Popular trends that make your blood boil

SarahChambers

Popular culture is something which has always existed in the form of trends, sometimes short lived, while others have a longer shelf life. Many of these trends are excruciatingly annoying, for example now the X Factor burns the retinas and sears the ear drums, and the same goes for this whole Twilight phase (scarcely has a series of films seemed to be more insistent that my lunch travel back up my esophagus).

But annoying trends are nothing new, the fetid stench of Big Brother hung in the air for many years as a hugely popular show, and Britney Spears certainly poured her fair share of bile over the airwaves.

So what trends have made, or indeed still make, your blood boil?

amacachi

The internet going mainstream.

stevoman

new money cosmopolitan irish people

wudangclan

The trend of people not respecting the subjective views of others.

AnonoBoy

This annoying 'We Should All Tolerate Sarah Chambers' trend is starting to get to me a bit I have to say. :mad:

Liam Byrne

So-called "reality" TV
Text-speak
Crap spelling
OTT Political Correctness & Reverse Discrimination
Being called "sonny"

Jesus Wept

amacachi wrote: »

The internet going mainstream.

It won't last.

Lux23

Ugg boots
Irish people who have never even been to the states speaking with an american accent. Using slang is fine but this just drives me nuts.
Fake Tan, looks like you have just rubbed s***e all over yourself.
Refering to your boyfriend as 'your man', drives me mad.

hidinginthebush

skinny jeans on boys

the way x-factor is widely accepted now, and not just thought as a thing for the thick public, like when it first started

gerry28

some of the new expressions annoy me

people who say 'suck it up'.

What the hell is that??

i heard someone on primetime using it and even on vincent brown??

Jesus Wept

AnonoBoy wrote: »

This annoying 'We Should All Tolerate Sarah Chambers' trend is starting to get to me a bit I have to say. :mad:

Who now?
Any relation to Áine Chambers?

hidinginthebush

The-Rigger wrote: »

Who now?
Any relation to Áine Chambers?

took me a while to get it too, kicked myself when i did!

enda1

PLO Scarves!

Worst of them all I think. The idiots wearing them haven't a clue of their significance, nor the image they put accross to anyone who can think for themselves.

I really don't like politically motivated clothing or clothing that's supposed to send some stupid message such as:

German army jackets
Celtic jerseys
Charity message clothing (amnesty int. etc.)
Che Guevara T-shirts
USSR T-Shirts

SarahChambers

wudangclan wrote: »

The trend of people not respecting the subjective views of others.

I don't mind other people having other interests, no matter how inane they may appear to me. I can still criticise their likes and dislikes, as well as the reasons they hold them, and equally they can criticise mine.

FlutterinBantam

SarahChambers wrote: »

Popular culture is something which has always existed in the form of trends, sometimes short lived, while others have a longer shelf life. Many of these trends are excruciatingly annoying, for example now the X Factor burns the retinas and sears the ear drums, and the same goes for this whole Twilight phase (scarcely has a series of films seemed to be more insistent that my lunch travel back up my esophagus).

But annoying trends are nothing new, the fetid stench of Big Brother hung in the air for many years as a hugely popular show, and Britney Spears certainly poured her fair share of bile over the airwaves.
So what trends have made, or indeed still make, your blood boil?

Mouthy bints going on internet forums using big words and pretending to be important.

SarahChambers

AnonoBoy wrote: »

This annoying 'We Should All Tolerate Sarah Chambers' trend is starting to get to me a bit I have to say. :mad:

Since when is that a trend, people mercilessly pour scorn on me and others on this website, who is tolerant?

AnonoBoy

SarahChambers wrote: »

Since when is that a trend, people mercilessly pour scorn on me and others on this website, who is tolerant?

I am having the joke, yes?

SarahChambers

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Mouthy bints going on internet forums using big words and pretending to be important.

I didn't use any big words, and I am quite aware of how the pathetically insignificant I am on almost every level.

SarahChambers

Another trend I really disliked was deal or no deal. The fact that a show as stupid as that could ever be considered as viable, let alone the reality that it is actually successful, makes me lose faith in humanity.

FlutterinBantam

Sarah!!

How could you?

Wasn't referring to you at all.

Chillax;)

TheZohanS

SarahChambers wrote: »

I didn't use any big words, and I am quite aware of how the pathetically insignificant I am on almost every level.

Ahem....

Alessandra

SarahChambers wrote: »

Popular culture is something which has always existed in the form of trends, sometimes short lived, while others have a longer shelf life. Many of these trends are excruciatingly annoying, for example now the X Factor burns the retinas and sears the ear drums, and the same goes for this whole Twilight phase (scarcely has a series of films seemed to be more insistent that my lunch travel back up my esophagus).

But annoying trends are nothing new, the fetid stench of Big Brother hung in the air for many years as a hugely popular show, and Britney Spears certainly poured her fair share of bile over the airwaves.

So what trends have made, or indeed still make, your blood boil?

Many people including me unashamedly like Xfactor and Twilight. So what?

Alessandra

Alessandra wrote: »

Many people including me unashamedly like Xfactor and Twilight. So what?

its a loada shíte

SarahChambers

Alessandra wrote: »

Many people including me unashamedly like Xfactor and Twilight. So what?

Interesting. So are there any trends which you dislike? I have often wondered what those who like garbage dislike, how contemptible must something be to have fans of the X Factor look down on it.

Porkpie

Starbucks. Overpriced p!ss.

SarahChambers

TheZohan wrote: »

Ahem....

Ahem...

genericguy

lads who obviously use ghds sticking their jeans into their socks.

TheZohanS

SarahChambers wrote: »

Ahem...

Now that made me laugh.

wudangclan

LOL

Mal-Adjusted

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I am having the joke, yes?

In Soviet Russia, the joke has you.

Lux23

SarahChambers wrote: »

Interesting. So are there any trends which you dislike? I have often wondered what those who like garbage dislike, how contemptible must something be to have fans of the X Factor look down on it.

That's an incredibly snotty thing to say. Like yourself I did find X Factor a bit crap even though I hadn't even seen it which I imagine is the same for you. I watched a couple of evenings and even though some of the contestants on it aren't the most talented but the pagentry of it all is really entertaining.

Some people dislike things simply because they are popular and for no other reason.

genericguy

SarahChambers wrote: »

Another trend I really disliked was deal or no deal. The fact that a show as stupid as that could ever be considered as viable, let alone the reality that it is actually successful, makes me lose faith in humanity.

i'll give you that.

enda1

Mal-Adjusted wrote: »

In Soviet Russia, the joke has you.

This is another "popular trend" I hate.

Mal-Adjusted

enda1 wrote: »

This is another "popular trend" I hate.

someone finally understands!:D

enda1

Lux23 wrote: »

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Some people dislike things simply because they are popular and for no other reason.

Often for things to be so popular, they have to be so dumbed down that they appeal to a vast audience which makes them un-watchable/listenable to a more discerning audience.

Aidric

Noel Edmunds.

SarahChambers

It is quite easy to distinguish between something which is widely popular but worthless and another thing which is widely popular but meritorious.

For example, the film No Country For Old Men (and the novel to a lesser extent) was popular with an audience which was as diverse as it was wide. This is because it is layered. Deep philosophical undertones permeate every level of the film's plot, and yet at a very superficial level it is entertaining to those who simply enjoy action and killing. Thus it can appeal to both discerning and drooling audiences.

Compare that to the X Factor, or anything else which is entirely pop culture at its very roots. It lacks anything which could appeal to a more considered perspective, but it is still popular with a large audience because of the shape of the bell curve.

AnonoBoy

SarahChambers wrote: »

It is quite easy to distinguish between something which is widely popular but worthless and another thing which is widely popular but meritorious. For example, the film No Country For Old Men (and the novel to a lesser extent) was popular with an audience which was as diverse as it was wide. This is because it is layered. Deep philosophical undertones permeate every level of the film's plot, and yet at a very superficial level it is entertaining to those who simply enjoy action and killing. Thus it can appeal to both discerning and drooling audiences. Compare that to the X Factor, or anything else which is entirely pop culture at its very roots. It lacks anything which could appeal to a more considered perspective, but it is still popular with a large audience because of the shape of the bell curve.

*drags knuckles along floor* Duuurrrrr he killed that feller with the air shooting thingie........

Nasty_Girl

Dunno if this counts but I hate this jegging, tregging, legging trend.

(I also dislike making up words by joining two)

I don't want to see some chubby girl's saggy ass packed into what is essentially a pair of tights with the feet cut off.

I'm a big believer in if you've got it flaunt it by all means but jesus christ some of these just look like a bag of spuds! Others don't seem to realise that just because they're skinny doesn't mean they have a nice arse.
Do they not have a mirror in their house or what!

Just because something is popular doesn't mean you have to wear it, I wouldn't dream of wearing these things but if they must they could at least wear a very long jumper.I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I'm far from an oil painting myself but I don't need to see the contour of their fooking ass crack on the dart. Thank fook I never see them from the front I wouldn't be able for it.

Also harem pants, what the hell they look like something you should wear in the hospital after a stomach operation.

Lux23

enda1 wrote: »

Often for things to be so popular, they have to be so dumbed down that they appeal to a vast audience which makes them un-watchable/listenable to a more discerning audience.

And are the vast amount of people dumb? Or do they just enjoy a bit of escapism after a hard week's work.

I don't watch all that much TV but when I do its normally Eastenders, documentaries or a handful of comedy programmes, on a slow saturday I like to watch something where I don't need to use my brain so X Factor or Strictly is perfect for that. If I want to use my brain I read a book.

bakkiesbotha

Journalists writing smug pieces about their daily lives that they try to pass off as light-hearted meditations on the Big questions of life.

Journalists referring to their other halves in these annoying pieces as "himself" or "the grasscutter" or other witty monikers.

Restaurant reviews that are about anything other than the restaurant being reviewed.

Books with short, catchy titles and long-winded academic subtitles

The weekend papers, basically.

IronMan

The expression "totally random".

Shít like Soya Caramel Frappuccino's.

Wearing sunglasses on top of your head.

Being forced to look at photos of people who have done the Thailand/Australia/New Zealand/Inca Trail route. Captain Cook you ain't. You didn't discover yourself on a beach in Thailand, you just became a bigger wanker.

Everyone on this site: http://www.latfh.com/

Lux23

SarahChambers wrote: »

It is quite easy to distinguish between something which is widely popular but worthless and another thing which is widely popular but meritorious. QUOTE]

I disagree with that completely a programme has merit if the viewer (s) enjoys it. And what in your opinion gives someone a more considered perspective?

Idjit

I don't like this trend with young girls right now that paleness is ugly. I'm 19 and whenever I go out, theres always someone who will say(through her orange-caked lips): "If you put a bit of tan on you, that dress would look alot nicer" or "Would you not use this stuff? You're just so pale..."
I don't get it. I don't want to be orange. I want to be my natural colour, like everyone else should be. The fake stuff never looks REAL no matter how much people say it does. You just end up looking unnatural. I can always see it crumbling on the backs of their knees or globbed up in corners and creases of their faces/hands. How is that pleasant? How can their skin even breathe?
I hate it.

SarahChambers

Lux23 wrote: »

And are the vast amount of people dumb? Or do they just enjoy a bit of escapism after a hard week's work.

I don't watch all that much TV but when I do its normally Eastenders, documentaries or a handful of comedy programmes, on a slow saturday I like to watch something where I don't need to use my brain so X Factor or Strictly is perfect for that. If I want to use my brain I read a book.

It is a difficult distinction to make, but there are certainly people who enjoy the X Factor who are not members of the bawling herds of ignorants. It is the case that the majority of people lack anything approaching good taste, as well as the mental faculties required to appreciate anything more complex than diarrhea pouring over the television screen. Anyway I think you have answered your own question, people who don't want to use their brains are "dumb".

Edit: I don't include people who may occasionally watch a couple of minutes of some vile pop culture just to laugh at it

SarahChambers

Nasty_Girl wrote: »

Dunno if this counts but I hate this jegging, tregging, legging trend.

(I also dislike making up words by joining two)

I don't want to see some chubby girl's saggy ass packed into what is essentially a pair of tights with the feet cut off.

I'm a big believer in if you've got it flaunt it by all means but jesus christ some of these just look like a bag of spuds! Others don't seem to realise that just because they're skinny doesn't mean they have a nice arse.
Do they not have a mirror in their house or what!

Just because something is popular doesn't mean you have to wear it, I wouldn't dream of wearing these things but if they must they could at least wear a very long jumper.I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I'm far from an oil painting myself but I don't need to see the contour of their fooking ass crack on the dart. Thank fook I never see them from the front I wouldn't be able for it.

Also harem pants, what the hell they look like something you should wear in the hospital after a stomach operation.

Yes I agree that uglies should realise that nobody wants to see their saggy fat bodies. I wear jeggings but I can pull them off, I don't think a lot of other girls can. The rule should be that if and only if you have got it, flaunt it.

Kradock

SarahChambers wrote: »

It is a difficult distinction to make, but there are certainly people who enjoy the X Factor who are not members of the bawling herds of ignorants. It is the case that the majority of people lack anything approaching good taste, as well as the mental faculties required to appreciate anything more complex than diarrhea pouring over the television screen. Anyway I think you have answered your own question, people who don't want to use their brains are "dumb".

Why stop using Brian , he has his uses

wudangclan

SarahChambers wrote: »

It is a difficult distinction to make, but there are certainly people who enjoy the X Factor who are not members of the bawling herds of ignorants. It is the case that the majority of people lack anything approaching good taste, as well as the mental faculties required to appreciate anything more complex than a diarrhea pouring over the television screen. Anyway I think you have answered your own question, people who don't want to use their brains are "dumb".

It's just entertainment. X-factor is like a good pantomime.I wouldn't disparage the mental faculties of someone just because they enjoy it.
Not everybody gets Ulysses or Lars von Triers. (and Leona Lewis is a class act)

stovelid

Increased student access to boards.

TheZohanS

SarahChambers wrote: »

Anyway I think you have answered your own question, people who don't want to use their brains are "dumb".

He didn't say that.

His point was, and I agree with him, is that sometimes people want an escape from the stresses they encounter in everyday life. That's not dum at all.

People who don't relax and enjoy themselves once in a while end up defensive, angry little balls of fury ready to burst at any opportunity, now that's dumb.

Lux23

SarahChambers wrote: »

Anyway I think you have answered your own question, people who don't want to use their brains are "dumb".

Well that's a terribly close-minded and false statement to make, there are a myriad of reasons why someone may wish to switch of their brain for an hour or two. E.g. they work very hard all week and need to recharge their batteries physically and mentally so they opt for the goggle box. In fairness anything you watch on television requires very little brain activity there is probably more going when your watching X Factor.