Popular but tacky

[ListObsessed]

Sorry, not really an AIBU and inspired by the Pandora thread so breaking a few MN 'rules'. I found it really interesting to see what people view as tacky. Agreed with some and was surprised by others.

My personal pet hates are those baby on board signs in the back window of many cars (wouldn't mention it in real life as one of my best friends has one), rings that say things like 'Mum' on them and streaky blonde highlights in dark hair.

Completely appreciate that we all have and are entitled to different tastes. Just fascinated by the strong but opposing responses that an innocuous item can cause. The things I've just listed are viewed as useful/beautiful by many other people.

squoosh that's what I was pointing out

Fondling your true love's crotch on public transport.

What about a stranger's crotch?

Pictures of babies in flower pots or dresses as frogs/ladybirds/chicks.

French pedicures (they don't exist in France).

Burberry checks (a little is ok, particularly the lining of a trench).

Incorrect use of apostrophes (buy your banana's).

My mum still keeps me in babygros and I'm 35.

Those skinny shaming fb posts/memes.

There's one comparing Nigella Lawson & Gillian McKetih that's old but annoying.

Artificial grass/AstroTurf lawns. Poor wildlife!

What should babies wear then? Ridiculously uncomfortable "outfits" which have to be changed several times a day so every co ordinates?

Why on MN does it always have to be either/or? Either lovely soft babygros OR uncomfortable outfits? I dressed both my DDs in soft, comfy t shirts, joggers, gorgeous soft jersey dresses... Baby clothes aren't all miniature leather jackets and jeans like 'Baby David' from the Royle Family!

What's wrong with leggings and a leopard print top for a 3 week old, assuming they're soft and stretchy?

I love the man one

What counts as an anorak? I have a few zip-up gortex jackets I wear in the rain, I guess they fall into anorak territory

I confess I love colourful pebbles and have them in small wooden bowls all over home (changing colours seasonally.

Maybe I need to let DH wear his beloved Converse more often lol. I cringe every time I see them, think they remind me of school plimsolls and deck-shoes from 80s!

I forgot to mention very bright paint on walls eg lime green or red. Although we once ended up with bright pink kitchen when let DD choose the paint (it looked paler in tin lol)

jimmy I agree. My son was in joggers and tshirts and could move freely. Baby grows were in the bag so he could be changed.

Tbf he had a football kit at 6 months which is super 'tacky' on mn

RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime it's acceptable to feel a stranger's crotch on public transport (if they've consented). It's all the rage in Paris and Milan.

Tattoos
Russell Brand
Shiny, acrylic fancy dress princess dresses

Friends 3 week old daughter in leggings and leopard print top.Awful!

Sounds great to me!

Those awful huge prams

Definitely Russell Brand , can't stand my big fat gypsy weddings.

People who always get the latest apple I-phone/pad/laptop.
Granite worktops with sparkly bits in.
Butlins
Drinking 'voddy'
Mega high heels
Manchester's selfridges/harvey nicks
Spending ££££ on kids xmas presents, birthday parties etc
Ooooooh snobby!

What I find really revolting are those earring-type things usually worn by a certain type of man which stretch massive holes in their earlobes. Yuk. Just why????

LOL at granite worktops!

I would add children dressed as adults.

This both a Primark trend and a 'designer' trend. My poor dniece always looks about 17 when she's just past 7, bless her. Skinny jeans and frilly, pin stripe blouses. I'm sure everything is from Harvey Nicks or Selfridges but the poor child's always in navy or beige or black. She's 7 FFS. Let her wear lilac, pink, red and blue. Preferably all at the same time. With polka dots.

Kittymum03, I've got what look like a pair of tights but they come to just above the knee. They are designed to stop the top of your legs rubbing together. Although I hate my legs being on show so the only skirts/dresses I wear have to almost touch the floor!!

Am I not to meant to live in Converse at aged 33?

Screw that! I have over 15 pairs!

I love converse, love twiggy shit, love nail art, currently wearing a half head wig, have a pandora bracelet, have 6 tattoos, would have eyelashes on our car if dh would go for it.

I'm screwed.

Thankfully, when I turned 30 I stopped caring what others think and just do and wear and have what I like. Turning 30 was so freeing for me.

Fake flowers.

Children who can´t yet speak wearing football shirts or with pierced ears.

Elf on the shelf.