Seemingly trivial things that annoy you
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Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
You've never received a patronising comment? When I've had this discussion before, the general view is that all parents receive patronising comments, but men get more of them.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
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you enjoy being praised for being able to look after your own child?rick_chasey said:
Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
I don't think I've ever had a stranger do it no.TheBigBean said:
You've never received a patronising comment? When I've had this discussion before, the general view is that all parents receive patronising comments, but men get more of them.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.
Maybe the odd comment from my mother in law but she makes odd comments about all sorts of things.- Genesis Croix de Fer
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I enjoy praise period. I'll take it where I get it.surrey_commuter said:
you enjoy being praised for being able to look after your own child?rick_chasey said:
Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
When something is increased by a multiple, people don't say "we sales rose 7 fold" or "we sold 7 times as much", they say "we increased the sales by 7 ex"
Gaaaargh,0 -
I think it’s you who needs to move in different circles. Despite bringing up kids in the dark ages I never encountered that and I never saw it when my dad did the same with my younger sisters (born when I was in my teens). It has been standard fathering for 30 plus years in my world.rick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
Rick either moves in very strange circles or he makes stuff up. Never happened to me either.Pross said:
I think it’s you who needs to move in different circles. Despite bringing up kids in the dark ages I never encountered that and I never saw it when my dad did the same with my younger sisters (born when I was in my teens). It has been standard fathering for 30 plus years in my world.rick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
what if people praised you for not mugging old ladies, would it not seem a little strange?rick_chasey said:
I enjoy praise period. I'll take it where I get it.surrey_commuter said:
you enjoy being praised for being able to look after your own child?rick_chasey said:
Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.0 -
What can I say, the missus did berate someone for referring to me looking after the little one as 'babysitting'?surrey_commuter said:
what if people praised you for not mugging old ladies, would it not seem a little strange?rick_chasey said:
I enjoy praise period. I'll take it where I get it.surrey_commuter said:
you enjoy being praised for being able to look after your own child?rick_chasey said:
Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.
It's all fairly light hearted, best to take it as it's intended. I may be argumentative on here but I'm hardly gonna kick off about it.0 -
In fairness, dealing with all those child care duties while maintaining your posting rate on here is pretty impressive.rick_chasey said:
I enjoy praise period. I'll take it where I get it.surrey_commuter said:
you enjoy being praised for being able to look after your own child?rick_chasey said:
Sorry to hear that. I enjoy a bit of flanelling, condescending though it probably is.pangolin said:
Certainly not been my experience Rickrick_chasey said:
You need to move in different circles. I practically get sainted when I take my daughter out without the wife. If my wife goes out in the evening I get complimented that I can put my daughter to bed with minimal fuss. Life as a dad is easy like that. The reasonable bare minimum gets applauded.TheBigBean said:
If society discriminates against dads doing "the work of mums", then I'm not sure how that helps anyone.rick_chasey said:
If you want to see it that way. I think society grossly underestimates how much harder it is for mothers than fathers in terms of values and how society treats them, so I am struggling to have much sympathy in this regard.kingstongraham said:
Isn't this an example of exactly the same sexism?rick_chasey said:
Sure, but the complaint suggests not being aware of the privilege, right? In general, institutions treat parents in annoying ways all the time, just in different ways.TheBigBean said:
Shouldn't we aim to avoid all sexism?rick_chasey said:
Lol should speak to a woman on how GPs deal with them before you complain too much about sexism the other wayTheBigBean said:GPs referring to A&E because they can't make a decision or take responsibility.
The rampant sexism when dealing with the NHS and kids.
I have strangers coming up to me when I'm out solo with my daughter saying how wonderful it is that I am able to bond with my daughter like that.
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I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.0
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Only comment I can ever recall hearing was when me and my then girlfriend, now wife, took my three younger sisters (born when I was between 12 and 16) out for the day. It wasn't meant to be heard by us but was along the line of 'they must have started young but seem to be doing a really good job'.1
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I must do something different. I even get random women smiling at me.shirley_basso said:I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.
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That's out of pity.TheBigBean said:
I must do something different. I even get random women smiling at me.shirley_basso said:I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.
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Maybe he's exceptionally handsome and they just fancy him?First.Aspect said:
That's out of pity.TheBigBean said:
I must do something different. I even get random women smiling at me.shirley_basso said:I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
You can rule that out!Stevo_666 said:
Maybe he's exceptionally handsome and they just fancy him?First.Aspect said:
That's out of pity.TheBigBean said:
I must do something different. I even get random women smiling at me.shirley_basso said:I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.
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I was trying to big (bean) you up and you've ruined it for yourselfTheBigBean said:
You can rule that out!Stevo_666 said:
Maybe he's exceptionally handsome and they just fancy him?First.Aspect said:
That's out of pity.TheBigBean said:
I must do something different. I even get random women smiling at me.shirley_basso said:I do a lot of looking after our two on my own. While I don't get remarks from strangers, my wife says that some of her girlfriends comment that I do more than their husbands - particularly when I take both overnight if she goes away, or recently, I left a dinner party when one was sick, rather than her.
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance1 -
That’s been my problem all my life. Cursed with no money but great looksFirst.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance2 -
According to this scientific analysis, the first and last ones of your list are the ones that matter (6 mins in, but you need to watch the mens guide first)First.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance
https://youtu.be/pInk1rV2VEg
It has graphs so Rick will approve."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
People who use Americanism when saying a date (using the month first. I've noticed it a lot on the BBC, when, for example, a date will said as: January 6th, or September 11th.
We're in the UK, 6th January, 11th September, 4th May etc, etc is correct over here.
As an aside, when I use Strava on Google Chrome, the date always defaults to the
US way of stating it. Strava on other browsers has it the UK way (well, on my computers
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First.Aspect said:
Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance
David Mellor?
Boris Johnson?
I think your theory might need a little more thought...
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With power comes money.briantrumpet said:First.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance
David Mellor?
Boris Johnson?
I think your theory might need a little more thought...
Or is it the other way round?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
pblakeney said:
With power comes money.briantrumpet said:First.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance
David Mellor?
Boris Johnson?
I think your theory might need a little more thought...
Or is it the other way round?
Well, given Johnson's eternal desperation to fill the black hole that is his bank account, I'm not sure he's got that much.
I once saw Mellor close up in the flesh, and he had the most bizarre complexion/hair combo I've ever seen. Quite put me off my lunch.0 -
Ed Sheeran, vowing to quit the music industry if he lost his copyright lawsuit.
Damn, he won.
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Might need some refinement, but it's a solid start.briantrumpet said:First.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearance
David Mellor?
Boris Johnson?
I think your theory might need a little more thought...0 -
It can't just be me - Ed Sheeran barely impinges on my consciousness. He carries on, he doesn't, whatever.masjer said:Ed Sheeran, vowing to quit the music industry if he lost his copyright lawsuit.
Damn, he won.
I'd recognise Shape of You and The A Team (or whatever it's called), but other than that, sometimes I hear something forgettable and then it turns out it was him but it's never anything that I'd think "that sounds like him". And I might hear it again and not know who it is.0 -
that guy should present a seriesStevo_666 said:
According to this scientific analysis, the first and last ones of your list are the ones that matter (6 mins in, but you need to watch the mens guide first)First.Aspect said:Things that make men attractive, in order:
- Money
- Being responsible for a baby
- Being responsible for a puppy
- Running into a burning building to rescue any one or more of: a baby, a puppy, a kitten
- Their appearancehttps://youtu.be/pInk1rV2VEg
It has graphs so Rick will approve.0
