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Aibu to start a thread about popular things that you just don’t get!

361 replies

LondonElle · 20/01/2019 16:06

I will start....

Mum- bloggers
Friends ( tv show)
Spas

Will probably think of more at some point
( this is meant to light-hearted and I appreciate everyone has different opinions)

OP posts:
Fooferella · 20/01/2019 23:45

Twitter
Instagram
Pop music - all of it
Removing body hair from private places

VeganCow · 20/01/2019 23:46

Those selfie videos where celebrities film themselves for like 10 seconds pouting, mouthing the words to a background song and even worse sometimes have those stupid dog nose and ears video filters on. Do not get it one bit.

SassitudeandSparkle · 20/01/2019 23:47

A definite yes to Cake smash photography sessions
Old groups repeatedly reforming for bank balance filling tours

GabsAlot · 20/01/2019 23:56

gemma collins talentless attention seeker

same goes for the kardashians

and towie-i live in essex its not even slightly real

WhyDontYouComeOnOver · 21/01/2019 00:32

Actually, I know I've said each to their own, but I do have a couple.

People who drink/text when driving
Alcohol
Drugs
Football
Weddings

annieonamapleleaf · 21/01/2019 00:59

Every single thing about this trend.

Aibu to start a thread about popular things that you just don’t get!
ilovekale · 21/01/2019 01:00

Sinks that have two taps rather than a mixer one.

FridgeFullOfChocolate · 21/01/2019 01:40

Big eyebrows
Them 1st birthday cake smash shoots
Pregnancy photo shoots (and sharing the pics)
Gender reveal parties
Injecting your face with God knows what to look younger
Pouting rather than smiling in pictures
Soft play centres
Naming ceremonies rather than christenings (I went to one, it was bizarre)
Completely ott weddings where the bride gets carried away and loses touch with reality.

Weezol · 21/01/2019 02:00

Other people

Just A Minute

Internet banking

Coffee

findingmyfeet12 · 21/01/2019 02:02

Too much makeup - why do people contour and wear that highlighter stuff everyday?

Leather sofas on laminate floors.

Michael Kors bags.

Unicorn anything.

Inspirational quotes used as decor.

BellMcEnd · 21/01/2019 02:11

Oh so many!

Reality TV
GoT
Friends
Acrylic nails
Soap operas
Ed Sheeran’s music (I’m sure Ed himself is lovely)
Ugg boots
HD eyebrows
Selfies
88537422 hashtags accompanying a fab post
Fb posts that refer to “this one” eg “Living my best life with this one”
Using the word because in wankishness eg “So emosh because, hormones” NO

I’m sure there’s loads more

sushisuperstar · 21/01/2019 02:34

Stacey Dooley
Ed Sheeran
Louis Theroux
Boomerang app on Instagram
Prosecco
Street food

Fletchasaurus · 21/01/2019 06:54

Skiing is cold, expensive and the most fun ever with incredible, amazing views! Plus apres ski! I'm adding quiz shows like the chase... can't stand them!

Anapurna · 21/01/2019 10:15

Leather sofas in laminate floors. Another vote for that one.

Anapurna · 21/01/2019 10:15

Hashtags

M3lon · 21/01/2019 10:17

smart phones....

longwayoff · 21/01/2019 11:32

Rees smug
Brexit
Daily Mail
Boris
Farafe

longwayoff · 21/01/2019 11:33

Bother. You know who I mean.

findingmyfeet12 · 21/01/2019 11:41

Most comedy shows.

TOWIE and other similar shows.

Loose Women Hmm

Living for social media photo opportunities (a friend's children recently planned their entire holiday around taking photographs for social media).

Big weddings.

James Corden.

Holly Willoughby.

StoneofDestiny · 21/01/2019 17:22

Oh yes - Loose Women esp the Nolan one
Sofa adverts on TV with constant sales (and vile sofas)
The Sun Newspaper (vile lies about Liverpudlians)
TV on line bingo advertising
Christmas commercial promotions that start in July and Easter ones that starts in January
The odious Jeremy Kyle and his vile gullible guests
Jewellery that rattles - particularly multiple bracelets and dangly things that clatter on desks etc (grrrrr)
Over whitened teeth you need 🕶 🕶 to look at

Merename · 21/01/2019 17:36

Facebook, never done it and think it’s weird!

pineapplecrush · 21/01/2019 17:47

Drinking coffee on the go constantly
Gogglebox - whoever thought it was a good idea, we watch others watching TV?
Lush
Converting reception rooms/extending to incorporate a huge kitchen diner where everyone sits/eats/cooks/watches tv/does homework together and only a tiny other reception room to escape!
Those wooden signs everywhere with sayings on

SassitudeandSparkle · 21/01/2019 17:52

FB or Instagram posts with a million hashtags. FFS.

supersop60 · 21/01/2019 17:57

Pouting.
Hollyoaks
"plastic people" reality tv
sassitude - oh, the hashtags.

findingmyfeet12 · 21/01/2019 18:12

Someone mentioned the Aldi jo malone dupes - I love the candles. They're an absolute bargain for the quality.