to my bedroom or trying to talk to me when I am getting dressed.

People (read my mother) standing in my v small kitchen and talking at me when I am trying to cook.

IMissSleep · 19/04/2011 17:32

I live in a city drowned by tourists, they sometimes stand in the fruit and veg section of my local SM and take pictures of... POTATOES. Bloody potatoes?!!! Not always potatoes, sometimes oranges...

I need Wine

TrillianAstra · 19/04/2011 17:56

Some people do have actual problems processing certain foods. But the more someone goes on about it, the less inclined I am to believe them and the more I think it's just an excuse for them to be a fussy eater.

moondog · 19/04/2011 18:36

Even if you do, you don't need to mention it. You just discreetly avoid problem article or grin and bear.
I remember choking down rollmop herrings at a friend's house at about 114 with rictus grin, whilst inwardly gagging. It is what one does. I even kept quiet when the mother said 'Oooh, seeing as you enjoyed that so much, have another!'

FetchezLaVache · 19/04/2011 18:46

I think this one is genuinely quite unreasonable- I get quite aerated over the inconsistent scale in "In the Night Garden". One minute Makka Pakka is about the same size as the Ninky Nonk, the next he's getting on it and is a lot smaller than it. Anyone else get wound up by that?

StealthyKissBeartrayal · 19/04/2011 18:53

but she's my friend
we talk about what's happening in our lives

NinkyNonker · 19/04/2011 19:04

Funny little hair clip/bands etc on babies

The fact that as soon as the sun comes out my lovely seaside/New Forest town becomes gridlocked. Yes yes, I know, holiday destination, am lucky to be somewhere so lovely but grrr.

Being called hun. Do I look like Atilla? Second thoughts, don't answer that.

People who literally just did something. Well, you didn't literally just die did you? Else my blood pressure wouldn't be through the roof.

People who laugh at my pedantry attention to detail.

Inefficiency in the home. DH, I'm looking at you. If you go downstairs to make tea in the morning, put the kettle on before going for a wee etc. Then, it will be boiled and ready when you get out. If you won't, then use the standing around time to unpack the dishwasher or something. Similarly, I get very annoyed with myself if I don't put the washing on first thing. It has to go on first thing to get maximum drying time. I know an extra hour first thing will make no difference, but it is the principle.

I'm sure there will be more.

LittleMumSmall · 19/04/2011 19:05

I hate buskers. Regardless of talent level, as I know objectively some are great musicians. But I just can't stand them.

fedupofnamechanging · 19/04/2011 19:07

People who use a buttery knife to scoop jam or nutella out of the jar.

People who read other people's personal cards. I sometimes leave mine in my bedroom and my mother thinks nothing of having a good old nosy. In fact, I hate anyone other than DH and my DCs going into my bedroom at all. I should not have to hide something just to stop other people from reading what they shouldn't!

Sorry, bit of a rant there Blush

FetchezLaVache · 19/04/2011 19:13

Oh, and I hate it when guests try to help by putting all the washed crockery and pots away in the wrong place.

crazycatlady · 19/04/2011 19:42

Margarine, instant coffee and fruit yogurts. I'm getting angry just thinking about them.

Martine McCutcheon.

Paul McCartney.

And whoever said 'inefficiency in the home', yes, absolutely drives me NUTS.

reelingintheyears · 19/04/2011 19:47

I love buskers.

There used to be a man who played guitar in the local precinct whose dog would sing howl along at certain cues he gave.

He also made up lyrics about passers by being 'in love' and smiling.

He was great Grin

reelingintheyears · 19/04/2011 19:50

I'm unreasonable about the usual boring stuff like litter and dog poo.

Actually,that's not actually being unreasonable.

reelingintheyears · 19/04/2011 19:54

I have an allergy (intolerance) to eggs.

I don't go on about it but it needs to be mentioned if we're eating out/at friends

Does that make you want to kneecap me..Hmm

grandmaagain · 19/04/2011 20:01

people who think it is ok to use the F word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SoFluffyImGonnaDie · 19/04/2011 20:11

It's not the wheat intolerance that is annoying it's the use of it when she wants to be awkward eg at our wedding when she insisted her meal be specially be prepared yet doesn't bat an eyelid at ordering a takeaway laden with wheat on a weekly basis.
I have definitely noticed the proportions on In the Night Garden you are not alone Fetchez!
I am literally pissing myself at people taking pictures of potatoes Wink
I am also a bit OTT about where the plates and dishes go in the cupboard, there is a strategic order to placing them so that they fit inside the dish on top. My OH has given up trying to do it correctly

PossetFeatures · 19/04/2011 20:13

People who stop dead in front of me in the street.

People/couples who block the WHOLE pavement and then proceed to walk VERY slowly.

Use of 'LOL'.

People who can't differentiate between 'their', 'there' and 'they're'.

DP saying "You know" after every few words when speaking to people on the phone.

Use of the phrase 'real women' to describe any woman over a size 14- are smaller sized women not 'real' too? In fact, use of the phrase full stop!

The TV show 'Loose Women' and the majority of the presenters fronting it

Babies and toddlers with pierced ears- so chavvy

bibbitybobbityhat · 19/04/2011 20:16

People who use more than one exclamation mark or question mark.

Simply makes them look very stupid.

shakey1500 · 19/04/2011 20:23

Anyone who reads (or attempts to read) MY newspaper, bought by MYSELF for MY perusal before I've read it myself. Keep your bloody mitts off OR buy your bloody own. Grrr!

Ambi · 19/04/2011 20:27

Messy/ Noisy kids - I'm not sure I'm cut out for this parenting malarky.