Things that annoy you beyond reason...? [Vol 3]
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Men who wear shorts over the top of their Lycra pants, you were probably the oafs wearing your T-shirts over the top of your long sleeve shirts.
Women who pout like ducks in selfies.
Just give it up ffs you imbeciles.
Oh, and while i'm on a roll - idiots that never, ever, ever answer their mobile phones, if you're never going to answer the damn thing why do you advertise the number? Save yourself some money and don't own one!
Women who pout like ducks in selfies.
Just give it up ffs you imbeciles.
Oh, and while i'm on a roll - idiots that never, ever, ever answer their mobile phones, if you're never going to answer the damn thing why do you advertise the number? Save yourself some money and don't own one!
markmullen said:
Boozy said:
As one of the a
holes who fits the above criteria, my youngest cried for an hour both ways on a flight recently, I can tell you that no one hates the child crying more than the parents.
And you not enjoying it makes it somehow better for me? holes who fits the above criteria, my youngest cried for an hour both ways on a flight recently, I can tell you that no one hates the child crying more than the parents.sticks090460 said:
You missed the "bloke sitting in row 22 who puts his roller case in the locker above row 12".......
Getting on a US domestic flight last month, fresh off the ship, camo shorts and hot rod T shirt on, I slipped my small legal sized carry on in the rack above the very first seat in the plane. Snooty-looking English-sounding women in window seat A1 asked "excuse me, are you actually sitting here?". "No, I'm sitting over there" I said, pointing to A3, as I parked my somewhat tipsy arse across the aisle. That drew a somewhat reluctant disdainful smile from her. She may as well have said "Oh, you are one of us then", as that is what was written all over her face.
I assume she was defending the baggage space in what passes as 'Business class' on AA?
King Herald said:
So, I'm playing PS4, 11:45 I shut my game down, pack my stuff, get ready, lock all the doors and windows, 12 o'clock I'm looking for the wife and daughter. Daughter is in the shower, wife is outside playing with the dogs, still dressed in her scruffs..... 
You lucky bd, most women would be furious if you locked them in the garden with the dogWD39 said:
markmullen said:
People who make air travel much more difficult than it ought to be. I'm actually on a Dubai to Manchester A380 now so these are getting on my tits at this very moment.
The gate roaches who clog up the passageway to the gate despite not having been called yet.
The inappropriate hand luggage morons, you know the ones, one gimp had two wheely cases and a suit hangar to negotiate on board.
The parents who give their children full size hand luggage which they can't manage and need assistance for.
The parents who bring screaming children on a long haul flight. I'm enjoying that as much as the baby appears to be, despite noise cancelling headphones.
The parents who allow their urchins to run amok up and down the aisles.
The imbeciles who can't do something as simple as finding their seat, stowing their carry on bag and sitting the fk down without the assistance of the cabin crew.
The old git who shuffles past every few minutes on his way to pester the cabin crew for something else.
I enjoy travelling and seeing the world but these aholes make it less fun than it ought to be.
Being a fourty year flyer as a cabin crew member, I have a little sympathy with this post, having seen, and dealt with, all the behaviours listed, an many more besides. However:The gate roaches who clog up the passageway to the gate despite not having been called yet.
The inappropriate hand luggage morons, you know the ones, one gimp had two wheely cases and a suit hangar to negotiate on board.
The parents who give their children full size hand luggage which they can't manage and need assistance for.
The parents who bring screaming children on a long haul flight. I'm enjoying that as much as the baby appears to be, despite noise cancelling headphones.
The parents who allow their urchins to run amok up and down the aisles.
The imbeciles who can't do something as simple as finding their seat, stowing their carry on bag and sitting the f
k down without the assistance of the cabin crew. The old git who shuffles past every few minutes on his way to pester the cabin crew for something else.
I enjoy travelling and seeing the world but these a
holes make it less fun than it ought to be. 'Gate Roaches'...With the size of most airports these days, the gate can be a long long way from check in and security. So why not meander down and ensure we don't miss the flight or go to the wrong gate.(very common.) Moan level 1/5.
'Hand Baggage'...The bain of the cabin crew's life. A constant problem, most of which should not reach the aircraft door. Moan level 5/5.
'Screaming Children'...They are stuck in an unnatural environment, are confined to an area the size of a small play pen, of course they are going to be vocal and want to run around. Most parents are very good at controlling the kids, but there is always a few who can't be contained. An instant solution: get the captain to put the seat belt sign on. Most are sympathetic, and the young ones usually fall asleep. Moan level 2/5
'Passengers who can't find their seat'..Most people only fly once a year. When they board an aircraft they are at once disoriented and can't find anything, yet alone the seat or overhead lockers, or the toilets. And they are certainly likely to be nervous flyers. Moan level 0/5.
'Old guys who shuffle'...Of course they do. They may be wary of DVT, have to visit the loo more, or likely trying to get the name of the hotel that tasty hostie is staying at. Passengers are encouraged to move a round a bit. Who wants to sit down for hours on end. Moan level 1/5.
I'm sorry that these things spoil your flying experiences, but I would suggest a little more tolerance and understanding of your fellow travellers. After all, one day you will be the old guy who shuffles.
CBA to read the whole thread but baggage pickup behaviour at the airport carousel, wtf is that about? I stand a few feet back so if I see my bag I can step forward and grab it. Why do people think it's ok to stand right in front of me? That means others can't see so they move closer as well. Soon enough nobody is in a position to see their bag approaching and when it does turn up, the aholes standing at the front can't get their bag off without kneecapping the people downstream. Inconsiderate fking s!
holes standing at the front can't get their bag off without kneecapping the people downstream. Inconsiderate fking s!WD39 said:
'Gate Roaches'...With the size of most airports these days, the gate can be a long long way from check in and security. So why not meander down and ensure we don't miss the flight or go to the wrong gate.(very common.) Moan level 1/5.
You misunderstand, there is nothing wrong with being at the gate, it is the ones who swarm around the actual entrance to the airbridge when they've not been called, eg loading First and Business Class customers first, there will always be a load of people who are neither lurking near the entrance, trying to steal a march when they get called.WD39 said:
'Screaming Children'...They are stuck in an unnatural environment, are confined to an area the size of a small play pen, of course they are going to be vocal and want to run around. Most parents are very good at controlling the kids, but there is always a few who can't be contained. An instant solution: get the captain to put the seat belt sign on. Most are sympathetic, and the young ones usually fall asleep. Moan level 2/5
It is selfish, if I decided to stand up and scream and bellow all through a long haul flight how long do you think it would be before the restraint kits came out? If your offspring is incapable of not disturbing other people for a few hours then you shouldn't fly with them IMO. (Awaits the "well, as a parent..." reply from those that think the oldest thing in history, procreation, somehow makes their comments more valid).WD39 said:
'Passengers who can't find their seat'..Most people only fly once a year. When they board an aircraft they are at once disoriented and can't find anything, yet alone the seat or overhead lockers, or the toilets. And they are certainly likely to be nervous flyers. Moan level 0/5.
Disorientated? In a metal tube with an aisle (or two at most) and numbers that are sequential? Really?WD39 said:
'Old guys who shuffle'...Of course they do. They may be wary of DVT, have to visit the loo more, or likely trying to get the name of the hotel that tasty hostie is staying at. Passengers are encouraged to move a round a bit. Who wants to sit down for hours on end. Moan level 1/5.
That in fairness was one old bloke, he was particularly troublesome, kept going to the cabin crew area and pestering them.WD39 said:
I'm sorry that these things spoil your flying experiences, but I would suggest a little more tolerance and understanding of your fellow travellers. After all, one day you will be the old guy who shuffles.
Trust me, I'll never be that guy. Why should I have more tolerence and understanding? I've paid decent money to get somewhere else, it should be a trouble free period of time, it's not difficult flying, as with 40 years experience I am sure you will attest, it is just people who make it so.markmullen said:
Trust me, I'll never be that guy. Why should I have more tolerence and understanding? I've paid decent money to get somewhere else, it should be a trouble free period of time
Because everyone else has paid the same money too? In other words, the money's irrelevant and cancels out, so you're basically asking 'Why should I tolerate or attempt to understand anyone?'.Paying for a flight doesn't make you a special person who others should kowtow to.
I'm agreeing with Markmullen on his points.
I really, really hate flying. All the airport security which is supposed to make me feel safer
Then the same old crap in the so called duty free shops which 9 times out of 10 is cheaper in your local Tescos.
The getting up in the morning at stupid o'clock to catch a 2 hr flight to your european destination. You finally arrive completely knackered and have lost most of the day!
Don't even mention the Drop off and Pick up areas, Drivers sitting there who clearly cant read English who think its fine to wait 20 mins, they get told to move on and then move down the line all of 10ft
Also what about those little darlings who keep kicking the back of your seat
I have Zero tolerance with them AND their Parents who seem to have no control over them. If my child had ever done that he would have got a good telling off. Sorry but this liberalism with kids does not work.
As for the boarding, it makes me laugh when the people cram around the entrance hoping to get through quicker. Once you do get through, you turn the corner and there's a bloody great que of people on the sky bridge!
And if your on any economy european flight, why to they makes the seats for midgets? The headrests stop where my lower shoulder bone is, my upper shoulders neck and head are towering above what was supposed to be a headrest and I'm only 6ft 2" Not excessively tall?
I really, really hate flying. All the airport security which is supposed to make me feel safer
Then the same old crap in the so called duty free shops which 9 times out of 10 is cheaper in your local Tescos.The getting up in the morning at stupid o'clock to catch a 2 hr flight to your european destination. You finally arrive completely knackered and have lost most of the day!
Don't even mention the Drop off and Pick up areas, Drivers sitting there who clearly cant read English who think its fine to wait 20 mins, they get told to move on and then move down the line all of 10ft
Also what about those little darlings who keep kicking the back of your seat
I have Zero tolerance with them AND their Parents who seem to have no control over them. If my child had ever done that he would have got a good telling off. Sorry but this liberalism with kids does not work. As for the boarding, it makes me laugh when the people cram around the entrance hoping to get through quicker. Once you do get through, you turn the corner and there's a bloody great que of people on the sky bridge!
And if your on any economy european flight, why to they makes the seats for midgets? The headrests stop where my lower shoulder bone is, my upper shoulders neck and head are towering above what was supposed to be a headrest and I'm only 6ft 2" Not excessively tall?
RobinOakapple said:
toohangry said:
Paying for a flight doesn't make you a special person who others should kowtow to.
And the prize for straw man post of the day goes to the author of this post.I struggle to see the strawman there.
toohangry said:
RobinOakapple said:
toohangry said:
Paying for a flight doesn't make you a special person who others should kowtow to.
And the prize for straw man post of the day goes to the author of this post.I struggle to see the strawman there.
RobinOakapple said:
toohangry said:
RobinOakapple said:
toohangry said:
Paying for a flight doesn't make you a special person who others should kowtow to.
And the prize for straw man post of the day goes to the author of this post.I struggle to see the strawman there.
'Why should I have more tolerence and understanding? I've paid decent money to get somewhere else, it should be a trouble free period of time'
We obviously both read the above very differently. To me, it read as if he expected to have zero trouble and not have to use tolerance or understanding of others because he paid 'decent money' to get somewhere. Hence my comment about the money being equal amongst all the passengers and therefore irrelevant.
I've got absolutely no interest in arguing this point any further with you.
News reports which state the bleeding obvious. Yesterday we had " The loan company Wonga has announced a loss for the last year of £42m (ha-fecking-ha!). A spokesman put this down to not checking whether the borrower could afford the repayments."
I swear to God that's what they said. So what's news about that? Serves them right - a 6 year-old could have advised them on that one. Maybe it was slipped in as a news item to give us all a good laugh.
I swear to God that's what they said. So what's news about that? Serves them right - a 6 year-old could have advised them on that one. Maybe it was slipped in as a news item to give us all a good laugh.
RobinOakapple said:
toohangry said:
I've got absolutely no interest in arguing this point any further with you.
Most people hate being caught out, you're not alone 
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