Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it) - Page 249

LeperousDust · 02-12-2011, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Haly

That must make sleeping unnerving

Damn swype!

Muban · 02-12-2011, 11:01

"**** ****** and x other friends posted about Christmas." I have selected the option to have recent stories first so why do I have to see ancient stories about Christmas at the top. Yes, I know I can view by a different list.... but I really shouldn't have to.

Will · 02-12-2011, 11:27

Being impatient.

semi-pro waster · 02-12-2011, 22:55

Tautology in signs e.g. the dishwasher in my kitchen says "100% waterproof system". Seriously? Do I have unreasonable expectations here when I think that this is surely so normal and standard it should pass without requiring explicit mention?

volospian · 04-12-2011, 10:49

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

Tautology in signs e.g. the dishwasher in my kitchen says "100% waterproof system". Seriously? Do I have unreasonable expectations here when I think that this is surely so normal and standard it should pass without requiring explicit mention?

You mean like 'may contain nuts' on a packet of dry roasted?

Knipples · 04-12-2011, 11:45

Or cake boxes that have "do not turn upside down" on the bottom?

Or fish dishes that say "this product contains fish"

Kitten · 04-12-2011, 12:24

compensation culture is the reason for nearly all of the above! THAT annoys me full stop.

Sent from my Galaxy S2

semi-pro waster · 04-12-2011, 13:30

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Originally Posted by volospian

You mean like 'may contain nuts' on a packet of dry roasted?

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Originally Posted by Knipples

Or cake boxes that have "do not turn upside down" on the bottom?

Or fish dishes that say "this product contains fish"

That sort of thing, yep although I'll admit that sometimes there is a good reason for food labelling to be made very explicit. I sometimes wonder why we're so determinedly trying to prevent people actually having to think about the obvious in other cases though, maybe it is just compensation culture as Kitten says but doesn't there come a point where you've just got to say "you're an idiot if you didn't expect that result"?

Kitten · 04-12-2011, 16:10

absolutely agree, but the law will still say people weren't explicitly informed and companies have to pay fortunes to idiots. So they treat us all like idiots :/

"Caution: this coffee may be hot"

Sent from my Galaxy S2

Knipples · 04-12-2011, 23:06

Ad breaks that all seem to be at the same time, so I can't flick between two programmes.

02-12-2011, 11:01	#2482
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	"** **** and x other friends posted about Christmas." I have selected the option to have recent stories first so why do I have to see ancient stories about Christmas at the top. Yes, I know I can view by a different list.... but I really shouldn't have to. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

02-12-2011, 11:27	#2483
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Being impatient. __________________ *No No!*

02-12-2011, 22:55	#2484
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Tautology in signs e.g. the dishwasher in my kitchen says "100% waterproof system". Seriously? Do I have unreasonable expectations here when I think that this is surely so normal and standard it should pass without requiring explicit mention? __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

04-12-2011, 12:24	#2487
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	compensation culture is the reason for nearly all of the above! THAT annoys me full stop. Sent from my Galaxy S2 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

04-12-2011, 16:10	#2489
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	absolutely agree, but the law will still say people weren't explicitly informed and companies have to pay fortunes to idiots. So they treat us all like idiots :/ "Caution: this coffee may be hot" Sent from my Galaxy S2 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher