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Irrational Judgy Pants thread.

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FretYeNotAllIsShiny · 15/07/2017 13:57

I've got new neighbours. I really doubt they are my kind of people. They've got a glittery toilet seat.

What makes you hoik up your Irrational Judgy Pants?

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Maireadplastic · 16/07/2017 18:30

I judge anyone who uses that gel. Antibac causes superbugs.

I hate it when people say 'I'd die of boredom if I was a SAHM', implying they are far to scintillating to do so and anyone that does must be dull and stodgy. It actually shows a complete lack of imagination. (I've done both, btw, and I certainly didn't stagnate when I was at home).

manicmij · 16/07/2017 18:31

For some folk tattoo eyebrows are the only option. Lost my eyebrows about 5 years ago and was fed up with eyebrow make_up wearing off and leaving me a bit scary looking. Tattoos worked a treat. As they do fade need to have them redone about every three years.

manicmij · 16/07/2017 18:36

Baby on board, little princess/dude stickers on cars. What on earth are they meant for? And, kids using a supermarket as if it's a playground. All in all given the above its really stupid parents I judge!

clarkl2 · 16/07/2017 18:38

Issues with a glittery toilet seat are what exactly?

MikeUniformMike · 16/07/2017 18:41

Maireadplastic, that's an unusual use of the world scintillating.

clarkl2 · 16/07/2017 18:42

"Antibac causes superbugs" wow you really are pretty stupid aren't you.
Antibacterial gels are used on every ward in every hospital I have ever worked on. They prevent the spread of germs and safeguard patients/visitors and staff. It's resistance to broadspectrum antibiotics that coins the phrase "superbug".
Anything else stupid to add??

Filofanny · 16/07/2017 18:44

When people say their small child is three going on 23, or 6 going on 16 etc etc. I don't say anything but I judge.

Maireadplastic · 16/07/2017 18:49

clarkl2....just let me think.....

Maireadplastic · 16/07/2017 18:53

MikeUniform- is it? Have I misspelt it?

MikeUniformMike · 16/07/2017 18:56

No.

Maireadplastic · 16/07/2017 19:00

clarkl2- I thought that triclosan, the main active ingredient in many antibacterial soaps, caused some bacteria to become resistant to commonly used antibiotics such as amoxicillin. Maybe that's not right though.

SherbrookeFosterer · 16/07/2017 19:01

I concur with poster JeReviens.

Better a glittery toilet seat than a UKIP poster.

... or football scarf in the front window....

--- or a fridge in the front garden.. I could go on!

Cheesecakefan · 16/07/2017 19:25

Bad written English.

Clarkl2, maybe you could have been more polite.

formerbabe · 16/07/2017 19:27

I think there's enough bloody guilt around for mothers to suck up, especially as we're supposed to do it all and still can't win whatever we do, I wouldn't judge any mother for working or not

I never said "mothers" though. I'm talking about either parent being around. If both parents have high powered jobs with lots of travelling perhaps or very long hours then yes I do judge if it's not financially necessary.

Toomanyspotsforagrownup · 16/07/2017 19:28

The self declared 'stay at home mum' no love you've been unemployed for fifteen years and your child is only three

StrangeLookingParasite · 16/07/2017 19:29

People who go to live in Spain, or any foreign country, living in British ghettoes, don't bother to learn a word of the native language and vote for Brexit fgs!!!!!!

People really did that?

fatimashortbread · 16/07/2017 19:51

I've just spent a (very enjoyable) week (admittedly) with people who cut the 'noses' off all of the cheese we had Shock

AmberNectarine · 16/07/2017 19:55

All the comments about 'live, love laugh' have reminded me of the moment I started laughing at my (much loved) MIL's funeral recently (bear with me...)

The vicar was sermonising about how everyone should live their life by 'the five Ls' which were something like 'love, laugh, listen, learn' etc (I forget the last one). All I could think was 'sounds like one of those naff wall decals, MIL would hate this' and I started sniggering. DH looked most bemused, until I explained afterwards!

MrsHathaway · 16/07/2017 19:58

People really did that?

Describes my in laws pretty accurately. No hint of irony or self-awareness.

formerbabe · 16/07/2017 19:58

Oh yeah I judge people who post inspirational memes on Facebook..or those cringy ones about strong women or that dreadful one that goes something like "if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best"!

user1476641978 · 16/07/2017 20:01

My boss is loaded. Millions. But has terrible teeth. Terrified of dentist.

user1489675144 · 16/07/2017 20:03

Babies/young children with earrings - yuck - they are not fashion accessories they are children!
Tattoos on women - I know they are popular/trendy but they look tacky (IMO)
Personalised number plates - just no
Fake tattooed on or drawn on eyebrows - or thick eyebrows draw on
Fake nails with or without all the silly bits and multiple colours

PlinkyTheFairyWitch · 16/07/2017 20:13

I never said "mothers" though. I'm talking about either parent being around. If both parents have high powered jobs with lots of travelling perhaps or very long hours then yes I do judge if it's not financially necessary.

No, but I did. Dads don't generally have the same guilt issues (NADALT).

I think people have reasons to work other than pure money. I think judging them for it is harsh.

user1489675144 · 16/07/2017 20:14

Oh and parents at soft play who let their children run wild and never once glance up from their mobile to engage with them

lostforinspiration · 16/07/2017 20:24

People who say 'reach out' instead of ask.