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Ridiculously petty things that you can’t even say out loud

591 replies

TheSlowRush · 14/07/2023 17:45

I’ll start.

This has been bugging me all day but I can’t say it out loud to anyone as it’s really not that bigger deal.

Parking is a huge issue where I live, not many people have ORP.

My elderly neighbour got rid of her car a few years ago, we are quite close and she has a driveway, so it was agreed that I could now park over her driveway meaning I am pretty much guaranteed a space right outside my house, rather than having to park halfway down the street.

My lodger has now begun using this space, she works from home a lot too so it’s there for days now sometimes. WAAAaa 🙈🙈.

I can say anything as I will sound like a selfish loon.

OP posts:
Hawkins0001 · 14/07/2023 21:45

PauliesWalnuts · 14/07/2023 21:16

You’re the CEO, so you work for the Board, not the other way around.

Sometimes though it should be the CEO, that's in charge especially if the board can be bribed

dunnoboutthisone · 14/07/2023 21:48

The bicycle picture in the round sign with a red border means no cycling, not cycle here and teach your kids to too.

Oh, and B - you know I can see when you're online in Whatsapp? I know you read my messages almost immediately and don't reply. I know you then come back on several times during the day and don't reply. I know that when you reply later that you've been asleep all day and didn't see my message you are lying. Why not just say you're not coming so I don't sit wondering whether I should just go on my own. It's fucking rude.

AtlasPine · 14/07/2023 21:56

Colleague, when you start half your sentences with, ‘Can’t tell a lie…’ or ‘It’s the God’s honest truth that…’, none of us will believe you.

5128gap · 14/07/2023 21:57

That fan is mine. I brought it in from home. I don't mind you borrowing it, but when you say where's 'The' fan, and walk off with it like its communal property it makes me seethe, even if I don't want to use it myself.
This is the third time now you've had no change for the toast run. You owe me £6.
Commuter trains are not cafes. One of your group of four can't rush on and 'save the table' while the other three faff about with their shopping and get on in their own sweet time. You friend wants a seat? She should have got on before me then.
The sofa bed thing in Premier Inn is not just small, it's also nowhere near as comfortable as the real bed. It's not fair that I'm always on that because you're bigger than me, when we've gone halves for the room.
When you sit in the car faffing with your sat nav for ten minutes before embarking on a route I know like the back of my hand after living here all my life, I secretly hope it takes you the wrong way.

WeetabixTowels · 14/07/2023 21:59

Mine is: I went swimming today to a kids water park type place and got REALLY annoyed by the splashing. I’m aware of how ridiculous that is, to be annoyed by splashing in a kids pool but FFS some kids spent the whole time splashing each other, and me!

ughagain · 14/07/2023 22:11

CC4712 · 14/07/2023 21:14

I don't come to your house anymore- because you allow your dogs to lick between your toes in full view of us all!

Oh dear god.

NCNCNCYEP · 14/07/2023 22:12

Madamecholetsbonnet · 14/07/2023 18:20

Where should you put them if they’re too big for overhead space (which is tiny on Southern trains) and there’s no room available in luggage area?

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up ye bum x

ughagain · 14/07/2023 22:16

Put your return date on that ridiculous out of office.

How the fuck are people meant to know if they can wait for a reply or not, if they don't know if you're off for one day or three weeks?

WeetabixTowels · 14/07/2023 22:18

ughagain · 14/07/2023 22:16

Put your return date on that ridiculous out of office.

How the fuck are people meant to know if they can wait for a reply or not, if they don't know if you're off for one day or three weeks?

Or when people don’t update their OOO messages!

“I’ll return on the 26th March 2023”

Thanks for that, earning every penny of your six figure salary

ughagain · 14/07/2023 22:24

Yes, and that. Use the bloody expiry option, fools.

alibongo5 · 14/07/2023 22:26

Eudaimonia5 · 14/07/2023 18:14

I get irrationally annoyed by that one person on every course that always has something to say. Whenever the tutor asks a question, they're in there sharing their thoughts and always asking questions.

"Ok, we'll end things there for today, unless anyone has any questions or anything they'd like to share?"

"Well actually, I'd just like to share my reflection on today's topic and ask a question about the assignment that's due at the end of next year"

Course you do, Ian. We all knew you'd have something to say. Just fucking shut up for once in your life! Let someone else speak, you don't have to talk in every single bloody class. You're a pain in the arse!

Except he's not a pain in the arse, he's merely being an active and engaged learner. He's contributing to lectures and sharing his experiences. He's making the most of the course and trying to get as much out of it as possible to benefit his personal and professional development.

But by god, it pisses me off!

Oh yes!
Trainer: There are no stupid questions
Course attendee: .....
Me: There really are

ThatFraggle · 14/07/2023 22:26

@OldTinHat

Write a note:

Dear neighbours at number 10. You may not be aware but the parking space marked in front of my house is registered for blue badge holders.

When the space is not available it means I have to park a distance from my house which can take me up to half an hour to then get home. At times that means I will need to order a taxi to get home or go out, due to my mobility issues.

In future would you please leave the space clear. Thank you.

lapisamethyst · 14/07/2023 22:33

We join a wellie walk at our local zoo every week. Lots of children under 5.
4 3/4 year old Deidre has to answer every question, be first in the queue, etc, such a bloody smartass. Her grinning mother p's me off too.
Give the other children a chance, Deidre.

Thepossibility · 14/07/2023 22:34

My SIL always posts photos of herself looking like she's just smelled a turd. Nostrils flared, eyes wide and mouth set in a straight line.
She has obviously decided it's her most attractive face, but I don't get it. She's an attractive lady with a nice smile?? Even my DH has brought it to my attention so it's not just me.

Thighdentitycrisis · 14/07/2023 22:42

Boyfriend- stop buying stuff you really like and leaving it in my house.

louderthan · 14/07/2023 22:45

Wash your hands when you come in! You've been on the bus, you're grubby and germy.

Isittimeformynapyet · 14/07/2023 22:55

OldTinHat · 14/07/2023 19:12

That allocated disabled bay outside my house is registered to me, my house, my car, my blue badge. It is not for you, cunting ignorant neighbour with three cars, to park in and leave one of your fucking cars in for weeks at a time. Oh, and you may wear a nurse's uniform so I assume you work for the NHS, but neither you nor any of your other householders have a blue badge. So you should know better!

So I'll continue to drive around and either park 20mins away (I can't walk anywhere near that far) or pay £££ for a parking permit in a car park half a mile away which is also too far away for me to walk to. Or park and have to pay for a fucking taxi to pick me up and drop me home (also in reverse to get my car). Or just not go out and miss medical appointments of which I have three a week.

AAARRRGGHHHHH!!!

Er.... why wouldn't you say this out loud? Have you got a friend like me who will say it for you?

(This has probably already been said, but I CBA to RTFT before responding)

PhoenixIsFlying · 14/07/2023 22:55

If you are going to eat that banana, do not eat it anywhere near me!

Ladysaurus · 14/07/2023 22:58

You can not get pissy about an offhand comment not directed at anyone about being glad about not being pregnant, because you wish you were. You've not had sex with your husband since 2022. Babies do not appear spontaneously. You're not infertile, you're celibate. They are not the same thing.

PocketBattleship · 14/07/2023 23:02

It's pronounced "miss-cheev-us", not "miss-cheev-ee-us".

midlifecrash · 14/07/2023 23:04

Eudaimonia5 · 14/07/2023 18:14

I get irrationally annoyed by that one person on every course that always has something to say. Whenever the tutor asks a question, they're in there sharing their thoughts and always asking questions.

"Ok, we'll end things there for today, unless anyone has any questions or anything they'd like to share?"

"Well actually, I'd just like to share my reflection on today's topic and ask a question about the assignment that's due at the end of next year"

Course you do, Ian. We all knew you'd have something to say. Just fucking shut up for once in your life! Let someone else speak, you don't have to talk in every single bloody class. You're a pain in the arse!

Except he's not a pain in the arse, he's merely being an active and engaged learner. He's contributing to lectures and sharing his experiences. He's making the most of the course and trying to get as much out of it as possible to benefit his personal and professional development.

But by god, it pisses me off!

No, Ian is a pain in the arse. We all know Ian

Franticbutterfly · 14/07/2023 23:12

cushioncovers · 14/07/2023 20:02

People who stick their tongue out for a photo. Grow up.

I do this sometimes, but it's because my face isn't photogenic so I just go with silly.

CountingMareep · 14/07/2023 23:13

FGS will you lot just shut up about the size of her lunch? Her being 6 months pregnant does not give any of you the right to pass judgement on whether she’s eating too much or not. She looks fine to me. None of your beeswax.

TeenLifeMum · 14/07/2023 23:25

Madamecholetsbonnet · 14/07/2023 21:39

And when the larger luggage space is full? As it often is on trains passing through Gatwick?

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If it’s the size that would fit under a train table it’s not that big then put it on your lap, not where people’s legs are - not sure why you’re struggling with the concept that the place people’s legs need to fit isn’t where you place your bag. The alternative is to stand with your bag in the area by the toilet, like many people do. Preventing other people sitting for a bag is unacceptable.

Comeonbarbiebrianharvey · 14/07/2023 23:31

Stop saying 'Free' instead of 'Three', there's a difference between f and the, I've got a regional accent but I think that's lazy.

Stop parking on the whole pavement for the school run, the other cars parked in front go half on and leave some pavement, every day without fail you go on all of it so we have to walk around that bit (which is a blind bend) in the road, with preschoolers. You've seen us walk around you how can you be that dumb??