Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it) - Page 283

Tak · 28-03-2012, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

This thread hurts my wordnerd gene.

Sent from my Galaxy S2

^^this

Kitten · 28-03-2012, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by volospian

I'd just like to say it doesn't bother me if people say "tenterhooks" or "tender hooks"

Bothers me.

Belmit · 28-03-2012, 09:34

Go crazy!

http://eggcorns.lascribe.net/

My favourites are 'to put something up on a peddle-stool', 'curled up in the feeble position' and people using 'elk where they mean 'ilk', often creating hilarious lines such as:

"Without addressing these issues, NOW and others have nothing to offer the average Jane and in consequence, have allowed Sarah Palin and her elk to define women’s issues."

Edit: Forgot my favourite. 'Can't be asked'.

volospian · 28-03-2012, 16:02

Utterly pointless disclaimers annoy me, like the following...

By clicking on Accept you indicate your understanding and acceptance of these terms. See XXXXXXXXX Export and Re-export Compliance Provisions for further details on your legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities.

•I am not listed on the United States Department of Treasury lists of ... Specially Designated Terrorists, and Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers,

"Oh no," cries the Specially Designated Terrorist, "I am now going to have to click "decline" here, or else I'll be failing in my legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities! Bah, foiled again by those pesky Americans!"

jmc41 · 28-03-2012, 17:18

Blokes wandering (or running) about wearing no top. Arghghgh (especially when it's March even if it is 21C).

Not that it makes a vast difference to me, but he wasn't exactly a young or athletic looking chap. PUT A SHIRT ON!

Knipples · 03-04-2012, 17:07

People who stand with their hands under the hand dryer long after they've dried, (and they can see i'm waiting) just warming them up!

Muban · 03-04-2012, 17:48

Dry your hands on their clothes and then leave

Psymonkee · 03-04-2012, 18:30

A couple from work for you:

People who tie the tops of their shopping bags (does my nut in!)

People who pick up their toilet rolls by one and not both handles! (hey usually complain when it snaps....)

Belmit · 03-04-2012, 19:07

Guys who wear shirts with the top button done up but no tie. I have to look away. Some girls seem to be able to get away with it though.

Kitten · 03-04-2012, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belmit

Guys who wear shirts with the top button done up but no tie. I have to look away. Some girls seem to be able to get away with it though.

This x2

Sent from my Galaxy S2

28-03-2012, 09:34	#2823
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Go crazy! http://eggcorns.lascribe.net/ My favourites are 'to put something up on a peddle-stool', 'curled up in the feeble position' and people using 'elk where they mean 'ilk', often creating hilarious lines such as: "Without addressing these issues, NOW and others have nothing to offer the average Jane and in consequence, have allowed Sarah Palin and her elk to define women’s issues." Edit: Forgot my favourite. 'Can't be asked'. __________________ Last edited by Belmit; 28-03-2012 at 15:36.

03-04-2012, 17:48	#2827
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Dry your hands on their clothes and then leave __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

03-04-2012, 18:30	#2828
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	A couple from work for you: People who tie the tops of their shopping bags (does my nut in!) People who pick up their toilet rolls by one and not both handles! (hey usually complain when it snaps....) __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

03-04-2012, 19:07	#2829
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Guys who wear shirts with the top button done up but no tie. I have to look away. Some girls seem to be able to get away with it though. __________________

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28-03-2012, 16:02	#2824
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Utterly pointless disclaimers annoy me, like the following... By clicking on Accept you indicate your understanding and acceptance of these terms. See XXXXXXXXX Export and Re-export Compliance Provisions for further details on your legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities. •I am not listed on the United States Department of Treasury lists of ... Specially Designated Terrorists, and Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers, "Oh no," cries the Specially Designated Terrorist, "I am now going to have to click "decline" here, or else I'll be failing in my legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities! Bah, foiled again by those pesky Americans!"

28-03-2012, 17:18	#2825
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Blokes wandering (or running) about wearing no top. Arghghgh (especially when it's March even if it is 21C). Not that it makes a vast difference to me, but he wasn't exactly a young or athletic looking chap. PUT A SHIRT ON!