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What popular places are overrated?

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coulditbeme2323 · 10/06/2026 12:37

Following on from another thread, what places do you consider overrated that are popular?

Hotel Chocolat = over priced, at best average tasting, would much rather Cadbury's at a fraction of the price.

Amorino = our local one gets packed, as in queue's outside the shop packed. Over priced, very average ice cream, that they seem to be able to charge a premium for because you can mix flavors and it's a cue little flower shape.

Dominoes, Pappa Johns, Pizza Hut = unless there is a deal on very expensive for what tastes very processed pizza.

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Girlwithavibe · 13/06/2026 08:52

mydogisthebest · 12/06/2026 11:09

Well to be fair cheesy chips are not a southern thing are they? The only people I know among my friends and family who eat it are northerners.

To me the only thing more disgusting is chips and gravy.

See I thought it was the other way round !!!

nevergreen · 13/06/2026 09:36

123H · 10/06/2026 15:45

Chester Zoo (don’t like zoos in general but found this one particularly grim on a school visit).
Overpriced - entry fee, food & drinks.
Animals look ‘sad’.
Scruffy public areas.
Signage very confusing.
Not worth the money.

I believe Chester zoo is consistently named as the best zoo in the UK, and ranked among the best in Europe and globally, so they must be doing something right!

Clearinguptheclutter · 13/06/2026 12:42

nevergreen · 13/06/2026 09:36

I believe Chester zoo is consistently named as the best zoo in the UK, and ranked among the best in Europe and globally, so they must be doing something right!

Chester zoo is expensive but fabulous- I won’t have a bad word said about it

EarlofShrewsbury · 13/06/2026 12:46

nevergreen · 13/06/2026 09:36

I believe Chester zoo is consistently named as the best zoo in the UK, and ranked among the best in Europe and globally, so they must be doing something right!

I'm a member of chester zoo and go a lot.

I get spoilt I think, because if I go to another zoo, I'm always shocked how small the enclosures are.

Chester zoo is definitely one of the better zoos.

They do absolutely loads for conservation.

Busbygirl · 15/06/2026 08:06

Love Chester Zoo. Years ago it was awful but it’s great now.

Portmeirion for me. Overpriced place.

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 10:31

MasterBeth · 12/06/2026 20:38

So, the answer, if you mean what country, is the UK.

You don't care about people being firebombed from their homes in the UK?

But that isn't happening in The UK is it.

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Fkj23jdfj · 15/06/2026 10:34

Lulworth Cove

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 12:14

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 10:31

But that isn't happening in The UK is it.

Yes. It happened in Belfast last week.

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 12:15

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 12:14

Yes. It happened in Belfast last week.

I think I know what attack you are talking about.

You go swimming, you get wet.

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Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 13:49

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 12:15

I think I know what attack you are talking about.

You go swimming, you get wet.

Excuse me?!

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 13:52

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 13:49

Excuse me?!

What was unclear?

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Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 13:55

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 13:52

What was unclear?

The ‘you go swimming, you get wet’ bit.

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 14:00

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 13:55

The ‘you go swimming, you get wet’ bit.

It's a saying

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Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 17:09

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 14:00

It's a saying

Meaning what, in this context?

Why are you being obtuse about this?

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 17:10

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 17:09

Meaning what, in this context?

Why are you being obtuse about this?

It means if you go swimming don't be surprised if you get wet.

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Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 17:14

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 17:10

It means if you go swimming don't be surprised if you get wet.

That makes no sense in the context of people being firebombed from their homes in Belfast. Please elucidate.

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 17:14

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 17:14

That makes no sense in the context of people being firebombed from their homes in Belfast. Please elucidate.

Who were getting firebombed?

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Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 19:02

coulditbeme2323 · 15/06/2026 17:14

Who were getting firebombed?

Immigrant families.

coulditbeme2323 · 16/06/2026 08:54

Swiftie1878 · 15/06/2026 19:02

Immigrant families.

Links?

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MrsShawnHatosy · 16/06/2026 08:57

Busbygirl · 15/06/2026 08:06

Love Chester Zoo. Years ago it was awful but it’s great now.

Portmeirion for me. Overpriced place.

Portmeirion is pretty unique in the UK though. That’s what you’re paying for.

Bertiebiscuit · 16/06/2026 09:16

Chocolate cake, chocolate flavoured ice-cream - never as good as actual chocolate imo.
Starbucks, costa and Nero, ridiculously expensive bad coffee

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