Gransnet forums

Chat

Irrational dislikes of people you don’t know..

(362 Posts)
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.

DamaskRose Mon 06-Jan-25 10:35:33

David Attenborough
Terry Wogan
Susan Calman

chocolatepudding Mon 06-Jan-25 10:49:07

I have an irrational dislike of Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr together with Vanessa Feltz.

I will be shot down for also mentioning David Mitchell and Victoria Coren-Mitchell

You have to live and let live

TerriBull Mon 06-Jan-25 10:55:58

I think it's human nature to dislike certain people if they get under your skin, they could be politicians or entertainers, I do think that should be justified as to why rather than saying "I don't like his or her face".

I don't think any of the people I've mentioned relate to an irrational dislike l I've justified all, one is a so called comedian, I dislike him for his crassness and misogyny. Ditto a talk show host with the added element of interrupting guests to talk about himself. The others because they've exposed their children to the media from their earliest days which has subjected their children to an awful lot of scrutiny and ridicule. I think it should also be pointed out that some posts here have expressed a dislike of certain personalities who have since been exposed as absolutely vile, Jimmy Saville for example. I don't have dislikes based on people's looks other than the pumped up unnatural versions of themselves.

I think it is perfectly possible to be a celebrity and still keep your private life private, especially children's lives. It is a trend that some carefully curated snapshots of their best bits appear on a daily basis. Showcasing expensive homes, yachts (not very green) and sending out meaningless, virtuous homilies to whoever, not everyone is going to fawn over that bilge. Go away, enjoy your wealth and keep your children safe so they can have their childhood carefree away from the public eye. It can be done, Off the top of my head, high profile actresses Kate Winstlet, Cate Blanchett, Emily Watson, Olivia Coleman, Sarah Lancashire appear to keep their personal lives out of the public domain when they do appear it will be to promote whatever film they're in, which is often written into their contract. .

MissAdventure Mon 06-Jan-25 11:08:13

I'll ne along to the Harry and Maghan posts to remind people.

David49 Mon 06-Jan-25 11:25:41

Personal abuse is a way of life these days, that’s just one of the reasons I’ve never been interested in local politics, a friend once told me you need a skin as thick as a Rhinoceros, that was 25 yrs ago and it’s much worse now.

Caleo Mon 06-Jan-25 11:34:23

Anything with Graham Norton in it gets switched off .

Milest0ne Mon 06-Jan-25 12:19:55

I can add Trump and Musk and Farage to my list.

nanna8 Mon 06-Jan-25 12:28:21

Holier than thou judgers. Whoever they are.

missdeke Mon 06-Jan-25 12:32:40

I can't abide Cat Deeley, she has absolutely ruined my enjoyment watching This Morning, and I detest looking at Angela Rippon, that awful manic gape when she 'smiles' gives me the creeps.

mabon1 Mon 06-Jan-25 12:37:11

I can't stand Helen Skelton, she gets on my nerves for some unknown reason.

Bazza Mon 06-Jan-25 12:41:17

Many many of those already listed, I’m surprised not to see the odious Sadiq Khan (spelling) unless I’ve missed it. It’s quite interesting how many of the same names are disliked.

wibblywobblywobblebottom Mon 06-Jan-25 12:46:21

I only dislike people I have met. I understand disliking a piece of music say, which I have heard. To dislike a piece of music I haven't heard, now that's irrational. So yes you are irrational, seek help immediately.

langelei Mon 06-Jan-25 12:58:02

It’s the whole lot of fawning, adore myself, so-called insincere, unintelligent celebrities, who reap huge sums of money for doing so little to “entertain” us. There are exceptions obviously ….. Bob Mortimer for one; simply himself, natural and with great humility of himself. 🤪. I must be totally intolerant! 🫢

Babs03 Mon 06-Jan-25 13:04:12

I think dear old Bob scores highest on this thread and another one for celebs we like, as a genuinely nice man.
A much deserved accolade.

Moggycuddler Mon 06-Jan-25 13:08:35

Russell Brand.

Moggycuddler Mon 06-Jan-25 13:11:12

John Wayne. And Burt Reynolds.

undines Mon 06-Jan-25 13:15:29

Most people on the media are fake, or they would not be there. I guess you can get away with slagging off Katy Price, because of her non-woke views (I like her, but I don't always agree with her). Holly Willoughby is just ick - so insincere about Philip Schofield. Simon Cowell is a particularly nasty piece of work IMO - but then I rarely watch telly nowadays. Just don't think most of it is genuine.

merlotgran Mon 06-Jan-25 13:20:51

Moggycuddler

Russell Brand.

Now he is somebody I would call an odious little creep!

TanaMa Mon 06-Jan-25 13:21:47

I can't say I hate anyone but, due to their inflated egos on TV ir un the News, there are many whose voices I cannot listen to - Davina McCall, Vanessa Feltz, Joanna Lumley - as examples. However, although there are a few men I could add to the list, it is the voices of women in general on the T.V. I find makes me find the 'off' switch!!

GrauntyHelen Mon 06-Jan-25 13:23:22

Attenborough irritates me

langelei Mon 06-Jan-25 13:24:47

And finally, after being berated by my peace loving other half, I loathe, loathe, loathe Trump and Elon Musk! I’m done complaining and off to get some lunch, or I will be in the doghouse! 😏

heavenlyheath Mon 06-Jan-25 13:29:27

For me its Ant & Dec and they are constantly on television. Also all those fake men and bimbos on love island etc thank goodness for the off button🤭

grammargran Mon 06-Jan-25 13:29:43

I’m more interested in how the same names keep coming up, or is it auto suggestion? That’s worth a research project in itself!

bobbydog24 Mon 06-Jan-25 13:36:28

Dislike Andy Peters. So smug and narcissistic and with no talent. Couple him with Loraine Kelly and tv goes off.

Cateq Mon 06-Jan-25 13:38:33

Emma Willis is my least favourite person on TV her voice is akin to someone scraping polystyrene off a wall