Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it)

Del Lardo · 26-01-2009, 09:24

There are plenty of things in the world that annoy me with just cause but I've recently realised that I get annoyed by some really strange things so to start the ball rolling we have.......

Women in denim skirts and leggings - Now I'm not sure why this annoys me so much but whenever I see a woman in a denim skirt and leggings I have a barely controlable urge to grab their shoulders, give them a shake and shout "if your legs are cold wear some ****ing jeans!" Now a denim skirt with tights I'm fine with but leggings just look so stupid with a denim skirt it actually makes me angry.

Here endeth the fashion advice.

wonders if he should start taking his pills again

Streeteh · 26-01-2009, 09:35

When people call mp3 players 'ipods', even if the one they own isn't an ipod. Small thing that i should shrug off, after all, people still call Dysons 'hoovers' and that doesn't bother me despite being pretty much the same thing surely?

Not in my mind it seems, lose at least a pint of water due to blood boilage each time it happens. Never say anything though, don't want people to realize what a freak I am.

kaiowas · 26-01-2009, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Streeteh

When people call mp3 players 'ipods', even if the one they own isn't an ipod. Small thing that i should shrug off, after all, people still call Dysons 'hoovers' and that doesn't bother me despite being pretty much the same thing surely?

Not in my mind it seems, lose at least a pint of water due to blood boilage each time it happens. Never say anything though, don't want people to realize what a freak I am.

On a similar note people who refer to their mp3 player as their 'mp3' grate on me. Particularly the Halfords ad where they're selling a car stereo and the salesman says "you can connect your mp3".

Stan_Lite · 26-01-2009, 09:45

A couple of things that really don't matter much in the grand scheme of things but for some reason, really wind me up are:

I travel a fair bit - not as much as some but more than most and one thing that constantly gets on my tits is seeing people boarding aircraft with cabin baggage which blatantly exceeds the maximum size stated by the airline. I know it's not a big deal but it really gets my goat. My ire is directed as much at the airlines in this as the perpetrators of the atrocity, they should be stopping these people from boarding with the bags.
People who stand in a supermarket queue for 10 minutes then have to go digging through their bag and then their purse to find the cash or card to pay (usually after they have finished packing their shopping). FFS, if you're standing in a queue for ten minutes, at least get your purse ready while you're waiting. (I specified purse because I have yet to see a man do this, it is invariably women who do it - so much for the ability to multitask ). I know it's only an extra 30 seconds or so but any longer spent in a supermarket queue than absolutely necessary is unacceptable.

Tysonator · 24-07-2010, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Stan_Lite

A couple of things that really don't matter much in the grand scheme of things but for some reason, really wind me up are:

I travel a fair bit - not as much as some but more than most and one thing that constantly gets on my tits is seeing people boarding aircraft with cabin baggage which blatantly exceeds the maximum size stated by the airline. I know it's not a big deal but it really gets my goat. My ire is directed as much at the airlines in this as the perpetrators of the atrocity, they should be stopping these people from boarding with the bags.
People who stand in a supermarket queue for 10 minutes then have to go digging through their bag and then their purse to find the cash or card to pay (usually after they have finished packing their shopping). FFS, if you're standing in a queue for ten minutes, at least get your purse ready while you're waiting. (I specified purse because I have yet to see a man do this, it is invariably women who do it - so much for the ability to multitask ). I know it's only an extra 30 seconds or so but any longer spent in a supermarket queue than absolutely necessary is unacceptable.

Totally agree with both pionts here !

Standing in a super market in my lunch break to then queue and then have some one messing around trying to fine their money / card !

jmc41 · 26-07-2010, 18:31

When the housemate can't see anything wrong with leaving a huge window (or three) open 24/7 even when the house is empty.

Hang on, that's not irrational is it? Well, it is in her mind.

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1. I travel a fair bit - not as much as some but more than most and one thing that constantly gets on my tits is seeing people boarding aircraft with cabin baggage which blatantly exceeds the maximum size stated by the airline. I know it's not a big deal but it really gets my goat. My ire is directed as much at the airlines in this as the perpetrators of the atrocity, they should be stopping these people from boarding with the bags.
2. People who stand in a supermarket queue for 10 minutes then have to go digging through their bag and then their purse to find the cash or card to pay (usually after they have finished packing their shopping). FFS, if you're standing in a queue for ten minutes, at least get your purse ready while you're waiting. (I specified purse because I have yet to see a man do this, it is invariably women who do it - so much for the ability to multitask ). I know it's only an extra 30 seconds or so but any longer spent in a supermarket queue than absolutely necessary is unacceptable.

I really hate it when you get onto a plane late (well not late but not the first one on) and have no-where to put your luggage due to point 1. Or even when there IS space but the bloke refuses to move his luggage or allow you to put your bag with hardly anything in it on top.

For point 2 - ditto but in the staff canteen. ARgh.

Will · 26-01-2009, 09:53

The plane thing bothers me too Stan. Completely agree.

My list is so extensive I have to think of my top few, else I fear I shall be here all day!

Stan_Lite · 26-01-2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Will

My list is so extensive I have to think of my top few, else I fear I shall be here all day!

I did that. Those were my top two - there are many, many more

I am a grumpy old man.

Davey_Pitch · 26-01-2009, 10:05

People humming to themselves - I don't know why it irritates me so much, as some people have nice voices and can make a nice noise when humming, but when they do it I really just want and shout at them to either sing the song properly or be quiet, not something in the middle.

People dawdling around in supermarkets - I don't like going to supermarkets at the best of times, so people who move idly around and getting in my way make me want to run them over with a trolley. 99% sure I'm not alone in feeling this though.

Belmit · 26-01-2009, 10:08

I think the smallest thing:biggest annoyance ratio for me has to be when a website 'loads' the back button. You know the ones - you click on a link, then when you click the back button it just redirects back to the same page. Far from keeping me on that site it makes me blacklist it, never to be returned to.

26-01-2009, 09:24	#1
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it) There are plenty of things in the world that annoy me with just cause but I've recently realised that I get annoyed by some really strange things so to start the ball rolling we have....... Women in denim skirts and leggings - Now I'm not sure why this annoys me so much but whenever I see a woman in a denim skirt and leggings I have a barely controlable urge to grab their shoulders, give them a shake and shout "if your legs are cold wear some ***ing jeans!" Now a denim skirt with tights I'm fine with but leggings just look so stupid with a denim skirt it actually makes me angry. Here endeth the fashion advice. wonders if he should start taking his pills again*

26-01-2009, 09:35	#2
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	When people call mp3 players 'ipods', even if the one they own isn't an ipod. Small thing that i should shrug off, after all, people still call Dysons 'hoovers' and that doesn't bother me despite being pretty much the same thing surely? Not in my mind it seems, lose at least a pint of water due to blood boilage each time it happens. Never say anything though, don't want people to realize what a freak I am. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

26-01-2009, 09:45	#4
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	A couple of things that really don't matter much in the grand scheme of things but for some reason, really wind me up are: I travel a fair bit - not as much as some but more than most and one thing that constantly gets on my tits is seeing people boarding aircraft with cabin baggage which blatantly exceeds the maximum size stated by the airline. I know it's not a big deal but it really gets my goat. My ire is directed as much at the airlines in this as the perpetrators of the atrocity, they should be stopping these people from boarding with the bags. People who stand in a supermarket queue for 10 minutes then have to go digging through their bag and then their purse to find the cash or card to pay (usually after they have finished packing their shopping). FFS, if you're standing in a queue for ten minutes, at least get your purse ready while you're waiting. (I specified purse because I have yet to see a man do this, it is invariably women who do it - so much for the ability to multitask ). I know it's only an extra 30 seconds or so but any longer spent in a supermarket queue than absolutely necessary is unacceptable. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

26-01-2009, 09:53	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	The plane thing bothers me too Stan. Completely agree. My list is so extensive I have to think of my top few, else I fear I shall be here all day! __________________ *No No!*

26-01-2009, 10:05	#9
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	People humming to themselves - I don't know why it irritates me so much, as some people have nice voices and can make a nice noise when humming, but when they do it I really just want and shout at them to either sing the song properly or be quiet, not something in the middle. People dawdling around in supermarkets - I don't like going to supermarkets at the best of times, so people who move idly around and getting in my way make me want to run them over with a trolley. 99% sure I'm not alone in feeling this though. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

26-01-2009, 10:08	#10
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I think the smallest thing:biggest annoyance ratio for me has to be when a website 'loads' the back button. You know the ones - you click on a link, then when you click the back button it just redirects back to the same page. Far from keeping me on that site it makes me blacklist it, never to be returned to. __________________