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Irrational dislikes of people you don’t know..

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Grandma70s Sat 04-Jan-25 18:22:37

Perhaps I shouldn’t introduce this topic, as it could get nasty. I was thinking how I have irrational dislikes of people I see on television whom I don’t know at all. Helen Skelton, Sarah Moore (from Money for Nothing), Meghan used-to-be Markle, Luke Littler. I know nothing about any of these people, but I can’t stand them.

Of course the upside of this is that I have irrational likes as well.

V3ra Sun 05-Jan-25 14:19:56

The Scottish little woman who is over excitable and does travel programmes.

My Dad loves Susan Calman!
Her travel programmes are ones that actually hold his attention these days 🙂

Ilovedogs22 Sun 05-Jan-25 14:06:00

Leelaylo

I too love Bob Mortimer , just reminds me of a slightly naughty schoolboy, no malice just fun

Yes, lovely Bob, you can see his nature in his eyes. We love you Bob, just don't turn out to be a tosser.😊

Tizliz Sun 05-Jan-25 13:30:11

Jeremy Clarkson
Jonathan Ross

David Attenborough sends me to sleep, can’t remember watching a whole programme of his.

Babs03 Sun 05-Jan-25 13:27:06

Bob is always a delight 👍

Leelaylo Sun 05-Jan-25 13:24:24

I too love Bob Mortimer , just reminds me of a slightly naughty schoolboy, no malice just fun

Visgir1 Sun 05-Jan-25 13:13:19

Me too can't do Mary Berry. Rick Stein, Davina McCall, Felicity Kendal and Hugh Edwards ( always thought there was something odd about him).
There must be some Psychology explanation behind this dislike, of people you have never met, or is it just first impressions?

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 05-Jan-25 13:11:35

Babs03

Ah also forgot to add - Tom Cruise.

I can’t watch a film with Cruise in it.

Babs03 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:56:25

Ah also forgot to add - Tom Cruise.

Babs03 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:54:50

The Beckhams.
And yes, how could I have forgotten - Jeremy Clarkson.
😜

Kate1949 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:52:07

You can see the video online although I'm sure you won't want to. It doesn't show the actual shooting but that awful man thanking the poor creature and saying it had been his ambition for a long, long time to shoot a deer.

Ilovedogs22 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:43:12

Kate1949

Yes. He even thanked the deer for helping him achieve his ambition. His excuse when the video came to light? It was a long time ago. Yuk.

Wow! I have been fooled, I honestly thought Mr Spencer was one of the good guy's. This thread has been a bit of an eye- opener for
us & probably a number of up the up their own bottom celebrities too.😬

Llamedos13 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:40:02

Those talentless Kardashion women, all lifted filled and oh so fake, cannot stand to look at them.

love0c Sun 05-Jan-25 12:36:35

There is most definitely a lot of 'irrationality' posts here!

JdotJ Sun 05-Jan-25 12:22:06

bluebird243

I find Stephen Fry obnoxious, and can't stand Kaye [I love me] Adams.

Dislike smutty Lee Mack, Peter Kay, Allen Carr, Jimmy Carr, the whining Josh Widdecombe. Paddy McGuiness is awful as is Gino DeCampo and Russell Brand.

The female presenter on Pottery Throwdown [and her very unfunny remarks] makes me want to switch off but I like the programme so I endure.

Megan Markle and Harry make me feel very angry. And if you told me Luke Littler was 47 I'd believe you.

However I love Bob Mortimer, I like Kirsty Allsopp [reminds of someone I was very fond of] Alice Roberts and Martine Roberts.

So TIRED of Ant and Dec.

Gosh Bluebird
We are aligned as one.
I completely agree with all your likes & dislikes.

merlotgran Sun 05-Jan-25 12:21:51

What a snivelling litte creep of a man

Blimey! 😮

Ilovedogs22 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:12:42

Have agree with those who mention the sanctimonious Mr Titchmarsh!
What a snivelling litte creep of a man.

BlueBelle Sun 05-Jan-25 12:07:42

Jeremy clarkson is the pits and rates alongside the devil man himself … Farage
He a misogynist an animal killer and a big head and a thoroughly nasty piece of work

Kate1949 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:06:54

Gordon foulmouth Ramsay.
Miserable Victoria Beckham.

BlueBelle Sun 05-Jan-25 12:04:48

I know everyone is going to jump on me from the highest heights as they are really demi gods to so many but I don’t have any liking for any of the gardeners Alan Titchmarsh , Charlie Dimmock or even the saintly Monty Don they all irritate me too much to watch them

Wyllow3 Sun 05-Jan-25 12:01:54

Oh yes - "Jeremy Clarkson - ughhhhhhhhhhh"

CountessFosco Sun 05-Jan-25 11:59:20

Jeremy Clarkson - ughhhhhhhhhhh
Elizabeth Alker Radio III aka Miss Pronounce

mrswoo Sun 05-Jan-25 11:56:05

I really can't stand Paul Martin the presenter on Flog It - so smarmy that he sets my teeth on edge.
I also dislike Matt Lucas and I'm not sure why.
I'm a bit ashamed to admit that there's something about Prunella Scales, even in her younger days, that I dislike
And don't get me started on Cliff ...

Taichinan Sun 05-Jan-25 11:48:22

My pet hate is the revolting Trump and has been ever since he stormed into Scotland declaring "Land Mine", claiming Scottish ancestry, taking over a swathe of land just north of where I live as a golf course and demanding of the late obsequious Salmond that the plans for a wind farm offshore should be cancelled because it would spoil his view! Elon Musk has just fallen into the same bracket!!

RosiesMaw2 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:35:37

I find it hilarious that these two threads are side by side!
As somebody said on The News Quiz yesterday, while one shouldn’t take an instant dislike to someone just because they are a R Wing S African billionaire - why not? It saves time in the long run!

Nell82 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:33:20

Thank goodness I don't come across Piers Morgan any more. I don't want to know where he hangs out these days. His smug, simpering face and bully boy tactics make me seethe.

On the other hand I still miss the late Richard Whiteley who presented Countdown. He had a comforting, avuncular presence. Also Carol Vorderman was at her best in that era.