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Which Noise Annoys You?

203 replies

ItsItchy · 18/06/2024 20:51

My husband walks around the house "singing". Well it's not really singing, it's just "la la la" to no particular tune.

I should be pleased he's happy but it annoys the hell out of me!

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ToWhitToWhoo · 18/06/2024 21:04

The voices of ham actor types on certain TV soap operas (I think 'Neighbours' annoyed me the most).

Funnywonder · 18/06/2024 21:05

Football match noise and commentary. Mostly when it's coming from the small tinny speaker of a tablet or phone. But I hate it generally too. Drives me round the bend.

TheThingIsYeah · 18/06/2024 21:05

Coastalcreeksider · 18/06/2024 21:01

Sniffing constantly.

Ah yes. Especially on a train. Since when has a tissue been a luxury good?

TipsyKoala · 18/06/2024 21:05

Dogs barking
People playing music in their gardens
Arse holes revving their motorbikes as soon as they leave the village 30mph zone
My husband eating

KnitnNatterAuntie · 18/06/2024 21:06

When I was a child (1950's/1960's) the air raid sirens used to be tested regularly. I absolutely hated the noise of them and if I hear one on a drama or documentary I have to turn the sound off

Strangely, my mother who had lived through the war in one of the cities that was heavily bombed, wasn't upset by them

oakleaffy · 18/06/2024 21:06

So many of these are irritating.
Silence is golden!

ghostyslovesheets · 18/06/2024 21:08

My cat preparing to vomit on my bed at 3am

Samsung phone message alert - my work phone is a Samsung - off work when I hear it I go into work mode

oakleaffy · 18/06/2024 21:08

TheThingIsYeah · 18/06/2024 21:05

Ah yes. Especially on a train. Since when has a tissue been a luxury good?

Sniffing- sounds like someone shovelling wet gravel.
Can’t bear it!

Niegenug · 18/06/2024 21:08

My GP's recorded message which goes on and on before I can be put through to the receptionist. It's done by the practice manager who, it appears, loves the sound of her own voice. I just keep thinking the whole time, shut up, shut up, shut up!

Also, my tinnitus, which has gotten worse in the last few weeks. Just can't get away from that noise. 😥

Allfur · 18/06/2024 21:09

Funnywonder · 18/06/2024 21:05

Football match noise and commentary. Mostly when it's coming from the small tinny speaker of a tablet or phone. But I hate it generally too. Drives me round the bend.

Agree, the sounds of football are awful

Wildmushroom · 18/06/2024 21:11

Snoring.
people who slurp tea/any drink.
hearing anyone having phlegm and trying to clear it (vile)

decionsdecisions62 · 18/06/2024 21:11

DH whistling

Skipskipperroo · 18/06/2024 21:11

Well my next door neighbour is currently power washing his front drive so I think I would say that noise!

oakleaffy · 18/06/2024 21:11

ghostyslovesheets · 18/06/2024 21:08

My cat preparing to vomit on my bed at 3am

Samsung phone message alert - my work phone is a Samsung - off work when I hear it I go into work mode

At least the cat gave a warning ⚠️ - hopefully enough time to grab a newspaper 📰 or magazine-

Dogs tend to “Yok yok “ and follow through fast.

I was sick twice in the night last night- ( Stomach bug) and really hoped my neighbours didn’t hear as the bathroom window was open.
Humans vomiting is a horrible sound.🤮

Mirandasbiggestfan · 18/06/2024 21:12

Why do some many men make annoying throat clearing noises? My dad & DP do this. They also sneeze loudly. Reading this thread makes me realise how common it is!

Quacking4it · 18/06/2024 21:12

Chewing. I hatd it. I have to leave the room. Even the sound of me chewing. I have to put the TV on to try and distract myself.
Then of course sniffing, inane humming stupid tunes, people breathing too loud 😆

oakleaffy · 18/06/2024 21:15

Niegenug · 18/06/2024 21:08

My GP's recorded message which goes on and on before I can be put through to the receptionist. It's done by the practice manager who, it appears, loves the sound of her own voice. I just keep thinking the whole time, shut up, shut up, shut up!

Also, my tinnitus, which has gotten worse in the last few weeks. Just can't get away from that noise. 😥

Edited

My friend suffers from really severe tinnitus.

He says he has even contemplated suicide over it as it is so relentless.

Seems nothing can be done for it.😟

NinaPersson · 18/06/2024 21:16

Noisy eaters

Modified exhausts which I’m sure the driver thinks sounds good but it just sounds like the car is a bit congested

AI voices on social media videos

My mother in law talking

Beaverbridge · 18/06/2024 21:18

OH doing performance sneezing.
Items falling onto wooden floors
Chairs scraping on floors in cafes/restaurants.
Cutlery scraping on unglazed plates.
Clothes hangars scraping on rails.
Yoghurt pots being scraped as if they contain crack cocaine.

NotTerfNorCis · 18/06/2024 21:19

The McDonald's jingle. Hate it so much.

Torturedsoul · 18/06/2024 21:20

Edenmum2 · 18/06/2024 20:57

The sucking noise my DH makes when trying to get something out of his teeth. It's gross and SO LOUD and I want to throw a shoe at his head every time he does it

I think we have the same man. There can't be two of them! Vile noise.

gettinabitwindy · 18/06/2024 21:20

Snoring
Sniffing
Slurping tea
Pigeons flapping about outside my window at 4am
Loud car exhausts

TheThingIsYeah · 18/06/2024 21:20

Mirandasbiggestfan · 18/06/2024 21:12

Why do some many men make annoying throat clearing noises? My dad & DP do this. They also sneeze loudly. Reading this thread makes me realise how common it is!

Why do some many men make annoying throat clearing noises? My dad & DP do this

Especially the ones on radio call-ins. All that throat clearing before going on some waffling story. Get to the bloody point man!

PrincessHoneysuckle · 18/06/2024 21:24

My sil voice

Jakadaal · 18/06/2024 21:26

Noisy eating Hmm