[Archived] RANT

[T.J.Newton]

One thing that really does irritate me to the bone is the term "RIP" its such a crude little throwaway term to use as a way of showing respect to somebody whose life has ended, would it be so difficult to at very least take the extra few seconds to spell out the words "Rest In Peace" or if the persons death really means so much to you, then maybe briefly explain why(preferably without resorting to further clichéd remarks)

I'm mainly referring to the way its used on sites like this and other social media, obviously its abbreviated on headstones, etc... for practical reasons(and also for reasons of tradition I expect)

[DE.]

I prefer RWTA (raving with the angels) or RIP In Peace which I saw in a comments section regarding Jade Goody's death.

[Mike E]

Even on headstones it can often look either outdated or uncaring. Be original, it's a sadly passed partner/sibling/parent/child ffs.

[T.J.Newton]

i may be wrong(or I should say, it wouldn't surprise me) but I think some engravers charge by the letter for headstones

[Mike E]

i may be wrong(or I should say, it wouldn't surprise me) but I think some engravers charge by the letter for headstones

Most charge by the line I think. But imo 'RIP' is 3 letters wasted.

[K-Hod]

People who walk slowly over level crossings. These suckers clearly don't drive.

[T.J.Newton]

People who walk slowly over level crossings. These suckers clearly don't drive.

what do you expect them to do! Jog across, just to save you an extra few seconds of waiting.

[Stuart]

what do you expect them to do! Jog across, just to save you an extra few seconds of waiting.

Do you know what a level crossing is?? You don't want to be walking slowly over one!!

[K-Hod]

I can't stand slow walking folk tbh. (The elderly and disabled obviously get a pass!!)

[T.J.Newton]

Do you know what a level crossing is?? You don't want to be walking slowly over one!!

I was thinking its a pedestrian/zebra crossing, sorry if I was wrong,

what is it then?

[cn174]

I was thinking its a pedestrian/zebra crossing, sorry if I was wrong,

what is it then?

level crossing is one over a railway

[Clitherover]

Surely not the magnificent Slade, you obviously mean Wizzard.

Yeah Wizzard, the Slade one does grate after hearing it every year but I can forgive them as they made 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.

[thenodrog]

I was thinking its a pedestrian/zebra crossing, sorry if I was wrong,

what is it then?

you are not related to that gormless little lad from Essex on 'I'm a survivor' are you?

Yeah Wizzard, the Slade one does grate after hearing it every year but I can forgive them as they made 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.

And 'mamma we're all crazee now', and a rake of other similar ones. Has there ever been a better 'good time' band?

[T.J.Newton]

level crossing is one over a railway

well in that case I just don't understand what his post means at all.

you are not related to that gormless little lad from Essex on 'I'm a survivor' are you?

sorry old tosspot, I cant say I've watched that show for about 10 years, so I wouldn't know.

[broadsword]

people who slam car doors, throw litter out of car windows, throw their fag ends into the gutter, gob in public, don't signal properly at roundabouts, slurp their tea.

[Amo]

people who slam car doors

THIS. Got a few mugs around here who are fond of that.

[tkturner]

Great thread, only just checked it out, now, for mine...

People who drive slowly up the slip road joining the motorway, christ, you are supposed to be increasing your speed to join the carriageway!

Those who take ages at cash machines...

Folk pushing in at the bar...

[Clitherover]

 

Those who take ages at cash machines...

Even worse when you think they've finished, then they pull another card out to make a second transaction.

[broadsword]

I've always wondered wtf they're doing

[donnermeat]

That annoying voice over guy with the stupid exaggerated voice who seems to be everywhere these days.

[Mike E]

That annoying voice over guy with the stupid exaggerated voice who seems to be everywhere these days.

That x factor pillock? (RACHEL ADE-DAY-JAY) Or the geordie big brother pillock (Dee-ay ther-ee)?

[dave birch]

Brain dead people who walk down escalators whilst you are walking down, then cut in front of you and suddenly stop, and then wonder why you let out an expletive!

If you did it to me this arvo, next time I'll carry on and send you headlong down the rest of the stairs.

Plonker

[thenodrog]

Brain dead people who walk down escalators whilst you are walking down, then cut in front of you and suddenly stop, and then wonder why you let out an expletive!

If you did it to me this arvo, next time I'll carry on and send you headlong down the rest of the stairs.

Plonker

Those people should be identified and surgically fitted with rear view mirrors. They are all over town centres and not just on escalators.

[donnermeat]

That x factor pillock? (RACHEL ADE-DAY-JAY) Or the geordie big brother pillock (Dee-ay ther-ee)?

The X Factor pillock, used to do e4 as well. Thing is I'm sure a couple of copycats have sprung up on the radio so it seems he's everywhere! I wish he would just go away I really do.

[T.J.Newton]

Being put on hold for 10 mins to an hour and having to listen to the latest cheesy pop tune over and over until the call gets answered.(this happened to me yesterday when I called ee to discus a broadband issue)