Little Things That Annoy You Immensely #22

[troutpout69]

The way Americans call College and Uni ‘school’

 

[boatofbubbles]

Don't know why it annoys me so much, but it really bothers me when people call matalan, mataland

 

[Hedylamar]

I can remember song lyrics from three decades ago but not where my house keys, socks or telly specs are. Very annoying

 

[EleanorRigby]

They literally have "schools" for absolutely everything too.

And presumably this nonsense about "graduation" ceremonies at nursery is an American import too. They dumb down everything.

 

[Hollie Day]

People who don't have payment ready once their items have been put through. All the rummaging through bag, pockets etc holding people up.

 

[Magwitch]

I opened my crisps upside down yesterday. Can confirm it was elite. Thought you all might like to know.

 

[Mamacita]

People faffing about with overhead bags when people are trying to get to their seat on the plane. Then they're always in and out of them throughout the entire flight.

Then faffing again when you're trying to get out! I never understand why it takes people so bloody long, just put the bag up and be done with it

 

[Fluctuate]

Women People ending all their messages with 'x'. Some posters do it on here, too. It's so performative. Stop kissing me! I DO NOT CONSENT!

 

[Magwitch]

Are you my son ? I always open crisps upside down,because the flavours/seasoning settles at the bottom lol. The KitKat though is unforgivable,I don't eat them now,purely because I can't run my nail down the silver foil bit,they're all in plastic wrappers now

Holy shit, it never occurred to me before now that opening the crisps upside down is exactly the correct way to do it!

 

[ChastityDingle]

The fact that some people have no volume control. Just having a coffee, in my favourite cafe, and I was deafened, even with my earbuds in, by a group at a nearby table.

I managed to move, thankfully, as did a couple at another table. Ah, normal volume of noise, perfect!

 

[klarakluckbag]

I’m always baffled by the comments that middle-aged men make about women’s looks on social media, when they resemble a mouldy packet of Billy Bear ham

There's a great account on X that posts photos of the men who make rude, judgemental comments to or about women online. You know the type of thing, where some lardarsed loser is calling Florence Pugh "chunky." It's hilarious when you see what these men look like, the cheeky bastards. Like Florence Pugh would even glance in their direction!

 

[SaltandPepperChicken]

We have a WhatsApp group for our road. It’s a very friendly road and most people know each other. There are often messages asking to borrow something, or if anyone has recommendations for tradespeople etc.

One lady replies to every single one of them. Always, “oh sorry, can’t help but hope you get sorted”

Every single time. It just irks me. I know she’s being nice but after the 100th time it grates.

 

[OliveOil2020]

There's a local shop which sells some really nice clothes but I've had to unfollow because I can't get on board with referring to the clothes as a person! The owner posts videos along the lines of "today I'm wearing our Jasmine dress. She's a maxi dress with a gorgeous neckline and perfect for your holiday. She's only £30 today and she's perfect for this weather. Come and get her whilst she's still available."

 

[Fluctuate]

I purchased something online from a small business and have since been bombarded with beggy emails about supporting small businesses, re-ordering, summer discount codes etc. I got five in one day

I unsubscribed but they seem to have a back up email address where their brand name is set out slightly differently. Unsubscribed again and they started texting so I've blocked them
I'm never ever going to make further purchases from a business that does that. Honestly, it feels like harrassment

Are you in the UK/EU? Send them a message saying you want your account closed and all your personal data deleted under the UK/EU GDPRs right to erasure. I had similar spam from Staples recently. Sent them a message stating the same thing and it all stopped within a couple of days.

 

[Sketchy]

Materialistic, showy, shallow people.

Watching the news section on a programme this morning where they were discussing bags/backpacks/carry-cases, whatever, for men - in this case it was footballers' bags, etc - costing £30,000 - £65,000. What?! Male or female, who tf needs a bag costing that amount of money? They're just ordinary bags, they're not diamond encrusted.

Yes, I know it's none of my business and if they can afford it and want it, why not sort of thing. But it just irritates the hell out of me that people can be so stupid and so superficial. I'm guessing those sorts of people have a personality to match.

 

[ProphecyGirl]

Icy cold air con in the work office, there's absolutely NO need for air con to be on this cold allllllllllll day because there's a bit of sun outside. Sat in a bloody hoodie it's ridiculous

 

[Captainmouse]

Tik tok, I have no interest in TikTok, I have never used TikTok, I will never use TikTok. Not only am I bombarded with ads for it, but they are not even in English

 

[Fillyjonk]

Ugh same so many little bits to remember and I'm always thinking I'm going to have to unpack it all after

Having to unpack after a holiday is seriously the worst.

 

[charlied0106]

People stood waiting for a bus for 20 minutes,then when boarding decide to find their Money,Card or whatever. You've had ages,just get on the bus and sit down

This, but also when a mum gets on with her young kid and says to the kid "tell him where you're going", "give him the money. No give it to the man, not mummy, give him it, put it up there""ok, pull the ticket. No this bit. Pull hard".

FFS we just want home, teach your 3 year old life skills on your own time.

 

[ChastityDingle]

This, but also when a mum gets on with her young kid and says to the kid "tell him where you're going", "give him the money. No give it to the man, not mummy, give him it, put it up there""ok, pull the ticket. No this bit. Pull hard".

FFS we just want home, teach your 3 year old life skills on your own time.

See also - ATM and supermarket self service queues. Not the time to think everyone else wants to see your child poking at keypads or suchlike. We just want to get our cash/ put through our groceries and leave.