Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol 4)
Discussion
matchmaker said:
People who use the present tense when talking about events that have occurred in the past. Yes, I mean you, Jeremy Vine. You cocksocket. 
Are you talking about the "historic present tense"? If so, add Melvyn Bragg and various panellists on his "In our time" programme on Radio 4 to the list of miscreants.Ste1987 said:
The fact I can't find anything on why the M1 was shut between J40 and 41 northbound yesterday, during rush hour, really annoys me
Same thing happened the other morning on the Forth Road Bridge. Two police cars and a police van parked at the midway point on the east walkway, and another police car at the south end. Absolutely nothing on the news.Dr Murdoch said:
Footballers / pundits / fans
In order to make a point about a good team, or good player they say something like:
"The Man Utds, the Chelseas, the Arsenals of this world" or "The Ronaldos, the Bales" etc etc
In order to make a point about a good team, or good player they say something like:
"The Man Utds, the Chelseas, the Arsenals of this world" or "The Ronaldos, the Bales" etc etc
It just turns the named person/thing into an example. 'The Ronaldos of this world' would mean 'footballers like Ronaldo', i.e. those of his skill/standing/value. Multiple examples are permissible.
Or did you know that and you're just annoyed with the English language?
V8mate said:
It just turns the named person/thing into an example. 'The Ronaldos of this world' would mean 'footballers like Ronaldo', i.e. those of his skill/standing/value. Multiple examples are permissible.
Or did you know that and you're just annoyed with the English language?
I would prefer they talk how they mean, like your example 'footballers like Ronaldo' as opposed to 'footballers like the Ronaldos'. Doesn't need the extra 'the', it just sounds t
tish.Taking the Ronaldo example, the person is clearly referring to one Ronaldo (as in the player who plays for Real Madrid, dives a bit, takes his top off a lot, struts around like a peacock, adores himself), so how does it even make sense?
I don't notice this use of the english language anywhere else, not saying it doesn't happen, its just I only notice it within football circles.
Edited by Dr Murdoch on Thursday 25th August 16:41
Dr Murdoch said:
V8mate said:
It just turns the named person/thing into an example. 'The Ronaldos of this world' would mean 'footballers like Ronaldo', i.e. those of his skill/standing/value. Multiple examples are permissible.
Or did you know that and you're just annoyed with the English language?
I would prefer they talk how they mean, like your example 'footballers like Ronaldo' as opposed to 'footballers like the Ronaldos'. Doesn't need the extra 'the', it just sounds t
tish.I don't notice this use of the english language anywhere else, not saying it doesn't happen, its just I only notice it within football circles.
The fact that I often type the wrong words and only realise after hitting send / post. Fortunately in this day and age of smartphones and tablets, people assume that it is autocorrect. It is, in a way, but autocorrect of the brain. I think it's because I can now type faster than I can think. 
Plus, Qwertial Aphasia.
Source: https://xkcd.com/604/
Anyway, I annoy myself beyond reason sometimes.
Plus, Qwertial Aphasia.
Source: https://xkcd.com/604/
Anyway, I annoy myself beyond reason sometimes.
Dr Murdoch said:
I would prefer they talk how they mean, like your example 'footballers like Ronaldo' as opposed to 'footballers like the Ronaldos'. Doesn't need the extra 'the', it just sounds ttish.
Taking the Ronaldo example, the person is clearly referring to one Ronaldo (as in the player who plays for Real Madrid, dives a bit, takes his top off a lot, struts around like a peacock, adores himself), so how does it even make sense?
At a risk of being shot down by those who believe that no discussion is permissable on this thread, there is surely a difference between "Footballers exactly like Ronaldo" and "Footballers similar to Ronaldo / of similar standing to Ronaldo / of that tier or echelon of ability / in that bracket"? The use of the extra 'the' is an, admittedly clumsy, attempt to suggest the latter rather than the former, surely? tish.Taking the Ronaldo example, the person is clearly referring to one Ronaldo (as in the player who plays for Real Madrid, dives a bit, takes his top off a lot, struts around like a peacock, adores himself), so how does it even make sense?
Wiltshireman said:
Barely literate footballers when interviewed, using cliches like
"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
One of the football cliches a previous poster cited which really yanks my chain is "He's a great servant of the club". Yes, because lots of servants are on over £100k a week. "The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
Edited by Wiltshireman on Thursday 25th August 17:04
A short while ago I posted about being annoyed by the Air Races at Popham Airfield. I'd have them back any day.
Anyone else having to put up with the incessant droning from the paramotors? At least the planes came and went quickly.
It's a lovely evening. I'd like to sit outside with a glass of wine, but instead am inside with the doors and windows shut because you can't actually have a conversation outside this evening.
Before anyone takes umbrage, offence, or otherwise decides to call me out on being a grumpy cow:
a) Yes, I'm aware it's churlish
2) No, I won't do anything about it because
iii) Other people are entitled to their enjoyment. But
4) It doesn't stop me being annoyed about it.
Anyone else having to put up with the incessant droning from the paramotors? At least the planes came and went quickly.
It's a lovely evening. I'd like to sit outside with a glass of wine, but instead am inside with the doors and windows shut because you can't actually have a conversation outside this evening.
Before anyone takes umbrage, offence, or otherwise decides to call me out on being a grumpy cow:
a) Yes, I'm aware it's churlish
2) No, I won't do anything about it because
iii) Other people are entitled to their enjoyment. But
4) It doesn't stop me being annoyed about it.
RobinOakapple said:
WD39 said:
Allanv said:
Munter said:
kennydies said:
I then pulled into the car park in an end space next to a parent and child spot. A car then pulled up and a 10-12 year old hopped out. I thought they were only for small children that required assistance getting out of the car?
Err...they are for supermarket VIPs. E.g. Owners of smaller humans that have to be looked after and who consume things that supermarkets sell at a terrific rate.If single people spent more in sainsburys than parents, then there would be "express single user short term" parking next to the door. But they do not. Single people nip in and out buying a packet of condoms, 2 chicken breasts, a jar of curry sauce, and a bottle of booze. Spend £23.52. While a "busy mum", nips in and buys half the shop over a 2 hour period, followed by cake and coffee in the cafe. Spend £70.64.
If that big spender can't park near the door, they'll choose another supermarket that will let them, and they'll take that cash with them.
They are not parent and child spaces. They are for the people who spend the most. And they own children.
All supermarket chains now have reserved spaces for parent/child use.
The big problem is when shoppers with no evident children park in these spaces.
Do we all really 'go where the money is'?
What does that mean?
Wiltshireman said:
Barely literate footballers when interviewed, using cliches like
"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
'They/He put in a shift.'"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
Edited by Wiltshireman on Thursday 25th August 17:04
ClockworkCupcake said:
At a risk of being shot down by those who believe that no discussion is permissable on this thread, there is surely a difference between "Footballers exactly like Ronaldo" and "Footballers similar to Ronaldo / of similar standing to Ronaldo / of that tier or echelon of ability / in that bracket"? The use of the extra 'the' is an, admittedly clumsy, attempt to suggest the latter rather than the former, surely?
Agreed, clumsy and unnecessary.More unnecessary in my view.
Annoys me beyond reason....
WD39 said:
Wiltshireman said:
Barely literate footballers when interviewed, using cliches like
"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
'They/He put in a shift.'"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
Edited by Wiltshireman on Thursday 25th August 17:04
Number of Premier League games where one side has ever scored 10 or more goals = 0
Wiltshireman said:
Barely literate footballers when interviewed, using cliches like
"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
We hope to get a result tonight.
"The lads came here to set their stall out"
"We didn't want to get beat"
" In this day and age..."
"He''s a footballer's footballer, with plenty in his locker."
We hope to get a result tonight.
Edited by Wiltshireman on Thursday 25th August 17:04
WD39 said:
RobinOakapple said:
WD39 said:
Allanv said:
Munter said:
kennydies said:
I then pulled into the car park in an end space next to a parent and child spot. A car then pulled up and a 10-12 year old hopped out. I thought they were only for small children that required assistance getting out of the car?
Err...they are for supermarket VIPs. E.g. Owners of smaller humans that have to be looked after and who consume things that supermarkets sell at a terrific rate.If single people spent more in sainsburys than parents, then there would be "express single user short term" parking next to the door. But they do not. Single people nip in and out buying a packet of condoms, 2 chicken breasts, a jar of curry sauce, and a bottle of booze. Spend £23.52. While a "busy mum", nips in and buys half the shop over a 2 hour period, followed by cake and coffee in the cafe. Spend £70.64.
If that big spender can't park near the door, they'll choose another supermarket that will let them, and they'll take that cash with them.
They are not parent and child spaces. They are for the people who spend the most. And they own children.
All supermarket chains now have reserved spaces for parent/child use.
The big problem is when shoppers with no evident children park in these spaces.
Do we all really 'go where the money is'?
What does that mean?
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