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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.

bluebird243 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:10:04

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.

bluebird243 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:11:06

Martin Roberts not Martine...sorry Martin.

Patsy70 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:11:13

Leelaylo

I have a very long list ....I think I am not a very tolerant personwink

Me too, but I’ll keep it brief. I dislike Alan Carr, never liked Greg Wallace (😩), Mary Berry (😇), Michaela Strachan (screechy), Jonathan Ross, Orla Guerin, Laura Kuenssberg.
Certain voices irritate me too, like Pat Marsh on Radio Kent.
I really like Bob Mortimer (love his smile and demeanour).

Patsy70 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:13:19

Oh, yes, I really like Phil Spencer.

Kate1949 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:17:38

I can't stand Phil Spencer since I saw a video of him killing a beautiful deer for pleasure.

Farzanah Sun 05-Jan-25 11:17:46

It is therapeutic to voice our dislikes, and I think it’s very understandable to have them. After all, we have a lifetime of experiences of people who we knew and were unpleasant, or people unlike ourselves, or even don’t look similar to us, or well formed beliefs and prejudices against certain people. I don’t think it’s unnatural.

Ilovedogs22 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:21:45

MissAdventure

I can't believe I forgot Claudia ",I'm so zany" Winkelman!
She is right at the top of my irrational dislike list.

Claudia Winkleman reminds me of the child-catcher in
Chitty bang bang! I also find her false & rather up her own bottom too.

Farzanah Sun 05-Jan-25 11:26:08

I love Claudia. She’s the epitome of evil…..

Nonnato2 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:28:28

Kate1949

I can't stand Phil Spencer since I saw a video of him killing a beautiful deer for pleasure.

Ew what a disgusting person 🤮

lixy Sun 05-Jan-25 11:30:12

I too find Stephen Fry just too much, prefer QI with Sandi Tostvic.
Not keen on Paddy McGuiness either as his Northerness seems rather overdone.
I enjoy watching Claudia Winkleman; she doesn’t witter on and makes me laugh. I used to enjoy her radio programme too.

Kate1949 Sun 05-Jan-25 11:31:28

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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 ...

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

Jeremy Clarkson - ughhhhhhhhhhh
Elizabeth Alker Radio III aka Miss Pronounce

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

Oh yes - "Jeremy Clarkson - ughhhhhhhhhhh"

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

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

Gordon foulmouth Ramsay.
Miserable Victoria Beckham.

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

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.

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

What a snivelling litte creep of a man

Blimey! 😮

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.

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

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

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.