100 Things That Give Me The Ick!

Hey readers,

The "ick" is that visceral, instinctive cringe you feel when something just rubs you the wrong way.

 It’s not always rational, but it’s real.

Whether it’s a behaviour, a sound, or a quirky habit, here’s a list of 100 things that give me the ick. 

Buckle up this might get relatable (or mildly controversial)!

The List.

1. Chewing with mouth open - The sound is like nails on a chalkboard.

2. Calling me bro - news flash I'm not your bro!

3. Leaving dishes in the sink overnight - Just wash them!

4. Overusing “LOL” in texts - Are you actually laughing?

5. Clipping nails in public - Please, no.

 6. Loud phone conversations on speaker - We don’t all need to hear it.

7. Not using turn signals - It’s a basic road courtesy!

8. Socks with sandals - Fashion crime alert.

9. Leaving shopping carts in parking spaces - Return it, it’s not hard.

10. Overly loud sneezes - Tone it down, please.

11. Using “literally” incorrectly - It’s not literally raining cats and dogs.

12. Crowding personal space - Back up a bit.

13. Not covering mouth when coughing - Germs, anyone?

14. Bragging about not reading books - Why is that a flex?

15. Leaving hair in the shower drain - Clean it up!

16. Dog-earing book pages - Use a bookmark or barbarian.

17. Picture yourself on your lock screen - you're taking 'love yourself' too far!

18. Taking selfies in serious moments - Read the room.

19. Licking fingers to turn pages - Gross and unnecessary.

20. Leaving notifications unread - Clear that red bubble!

21. Talking too loud - we don't all want to hear your conversation. 

22. Saying “I’m not a morning person” daily - We get it.

23. Posting vague drama on social media - Just say it or don’t.

24. Not replacing the toilet paper roll - The ultimate betrayal.

25. Using speakerphone in quiet spaces - Headphones exist.

26. Cutting in line - Patience is a virtue.

27. Leaving food crumbs on shared surfaces - Wipe it down!

28. Humblebragging - We see through it.

29. Wearing shoes on someone’s bed is disrespectful.

30. Not holding the door for someone behind you - Basic manners.

31. Overly loud keyboard typing - Are you attacking it?

32. Saying “I’m fine” when clearly not - Just talk!

33. Leaving laundry in the washer for days - It’s gonna smell.

34. Your “your” instead of “you’re” - Grammar matters.

35. Talking during movies - Shhh, we’re watching.

Not washing hands after using the bathroom - Ew, why?

36. Leaving rubbish in someone’s car - Take it with you!

37. Overusing cologne/perfume - I’m suffocating.

38. Saying “I’ll be there in 5” when you’re 20 minutes away - Liar.

39. Not picking up dog poop - Be a responsible pet owner.

40. Chewing gum loudly - Pop, smack, cringe.

41. Leaving voicemails - Just text me.

42. Using all caps in texts - WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

43. Slurping soup - Sip quietly, please.

44. Taking shoes off on a plane - Keep those feet contained.

45. Saying “I’m not like other people” - Sure, Jan.

46. Overusing slang incorrectly - It’s giving secondhand embarrassment.

47. Not refilling the Brita pitcher - Hydration is a team effort.

48. Replying “haha” to a serious text - Wrong vibe.

49. Walking slowly in the middle of a busy sidewalk - Move over!

50. Using baby voice as an adult - Unless you’re talking to a baby, stop.

51. Not cleaning gym equipment after use - Sweat isn’t a gift.

52. Leaving passive-aggressive notes - Just say it directly.

53. Taking food off someone’s plate without asking - Boundaries!

54. Overexplaining obvious things - I get it already.

55. Not using headphones for music in public - Share the silence.

56. Saying “no offence” before something offensive is too late.

57. Leaving expired food in the fridge - Check the dates!

58. Clapping when the plane lands - Why, though?

59. Not rinsing dishes before the dishwasher - It’s not magic.

60. Posting spoilers without warning - it is rude!

61. Singing off-key loudly in public - Keep it to the shower.

62. Not signalling when merging - Road safety, people!

63. Using “seen” as a response - Give me more.

64. Overusing air quotes - It’s “not” that “serious.”

65. Leaving group chats without explanation - Ghosted!

66. Not flushing the toilet - Do I need to explain?

67. Taking forever to order at a busy counter - Decide faster!

68. Wearing sunglasses indoors - Unless you’re a rockstar, no.

69. Leaving shopping bags in the car - Bring them in!

70. Saying “I’m just being honest” after being mean - Tact exists.

71. Not recycling properly - Sort it out!

72. Using someone else’s Netflix profile - Make your own!

73. Leaving half-empty coffee cups everywhere - Finish or toss.

74. Correcting grammar in casual chats - Let it slide.

75. Not wiping down tables after eating - Crumbs are the enemy.

76. Saying “it is what it is” constantly - Okay, but what?

77. Borrowing pens and not returning them - Pen thief!

78. Not picking up after kids in public - Parent responsibly.

79. Using “we’re pregnant” - Only one of you is carrying the baby.

80. Saying “I’m bad at texting” as an excuse - Try harder.

81. Not cleaning up pet hair - It’s everywhere!

82. Overusing “iconic” - Not everything is iconic.

83. Leaving dirty socks on the couch - Laundry basket, please.

84. Not responding to RSVPs - Let us know!

85. Leaving chargers plugged in randomly - Tidy up!

86. Saying “I don’t care” when asked for input - Pick something!

87. Not covering food in the microwave - Splatter central.

88. Using “random” to describe everything - Be specific.

89. Leaving lights on in empty rooms - Save energy!

90. Not saying “thank you” to servers - Manners matter.

91. Posting every meal on social media - Eat first, post later.

92. Posting gym selfies every day - We know you work out.

93. Not muting during Zoom calls - We hear your dog barking.

94. Talking with food in your mouth - Swallow first.

95. Leaving dirty tissues around - Bin them!

96. Leaving wet towels on the floor - Hang them up!

97. Leaving toothpaste in the sink - Rinse it away!

98. Saying the word froth - vom! 

99. People recording themselves doing running on the treadmill - you put the v in vain!

100. Typing “...” after every text - What’s the vibe here?

This list is a mix of pet peeves, quirky triggers, and universal cringes.

 The ick is subjective what gives me the ick might be totally fine for you!

 What’s on your ick list?

 Drop a comment or share your own triggers. Let’s see how many we have in common!

Cheers for reading X 

Weight Watchers Funny Anecdotes: Laughing Through the Points

 Hey readers, 

Weight Watchers sorry, WW promises a healthier you through points, tracking, and a sprinkle of willpower.

 But let’s be real: the journey isn’t all kale smoothies and triumphant weigh-ins. 

It’s also a comedy of errors, missteps, and downright hilarious moments that only fellow members can truly appreciate. 

From kitchen disasters to weigh-in woes, these funny anecdotes prove that laughter might be the secret ingredient to surviving WW. 

Here are some tales from the trenches, served with a side of zero-point giggles.

The Great Cheese Incident: Tara’s Tale.

Tara, a 34-year-old office manager, thought she had WW figured out. “I was a pro at zero-point foods chicken, eggs, veggies,” she brags. 

Until the day she discovered her Achilles’ heel: cheese.

 At a friend’s barbecue, she spotted a platter of cheddar cubes. “I figured, ‘How bad can a few be?’” she recalls. 

Turns out, those “few” turned into 20, and her app later revealed she’d blown through 18 points in 10 minutes. “I basically ate a mortgage payment’s worth of cheese,” she groans.

The punchline? She tried to “balance it out” by eating nothing but zero-point carrots the next day only to turn slightly orange. 

“My coworkers thought I’d joined a tanning cult,” she laughs.

 Tara’s lesson? “Cheese is a sneaky little devil, and WW knows it.” 

Her anecdote is a classic WW cautionary tale: even the savviest trackers can fall victim to a snack attack.

The Weigh-In Wardrobe Malfunction: Greg’s Goof.

Greg, a 50-year-old dad, took weigh-ins seriously. “Every ounce counts,” he’d preach. 

So, at his weekly WW meeting, he hatched a plan: strip down to the lightest outfit possible. 

He showed up in paper-thin gym shorts, a tank top, and, crucially, no socks. 

“I even shaved my beard that morning,” he admits.

 But as he stepped on the scale, the room went silent. 

His shorts, lacking a drawstring, slipped to his ankles mid-weigh-in. 

“There I was, in my boxers, with 15 strangers staring,” he says, still red-faced.

The leader, bless her, cracked, “Well, Greg, that’s one way to lose weight fast!” 

He’d dropped 2 pounds and his dignity but the group’s laughter made it worth it.

 By March 2025, Greg was down 40 pounds, and his new mantra? “Always double-knot your shorts.” 

His story reminds us that WW weigh-ins are part confessional, part comedy show.

The Zero-Point Pizza Fiasco: Kim’s Kitchen Chaos.

Kim, a 27-year-old graphic designer, wanted to impress her WW workshop with a “healthy” recipe. 

“Zero-point pizza sounded genius,” she says.

 Armed with cauliflower crust, fat-free cheese, and turkey pepperoni, she got to work. The result? 

“It looked like a crime scene,” she admits. 

The crust wouldn’t hold, the cheese melted into a puddle, and the pepperoni slid off like it was abandoning ship.

 Her dog, however, loved it snagging half the mess before she could salvage it.

Undeterred, Kim brought the soggy remains to the meeting.

 “I called it ‘pizza soup’ and owned it,” she laughs.

 The group dubbed her the “Zero-Point Picasso,” and someone even posted a blurry X pic of the disaster, captioned, “WW innovation at its finest.”

 Kim lost 25 pounds by early 2025, but her takeaway? 

“Some recipes are better left to the pros or the dogs.” 

Her anecdote proves WW is as much about resilience as it is about ridiculousness.

The Midnight Snack Sting: Paul’s Bust.

Paul, a 41-year-old accountant, swore he was a WW saint.

 “I tracked every bite,” he claims. Until his wife caught him red-handed or rather, chocolate-handed. At 1 a.m., she found him in the kitchen, spoon-deep in a jar of Nutella, whispering, “This doesn’t count if I don’t log it.”

 Her response? “Oh, it counts, buddy.” 

She snapped a photo and threatened to send it to his WW group chat.

 “I begged for mercy,” he chuckles.

The next day, Paul confessed at his workshop, earning a round of applause for honesty and a lecture on nighttime points. 

“Nutella’s like 10 points a spoonful,” he moans. 

“I ate my whole day in five minutes.”

 Down 35 pounds by March 2025, Paul’s story is a WW rite of passage: the midnight snack sting. “The app doesn’t sleep, and neither does my wife,” he warns. 

It’s a hilarious nod to the universal truth: temptation never clocks out.

The Points Negotiation: Lisa’s Logic.

Lisa, a 55-year-old teacher, treated WW like a courtroom. 

“If I walked an extra mile, I deserved extra points,” she’d argue to herself. 

On Saturday, she eyed a slice of her daughter’s birthday cake.

 “It’s only 12 points,” she reasoned. 

“But I vacuumed the stairs *and* mowed the lawn surely that’s worth 6 points back!” 

By her maths, the cake was a steal. She ate it, logged it, and strutted around like a points genius until the scale disagreed.

At her next weigh-in, up 1 pound, she grumbled, “The app doesn’t understand negotiation.” 

Her group roared, and someone dubbed her “The Points Lawyer.” 

Lisa’s 20-pound loss by 2025 came with a lesson: “WW isn’t a bargaining table, but I’ll die on that hill.” 

Her anecdote is peak WW humour because who hasn’t tried to outsmart the system?

Laughing All the Way to the Goal.

These stories Tara’s cheese binge, Greg’s wardrobe slip, Kim’s pizza flop, Paul’s Nutella bust, and Lisa’s point haggling are the unsung soundtrack of WW.

 The program’s points system and app are slick, but it’s the human fumbles that make it relatable. 

As of March 24, 2025, WW’s bells and whistles, like AI meal plans and virtual meetups, keep evolving, yet the bloopers stay timeless.

Why? Losing weight isn’t just about discipline; it’s about laughing at yourself when the cauliflower crust hits the fan.

The real kicker? 

Humour might actually help. 

Studies suggest laughter reduces stress, and less stress means fewer cortisol-driven cravings.

 WW members who lean into the absurdity of posting X threads about their “zero-point disasters” often stick with it longer.

 Tara sums it up: “If I can laugh at my orange carrot hands, I can handle anything.”

So, what’s your funny WW moment? Maybe you’ve bartered points with your treadmill or turned a recipe into a biohazard. 

Maybe you’ve flashed a weigh-in crowd or faced the wrath of a midnight snack spy. Share it on X, in a workshop, or just with your mirror.

 Because in WW, the pounds drop faster when you’re giggling.

 As Greg says, “It’s not about the shorts falling it’s about pulling them up and stepping back on the scale.” 

That’s the WW way: one laugh, one point, one ridiculous victory at a time.

 

Cheers for reading X 

Slimming World Shenanigans

 Hey readers,

If you’ve ever joined Slimming World, you know it’s more than just a weight loss plan it’s a comedy show with a side of "syns." 

From the group weigh-ins to the infamous "Food Optimising" recipes, the journey is packed with moments that leave you chuckling (and sometimes cringing). 

I’ve gathered some of the funniest Slimming World anecdotes some from my imagination, some inspired by the collective groans and giggles of members everywhere.

 Buckle up for a hilarious ride through the land of "syn-free" snacks and scales-side confessions!

The Prune Purge of ’23.

Let’s kick off with a classic tale of dedication gone hilariously awry. 

Meet Sally (a fictional hero, but we all know Sally).

 Determined to nab that coveted "Slimmer of the Week" sticker, Sally hatched a plan: 20 dried prunes four hours before the weigh-in. 

She’d read somewhere that prunes "keep things moving," and boy, did they. 

By the time she waddled into the church hall, she was 6 pounds lighter and a nervous wreck. 

The group clapped as she stepped on the scales, visions of glory dancing in her head.

 But then Janet, the quiet one in the corner, edged her out with a 6.5-pound loss. Sandra’s face fell. 

"All that for nothing," she grumbled, shifting uncomfortably, "and I still can’t trust a sneeze!" 

The room erupted, and Sally became a legend though she swore off prunes for life.

 The Misadventure of Mishearing.

Then there’s poor Dave, the newbie who walked into his first meeting with stars in his eyes. 

The consultant, a cheery woman named Sue, asked, "What are your goals for the week, Dave?" 

Dave, still buzzing from the welcome pack, misheard it as "You’re Slimmer of the Week!"

 He leapt up, fists pumping, yelling, "Wow! I knew I could do it!" The room froze.

 Twenty pairs of eyes swivelled to him as Sue gently clarified, "No, love, I just meant, what’s your plan." 

Dave sank back into his chair, red as a beetroot, muttering, "Oh, right, yeah, lose a pound, I guess." 

He later confessed to replaying that moment every time he saw his reflection, but the group adopted his "Wooo!" as their unofficial cheer.

Syn-Free or Sin-Full?

Slimming World’s "syn-free" recipes are a treasure trove of comedy. 

Take Lisa, who decided to impress her family with homemade syn-free chips and potatoes, peeled, sliced, and baked to perfection.

 She served them up at Sunday dinner, beaming with pride. 

Her husband, Mark, took one bite, chewed thoughtfully, and whispered, "Babe, these taste like sadness."

 Lisa shot back, "That’s the taste of success, Mark!" only to catch him later sneaking fries from a McDonald’s bag in the car.

 "It’s not betrayal," he insisted, "it’s survival!" Lisa forgave him, but those chips? They’re still a running joke at family gatherings.

Weigh-In Wardrobe Woes.

Weigh-in day brings out the craftiest side of Slimming Worlders. 

Enter Claire, who turned up in an outfit so light it was practically a suggestion: a tissue-thin T-shirt, leggings you could read a newspaper through, and no socks. 

She’d shaved half a pound off her previous week and floated onto the scales like a victorious feather. 

"Half a pound down!" Sue announced, handing her a certificate.

 Claire grinned, whispering, "Next week, I’m leaving the flip-flops at home." 

The group laughed, but you could see the wheels turning by the next meeting, half of them were barefoot!

The Diet Coke Chicken.

 Catastrophe no Slimming World saga is complete without a recipe disaster, and "Diet Coke Chicken" is the poster child.

 Emma decided it’d be the star of her dinner party a syn-free masterpiece of chicken, Diet Coke, and passata.

 She spent an hour simmering it, proudly dishing it out to her guests with a spiel about how "healthy can be delicious." 

Her mate Tom took a bite, paused, and asked, "Is this meant to taste like a fizzy drink gone wrong?" 

The table went silent. Emma, ever the optimist, chirped, "It’s a game-changer!" but quietly ordered pizza the next night. 

The group still teases her about it, and "Fizzy Chicken" has become their code for culinary chaos.

Taster Night Triumphs and Terrors.

Taster nights are Slimming World’s version of a potluck and a comedy goldmine. 

One week, Helen brought a "syn-free" Weetabix cake. 

It looked like a paving slab but somehow tasted like a hug from your nan. 

The group devoured it, begging for the recipe. 

Then there was Paul, who unveiled his mushy pea curry a neon-green concoction that smelled like regret. 

"It’s experimental!" he declared as everyone took polite, tiny spoonfuls. 

Sue, ever diplomatic, said, "Let’s share the recipes!" Helen scribbled hers down; Paul just grinned and admitted, "Oh, I made it up as I went!" 

The room dissolved into laughter, with a few exaggerated gags for effect. 

That curry haunts their nightmares, but Paul’s a hero for trying.

The Syns not adding up.

Finally, let’s talk about "syns" those little indulgences you’re allowed to track. 

Julie, a stickler for the rules, once miscalculated her chocolate bar as 5 syns instead of 15.

 She strutted into the meeting, smug about her "perfect week," only to lose half a pound instead of the 2 she’d expected.

 "I don’t get it!" she wailed. Sue gently prodded, "What did you eat?" 

When Julie confessed to the chocolate, Sue did the math and broke the news. Julie’s jaw dropped.

 "Fifteen syns? That’s a betrayal!" She spent the next week glaring at every Dairy Milk in the supermarket, but the group gave her a round of applause for owning it.

Why We Laugh.

These stories whether they’re about prune-fueled panic, recipe flops, or weigh-in wardrobe hacks show why Slimming World is so 

special. 

It’s not just about shedding pounds; it’s about the community, the shared struggles, and the ability to laugh at yourself. 

Every "Wooo!" in the wrong place or mushy pea mishap builds a bond. 

You’re not alone when you’re surrounded by people who’ve also cried over a soggy syn-free chip.

So, whether you’re a Slimming World veteran or just curious, take these tales as proof: the journey’s as much about giggles as it is about goals. 

Do your own Slimming World story? Drop it in the comments I’d love to hear about your prune purges or Diet Coke disasters! 

Until then, keep laughing, keep optimising, and maybe keep a takeaway menu on speed dial just in case.

Cheers for reading X 

30 April Fool's Day jokes

 Hey readers,

One of the funniest days of the year, April Fools' is full with jokes and mischief. As pretty much everyone is fair game on April Fools' Day, it's long been a tradition to use the occasion to play tricks on friends, family, co-workers, and more.

 While there are many innocent and straightforward April Fools' pranks, you can also want to contribute humour to the day in other ways. Hilarious April Fools' jokes are a sure-fire way to get a chuckle out of folks.

There are many different types of quick and clever April 1st jokes on the list below. You might choose corny jokes, knock-knock jokes, or more direct, kid-friendly humour that the whole family can enjoy.

1. Believe nothing and trust no one this April Fools’ Day. So it’s just like any other day.

2. April Fools’ Day is like a huge open mic night: Millions of people go out of their way to demonstrate how unfunny they are.

3. What monster plays the most April Fools’ jokes? Prankenstein.

4. Did you hear about the guy who swapped the labels on the pumps at the gas station? It was an April Fuels’ joke.

5. Excuse me, sir. Do you think they named April Fools’ Day in your honor?

6. Why was the donkey annoying his friend? It was April Mules’ Day.

7. You should know that no one understood it was an April Fools’ joke. No one expected you to have a sense of humor.

8. A and C were going to prank their friend … but they just letter B.

9. Which day of the year do monkeys like best? The first of Ape-ril.

10. Which day is the worst to propose on? April Fools’ Day.

11. Today's the day to propose. If they say yes, great. If they say no, just say, "April Fools!"

12. Knock, knock! Who's there? Otto. Otto who? You otto know April Fools' is on April 1.

13. Why was the donkey annoying his friend? It was April Mules’ Day.

14. Why are babies born on March 31st easy to prank? They were literally born yesterday.

15. Did you know bees become indecisive after April? They become maybees.

16. Keanu Reeves lost all the April Fools jokes! Luckily he found the May tricks.

17. What day do monkeys like best? The first of Ape-ril!

18. A and C were going to prank their friend... but they just letter B.

19. What did April Fools' Day say when it won an award? Prank You!

20. What is the worst day to propose on? April Fools' Day!

21. Why do omelettes love April Fools’? They enjoy practical yolks.

22. What kind of pickles do spring flowers like? Daffo-dills.

23. What do bees use to fix their hair? Honeycombs.

24. What did the calendar say after April Fools' was declared a holiday? Prank you, prank you very much.

25. What do you call a sunny day that follows two rainy April days? Monday.

26. What do storm clouds wear under their pants? Thunderwear.

27. How did the skeleton know that April showers were on the way? He could feel it in his bones.

28. What does a rainbow do when it gets a papercut? Yell, "Ow!"

29. What did the tree say when spring finally arrived? What a re-leaf.

30. Did you hear about the cloud that tried catching some fog? It mist.

Cheers for reading X 

Barbie is a k**b!

Hey readers,

I will be honest with you here I think Barbie is a k**b and she is not a very good role model for youngsters. I have stated my reasons below  

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1. She is so vain, all she seems to care about is what she looks like. Given girls, this warped up the sense that to get anywhere in life in order to be popular you have to be pretty.

2. Barbie has unrealistic expectations around body image. She makes out that you can be or do anything you want as long as you are blonde, tall and skinny.  To me, this sends out a negative message and can cause anxiety. Let's not forget the dodgy ratio which us so ridiculous it is laughable.

3. She is so sexualised and it is about looking sexy with the short clothing, heals and tits out, come on let girls be girls, childhood is short-lived so let them just have fun and be innocent.

 4. Barbie does not look her age, she is 57 years old people and in real life properly would have some serious surgery to keep her youthful looks.

5. Her feet are not designed for heels 👠 which is a bit weird anyway. Let's face it flat shoes rule, fuck you beauty standards.

6. Barbie dolls make out they are thick and have little intelligence. Let's look at an example; Mattel brought out a book which features Barbie in it called I Can Be A Computer Engineer. Which portrayed Barbie as lacking the skills to know what the hell is happening and a need to constantly rely on male classmates for help.

7. She thinks she is perfect in everything but this bollocks as we all know that perfection is NEVER going to happen as it does not exist!

8. She is materialistic and all she cares about is buying clothes, cars and having a good time. Shouldn't we be teaching kids deeper stuff instead of money makes the world go round?

9. She has weird body ratios that are mind-boggling. Her neck is super long. Her legs are longer than her arms by 50% compared to normal average women only being 20%.  Her 16-inch waist would leave only room for the liver and a few inches of intestines. You get the idea of just a few examples I provided.

So yeah, Barbie sucks and OK dolls are for imaginary play so, therefore, some leeway. But there is a Barbie programme now sadly which I have sat through. 

All I get from this programme is how pretty I am and look at me. This clearer is being televised for young viewers to watch which as they are clearly venerable at that cage with getting sucked in the message of these stupid ideas. 

It can have psychological effects with anxiety and self-consciousness with who you. So, even though Barbie may come across as an innocent toy be very careful of the subtle messages she sends out.

What do you think about Barbie? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X

50 Terribly British Quirks.

Hey readers,

Do you know that people who live outside the UK would look at some of the behaviour we do and think what the F? Where we would not bad an eyelid. So here are some fun things we do that are perfectly reasonable.

1. Using the term poorly. 
2. The weather is one of the main topics of conversation. 
3. Saying sorry to something that has happened even though you haven't even done something wrong.
4. Eating beans on toast.
5. Shouting your welcome when someone doesn't thank you for something you have done for them.
6. Finding a trolley in the supermarket you don't have to put a pound in.
7. Rearranging cups with letters in the store to form a swear word such as twat.
8. Complaining about how much Freddo chocolate costs.
9. Fish and chips at the seaside.
10. Dunking biscuits into your cup of tea.
11. Eating after eights before eight.
12. Exclaiming the idolism, "keep your hair on" with A strong accent.
13. Crisp sandwiches.
14. Clotted cream on a scone.
15. Marmite.
16. Biting the top of a walnut whip.
17. Sitting upstairs at the front of a double-decker bus.
18. Come dine with me on channel 4.
19. Being annoyed at someone posh on The Antique Roadshow and finding out the item is worth thousands of pounds.
20. Fish finger sandwiches.
21. Arguing over the correct pronunciation of scone.
22. A soggy bottom.
23. Arguing over how tea should be done correctly.
24. Grabbing a bargain.
25. Chip butty.
26. Overjoyed when the car park ticket machine is broke and the car park ticket is free.
27. Warming your socks on the radiator before putting them on. 
28. Listening to the weather forecast.
29. Socks with sandals. 
30. Queuing.
31. Staying in your pyjamas all day.
32. Stealing toiletries from the hotel you are staying at. 
33. Having hot chocolate with all the extras.
34. Sneaking your favourite chocolate bar out of the tin before anyone else does at Christmas.
35. A 99 ice cream.
36. Eating Nutella out of the jar. 
37. Buying yourself flowers. 
38. Weird celebrity crushes. 
39. Doing multiple Buzzfeed quizzes.
40. Eating the stash of sweets/chocolate that was Meant to be for the kids. 
41. Drinking juice directly from the carton. 
42. Watching Only Fools and Horses episode for the 1000th time. 
43. Watching dog and cat videos on youtube.
44. chips and gravy.
45. Ordering takeaway because you can't be bothered to cook.
46. Proving your partner wrong about something. 
47. Eating cereal for dinner. 
48. Listening to cheesy pop. 
49. Watching day time tv when your ill such as This Morning, Bargain Hunt or Homes Under the Hammer. 
50. Having breakfast in bed. 

Can you relate to any of these British quirks? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X

Trends that should die now!

Hey readers,

There are so many trends that come and go. Some better than others and some that should just die out now. So, here are my top 5 trends that I think are awful that need to go ASAP.

Watch out girls then is a returning trend that is coming this summer - underbun! If you have not heard of an underbun it is basically where you have such short shorts that your bottom slips out.

 Now I don't care about flesh sharing but sometimes girls can show far too much for the eyes to see.

Nude leggings are just a no-no for me, sorry. They are not attractive and tell everyone the truth, no one wants to see them stretched over your backside unless your stick-thin it is revolting. 

They are also in a disgusting colour and they just not flattering at all, if you own a pair do us all a favour and bin them!

What is it with glitter in your roots, seriously it looks like someone has sneezed on your head or you have a really bad case of coloured dandruff. Whoever thought this was cool, it is not, so please just die off!

A recent trend that is growing in popularity is fur slides. To me, they look like something that resembles a middle-class lady of leisure that struts about in her silk dressing gown. They just look cheap and tacky, seriously if Rihanna fell off the cliff would everyone else jump off too?! I am glad I am so old that I just don't care anymore (not that did when I was younger) to care about being hip and fashionable.

Tracksuit bottoms with the word juicy plastered on the bottom just look awful. I thought they had there day but they seem to be reappearing in my local area, please just stop, I don't want to be forced to look at your bottom.

Fake tan just looks horrific, streaky and unnatural. Why to do this, it is just not right, are they blind, do women not see this. Ok, some can get it right but a majority go overboard or can not blend it incorrectly causing it to have that lovely streaky marking. I have done it once myself, never again.

 I looked like the angry orange and wasted money when I could have just brought a bar of chocolate and have been happy as Larry.

Are there trends that you wish to fizzle out promo? Love to hear your comments in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X

Observations of what happens in a heatwave

Hey readers,

 Have you noticed that it is a tat on the hot side, yep, me too and I am terribly British in which I love a good moan about the weather. 

So let's look at my accurate portray of what it is like to experience going through a heatwave.

You know you are going through a heatwave when every sentence, every hour of the day is announcing to anyone who is listening, 'It's hot'.  Because no one obviously has noticed that big yellow ball in the sky.

You go bat shit crazy in the supermarket for multi-packs of ice lollies like your life depends on it.

You love your fan like a family member.

Never has a cold shower felt so good until your child decides to walk in on you and declare you have a hole.

You get beyond frustrated at stupid questions asked by children about who is the smelliest when really all that matters right now is trying to concentrate on cramming as may ice cubes as possible into your cup.

You worry your bladder may explode because you have drank your weight in cold drinks in just one day.

Your pillow has never felt so pumped then during this heatwave with constantly turning over the pillow at night.

You suddenly become a raging manic woman over the tiniest of things because you fuse has finally blown and throwing wet pants on mummy's head tips her right over that edge.

The dreaded bedtime you have to do. The ultimate question, should or should you not open the windows? Where the bedroom is like a fucking sauna and outside is just noise from people constantly revving and horn beeping timed just around the bedtime hour. 
Don't they know these people outside having fun at bedtime hour makes this mama very, very angry?

You pine for autumn so hard, please bring it back, because I don't know if I can cope with any more under boob sweat.

 Do you like the heatwave? Or like me too much sun makes me go a bit crazy? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments section down below.

Cheers for reading X