Seemingly trivial things that annoy you

1…961962964966967…1088

Comments

  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,227
    briantrumpet said:

    Getting onto a Strava Top 10 leaderboard... for *walking* up a mountain. Given how much riding I do, that is slightly annoying.

    I never ever make public any of my activities. Not my sort of lifestyle vibe. Maybe I can't be one of them Influencers? 🤔

  • briantrumpet
    briantrumpet Posts: 20,286
    edited August 2023
    orraloon said:

    briantrumpet said:

    Getting onto a Strava Top 10 leaderboard... for *walking* up a mountain. Given how much riding I do, that is slightly annoying.

    I never ever make public any of my activities. Not my sort of lifestyle vibe. Maybe I can't be one of them Influencers? 🤔


    I'm still in two minds, but it's helpful when people ask about a ride or a walk. Obviously I block out the area around home, so that raving loonies can't track my house down and raid it when I'm not there (or even when I am).

    Well, they probably could if they were determined enough, but I'm not going to make it too easy.
    https://www.facebook.com/unanglaisendiois
  • bm5
    bm5 Posts: 581
    Pross said:

    Overpowering aftershave / eau de toilette. I was out running just now and could first smell the aftershave on a bloke walking in front of me when I was 50m or more behind him. Any time I use public transport or sit in a public space it feels like various people are trying to outcompete on who can smell the most. I've got a few nice aftershaves myself but hardly ever wear them as it feels like even the slighest splash or spray leaves you in a cloud of the smell for hours. Why can't they be made more subtle?

    It's a real problem for me and makes me feel quite ill. In any enclosed space I dread it.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    bm5 said:

    Pross said:

    Overpowering aftershave / eau de toilette. I was out running just now and could first smell the aftershave on a bloke walking in front of me when I was 50m or more behind him. Any time I use public transport or sit in a public space it feels like various people are trying to outcompete on who can smell the most. I've got a few nice aftershaves myself but hardly ever wear them as it feels like even the slighest splash or spray leaves you in a cloud of the smell for hours. Why can't they be made more subtle?

    It's a real problem for me and makes me feel quite ill. In any enclosed space I dread it.
    It can be overwhelming, I agree.
    Some advisory chap came to asses my house to possibly fit Solar Panels and an air source pump and my partner and I ended up opening all the doors and windows after his visit. It was surprising how long it lingered.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    edited August 2023
    More annoying:

    I bought a Dell laptop and a Microsoft office license.
    I got an email saying that we're updating blah bollox blah and wanted to make sure that the t's and c's were 'transparent'.

    You’re receiving this email because we are updating the Microsoft Services Agreement, which applies to one or more Microsoft products or services you use. We’re making these updates to clarify our terms and ensure that they remain transparent..

    Long spiel ending in this:

    If you do not agree, you can choose to discontinue using the products and services, and close your Microsoft account before these terms become effective.

    Like I have any fcuking choice.

    Then their indemnity:

    If you are a parent or guardian, you are responsible for your child’s or teenager’s use of Microsoft products and services, including purchases.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • mully79
    mully79 Posts: 904
    “GOOD NEWS

    You've won a prize on The National Lottery.”

    TBH it’s not good news or worth wasting my time logging in to find I’ve just won my stake back plus 40p.

    There’s not even a way to spend 40p on the website.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,430
    edited August 2023
    Sports channels that have locked up the licencing to show a match then fuck about with it.

    Notre Dame v Navy from Dublin, kicks off 7.30. Sky coverage starts 8pm.



    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    tailwindhome said:

    Sports channels that have locked up the licencing to show a match then censored about with it.

    Notre Dame v Navy from Dublin, kicks off 7.30. Sky coverage starts 8pm.

    Pronounced Noder daime?!
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,806
    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Lack of ambition at the initial stage
    _
  • surrey_commuter
    surrey_commuter Posts: 18,867
    veronese68 said:

    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.

    Selfridges, don't sell fridges
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    rick_chasey said:

    Lack of ambition at the initial stage

    Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    surrey_commuter said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.

    Selfridges, don't sell fridges
    Walmart. Don't even sell bricks.
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,512
    First.Aspect said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.

    Selfridges, don't sell fridges
    Walmart. Don't even sell bricks.
    They do.
    1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
    Pinnacle Monzonite

    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    rjsterry said:

    First.Aspect said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.

    Selfridges, don't sell fridges
    Walmart. Don't even sell bricks.
    They do.
    Wait, Walmart sell kits for building a wall?
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,878
    Does Boots sell boots?
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,878
    And no idea what Sainos sell.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,806
    TheBigBean said:

    And no idea what Sainos sell.

    Nothing, there's no such place
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,326
    Will anyone ask about Sweaty Betty?
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,878
    edited August 2023
    veronese68 said:

    TheBigBean said:

    And no idea what Sainos sell.

    Nothing, there's no such place
    Worked it out. It's a shop for people with all their marbles. Although, its existence is purely on Cake Stop.
  • monkimark
    monkimark Posts: 1,926
    The Macc Lads have already answered that one.
    Stevo_666 said:

    Will anyone ask about Sweaty Betty?

  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,326
    monkimark said:

    The Macc Lads have already answered that one.

    Stevo_666 said:

    Will anyone ask about Sweaty Betty?

    I'm sure it doesn't sell pies?
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    I don't think screwfix sells anything to repair screws.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    Carphone warehouse certainly doesn't sell car phones.

    The list is long.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    Don't get me started on Waitrose.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    ...does Rose need special dispensation?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,512
    edited August 2023
    First.Aspect said:

    rjsterry said:

    First.Aspect said:

    surrey_commuter said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wouldn't go so far as to say this annoys me, just irritates a tiniest amount, but very trivial.
    The fact that Under Armour make jackets and other items of outer wear. Or that Chapeau make clothing other than hats. I'm sure there are others.

    Selfridges, don't sell fridges
    Walmart. Don't even sell bricks.
    They do.
    Wait, Walmart sell kits for building a wall?
    It sells bricks. You should really check before making such rash statements. 🙂
    1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
    Pinnacle Monzonite

    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,227
    Was ist das Walmart? Eine Lidl kopie?
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,135
    pinno said:

    Don't get me started on Waitrose.

    How long have you been waiting?
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,287
    First.Aspect said:

    pinno said:

    Don't get me started on Waitrose.

    How long have you been waiting?
    1904.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!

Categories