CPFC BBS - Things that annoy you

No, JJ is right. You probably 'can' have it for you really wanted, but you're asking for permission/asking for someone to get it for you, so may is the more correct word to use.

the digger

28-08-2018 05:03 PM

Being asked, in front of a full surgery waiting room, not to "get agitated like last time" by the receptionist.

I have never got agitated there before but, when you're suffering from depression and paranoid delusions, it's hard not to question yourself.

the digger

28-08-2018 05:04 PM

Being made to jump through hoops to get the repeat prescription for the medication that's supposed to be helping me get less annoyed.

swissroll

28-08-2018 10:59 PM

My posh hotel room. The toilet is in the bedroom behind a glass western bar style swing door. Watching my wife have a 5hit is now possible and vice versa but doesnt really do anything for me. Maybe Im too old and this is the new foreplay for the younger internet generation?. Wheres the nearest Travelodge?

kayjay

29-08-2018 03:05 AM

The child psychologist who came up with the tag "Choose your battles"!
because there has never been a kid heard to say
"Oh yes, you backed down and saw my point of view on that other issue yesterday and therefore I will carry out your wishes on this occasion to square the ledger"
Leeches the lot of them!!!

JJ	29-08-2018 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by swissroll (Post 14407010)

Log cabin?

GorBlimey

29-08-2018 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugs76 (Post 14404036)

Americanisms-why are people saying “can I get a...” rather than “can I have/May I have...”

Americanisms?

They're Englishisms.

Americans tend to demand rather than ask, which is probably why they think we're a little bit quaint.

BB Bob

29-08-2018 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by monkey (Post 14400605)

But if you drive wearing flip flops you’re a C###

In addition, you are uninsured, as the Insurance companies won't pay out if you have an accident while driving "wearing" flip flops.

simplex

29-08-2018 09:22 AM

Nikwax re waterproofing wash in stuff .. first take ever so slightly porous Tucano Jacket and wash in their special 'Technical wash', then wash in the waterproofer - which looks and smells suspiciously like watered down PVA. Dry and wear on bike in the rain (this morning) ... Jacket is now less waterproof than a teabag.

the digger

29-08-2018 09:39 AM

Loud breathers

costello

29-08-2018 09:43 AM

Richard Littlejohn. And in case you're wondering, yes, he is a thing.

Latvian

29-08-2018 10:08 AM

When people telephone you and they are eating at the same time.

Actors talking whilst they 'eat', I often mute it and stick subtitles on until they have finished.

If you have seen the latest episode of BCS, watch Jimmy make a bowlful of cereal take about 5 mins to finish.

I have seen the episode of Room 101 where 'actors delvering lines' suceeds in being sent down. It should be on Room 101 every bloody week!

chateauferret

29-08-2018 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 14398598)

I have recently been in Majorca. It's the first time I've gone anywhere apart from Ireland with the family in over 10 years. I was led to believe that it was the Germans who woke at the crack of dawn to claim sun loungers by the pool. That is not the case. It is Johnny English who does this. On day one I reckon I wandered around for about 10 minutes looking for somewhere to park the family and was met with towel covered loungers but nobody on them. So I selected a decent location, waited a further 10 minutes and then shifted all the gear from a few loungers and set us up. We mucked around by the pool & had lunch by the pool all morning and afternoon. Then at around 1500hrs a northern bloke approaches me and asks if I took their sun loungers. Yes mate, at about 1000hrs and I've been here since. He looked like he was going to protest but I think it dawned on him how selfish he had been, so he picked up his pile of towels and wandered off.
From that day onwards I would sometimes head over to the pool at around 8 and shift all the towels that had been 'reserved' before heading over to breakfast. It created numerous arguments around the place but amused me no end.

Is this a holiday? Sounds like work to me. Every day I get tp the office and have exactly the same kind of s*** about finding a desk with a phone and a computer that are both prepared to acknowledge my existence at the same time.

Isle of Wight

29-08-2018 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 14398598)

Did you see the interview with the daughter, who parents died whilst on holiday in unusual circumstances? "Dad went down the pool each day first thing to put the towels on the recliners" :( If I ran a hotel I would have a Selhurst Celtic permanently on duty.

CP-RJW

29-08-2018 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14407278)

Loud breathers

Mouth breathers.

Coastal Palace

29-08-2018 08:13 PM

Bakery programmes.

Just when I thought I could just about stomach cookery programmes.....

Polak

29-08-2018 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn.f (Post 14385510)

French supermarkets, Jesus Christ they are more manic and full of rude pushy sorts than our own ones.

And why do some French people still insist on paying with cheques? Takes bloody ages.

the digger

30-08-2018 12:08 AM

Groups of people who occupy the full width of the pavement and don’t create space for people walking in the opposite direction.

the digger

30-08-2018 12:09 AM

People who inconvenience you with their selfishness, then sneer at you .

the digger

30-08-2018 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14405857)

Being made to jump through hoops to get the repeat prescription for the medication that's supposed to be helping me get less annoyed.

Spending another day doing this.

CP-RJW

30-08-2018 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14408288)

Groups of people who occupy the full width of the pavement and don’t create space for people walking in the opposite direction.

In other words, multiple porkers.

Reps AJ

30-08-2018 07:07 AM

Uber drivers who think its ok to double park and block all the traffic behind them as long as they stick their hazard lights on while waiting to pick up their passenger

Maidstoned Eagle

30-08-2018 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14408404)

Uber drivers who think its ok to double park and block all the traffic behind them as long as they stick their hazard lights on while waiting to pick up their passenger

How very Spanish of them.

BB Bob

30-08-2018 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14408404)

Uber drivers who think its ok to double park and block all the traffic behind them as long as they stick their hazard lights on while waiting to pick up their passenger

Of course, you never say licensed taxis doing that, oh no......

Reps AJ

30-08-2018 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BB Bob (Post 14408815)

Of course, you never say licensed taxis doing that, oh no......

This one was an Uber. When someone else does it I shall be back to complain about them too

Stellavista

30-08-2018 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14408404)

Uber drivers who think its ok to double park and block all the traffic behind them as long as they stick their hazard lights on while waiting to pick up their passenger

It's become an epidemic. Uber, delivery vans, mini cab drivers. Does my head in. Especially when there's a perfectly adequate parking space nearby. Selfish c*nts.

Selhurst Celtic

30-08-2018 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 14408943)

It's become an epidemic. Uber, delivery vans, mini cab drivers. Does my head in. Especially when there's a perfectly adequate parking space nearby. Selfish c*nts.

Chauffeurs driving top end cars are a devil for this as well.

Hedgehog

30-08-2018 04:05 PM

Reading a detective/murder crime novel, and the crime solves itself by either process of elimination or a suicide confession note. FFS... where is the detective work in that?

As much as I love Morse, this used to happen a fair bit in his stories. (Morse is not who I'm talking about here BTW)

BERT'S HEAD

30-08-2018 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 14408969)

Thanks for the spoiler alert :(

the digger

30-08-2018 04:08 PM

Having turned down two other offers, being told that the job you were due to start on Monday has been made obsolete

nicky

30-08-2018 04:12 PM

Train Commuters: sit by the ******* window you *****.

Hedgehog

30-08-2018 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BERT'S HEAD (Post 14408970)

Thanks for the spoiler alert :(

You're welcome... the butler did it. :shy:

transformerman

30-08-2018 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 14408967)

Chauffeurs driving top end cars are a devil for this as well.

Yes I can see this ... I'll have a quiet word with mine ...

NRM the 2nd

30-08-2018 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nicky (Post 14408978)

Train Commuters: sit by the ******* window you *****.

And don't look at me like I'm a piece of shit and try and move your f#####g legs to let me pass if you insist in sitting there

Hedgehog

30-08-2018 09:48 PM

Cordless things that run on power packs (i.e. Hand vacuum, leaf blower, power tools) that have sufficient power for about 5 minutes before they crap out and need recharging.

It's 2018 FFS!

the digger

30-08-2018 10:23 PM

Not being able to determine between appropriate and inappropriate emotional responses.

palacemetros

30-08-2018 10:27 PM

People who go to museums (etc) and spend the entire time taking photographs of every single exhibit on their phones.

Buy the f*cking guidebook!

Fatboy

30-08-2018 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nicky (Post 14408978)

Train Commuters: sit by the ******* window you *****.

Have you actually noticed that the air con/heating system eats into the floor space and that you cannot sit straight at the window seat ?

Worst offenders are the new Thameslink trains.

More feet room on the outside seat.

ExiledStirling

31-08-2018 08:35 AM

Celebrities not content with simply inflicting themselves on us all, also try to make 'stars' out of one their parents as well. Robbie Savage is the latest, with his mum.

thefox

31-08-2018 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 14409614)

Celebrities not content with simply inflicting themselves on us all, also try to make 'stars' out of one their parents as well. Robbie Savage is the latest, with his mum.

Have you seen RS's Lombardo impression ?

the digger

31-08-2018 03:51 PM

Something I ate yesterday.

the digger

31-08-2018 03:52 PM

People who park their car on the pavement and leave the door open so you can’t pass. And/or give you a dirty look for closing said door.

TopKnot

31-08-2018 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatboy (Post 14409404)

Yup. You’re completely welcome to sit by the window and I’ll even stand up to let you get in and out, but I’ll sit where I like thanks.

St.Francois

31-08-2018 08:47 PM

The betting advert that keeps using the word "smarts" :hmph:.

Adored

31-08-2018 09:03 PM

People who walk really slowly and criss-cross in front of you.

Reps AJ

31-08-2018 09:54 PM

People who stop in doorways like they've only just realised they are going somewhere

Maidstoned Eagle

31-08-2018 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Adored (Post 14410723)

People who walk really slowly and criss-cross in front of you.

Bloody drunks.

Maidstoned Eagle

31-08-2018 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14408973)

Having turned down two other offers, being told that the job you were due to start on Monday has been made obsolete

Not in Spain it hasnt.

davech

31-08-2018 11:08 PM

People who stop at the top/bottom of an escalator and stare aimlessly into space.

GorBlimey

31-08-2018 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14408973)

Having turned down two other offers, being told that the job you were due to start on Monday has been made obsolete

I knew someone who resigned from a fairly good job to take up a "better" offer only for that offer to be withdrawn due to a recruitment freeze.

F*cked him up for years.

foresthillbilly

01-09-2018 06:06 AM

Supermarket staff

(I won't bore you with specifics)
The ones who flit around doing nothing, with those headsets on, whilst there are large queues at the checkouts. Get behind the till you @r5ehole, and don't tell me to go to 'self-checkout', because there's a massive queue for that too.
And others who have a distorted sense of authority (lack of self-worth), who completely neglect the needs of the customer. And those who are just fecking rude (ignorant)

However, this is mitigated by the large amount of grief I throw back at them.
Remember me ? I'm the customer (Falling Down is my favourite film)

foresthillbilly

01-09-2018 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14410793)

People who stop in doorways like they've only just realised they are going somewhere

To check their change, look at their mobile, or having a group chat. Or congregating at the top/bottom of escalators

I make a point of barging past them,...for one member of the group to then say to the others "shall we move somewhere where we are not in the way ?

DOH ! Watch out. Real life is all around you

the digger

01-09-2018 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 14410919)

Not in Spain it hasnt.

Haven't heard anything for a while on that one.

Worksop Palace

01-09-2018 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GorBlimey (Post 14410930)

I knew someone who resigned from a fairly good job to take up a "better" offer only for that offer to be withdrawn due to a recruitment freeze.

F*cked him up for years.

I can't see how this happens nowadays

Offer and acceptance. Contract is made. They can't simply say 'nah sorry, we ain't got a job anymore. See ya'

Maidstoned Eagle

01-09-2018 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14411014)

Haven't heard anything for a while on that one.

Chase it up then.

cappuccinoeagle

01-09-2018 08:41 PM

Vicky Pattison - loud, talentless waste of space

Joe85

01-09-2018 09:09 PM

The X Factor.

The only way we're getting rid of this shit is when Cowell is in the ground.

Dorking .Eagle

01-09-2018 09:18 PM

Pubs that charge £1 for a very average small packet of crisps

CT_Palace

01-09-2018 09:37 PM

The Discovery Science channel that thinks it's perfectly ok to air documentaries from over 15 years ago that are now totally utterly out of date and riddled with incorrect data due to more recent errr discoveries.

and also, therefore,
Cable tv companies that force you to buy packages of channels that include total shit.

Hedgehog

02-09-2018 03:01 AM

Palace losing, riding my bike to blow off steam, get a puncture 8 miles from home, falling off said bike due to said puncture, trying to patch said puncture unsuccessfully and having to call the wife out to rescue me.

Hedgehog

02-09-2018 03:01 AM

Now stiff as a board because of the fall

Hedgehog

02-09-2018 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CT_Palace (Post 14413500)

Cable tv companies that force you to buy packages of channels that include total shit.

I've realized this is the same for SiriusXM Satellite radio.

255 channels, and I'm listening to 5 tops.

Reps AJ

02-09-2018 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 14413806)

I'm listening to 5 tops.

I always preferred their earlier stuff when it was just the four of them

Hedgehog

02-09-2018 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14414057)

I always preferred their earlier stuff when it was just the four of them

:D I didn't see that one coming! :rolleyes:

SA Eagle

02-09-2018 05:41 PM

People who bring poorly behaved kids to pubs; especially ones that start wailing and crying because Spurs are losing. **** off and take the little shit with you.

cappuccinoeagle

02-09-2018 08:09 PM

Watford FC having a 100% win record

the digger

03-09-2018 07:56 AM

Feeling hungover when you haven't had a drink for two days.

the digger

03-09-2018 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 14411053)

I can't see how this happens nowadays

Offer and acceptance. Contract is made. They can't simply say 'nah sorry, we ain't got a job anymore. See ya'

They sure as shit can in my industry.

the digger

03-09-2018 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 14411171)

Chase it up then.

Not sure I've got the confidence right now.

Isle of Wight

03-09-2018 08:28 AM

Bono’s voice getting better

smileysmith

03-09-2018 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 14415363)

Bono’s voice getting better

Duly repped.

Terrace Bickle

03-09-2018 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 14410793)

People who stop in doorways like they've only just realised they are going somewhere

Ticket barriers too. Who thought you would need to have your ticket ready.

CP-RJW

03-09-2018 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 14415363)

Bono’s voice getting better

Bono’s existence.

Terrace Bickle

03-09-2018 05:15 PM

Arsehole neighbours who light a bonfire at lunchtime, when it's a lovely day and you have a full line of washing out. Then ignorantly refuse to put it out. Wankers.

davech

03-09-2018 06:30 PM

Modern animated films - tedious, formulaic shite

Sequels to Action Hero/Superhero films - tedious, formulaic shite

Maidstoned Eagle

03-09-2018 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davech (Post 14416153)

Modern animated films - tedious, formulaic shite

Sequels to Action Hero/Superhero films - tedious, formulaic shite

All of them?

Maidstoned Eagle

03-09-2018 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 14415363)

Bono’s voice getting better

It couldn't get any worse, to be fair

davech

03-09-2018 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 14416168)

All of them?

Far too many. Puts me off searching for the few that are worth watching.

the digger

03-09-2018 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 14415363)

Bono’s voice getting better

Well, it couldn't get worse

the digger

03-09-2018 07:46 PM

Not reading the whole thread before trying to be funny.

the digger

03-09-2018 08:12 PM

My neighbour choosing to smoke on his doorstep and blowing smoke in through my window as a result

PeterH

04-09-2018 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 14416292)

My neighbour choosing to smoke on his doorstep and blowing smoke in through my window as a result

Jeepers, I can't see how you make it through the day.

Wolfnipplechips

04-09-2018 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 14416559)

Jeepers, I can't see how you make it through the day.

He probably doesn’t want to stink.

elgin eagle

04-09-2018 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by davech (Post 14416204)

Far too many. Puts me off searching for the few that are worth watching.

Isle of Dogs is good. Well the film anyway. Not the place.

thefox

04-09-2018 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 14416559)

Jeepers, I can't see how you make it through the day.

Big packed lunch.

the digger

04-09-2018 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 14416559)

Jeepers, I can't see how you make it through the day.

It's a struggle atm.

Hospital Records Podcast mostly. And venting on here rather than losing my shit or crying in the street.

the digger

04-09-2018 08:43 AM

People who let their dog sit/lie in the middle of the walkway and make no effort to move it when people are trying to pass.

the digger

04-09-2018 08:44 AM

Businesses that have an environmental policy that is more about marketing than principles.

Don't they know guff is one of the most significant greenhouse gases?

the digger

04-09-2018 08:46 AM

People who order the wrong thing then tut at the server for getting their wrong order right. Even though the server has offered to make it right foc. FOC.

the digger

04-09-2018 08:48 AM

Paying 30p to use a public toilet. Particularly in the council I pay my council tax in.

the digger

04-09-2018 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thefox (Post 14416582)

Big packed lunch.

People who watch you getting changed at the gym.

Pat of the Palace

04-09-2018 09:15 AM

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