One single thing that makes you think "knob"

[Andy ap]

meggysaurus said:

Petrolhead95 said:

meggysaurus said:

1) People on their mobile phones!

99% of people have a mobile phone these days, why are we all knobs?

Whilst driving

That's not being a knob, that's being an idiot.

[e21Mark]

Captain Muppet said:

e21Mark said:

People who turn their collars up. Especially on polo shirts or rugby tops.

Why do they do it? Do they walk so fast they need downforce or something? It looks so stupid.



Not that my opinion is valid because I occasionally wear age inappropriate clothing, apparently.

I'm not sure? Often seems to be with pink polo shirts and combined with some sort of gold chain/sunglasses combo.

I'm 46 and wearing a T shirt though, so what do I know?

[rohrl]

meggysaurus said:

Well if anyone crashes into my and my pregnant girlfriend and hit her side causing damage to her and my child whilst theyre on the phone and driving at the same time they shall know what it feels like to have a severely angry doorman kicking their head in another thing that makes me think 'knob' is when the price of petrol increases each time

[Johnnytheboy]

"severely angry doorman"

[Hugo a Gogo]

meggysaurus said:

Well if anyone crashes into my and my pregnant girlfriend and hit her side causing damage to her and my child whilst theyre on the phone and driving at the same time they shall know what it feels like to have a severely angry doorman kicking their head in another thing that makes me think 'knob' is when the price of petrol increases each time

how about if they just crash into you when they are not on the phone?

[Blown2CV]

Wills2 said:

Blown2CV said:

krissharm said:

Blown2CV said:

if you read things like GQ then they would say anyone over 30 should not be wearing a t-shirt. I'm not saying I agree, and at 35, I do quite often wear a t-shirt, but i have become aware that I cannot wear the same t-shirts (or indeed, most clothes) as a teenage lad, and steer well clear of prints and things. PH doesn't have a clothing forum, and even mentioning clothes tends in the lounge tends to net at the very least one accusation of homosexuality and another despairing that PH is turning into mumsnet (although the latter happens in quite a lot of threads these days it seems). I have seen others posting discussions about clothing mentioning prices, and this generally receives a significant number of responses from posters that wear as a badge of honour how little money and effort they expend on clothing. That said, probably worse is the adult that spends a lot dressing to look 'cool' rather than dressing to be stylish. You only need to check out the "post your new shoes" thread to spit your coffee on every page at least once.

Petrolheads aren't known as the most stylish bunch. Having been to motor shows and events, the sheer proportion of attendees that seem happy to wear dirty grey-white t-shirts, faded £3 george at asda jeans and very large dirty white trainers from wynsors world of shoes, accessorised by motoring branded hats, fleeces, jackets speaks volumes about the fashion conscious nature of the average petrolhead. You don't have to give a st about style or age-appropriate clothing etc if you don't want to. Some people do, and quite often those people reckon that you shouldn't wear sloppy or 'kids' clothes as an adult. I think most people would probably agree, but would disagree on what constitutes those type of clothes, and what age is the watershed for adulthood.

I don't claim to be an authority on clothes, and I don't give a fk generally about what other people wear. I just wanted to post to say why the 'no t-shirts after 30' thing came up.

GQ... where you need to spend £200 on an essential Tshirt! Or £4000 on a suit.... i'm so poor!
Lol Actually I think you are spot on, as a now 30 year old I do wonder what is age approriate!

They edge into that territory for sure but there's a big variety in price, with a lot more sensibly priced stuff. Generally it is style over 'coolness' and conspicuous expense, which I'm all for. If something decent can be had for cheap, then it will be equally mentioned... they tend to steer clear of cheap crap, which is a good rule for life i think. Around 30 is the tipping-point for a change in perspective and priorities i reckon, for lots of things not just clothes.

Never heard such utter crap as no T-shirts after 30, I've seen many a fat arsed 20 year old that shouldn't even be allowed out nevermind wear a T -shirt.

If you've still got your waist then T-shirts are fine whatever your age.

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

[Captain Muppet]

Hugo a Gogo said:

meggysaurus said:

Well if anyone crashes into my and my pregnant girlfriend and hit her side causing damage to her and my child whilst theyre on the phone and driving at the same time they shall know what it feels like to have a severely angry doorman kicking their head in another thing that makes me think 'knob' is when the price of petrol increases each time

how about if they just crash into you when they are not on the phone?

Is there a sliding scale of retribution? Or is it a digital response of yes/no to kicking in someone's head?

What if they weren't on the phone but were adjusting their police radio?
What if they were on the phone but you'd just found out the baby isn't yours?

So many factors to weigh up in the seconds after a crash.

[Blown2CV]

meggysaurus said:

e21Mark said:

meggysaurus said:

Petrolhead95 said:

meggysaurus said:

1) People on their mobile phones!

99% of people have a mobile phone these days, why are we all knobs?

Whilst driving

Amazes me just how many people simply do not give a toss and continue to chat on their phones whilst driving.

Well if anyone crashes into my and my pregnant girlfriend and hit her side causing damage to her and my child whilst theyre on the phone and driving at the same time they shall know what it feels like to have a severely angry doorman kicking their head in

I can't imagine there are many people who would not consider that person a knob. However, and perhaps I am framing myself as a complete pansy here, but anyone that uses their size to intimidate and threaten, or indeed takes the violent route by default.... definite knob in my book.

[Captain Muppet]

Blown2CV said:

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

Wait, does this mean when I hit 60 I'll start wearing cardigans and beige slacks?

Is there a wiki page on age-appropriate clothing? I'm assuming I'm safe wearing jeans and a shirt in my 40's, but it may be that I'm overdue for a switch to corduroy.

[anonymous-user]

Johnnytheboy said:

"severely angry doorman"

dont you know? its destined to be the "powerfully built director" of 2013!

[Blown2CV]

Captain Muppet said:

Blown2CV said:

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

Is there a wiki page on age-appropriate clothing?

You may take the piss, but i would be surprised if there were not thousands. Not sure what people are getting so narked about. No-one is telling you to stop dressing the same way you have since you were 12, just that as you get older you are going to look more of a nob to people that care about such things. Clearly if you still do that, then you don't care - so why care? I don't care, and far be it for anyone to attempt to change the tide of bulk-buy supermarket clothing that is PH

[vinnie83]

Blown2CV said:

Captain Muppet said:

Blown2CV said:

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

Is there a wiki page on age-appropriate clothing?

You may take the piss, but i would be surprised if there were not thousands. Not sure what people are getting so narked about. No-one is telling you to stop dressing the same way you have since you were 12, just that as you get older you are going to look more of a nob to people that care about such things. Clearly if you still do that, then you don't care - so why care? I don't care, and far be it for anyone to attempt to change the tide of bulk-buy supermarket clothing that is PH

Surely this depends on the style, fit, and type of t-shirt.

I am 30 in a week, and often wear t-shirts (OK I look about 24-25) and wear shirts on nights out and to work. Otherwise, down the pub or out and about in the day it's jeans and t-shirt.

Sometimes I wear a t-shirt with a smart jacket over the top. I seem to do alright in the fashion stakes... I can't really say whether this will still be the case in 10-15 years time though!

[AdeV]

meggysaurus said:

e21Mark said:

Amazes me just how many people simply do not give a toss and continue to chat on their phones whilst driving.

Well if anyone crashes into my and my pregnant girlfriend and hit her side causing damage to her and my child whilst theyre on the phone and driving at the same time they shall know what it feels like to have a severely angry doorman kicking their head in

Something fairly similar happened to my godfather, many years ago; a drunk driver failed to fully make a corner, hit him head on but on the side where his pregnant girlfriend sat; killed her & the unborn child instantly, left him badly shaken up, but physically pretty much unharmed. Psychologically, another story of course. The point is, the rage kicks in long after the incident is over, your first reaction will be to try to get help for your wife/gf.

It took him a long time to get over that crash. As part of his therapy he took up flying & skydiving. He stopped skydiving after an accident in which he got tangled with another skydiver, he hit the ground first with the other guy on top. Smashed his pelvis to smithereens, he now has one leg 2" shorter than the other, he walks in circles if he's wearing slippers. Not a lucky bloke.

[Wills2]

Blown2CV said:

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

Nonsense, what has wearing a T-shirt got to do with being grown up?

Never heard that in my life....

[Fubar1977]

g3org3y said:

Hair Flick said:

I like that numberplate.

Me too, that`s a proper "Geeks" plate.
I`d have it in a shot.

[Snowboy]

In terms if clothes, everyone is a knob to someone.

Wearing a tie when you're not being forced too.
Wearing a suit.
Wearing a tracksuit.
Flares.
T shirt.
Baseball cap.
Fedora.
Any hat at all.
Kilt.
Shorts.
Pink shirt.
White shirt.
Shirt without cufflinks.
Shirt without detachable collar.
Trainers.
Boring shoes.
DM's

There's always someone who will be unlink based on anothers dress.
It's a big waste of time.
If you must judge, then do so on their actions, not on what they are wearing that day.

[pulliptears]

Wills2 said:

Nonsense, what has wearing a T-shirt got to do with being grown up?

Never heard that in my life....

Hmmmm.
I'm 40 this year, female in case you haven't grasped, and am currently sitting here wearing a Thor T Shirt and Skinny Jeans. I don't profess to be grown up. Growing old is compulsory, growing up isn't.
I'm quite comfortable in my own skin and to be honest I don't really care what other people think of me. I've not conformed to other people's ideals over how I should dress or what colour my hair should be for the last 25 years and to be honest I'm buggered if I'm about to start now.

[Cliftonite]

pulliptears said:

Hmmmm.
I'm 40 this year, female in case you haven't grasped, and am currently sitting here wearing a Thor T Shirt and Skinny Jeans. I don't profess to be grown up. Growing old is compulsory, growing up isn't.
I'm quite comfortable in my own skin and to be honest I don't really care what other people think of me. I've not conformed to other people's ideals over how I should dress or what colour my hair should be for the last 25 years and to be honest I'm buggered if I'm about to start now.

This thread is no good without pictures! (To coin a phrase).

[pulliptears]

Cliftonite said:

This thread is no good without pictures! (To coin a phrase).

Bahahaa I'm not that daft

[Blown2CV]

Wills2 said:

Blown2CV said:

It isn't about being fat or not; it's about being 'grown-up', and it is often said that t-shirts are kids clothes. This hasn't been made up by me, nor within the confines of this thread.

Nonsense, what has wearing a T-shirt got to do with being grown up?

Never heard that in my life....

the point i am making is that you can disagree, which is fine... but there are a lot of people who think it. Google if you want. Just saying that the opinion does not exist is not accurate though.