Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol. 7)

[daqinggregg]

CNN, Today

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The money goes round and around, win, win situation!

[eldar]

EmailAddress said:

Wheelbrace said:

The sad part, for me, is that they really believe these things.

No wonder that so many people are angry and miserable.

It was once explained to me by a carpenter that the UK was the worst country in the world to live in.

Righto.

Well, Carpentry is one of the lowest paid trades in Britain, with the highest long-term disability through kitten related injury rate, and worst access to Kinder Eggs so I'm not surprised.

Except Welsh carpenters. Kinder eggs are illegal in the USA and Wales, and Welsh kittens must be fitted with bootees.

[21st Century Man]

deadtom said:

21st Century Man said:

A wander about, coffee and cake, wander about a bit more, a pie and a pint. Simple pleasures.

While you were writing this reply, I amended my previous one to be more helpful

Deceased Thomas. Thank you for your suggestions. I will visit

[R6tty]

RustyMX5 said:

I don't understand why people stir their tea or coffee, take out the spoon and put it on the counter top when the sink is literally 2 ft away. Every time I see someone do that I just want to explode.

Not 'beyond reason', but it's a worktop. There is no counting going on. It's not a counter.

[tim0409]

R6tty said:

RustyMX5 said:

I don't understand why people stir their tea or coffee, take out the spoon and put it on the counter top when the sink is literally 2 ft away. Every time I see someone do that I just want to explode.

Not 'beyond reason', but it's a worktop. There is no counting going on. It's not a counter.

At the risk of annoying you further, it was called a bunker when I was growing up (in Scotland), and I still use it occasionally ie “the keys are on the bunker (worktop)”.

[r3g]

tim0409 said:

At the risk of annoying you further, it was called a bunker when I was growing up (in Scotland), and I still use it occasionally ie “the keys are on the bunker (worktop)”.

That's just Scottish people. They all have stupid names for stuff. Instead of saying do a U-turn to turn around, you have to do a "burrily" whatever the fk that is. It's a different language.

[Alickadoo]

r3g said:

That's just Scottish people. They all have stupid names for stuff. Instead of saying do a U-turn to turn around, you have to do a "burrily" whatever the fk that is. It's a different language.

And they says things like "outwith"!

Wossat mean?

[hidetheelephants]

Casual racists and bigots.

[FiF]

Alickadoo said:

r3g said:

That's just Scottish people. They all have stupid names for stuff. Instead of saying do a U-turn to turn around, you have to do a "burrily" whatever the fk that is. It's a different language.

And they says things like "outwith"!

Wossat mean?

Just words designed to confuse the FEBs.

Also see Welsh.

[EmailAddress]

hidetheelephants said:

Casual racists and bigots.

Filthy casuals.

[NWTony]

EmailAddress said:

hidetheelephants said:

Casual racists and bigots.

Filthy casuals.

Now a smartly dressed racist and bigot, that's something we can all get behind.

[deadtom]

21st Century Man said:

Deceased Thomas. Thank you for your suggestions. I will visit

You're most welcome.

As you mentioned pie specifically, I would recommend the Waggon and Horses pub in Langsett. It's a short drive outside Holmfirth, but if you are heading up from the south then you'll probably pass it on your way to / from. It's a proper independent pub (rather than a slightly posh chain, as a lot are now) and their pies are superb.

[M4cruiser]

I must be getting old, because I'm starting to be annoyed by the "power dressing" of people on TV. The other night, Nottingham Trent debate, Kier wore a suit with red tie, and Rishi wore a suit with blue tie. omg

I'm starting to like the Ukrainian president's style. Green sweat shirt. Everywhere. Don't think it's been washed for 2 years, but it really doesn't matter. He's doing a great job in the face of a dictator who's trying to wipe out his country.

[CivicDuties]

M4cruiser said:

I must be getting old, because I'm starting to be annoyed by the "power dressing" of people on TV. The other night, Nottingham Trent debate, Kier wore a suit with red tie, and Rishi wore a suit with blue tie. omg

I'm starting to like the Ukrainian president's style. Green sweat shirt. Everywhere. Don't think it's been washed for 2 years, but it really doesn't matter. He's doing a great job in the face of a dictator who's trying to wipe out his country.

Absolutely this. The first one to dress in jeans and a t-shirt and never be seen in a suit and tie again is likely to get my vote. And I'm not talking performative scruffiness, Johnson-style.

[Rusty Old-Banger]

CivicDuties said:

Absolutely this. The first one to dress in jeans and a t-shirt and never be seen in a suit and tie again is likely to get my vote. And I'm not talking performative scruffiness, Johnson-style.

Yep. It is known that Johnson would deliberately scruff up his hair before getting off the plane/train/helicopter...

Imagine inventing a tie nowadays. "Right, take this exceptionally strong piece of fabric, that has been folded double, and stitched. Now, tie it in a slip knot around your neck, and pull it so that you can barely get a finger between the tie and your throat. Make sure you don't pull THAT tail, because it will get so tight that you can't undo it. Actually, probably best not pulling either tail, come to think of it. Now, teach your kids to do it from a young age, and then tell them they MUST wear it to school every day. Yes, even in the workshops and science labs."

[MartG]

NWTony said:

EmailAddress said:

hidetheelephants said:

Casual racists and bigots.

Filthy casuals.

Now a smartly dressed racist and bigot, that's something we can all get behind.

With a dagger ?

[Antony Moxey]

Rusty Old-Banger said:

Yes, even in the workshops and science labs."

Where they wear aprons and lab coats.

[thetapeworm]

"Talent Sourcing Specialist" people on LinkedIn that contact you because you're a "perfect match" for a role they have available in their company but it turns out to be the kind of junior role someone might apply for as their first job rather than something someone with 30 years in the industry (all displayed on their profile) might be keen on.

Nothing is beneath me, I'm a humble fella but approaching me with "your skills are a perfect match" has annoyed me more than it has any right to.

[RayDonovan]

thetapeworm said:

"Talent Sourcing Specialist" people on LinkedIn that contact you because you're a "perfect match" for a role they have available in their company but it turns out to be the kind of junior role someone might apply for as their first job rather than something someone with 30 years in the industry (all displayed on their profile) might be keen on.

Nothing is beneath me, I'm a humble fella but approaching me with "your skills are a perfect match" has annoyed me more than it has any right to.

I got that recently for a role that required you to be a qualified accountant. It wasn't a generic message either.

I'm not a qualified accountant. Morons

[Rusty Old-Banger]

Antony Moxey said:

Rusty Old-Banger said:

Yes, even in the workshops and science labs."

Where they wear aprons and lab coats.

Aprons?! This ain't cookery class. Now get that piece of metal bent, or I'll throw this-ere chisel at your 'ead, boy.

But then I was at school a long time ago