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Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask what really fucks you off?

471 replies

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 19:32

I know I know I was asking for it- going out in the car on a Sunday; 'Sunday drivers'... As I was sat/stuck behind yet another slow, overly cautious (shit - IMO) driver it infuriated me that she left a car sized gap between her and the car in front of her. These selfish twats idly trundle by just as the lights change leaving whoever was stuck behind them (and their massive unnecessary gap...) stuck at the lights. I curse them. What and/or who really gets you mad?

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Scotinoz · 07/08/2017 13:47

People who drive under the speed limit - if the limit is 60 and it's a fine, dry, clear day with no traffic in front of you, do bloody 60 not 55.

Incompetence - by anyone. No need for it. Do your job properly and don't make excuses.

Smug mothers with 1 tiny baby sleeping in a pram, looking all polished and staring at me with a horrified look - just you wait until you have 2 bloody minded pre-school age kids 😡

Men who (badly) direct you into parking spaces - more than capable of parking thanks very much. Fuck off.

Tradesman who utter the phrase "I'd better explain that to your husband...". Again, fuck off.

Attention seeking Facebook posts. "Such an awful day, can't believe she did that" 97 comments later and the owner finally follows up with some crap "don't want to post it on here hun"

Badly written childrens' books. They're children, not idiots.

Estate agents.

Mothers who let their 8 year olds use a playpark full of under 2s as a BMX track.

Older woman in Waitrose who feel they have priority, and push past/into queues.

I could go on but that's what's got my goat lately

LazaUbi · 07/08/2017 13:51

It seems that perhaps 80% of the comments on this thread can be summed up as:

People

Wheelycote · 07/08/2017 13:53

Work. I'll rephrase colleagues. Aka people Grin

Wheelycote · 07/08/2017 13:58

To be clear just the colleagues, superiors. Bigwigs. All the other lovely people I come into contact with through work, make me feel priveledged.

But I call the office the snakepit

mrscee · 07/08/2017 14:14

Folk on Facebook who checki I at the hospital and then don't so why until loads of people ask if they are ok? It can't be that serious if you've managed to write in Facebook whilst your on your deathbed

iwannapuppy · 07/08/2017 14:16

People who don't indicate.
People who park in disabled bays without a badge.
People who don't say thank you when you give way/hold doors open for them.
My family members who turn up to family gatherings and expect to be fed and watered but NEVER offer any contribution.
Drivers doing 20 in a 30 or 25 in a 40 grrrr! (You are not being a 'safe' driver, in fact you are more likely to cause an accident.....starting with me ramming you up the bum....per).
Children who butt in on conversations and the parents for allowing it.
People who think the world owes them.
In fact sorry everyone, I've just realised I've turned into my Mother!!!

ShuttyTown · 07/08/2017 14:17

Pregnant smokers
Drivers who don't use their indicators
Late people

ShuttyTown · 07/08/2017 14:19

Oh and those stupid fucking snapchat filters that are dog faces or rabbits etc and the grown fucking women who post them on Facebook and then the absolute twats who 'like' it and say stuff like 'you look amazeballs hun' AngryAngryAngryAngryAngry

SnowWhite33 · 07/08/2017 14:19

Slow walkers, especially those who get of the tube/train/bus and then stop. Never mind that im right behind you!

Antisocial car or bike parking on pavements designated for people to walk!! Was never an issue before i had a child and started pushing a pram. Why do i have to get on the road and walk around with a pram so they can just dump their car/bike on the pavement. I really don't understand how people in wheelchairs can get around?

Talking loud on the phone in public transport. It is so tacky!

In general people who lack common sense and have 0 awareness about others around them.

Arealhumanbeing · 07/08/2017 14:44

People who don't vote because they, 'don't understand it all' or because, 'it doesn't affect me'.

Then complain that their children's schools are always asking for money, they can't get a GP appointment for 3 weeks, their pay has been frozen for the last 7 years etc etc.

Just fucking HOW can you not see the connection?!

PickAChew · 07/08/2017 14:46

People who spray perfume on a bus

TheEmojiMovieLooksShite · 07/08/2017 14:53

snowWhite We can't!

GerardButlersBeard · 07/08/2017 14:55

People who fart in shops and you walk into it.
Man buns.
People who vape.
Men who wear shoes without socks.

GerardButlersBeard · 07/08/2017 15:01

People on holiday taking photos of their legs like they think they are the sexiest person on the planet and posting on fb.

Groups of girls posing for a photo all with bent legs - Why?

Sarikiz · 07/08/2017 15:02

Men who spit in the street ( never seen a woman do it) urggggh so vile.
Standing in the queue at the bank while the cashiers chat and have cuppa.
Overseas call centres

iklboo · 07/08/2017 15:44

I heard the wankiest coffee order this morning:

'Graaaaarrrrrrde (think Craig Revel Horwood) decaf skin lat to shoot'

I think he wanted a large decaf skinny latte to take away Confused

The80sweregreat · 07/08/2017 15:59

yes to overseas call centres.
when the broadband goes down.
My GP practice for changing the system to one that clearly isnt working that well.
impatient drivers that cut in to a tiny space in front of me to save a nano second from their driving time. Then get caught at the lights the same as me anyway.
The fact that my sons will probably never own a property as we are SE and they stupid prices. Negative thinking, i know.
The whole Tory government, past and present ( and yes, i do know that the others are not much better)
yes to vague bookers - just tell us whats up.
Queues for anything.
life in general.

zzzzz · 07/08/2017 16:04

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YouTheCat · 07/08/2017 16:16

Currently hating the mass of zombie threads being resurrected and all the weird as fuck ones that have been started today.

notarehearsal · 07/08/2017 16:49

The women ( it's never men) who shuffle their feet along in the supermarket, they're always wearing stupid flip flops or Uggs and their feet don't actually move off the ground as they walk, they just sort of slosh along loudly

Spudlet · 07/08/2017 16:50

People who tut. It's such passive-aggressive bullshit. Either say something or don't, you cowards!

Yes, I have jut been tutted at in the supermarket while I was trying very hard to deal calmly with a tired, tantruming toddler and I may have nearly criedBlush

chipscheeseandcurrysauce · 07/08/2017 17:35

@notarehearsal THIS. If you know you can't walk in flip flops or UGG Boots, don't wear them.

IDoDaChaCha · 07/08/2017 18:00

Further to rude shop assistants who talk to colleagues while serving you; had this in a charity shop today. This wanky woman leaning against the till area going on (and on) about where would be good to go for cocktails and food and the ignorant woman behind the till entertaining it. I don't care if you're friends! I've got stuff to pay for and a screeching toddler in a stroller- pay attention to me so I can fucking leave! And I don't really want to feel invisible whilst listening to your anal conversation. Grrr

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Orchid2017 · 07/08/2017 18:41

On advanced driving tests, it is advised to keep a car length between you and the car in front for insurance purposes. If a car hits you then you go into the car in front, Then you will be liable to pay for the damages of the car you hit, so it is better to keep a safe distance.

Sarikiz · 07/08/2017 18:48

Oh I forgot.
People who smell really bad in front of you in the queue at the supermarket or wherever and you have to move into their space that stinks to high heaven. Yuk