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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.

Calendargirl Sat 04-Jan-25 19:40:40

Can’t agree about Luke Littler.

I was pleased when he won the darts, for a young man he comes across as quite humble, unassuming, level headed…..

I hope he continues to be successful, and remain as sensible and unspoiled as he seems to be.

Bet his mum is so proud.

nogin Sat 04-Jan-25 19:45:28

Grandma70s I am so with you on Sarah Moore, I just cannot watch Money for Nothing solely because of her, ridiculous I know. I actually have a very long list of people I cannot bear to listen to on TV, way too many to mention, but Lorraine Kelly probably tops that list. My dh's top dislike is George Clarke and his various home improvement programmes.

valdali Sat 04-Jan-25 19:50:01

I cannot watch James Nesbitt. I have the same reaction as when the news is doing dentists & show someone having their teeth drilled - I feel panicky & have to look away. No idea why.

Sadgrandma Sat 04-Jan-25 19:54:02

I’ve always had an irrational dislike of Greg Wallace. I now know why!

Casdon Sat 04-Jan-25 20:04:25

Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Elaine Paige. The one who really set my teeth on edge though was the late millionaire Paul Daniels.

MissAdventure Sat 04-Jan-25 20:16:15

Babs03

George Alagiah. I had to google it. I really liked him too, so tragic when he died.

Oh, I didn't know he'd died.
My girl said he had a beautiful, kind face.

She didn't feel the same about Amanda Holden, that's for sure!

NonGrannyMoll Sat 04-Jan-25 20:17:40

We'd all love to be Jolly Nice People who are never judgemental, no matter what, but I don't think it's in human nature to be so saintly! I get irritated by untalented people being given presenting jobs on TV. So does DH, especially when presenters display jaw-dropping ignorance about something they're paid big bucks to yak about., Example: when Petroc Trelawny once referred to the cellist Yo Yo Ma as "she", the air in our house turned a ravishing shade of blue! DH still snorts and groans every time he hears PT's name! It's probably quite normal to "take agin" the odd person now and again and, if I were you, I wouldn't worry about it.

MissAdventure Sat 04-Jan-25 20:20:04

I can't stand Lorraine Kelly, either.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 04-Jan-25 20:30:53

I don’t know trump, Elon Musk or Mrs Baddenoch but I don’t think my dislike is irrational.

whywhywhy Sat 04-Jan-25 20:32:32

No, I like everyone. Haha!

MissAdventure Sat 04-Jan-25 20:40:14

You're lucky, because we'll probably get told off, soon. wink

Babs03 Sat 04-Jan-25 20:42:35

Also don't like Paddy McGuinness, and dislike Lee Mack.
Love Bob Mortimer.

MissAdventure Sat 04-Jan-25 20:42:52

I'm going to put Mariah Carey in, though, before that happens.
I really, really dislike her, and her voice, and how every word has at least three syllables and eight frequencies.

MissAdventure Sat 04-Jan-25 20:44:23

James Corden.

Ilovedogs22 Sat 04-Jan-25 20:46:03

Nonnato2

I can’t stand Kier Starmer Alan Titchmarsh as well

Hear, blooming hear Nonato,
My lecturer at University told a story about how very rude a certain celebrity-type person was to her students at 'Chelsea.' When they asked them to move a little so they could finish their display!!! 😶

Indigo8 Sat 04-Jan-25 20:46:04

I can't stand Mark Wright or Scarlett Moffat. Maybe because they are both celebrities with no discernible talent and both come across as smug and self satisfied. I have only ever seen them on television so my dislike is probably irrational.

I am positively allergic to Jim Davidson whose act I saw live many years ago.

I have irrational affection for David Mitchell and Victoria Coran Mitchell. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc. This is entirely based on seeing them on TV, except Mel who I saw live on stage and she was brilliant.

Ilovedogs22 Sat 04-Jan-25 20:47:32

Babs03

Also don't like Paddy McGuinness, and dislike Lee Mack.
Love Bob Mortimer.

Yes Babs. 😊

HowVeryDareYou2 Sat 04-Jan-25 20:50:58

There are lots of people I don't like, but some are

Davis Walliams (smutty and creepy)
Lenny Henry (unfunny and loud)
Joanna Lumley (that voice)
Michael McIntyre (his voice and floppy hair)
Dawn French (unfunny and that fixed grin)
Amanda Holden (fake)

HenWraig Sat 04-Jan-25 21:03:29

Just cannot take to David Walliams something about him makes me uneasy or Jimmy Carr something about his eery motionless face, Vanessa Feltz too loud and raucous or Megan Markle I just dislike manipulative liars

But I do like Cillian Murphy he comes across as a socially aware deep thinker and is very talented, Lucy Worsley brings history to life and seems like a very nice person, Mary Berry seems very relatable and approachable and Princess Catherine she seems like an all round good egg and nice person.

Cossy Sat 04-Jan-25 21:08:32

Sadly, though I try not too, I do it all the time!

I totally and irrationally dislike Anthea Redfern, Eamonn Holmes, a woman on a disabled equipment advert, a woman who works in our local co-op and our children’s old school senior pupil services woman!!

Mad isn’t it!

But I also like or are drawn to others for no real reason either.

Cossy Sat 04-Jan-25 21:10:07

MissAdventure

You're lucky, because we'll probably get told off, soon. wink

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Who cares! 😂😂😂😂

sodapop Sat 04-Jan-25 21:12:45

I took an irrational dislike to Luke Littler as well. My husband is interested in darts and enjoys watching him.
Also dislike Charlie Stayt and Mary Berry for no good reason.

Marg75 Sat 04-Jan-25 21:21:44

Davina McCall, Paddy McGuiness, Helen Mirren, Amanda Holden and the female presenter on our local news programme! Also had an irrational hatred of Ian Botham. DH can't stand James Cordon and David Attenborough.

Ilovedogs22 Sat 04-Jan-25 21:22:05

sodapop

I took an irrational dislike to Luke Littler as well. My husband is interested in darts and enjoys watching him.
Also dislike Charlie Stayt and Mary Berry for no good reason.

Mary Berry!!!! But she is like a lamb compared to some of circus of prize horrors we've mentioned so far. 🤭

Grannybags Sat 04-Jan-25 21:25:11

Sorry, I have to agree with sodapop about Mary Berry

I like Luke Littler though!