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Watched on

(5 Posts)
Elrel Tue 28-Feb-17 19:15:15

Ana - it seems to be parents in their 20s to toddlers on West Midlands buses. It's irritating but I'm also intrigued to know when, where, and why these changes occur.

LadyGracie Tue 28-Feb-17 18:58:44

Don't get me started .....

Ana Tue 28-Feb-17 18:52:28

Chairs? On buses? What madness is this...? shock

Elrel Tue 28-Feb-17 18:49:29

Just heard it on BBC tv news too. Has it been accepted for years and I've just never noticed it?
Also still getting mildly irritated by the use of 'chairs' for 'seats' on buses. It's a lonely crusade!

Elrel Fri 17-Feb-17 10:21:34

No, online Telegraph, stop it! I've now twice seen 'watched on' instead of 'looked on' or simply 'watched'! Why?
I don't recall who perpetrated the first but today's is definitely TT online.