Gransnet forums

AIBU

Pet hates but keep it ‘nice’

(143 Posts)
nanna8 Sat 23-Jan-21 12:20:32

One of mine is interviewers on tv and radio who take over the interview and constantly interrupt with their viewpoint. Very,very annoying and there seems to be a lot of them these days. We need more like the wonderful Michael Parkinson.

Rosie51 Mon 25-Jan-21 01:33:25

BBbevan

Feedback, and being constantly asked for it NO !!!!

When I do consent to give feedback I get tired of giving a rating and the very next question is "why did you give xyz rating" My standard answer, if I don't close the survey, is "because x was too low and z would be too high" Mostly I shut down any such survey straight away!

nadateturbe Mon 25-Jan-21 02:27:27

I hate how audiences on live shows are all so noisy nowadays. I can't watch them.

Notinthemanual Mon 25-Jan-21 05:23:05

Adults saying they are taking "baby steps" when describing a cautious approach to a challenge. The cutesy infantilising irks me, but picturing them tottering around like drunks cheers me up.

gmarie Mon 25-Jan-21 06:34:25

The idea that being "nice" is seen as childish or irritating. grin

kittylester Mon 25-Jan-21 08:26:27

It's the thought of being TOLD to be nice!

Scribbles Mon 25-Jan-21 08:30:02

Being told to "stay safe" makes me grind my teeth.

merlotgran Mon 25-Jan-21 12:04:58

kittylester

It's the thought of being TOLD to be nice!

Thank you, kitty.

My harmless post (including the word Sorry) has been deleted and I've received HQ's slap on the wrist.

Good job I managed to curb my inner Princess Anne. grin

Callistemon Mon 25-Jan-21 12:09:08

Norty merlotgran grin

GNHQ deleting perfectly innocuous posts but leaving contentious ones up

nanna8 Mon 25-Jan-21 12:13:01

Just thought of another - touchy people with no sense of humour

sodapop Mon 25-Jan-21 12:23:34

Callistemon

Norty merlotgran grin

GNHQ deleting perfectly innocuous posts but leaving contentious ones up

Exactly right Callistemon

Gwyneth Mon 25-Jan-21 12:39:21

The sparkling white so fake teeth that you see on many celebrities these days. A car advert featuring one particular celebrity is one example. I just wonder if they look in the mirror and see how ridiculous they look. ?

Nightsky2 Mon 25-Jan-21 12:44:43

People who talk over other people like one Piers Morgan, very rude man.
BBC.
Naga Munchetty and all those outfits.
Runners and cyclists who talk very loudly but don’t wear masks or give you enough space.?.



Remainders.

Nightsky2 Mon 25-Jan-21 12:47:09

Remainders....where did that come from.

Redhead56 Mon 25-Jan-21 12:48:45

I don't like being told anything!! This is such a funny thread it's making me laugh.

merlotgran Mon 25-Jan-21 13:15:10

nanna8

Just thought of another - touchy people with no sense of humour

grin grin grin

lemongrove Mon 25-Jan-21 13:18:52

Gwyneth

The sparkling white so fake teeth that you see on many celebrities these days. A car advert featuring one particular celebrity is one example. I just wonder if they look in the mirror and see how ridiculous they look. ?

Oh yes, him?Could his teeth be any whiter or his hair blacker?

lemongrove Mon 25-Jan-21 13:22:39

Galaxy

Oh my God I hate inspirational quotes.

To err is human.....to forgive, Divine!?

lemongrove Mon 25-Jan-21 13:23:57

I didn’t like the Parky interviews and found him too fawning.

lemongrove Mon 25-Jan-21 13:25:34

Massive cardboard boxes from Amazon with a small item inside.

Callistemon Mon 25-Jan-21 13:26:24

lemongrove

Gwyneth

The sparkling white so fake teeth that you see on many celebrities these days. A car advert featuring one particular celebrity is one example. I just wonder if they look in the mirror and see how ridiculous they look. ?

Oh yes, him?Could his teeth be any whiter or his hair blacker?

DH did ask if he was real or had been manufactured in the car factory!

Gwyneth Mon 25-Jan-21 13:30:05

Yes him lemongrove forgot to mention the hair glad you did??

Gwyneth Mon 25-Jan-21 13:32:28

Callistemon your DH has really got me chuckling brilliant observation. ???

Bellanonna Mon 25-Jan-21 13:51:03

sodapop

DJ on the radio this morning talking about the 'texes' she had sent. The plural of text is texts please.
On the theme of winners cornishpatsy why has one programme I know and dislike said there are no losers just runners up. No, there are winners and losers, save us from anyone having hurt feelings.

And the past tense of text is texted.

Anniezee Mon 25-Jan-21 15:37:08

Interviewers who ask a question and don't follow through to actually get an answer.

Callistemon Mon 25-Jan-21 17:00:10

Lisa Nandy didnt let Andrew Marr interrupt her on Sunday - she just ploughed on regardless every time he tried and he stopped.
grin