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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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IrritatedUser1960 · 06/08/2017 21:06

People who ring you to say they will be late for their appointment as they are stuck in traffic but "we'll only be a few minutes late" then turn up half an hour later expecting to be seen. "But I rang you to say I'd be late", so fucking what, you are still half an hour late whether you rang or not you massive idiot - I have clients fully booked all morning so I'll magic you half an hour shall I.
It is the height of stupid thing to say and gets on my wick every damned day.
Sorry but it really pisses me off - how is ringing to say you'll be super late any good to me and my schedule.

CurlsandCurves · 06/08/2017 21:06

People who appear to be utterly oblivious to others in the supermarket. Yeah, just leave your trolley blocking the whole aisle while you decide which biccies to have this week. And then look totally shocked and surprised when I 'excuse me? Excuse me please, could I just get past?' Yes, there are other people in here!

And do not get me started on the friends reunited that seems to occur all the time in my regular supermarket too! Hey, it's great, you've not seen each other for ages, I get that. But instead of blocking the aisle, how's about you head off to the cafe for a catch up?

Sirzy · 06/08/2017 21:07

People who describe their children as being brave when they have had their ears pierced has been a bug bare of mine recently. They have chosen to do it, for cosmetic reasons. That isn't brave.

Maci · 06/08/2017 21:09

People who toilet train too early, carry a potty around everywhere and are then surprised when the kid wets themselves three times.

TinselTwins · 06/08/2017 21:09

WRONGNESS
"do you want a hot drink"
"oh yes please"
"okay, what do you fancy? tea? coffee?"
"oh erm oh um tea please"
"do you take milk and sugar?"
"yes."
"how many sugars?"
"oh um oh just two"

CORRECTNESS
"would you like a hot drink?"
"Oh yes please, I'ld love a tea, milk and two sugars"

NipInTheAir · 06/08/2017 21:09

Nurses who chew gum and call me "mum"
Arrogant Drs
The politicization of NHS workers
CAMHS and It's culture of blame
People who think they're posh and refer to "myself" doubly annoying if they can't use a knife and fork.
Supermarket aisle hoggers
Supermarket scooting children
Parents who don't supervise their children
People who don't say please and thank you
Bigots
Misogynist
The Office - don't get it, sorry
I could go on but Poldark'z come on

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 21:09

Tinsel exactly. I was in a taxi who hit a cyclist who jumped the red light of their cycle lane. Cyclist luckily bounced off the side of the taxi. Second earlier he'd have been under the front wheels. He was one of those Lycra clad speed helmet wearing ones I frequently see jumping red lights. Taxi driver was furious in that worried way- obviously thought he'd hurt the cyclist. I made the driver get out and help him up regardless of his anger and watched out the window as the cyclist mouthed 'sorry' straight away - he knew what he'd done. Those are the types of cyclists who end up being hit by vehicles. And it's the drivers who have to live with the aftermath of their reckless road rule flouting.

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featheryfancy · 06/08/2017 21:09

People who stop in doorways. Absolutely infuriating.
Also, I'm not the grammar/spelling police and know how petty it is to be so annoyed but "Discusting". Just why?? Angry

nikiforov · 06/08/2017 21:11

People who cannot take any opinion that's contrary to their own.

BoobleMcB · 06/08/2017 21:11

People who squeeze the toothpaste from the middle of the tube. Like WTAF?!?!

user1493131627 · 06/08/2017 21:12

CYclists - not the genuine out for a little ride or going from a to b, but the selfish fuckers who think they are Bradley Wiggins with full lyrcra and all the gear riding 3 abreast round a blind corner on a narrow country lane who are incensed that someone has the nerve to drive a car on it, it's a road for fs sake. IN general cyclists in Lycra ( normally male) thought I saw a black pudding on a racing bike the other day before I realised it was someone carrying too much weight to be wearing skin tight Lycra urgg.
PEople who don't clean up after their dogs or even worse those that bag it and leave the bags in the hedge etc.
GOd botherers disturbing my peace.
people who can't read the please close the gate sign and let my dogs out.
Tailgaters - total wankers

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 21:12

It's ok wildbhoys, MartinJD just wants to make sure to give me their best and- cheers! (Imagining Hannibal Lecter raising a toast...) GrinWine

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IrritatedUser1960 · 06/08/2017 21:12

Students who roll in at 10 when we start at 8.30 then have the nerve to be affronted when I tell them to go home .
I have not cleaned their clinic nor have I got their notes out for them because there is no clinic fairy here.
Tough shit if you have to repeat your placement here, your first patient came at 9 on time, were you, go home and think about being on time tomorrow.

MelsMam · 06/08/2017 21:12

People who post mundane crap on Facebook.

Ostentatious, egotistical, rude arseholes people.

IrritatedUser1960 · 06/08/2017 21:13

My ex husband who fried meat in lard every damned night with the lid off so it took me two hours to clean the lard off the kitchen ceiling.

Maci · 06/08/2017 21:14

Cyclists yes! A woman on a bike once yelled at DS for stepping out to cross the cycle path which had GIVE WAY markings on it. Learn the Highway Code!

Another cyclist swung into the road without stopping or looking that I was slowing down in to turn and then acted as if it was MY fault he hit my bonnet.

Albadross · 06/08/2017 21:15

maddiemookins16mum but flexitime is the future...

I've seen parents allowing their DCs to ride their bloody bikes around Morrisons - wtf.

Babies with pierced ears.

People who stigmatise mental illness.

Strangers commenting on my diagnosis of autism.

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 21:15

littlejeopardy topsy & Tim's onscreen parents creep me out. Proper Stepford.

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sausaaaaaaage · 06/08/2017 21:16

I was always taught the 'tyres and tarmac' rule at lights. Which is about a small car's length.

When you're stopped in traffic, you should leave enough space between yourself and the vehicle in front that you can comfortably drive around them should they break down. It's no fun reversing then trying to manoeuvre around a stalled vehicle in bumper to bumper traffic...

NoKidsTwoCats · 06/08/2017 21:19

wildbhoysmama
Hahahaha! I just don't understand why people would choose to be next to complete strangers on a beach (unless they have to) when you're supposed to be relaxing/soaking up the sun/having family time. I can usually understand most points of view but that I really, really don't get!

SunnysideGold
I've noticed that trend recently, too. Why on earth do people see the need to post a photo of all their presents? Well, actually, it's pretty obvious they're just showing off but it always strikes me as a bit desperate :-/

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 21:20

Tinsel offering a drink in Britain is like an episode of Fawlty towers isn't it. Just tell me what you want??!!!

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sausaaaaaaage · 06/08/2017 21:21

Mine is people who insist on reverse parking into a space when there is a long queue of traffic entering the car park. Inevitably the people who do this couldn't do it in one attempt even if the car park was empty, so a huge queue of people have to wait patiently whilst twats in question have their 4 attempts.

nikiforov · 06/08/2017 21:21

When I bake something for myself (gluten/dairy free) and everybody eats them and bakes stuff that I can't eat in return when they KNOW i can't eat it Angry

IDoDaChaCha · 06/08/2017 21:22

TheFirstMrs anyone making anything less than complimentary comments about our children are wankers

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coursedarlin · 06/08/2017 21:23

People who stand too close behind me in the bank-recently asked a bloke if he was planning to rob me when I left as he was stood so close.

People who drive at 25 when the speed limit is 40 -yes man who works next door to me and happens to drive the same way as me

Richard Madeley- I have no real reason for this I just can't watch anything with him on.

Anyone touching the volume controls on my car - it has to be on an even number - do not fuck with it

Customers who ask me for one of those things I had last time - you had 20 things last time would you care to narrow it down anymore?!

Facebook twats - people who share every single bit of their life online including pictures of their kids then wondering why people know what they have been doing

People who decide that the front of the post office queue is a good place to have a catch up when the queue is stupidly long.

Soft play -sweaty places of hell with seriously overpriced 'homemade cake'

My dh's ex deciding to change arrangements just before they are due to happen

People who touched my bump when I was pregnant - I don't like my personal space being invaded at the best of times but do not put your hands on me when I am expecting a baby.

Just realised how much of an angry person I am! More worrying is these aren't even everything that pisses me off. I need to work on learning how to calm the fuck down!

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