People who use stupid americanisms such as "my bad" (my bad what? - makes no sense), or "do the math" (should have an 's', but annoying saying regardless), or say "can I get" instead of "may I have" when ordering food in cafes/coffee shops. Talk English that makes sense.
People in coffee shops. A list of annoyances too long to mention.
People serving in shops and cafes who greet you with "are you ok?" instead of "how can I help you" I'm obviously not "ok" if I am standing here waiting to be served, just ask me what I want rather than how I feel.
Commentators who say "saved by the post/bar/woodwork." No, that is a miss. The goal is the bit in the middle, anything outside is a failure to score. Idiots.
people in shops. (ditto, people in coffee shops)
Actually, when I think about it, it might be people in general that annoy me.
My five year old son brings home books to read and we as parents have to write a comment in his reading record about his progress etc. In the book he brought home last night it contained the expression "can I get? ". Getting enshrined into English this!
Great opportunity to register your protest in your comment then PM!
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
I find that shocking ................... People who smoke in cars.
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
Or even worse somebody doing that to your Nan in the back seat. If I ever ask you for a lift, please refuse.
^^^ I had the Tom Waits' song Ol '55 playing in the car once which features a similar car horn sound effect. I honestly thought it was the fella behind me, so I wound down the window did the universal wanker sign and shouted at him to f*ck off. Bit embarrassing really.
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
Funniest post I've ever read on this forum that @cafcdave123 , glad to call you a mate! You done yaself proud there pal and I'll now shut up before I get emotional!
People who use stupid americanisms such as "my bad" (my bad what? - makes no sense), or "do the math" (should have an 's', but annoying saying regardless), or say "can I get" instead of "may I have" when ordering food in cafes/coffee shops. Talk English that makes sense.
People in coffee shops. A list of annoyances too long to mention.
People serving in shops and cafes who greet you with "are you ok?" instead of "how can I help you" I'm obviously not "ok" if I am standing here waiting to be served, just ask me what I want rather than how I feel.
Commentators who say "saved by the post/bar/woodwork." No, that is a miss. The goal is the bit in the middle, anything outside is a failure to score. Idiots.
people in shops. (ditto, people in coffee shops)
Actually, when I think about it, it might be people in general that annoy me.
I'm with you all the way on this. People are the problem.
"My bad" is something that makes me cringe when I hear it. We have a woman at work who says it amongst other things. Another one of her favourites is "Happy Friday". Every time she says it I get the urge to stab her in the eye with a biro (harsh I know). But I do like the idea of screaming "happy EYEDAY" after doing it!
In additional to to this, I've just Another annoyingly blood boiling word used on another thread......."SIMPLES" another one for the list.
Schedule:- People who pronounce it 'Skedule'.....its pronounced 'Shedule' unless you are an American, in which case you are allowed to pronounce it incorrectly..........
Schedule:- People who pronounce it 'Skedule'.....its pronounced 'Shedule' unless you are an American, in which case you are allowed to pronounce it incorrectly..........
Bloody Sky Sports presenters do it all the time...
'gotten' is a middle english word used by Shakespeare, Bacon and Pope, so in my mind, legitimate. It is still used in regional English. As a child in deepest Kent, where there were still people with a proper Kent accent, 'gotten' was regularly used.
For quite a few weeks now I have been putting blocks on my mobile stopping these nuisance calls. I has been working, but today several of them have used whatsapp to get to me as notifications, apparently they have been urgently trying to contact me about an accident I haven't yet claimed for. Annoying little Bastards.
'gotten' is a middle english word used by Shakespeare, Bacon and Pope, so in my mind, legitimate. It is still used in regional English. As a child in deepest Kent, where there were still people with a proper Kent accent, 'gotten' was regularly used.
I know. It has survived in America but largely been 'forgotten' over here. It is not the Queen's English to use it though, so it is still an Americanism.
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
'gotten' is a middle english word used by Shakespeare, Bacon and Pope, so in my mind, legitimate. It is still used in regional English. As a child in deepest Kent, where there were still people with a proper Kent accent, 'gotten' was regularly used.
I know. It has survived in America but largely been 'forgotten' over here. It is not the Queen's English to use it though, so it is still an Americanism.
It's very much still the Queen's English. The definitive record tells us:
Personally I love it, but I only ever use it when I've gotten all cantankerous.
When driving along and you flick a cigarette out the window then a couple of minutes later you smell something funny and turn round to see your nan fingering herself on the back seat.........,,,
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When all i can see is Hopalong Cassidy!
People who smoke in cars.
If I ever ask you for a lift, please refuse.
It's nature mate. The annoying thing should be ignorant owners. Put a bell on your cat.
Personally I love it, but I only ever use it when I've gotten all cantankerous.
Pretty sure its unhealthy to be obese as well tubs.