Irrational things that annoy you (and non irrational things too come to think of it) - Page 5

Wryel · 26-01-2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by Halfmad

What's the point? I'm scanning items, who gives a toss where I'm putting them? Why don't they want you to use reusable bags?

Had similar experiences before when even though I've scanned something I've to wait on assistance, which usually means someone coming up, without even acknowledging me and scanning a laminated card.

Its cause the reuseable bag could be something you haven't scanned and don't want to pay for (i.e. steal!). But the system could be designed to let you use your own bags I agree.

Burble · 26-01-2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Blighter

spacial awareness

People that write spacial awareness when it is actually spatial awareness.

Only kidding

Burble · 26-01-2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Kitten

3. People who think it's fine to take the p, but can't take it back and get all nasty.

We have a guy at work like this. I make it my mission every day to take the p out of him, get him annoyed and then pull rank.

Pumpkinstew · 26-01-2009, 14:28

Pseudo science in advertising:

"Now with Gypofictamine for up to 70% more shine and lustre."

A bottle of vinegar in the pub claimed '5% Acidity' on it the other week. Acidity is a measure of concentration of dissociated H+ ions in a solution and is measured on the pH scale. 5% Acidity doesn't tell me anything. In fact it doesn't even mean anything.

Let someone with some actual bloody understanding of science write your advertising blurb and just fire all of your marketing people. You won't miss them - and you can use the savings to reshoot ads for different regions so you don't end up with footage that could come from a badly dubbed Bollywood movie.

Dymetrie · 26-01-2009, 14:32

Other than people being idiots, my current gripe is with the drink/drugs/speeding driving adverts on the radio at the moment which claims that "if you don't have a licence, you're basically just a kid"...

Interesting...

So as I don't have a driving licence I am a child?

GRRRRRRRRRR

Tak · 26-01-2009, 14:41

txt spk and lack of capitals in emails, on forum etc

Jhadur · 26-01-2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

That's definitely a French thing

Think it might also be a biker thing as I'm the same

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Originally Posted by Roberta

Nothing really apart from bad manners, rudeness and disrespect.

This annoys me alot as well. I was brought up to have some manners and be polite and the number of times I hold doors open for people or wait for them to go first and they just walk through without a word. Grrr

Same when driving I'll let people through and get no thanks.
Oh and one of my biggest gripes is middle/right hand lane sitters on motorways when the inside lane is clear.

Also people that don't look ahead/observe well when driving. The number of times I've had people in front of me stop at a roundabout when there's nothing on it.

Dee · 26-01-2009, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Jhadur

This annoys me alot as well. I was brought up to have some manners and be polite and the number of times I hold doors open for people or wait for them to go first and they just walk through without a word. Grrr

Same when driving I'll let people through and get no thanks.
Oh and one of my biggest gripes is middle/right hand lane sitters on motorways when the inside lane is clear.

Also people that don't look ahead/observe well when driving. The number of times I've had people in front of me stop at a roundabout when there's nothing on it.

And all the above!!!!

Flibster · 26-01-2009, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinstew

Let someone with some actual bloody understanding of science write your advertising blurb and just fire all of your marketing people. You won't miss them - and you can use the savings to reshoot ads for different regions so you don't end up with footage that could come from a badly dubbed Bollywood movie.

Bill Hicks once said...

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By the way if anyone here is in advertising or marketing... kill yourself.

No, no, no it's just a little thought. I'm just trying to plant seeds. Maybe one day, they'll take root - I don't know. You try, you do what you can. Kill yourself.

Seriously though, if you are, do.

lostkat · 26-01-2009, 18:11

People who can't spell skeleton, lens (IT IS NOT LENSE) or definitely.
People who say 'pacific' instead of 'specific'.
People who say 'would of', 'could of' etc.
Blue or burgundy mk1 Mondeo saloons with a red strip across the boot.
Anything to do with Kerry effing Katona

and... and...

So much to write, so little time

26-01-2009, 14:28	#44
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	Pseudo science in advertising: "Now with Gypofictamine for up to 70% more shine and lustre." A bottle of vinegar in the pub claimed '5% Acidity' on it the other week. Acidity is a measure of concentration of dissociated H+ ions in a solution and is measured on the pH scale. 5% Acidity doesn't tell me anything. In fact it doesn't even mean anything. Let someone with some actual bloody understanding of science write your advertising blurb and just fire all of your marketing people. You won't miss them - and you can use the savings to reshoot ads for different regions so you don't end up with footage that could come from a badly dubbed Bollywood movie. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty. Last edited by Pumpkinstew; 26-01-2009 at 14:32.

26-01-2009, 14:32	#45
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Other than people being idiots, my current gripe is with the drink/drugs/speeding driving adverts on the radio at the moment which claims that "if you don't have a licence, you're basically just a kid"... Interesting... So as I don't have a driving licence I am a child? GRRRRRRRRRR __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

26-01-2009, 14:41	#46
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	txt spk and lack of capitals in emails, on forum etc __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

26-01-2009, 18:11	#50
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	People who can't spell skeleton, lens (IT IS NOT LENSE) or definitely. People who say 'pacific' instead of 'specific'. People who say 'would of', 'could of' etc. Blue or burgundy mk1 Mondeo saloons with a red strip across the boot. Anything to do with Kerry effing Katona and... and... So much to write, so little time __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?