Things that annoy you beyond reason...? [Vol 3]
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AstonZagato said:
I have a stupidly expensive home cinema system. I have had to crank up the centre channel to stand any chance of watching a "blockbuster" film. Dialogue that one can barely hear, then the room shakes when there is an explosion. Feckin hateful. I'm not sure why they think anyone likes this other than a tiny cabal of home cinema enthusiasts.
I have a system that has a 'midnight mode' specifically to raise the volume of the dialogue over the surround channelsToday's annoyance is Netflix taking off a series I am in the middle of with no warning at all, leaving me with no legal means of watching it without buying it on DVD, which is stupid as I have watched half of it already. I have scoured their website for any mention of them taking shows away, but can't find anything. It is as if the show never existed, just the American remake. Now I want to watch another series but I am concerned they will do it again.
gowmonster said:
matchmaker said:
Parents who keep their kids sucking a dummy. A f
king 3 year old today in a shop. FFS. We never used dummies on either of our sons - ever.
you must have the patience of a saintking 3 year old today in a shop. FFS. We never used dummies on either of our sons - ever.98elise said:
gowmonster said:
matchmaker said:
Parents who keep their kids sucking a dummy. A fking 3 year old today in a shop. FFS. We never used dummies on either of our sons - ever.
you must have the patience of a saintking 3 year old today in a shop. FFS. We never used dummies on either of our sons - ever.Why does sugar, pasta, rice etc.. Have to be sold in packets made from the most brittle and easily tearable plastic known to man? Its ridiculous!
They even put stickers on to make the packet resealable but what's the point in that when the packet has split down its entire length upon opening, depositing half of its contents onto the floor?!!
They even put stickers on to make the packet resealable but what's the point in that when the packet has split down its entire length upon opening, depositing half of its contents onto the floor?!!
Henry the vacuum cleaner - my wife insisted on it, I think it's crap, he gets stuck on every corner and using it is like wrestling an eel with asthma. I'm sure he has a very reliable motor but it's of no use to me if all it does is generate noise rather than suction. And that face, urgh!
Any website where you have to click "next page" to view an image, usually associated with headlines (or clickbait) suck as "100 awesome automotive photos" or something with the promise of seeing breasts.
thetapeworm said:
Henry the vacuum cleaner - my wife insisted on it, I think it's crap, he gets stuck on every corner and using it is like wrestling an eel with asthma. I'm sure he has a very reliable motor but it's of no use to me if all it does is generate noise rather than suction. And that face, urgh!
I am somewhat amused that despite your dislike of Henry you have still fallen into calling a vacuum cleaner "he". I wonder how much the company have increased their profits by the simple expedient of sticking eyes and a mouth on the side.rohrl said:
thetapeworm said:
Henry the vacuum cleaner - my wife insisted on it, I think it's crap, he gets stuck on every corner and using it is like wrestling an eel with asthma. I'm sure he has a very reliable motor but it's of no use to me if all it does is generate noise rather than suction. And that face, urgh!
I am somewhat amused that despite your dislike of Henry you have still fallen into calling a vacuum cleaner "he". I wonder how much the company have increased their profits by the simple expedient of sticking eyes and a mouth on the side.thetapeworm said:
Henry the vacuum cleaner - my wife insisted on it, I think it's crap, he gets stuck on every corner and using it is like wrestling an eel with asthma. I'm sure he has a very reliable motor but it's of no use to me if all it does is generate noise rather than suction. And that face, urgh!
Any website where you have to click "next page" to view an image, usually associated with headlines (or clickbait) suck as "100 awesome automotive photos" or something with the promise of seeing breasts.
Henry is awesome,leave him aloneAny website where you have to click "next page" to view an image, usually associated with headlines (or clickbait) suck as "100 awesome automotive photos" or something with the promise of seeing breasts.
V8covin said:
thetapeworm said:
Henry the vacuum cleaner - my wife insisted on it, I think it's crap, he gets stuck on every corner and using it is like wrestling an eel with asthma. I'm sure he has a very reliable motor but it's of no use to me if all it does is generate noise rather than suction. And that face, urgh!
Any website where you have to click "next page" to view an image, usually associated with headlines (or clickbait) suck as "100 awesome automotive photos" or something with the promise of seeing breasts.
Henry is awesome,leave him aloneAny website where you have to click "next page" to view an image, usually associated with headlines (or clickbait) suck as "100 awesome automotive photos" or something with the promise of seeing breasts.
NeMiSiS said:
People staying all inclusive who pile their plates high with food they haven't tried before, then sitting down to taste it, pulling a face and returning to the servery to try something else. Then repeat the above, several times until settling for a plate of fries and ketchup.
Can't stand waste.
Candidates for the "A bit council" thread?Can't stand waste.
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Airport Shopping.
Recently at Glasgow Airport, went into WH Smiths for a magazine.
Need your boarding pass to purchase. WTF?
Just been through security,showing passport and boarding pass, X-rayed etc so now in an area where it is obvious I am about to board an aircraft.
'It's the rules Sir' - why can I then go next door to Starbucks and order coffee without being asked?
Crazy, and annoying beyond reason.
Recently at Glasgow Airport, went into WH Smiths for a magazine.
Need your boarding pass to purchase. WTF?
Just been through security,showing passport and boarding pass, X-rayed etc so now in an area where it is obvious I am about to board an aircraft.
'It's the rules Sir' - why can I then go next door to Starbucks and order coffee without being asked?
Crazy, and annoying beyond reason.
I'm at work.
07-1900 Mon-Fri this week.
I was in at 0640 today.
It's been manic. My Team Leader has been doing interviews since 1200. I'm the only one here.
I have a colleague who finished at 1500. Another who started at 1300, more likely 1315 by the time he got in. Both in an office 40 miles away.
I've not had a break. I've eaten at my desk. Normal day.
Now it's calmed down a bit and I was thinking maybe I could take a few mins, my colleague who arrived at 1300 could cover the phone.
Except, at precisely 1505, 5 mins after the other, more senior colleague at the other office left I get a call:
"Hello mate, I'm gonna go for a walk. Speak in a bit"
No asking if I'd like/have had a break. No offer to cover so I can take a few minutes. He'd been in less than 2 fking hours.
Self centred.
07-1900 Mon-Fri this week.
I was in at 0640 today.
It's been manic. My Team Leader has been doing interviews since 1200. I'm the only one here.
I have a colleague who finished at 1500. Another who started at 1300, more likely 1315 by the time he got in. Both in an office 40 miles away.
I've not had a break. I've eaten at my desk. Normal day.
Now it's calmed down a bit and I was thinking maybe I could take a few mins, my colleague who arrived at 1300 could cover the phone.
Except, at precisely 1505, 5 mins after the other, more senior colleague at the other office left I get a call:
"Hello mate, I'm gonna go for a walk. Speak in a bit"
No asking if I'd like/have had a break. No offer to cover so I can take a few minutes. He'd been in less than 2 f
king hours.Self centred
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