I've become a miserable old git?

[srebbe64]

I never used to be this bad, but nowadays many more things irritate me than ever used to. I cite but a few:

Queuing (for anything).
Poor service in pubs & restaurants.
"Stop-start" petrol pumps.
Not being able to find things.
Slow drivers.
Things which require coins (pay & display, etc).
People that turn up late.
Unnecessary roadworks.
Scroungers & layabouts.
Innacurate weather forecasts.
Tax.
Christmas.

Honestly, I could go on and on. I seem to be turning into some sort of Victor Meldrew / Basil Faulty hybrid. Thinking about it, it started when my hair started turning grey (late thirties). I reckon, my "miserableness" is the square of my "greyness"! By the time I'm fifty I could be a nightmare to live with!

[dick dastardly]

Don't worry, I've had issues with that lot since I was 17

[zippee]

dick dastardly said:

Don't worry, I've had issues with that lot since I was 17

Same here.
Girlfriend says its a man thing apparently.

[JagLover]

I was well aware of this when you posted your rant against people metal detecting

Edited to add, all the things on that list really annoy me too, I am a youngish Git .


>> Edited by JagLover on Tuesday 6th September 15:29

[alexkp]

Steve, I too am irritated by many of those things - and many more I don't doubt.

I think it is simply because as we get older we get to the point where we have simply had enough of life's irritations.

Whereas before we had endless patience and time had little meaning and value, as we get older we become all too aware of how precious a thing time is and thus resent it when it is wasted.

[monkey boy 1]

Tractors on the road,
Noisy kids
TV Soaps
Reality TV programmes
Slow web sites
people who don't use indicators
Middle lane hoggers
electric mobility scooters
Post office counter staff
and many many more

[mutt k]

All of these are symptoms of "Grumpy Old Man" syndrome. I watched the TV programme of the same name with my kids who are young teenagers and they were agreeing that they were also annoyed by the same things that I identified with. I think it is more a case of "miserable intelligent person" syndrome because the lesser brained e.g chavs, would not notice this stuff anyway through their lager fuelled haze.

[Tuna]

The world would be a better place without people.

[srebbe64]

JagLover said:

I was well aware of this when you posted your rant against people metal detecting Edited to add, all the things on that list really annoy me too, I am a youngish Git . >> Edited by JagLover on Tuesday 6th September 15:29

Oh yeah, I forgot about metal detectors - I said I could go on and on!

[TeamD]

You're not alone, it's normally me that gets call Victor Meldrew.

[cotty]

monkey boy 1 said:

Noisy kids

One of my pet hates, could hear the kids for most of the morning but couldnt see them so I yelled out the window at the top of my voice SHUT UP it then went deathly silent and I went back to chilling out

[cotty]

srebbe64 said:

Oh yeah, I forgot about metal detectors - I said I could go on and on!

Did you ever buy a bag of ball bearings

[cotty]

I hate people who dont put their cars away, ever.

[srebbe64]

cotty said:

monkey boy 1 said: Noisy kids One of my pet hates, could hear the kids for most of the morning but couldnt see them so I yelled out the window at the top of my voice SHUT UP it then went deathly silent and I went back to chilling out

Well I've got four lively kids and I've found a way (well several) of getting peace and quiet. Basically, we spoil them:

Sky TV - with all the channels
Playstation 2 with a decent projector and screen.
Laptops all round / Broadband (with perental controls).
Just about every toy & gadget that ToysRus sell.
A bedroom each.
All topped off with copious amounts of bribery.

[cosmoschick]

Irritable Male Syndrome.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1844648.stm

If you google for "hot flushes", you should get plenty of useful advice and tips!

[cotty]

srebbe64 they were not my kids just local kids making loads of noise

[srebbe64]

cosmoschick said:

Irritable Male Syndrome. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1844648.stm If you google for "hot flushes", you should get plenty of useful advice and tips!

Hmm, it says:

"However, in men who are castrated as treatment for advanced prostate cancer, levels fall by at least 90% and men become more withdrawn, but more emotional."

So that's the answer is it? I think I'll carry on being miserable

[Don]

srebbe64 said:

I never used to be this bad, but nowadays many more things irritate me than ever used to. I cite but a few: Queuing (for anything). Poor service in pubs & restaurants. "Stop-start" petrol pumps. Not being able to find things. Slow drivers. Things which require coins (pay & display, etc). People that turn up late. Unnecessary roadworks. Scroungers & layabouts. Innacurate weather forecasts. Tax. Christmas. Honestly, I could go on and on. I seem to be turning into some sort of Victor Meldrew / Basil Faulty hybrid. Thinking about it, it started when my hair started turning grey (late thirties). I reckon, my "miserableness" is the square of my "greyness"! By the time I'm fifty I could be a nightmare to live with!

Mate. There is nothing unusual in being cheesed off at that lot. We all are. All the time. Its OK. Get in touch with your masculine side and RANT ALL YOU WANT! Its good for you!

[srebbe64]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Yes, if only everyone had 12 billion nipples, the world would be a better place!

[Trooper2]

srebbe64 said:

I've become a miserable old git?

So.....Enjoy!..