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Pet Hate - what makes you Cringe?

661 replies

marton4710 · 16/05/2021 20:37

For me it is the habit of drinking out of bottles. Everywhere you go people are swigging out of bottles. Had a bank appointment and even Manager was drinking out of a bottle. Agh I must be getting old. Give me a glass any time.

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WarmSausageTea · 16/05/2021 20:44

Sliders. I can’t explain it, but they infuriate me.

1Morewineplease · 16/05/2021 20:46

Wonky Ugg type boots, particularly when worn with lounge pants on the school run.

MrsJBaptiste · 16/05/2021 20:49

People saying 'bubba' for baby 😒 Hideous.

eatsleepread · 16/05/2021 20:52

I really don't like dandelions. Unfortunately my garden has seen an explosion of them in the last few days.

RoseRedRoseBlue · 16/05/2021 20:53

People saying ‘baby’ instead of ‘the baby’. Urgh.

Cuntryhouse · 16/05/2021 20:54

People who say, "myself and ...". You know what I mean.

BeeUffy · 16/05/2021 20:54

@MrsJBaptiste

People saying 'bubba' for baby 😒 Hideous.
I agree. Also "tiny human" for a baby. So twee and irritating.
CarlottaValdez · 16/05/2021 20:54

I hate “change his bum” for change his nappy.

Accidentallydeletedoopsss · 16/05/2021 20:56

Oh yes @CarlottaValdez !

‘Boob monster’, ‘give them the boob’ etc for me...YUCK

Quickchangeartiste · 16/05/2021 20:56

People asking after my ‘fur babies’ They are fully grown adult dogs fgs. They weigh 30 Kgs each.

littlepattilou · 16/05/2021 21:02

When people say 'boobing the baby.' ARGH! Angry

Also hate... Little man. Little Soldier. Little Princess. Holibobs. Sainsbos. Famalam.

On here, I hate 'are you on glue?' 'educate yourself!' And 'you sound unhinged' (Saying that is vile, as it implies the poster is mentally unwell. Nasty.)

There are LOADS more things people say that nark me off. I will probably think of some more later. Or people will mention them here probably.

Oooh, I will also think of things people DO that make me cringe!

Amdone123 · 16/05/2021 21:03

I cringe when my colleague pops a boiled sweet into her mouth seconds before giving me the lowdown on what needs doing. I then have to listen to it being thrown around her gob, colliding with her teeth. The other day I could stand it no longer and said, ' Are you eating a sweet?'
'Yes. Do you want one?'
I wish I could be more direct.

MissKeithsNeice · 16/05/2021 21:05

People who use their vocal cords when sneezing. There is no need. Bonus points for actually say achoo.

Inthesameboatatmo · 16/05/2021 21:06

Sliders with bad fake fur

RoseRedRoseBlue · 16/05/2021 21:06

Also people that pick their teeth, nose or any part of themselves in public. People who break wind publicly and loudly. Anything crass really.

MoorGirl · 16/05/2021 21:08

People who say expresso Grin

mrsbitaly · 16/05/2021 21:08

People wearing pyjamas and slippers at my local lidl. People wearing masks around their chin instead of face. People walking slow in front of me. When should I stop 😂

Neonprint · 16/05/2021 21:08

Grammar wankers. No one cares outside of formal communication. Just says more about the grammar wanker than the person making the error, so it just make me feel embarrassed for them.

mrsbitaly · 16/05/2021 21:09

@Amdone123

I cringe when my colleague pops a boiled sweet into her mouth seconds before giving me the lowdown on what needs doing. I then have to listen to it being thrown around her gob, colliding with her teeth. The other day I could stand it no longer and said, ' Are you eating a sweet?' 'Yes. Do you want one?' I wish I could be more direct.
Ha ha love this 😀😄
Mousetown · 16/05/2021 21:12

@MrsJBaptiste

People saying 'bubba' for baby 😒 Hideous.
Bubs Bubba Little man Littles Doing the deed

Any twee nonsense relating to pregnancy or parenthood.

Neonprint · 16/05/2021 21:13

@mrsbitaly

People wearing pyjamas and slippers at my local lidl. People wearing masks around their chin instead of face. People walking slow in front of me. When should I stop 😂
What is it about slow walkers that make you cringe? I feel cringe means a certain level of embarrassment? I don't agree but understand the shopping in pj's. But I don't get the slow walking thing?
Paperreceipt · 16/05/2021 21:16

Posh accents.

Facebook grieving.

Teabags left out on the side or in the sink.

Paperreceipt · 16/05/2021 21:18

Pet hates and things that make you cringe are very different things aren’t they?

flinginflangin · 16/05/2021 21:18

Anyone responding to an admirable deed with 'I salute you!' Gives me the cringe

userxx · 16/05/2021 21:20

Stay home.

Makes my teeth grind.