Things you hate IV

ISTR the biggest catchment area (bums on seats) was M4 corridor especially South Wales. One of the most deprived regions of the UK spending the other side of a oner to go on four rides.

Lego 'had' a philosophy - it's just that the UK's population is immune to it.

You know the 'Viking Falls' ride and the vending machines that sell the polythene ponchos? They take

Spoiler: Think of number

£10K

per week.

It's very much busier now compared to when my mate used to give my the yearly passes for me and my family, over 14 years ago. Even then they were looking at a building dedicated stretch of motorway to bring punters direct to the attraction via a tunnel and a Thames-side port of some description to ship 'em in from London...

 

Such laboured banter. The reptition over and over again of 'good shout!'

Ugh. And Barker giggling like a schoolgirl over their buffoonish antics.

 

Mobile phone games. All games these days seem to be based on a level up, pay to win model. You need to buy crystals to upgrade your player/equipment or you can't progress. That goes for all types of game, action, sports, adventure shootems etc. You spend more time diverted to screens to buy crystals and coins and select upgrades than actually playing.

It's ****. I preferred when you could pay a fiver, and own the game. Tiger Woods golf, GTA etc. The technology to run the games has improved massively but the games are unplayable.

 

And not to mention snake. Snake is all you need on a mobile phone.

 

I'm a 3rd year university student doing a degree on some such rubbish and I can't be bothered to do any research so would you follow this link and fill in this poorly constructed questionnaire so that I can graduate and use my **** degree to gain an entry level job in an unrelated industry that will never pay back the tens of thousands of pounds worth of tuition debts I've racked up.

I actually went out and met people in the industry and did research for for GCSE projects. Admittedly the internet didn't properly exist then but good lord what constitutes a University degree these days?

 

While I don't disagree, obviously you can potentially reach far more respondents with an online/email survey than you would have time/resources to do face to face.

A decent bit of research would follow that up with in person/phone/video interviews.

(Also needs to borne in mind that students - in fact any researcher - will need to get ethical clearance for certain types of research methodologies).

 

OK Boomer

 

A decade out but no probs snowflake.


Also fashionable phrases like boomer, snowflake, millenial. Lazy stereotypes.

 

Why is this a ‘thing you hate’?

 

Lol. I put it in the wrong thread.

Had two pages open. What a ****.

 

Hmm. I have to disagree with this.

It's absolutely possible for under 10's to be aware of healthy food choices and to make conscious decisions to shun fast foods. My niece and nephews eat the occasional bit of fast food but 9 times out of 10, would opt for healthy choices.

Why? Education. They have learnt from their parents about the positive effects of good food Vs the negative impact of bad food, both upon their bodies and the environment.

It all starts with the parents. I believe the parents have to set a good example by preparing healthy food at home and in the kitchen, where the kids can see them.

If the parents don't set a good example, it's no wonder the kids shun the healthy choices and eat ****.

A sad statement on western society.

Edit: just want to clarify that there are a lot of busy parents out there who may feel they lack the necessary finances or confidence in the kitchen to prepare healthy meals at home.

Unfortunately this is part of the problem. It's a common misconception that good food costs the earth. Chefs like Jamie Oliver have proven that you don't need to spend the earth to get the right ingredients in to get your family eating healthy foods.

 

This is Moose when he's on wfcforums

 

That guy’s an amateur.

 

Yeah it's hard to argue with that in any way, kids mimic their parents, no doubt. My experience in theme parks when they were young was just that everything you taught them goes out the window the moment they walk through the gates, much like how adults change certain behaviour on holidays compared to everyday life, (I'm talking pina coladas before lunch)!

 

Absolutely brilliant post and couldn't agree more.

I was lucky growing up as my Dad was a butcher and worked on the fruit and veg. The meals they both created on a very limited budget was amazing.

But my Dad also had an allotment and as kids we were heavily involved with maintaining this, I didn't realise how much I learnt from them.

I remember my friends coming around being amazed at how much fruit we had. Now I still even prefer to eat fruit than any snack you can buy.

As you said it stops with the parents, Instilling healthy eating to a child is so important for their wellbeing in the future.

 

Whilst there is an extraordinary amount that we as adults can do to shape our children's/nieces/nephews lives', we have to accept that children are by nature susceptible to advertising. Fast food companies should be ashamed at some of their practices and much more should be done to regulate the effects they can have on children. But IMO it doesn't stop there. What about all the gambling companies you see sponsoring top clubs in the UK and in the rest of Europe? It's shameful. If football ever had a soul, it's since long gone.

I would never say no to a holiday pre-lunch piña colada! Seeing the way my sister and her husband have raised their children has taught me that it is entirely possible to raise children who, from a young age, can make conscious and informative decisions on their lives and the ramifications of their decisions.

Wow. Sounds like you were really lucky growing up in a household like that! Good for you. Amazing to hear about the allotment too.

I eat very little meat nowadays but am totally on the fruit train. I still like sweet snacks but am trying to bake these at home more instead of buying myself.

Absolutely. If I ever have children one day, I will be sure to educate them about food, where things come from and what we can do to help the earth.

 

Yes except that 3 of the screens would be showing porn, and 2 showing left-wing conference highlights...ok so effectively 5 showing porn for @Moose .

 

Good on you. Children need all the help they can get and as a parent it's our responsibility to educate.

Since watching David Attenborough's documentary on Netflix A life on our planet my families consumption of meat has declined massively. Luckily my Mrs is part Italian and cooks up insanely good vegetarian recipes so the meat is not missed at all.

People slag off Jamie Oliver but he should be credited for what he has achieved and continues to try to do to help educate the youth of today.

 

Absolutely.

Jamie Oliver and my mum are the two people in my life that I credit the most for getting me interested in cooking. I can't thank them enough and am genuinely grateful that they have given me something that I take pride and joy in every day. I just hope I can pass on what I have learnt to my own children one day!

I haven't watched The David Attenborough doc yet but have heard good things. That's this evening's plan!

Great that your Mrs is a great cook and does good veggie recipes. I did a decent veggie shepherd's pie the other day with a mushroom and bean filling (I think) and sweet potato on top. I also did a veggie spag bol that (oh my goodness) was genuinely better than the meat version. Brown lentils and mushrooms instead of mincemeat. An absolute GAME CHANGER.

 

Good call with the lentils and mushrooms will be passing that on to her.
She makes two pasta dishes one with broccoli and one with chilli flakes and olive oil. Both former peasant dishes that have been rejuvenated. They're to die for. She's making her own focaccia bread too which I'm even capable of making. One with sundries tomatoes in, olives and a basic one with rosemary on top. Since this we've not bought bread from the supermarket since last year.
Now I've read sweet potato on a shepherd's pie that is a must to try..

 

One of the things I hate is that this thread has been hijacked by people talking about their dietary recommendations.

 

You need to chill out a bit. Have a beer.

 

Sounds like someone could do with some veggie spag bol.

 

Adventure Time. That funny/sad/stupid/profound (frequently all of them in the same 11 min episode) 'kids' show, that was based around music never actually produced a songbook.

 

Yes totally agree. I was lucky because I just thought it was normal to grow your own veggies. We did have an established apple and pear tree in the garden but my Dad got rid because virtually every year we got wasps nests so after that only veggies. Honestly the vines tomatoes and mini cucumbers were the tastiest I've ever eaten and so simple to maintain in the green house. For some reason his spring onions were hotter than normal onions.
When I look back I was getting educated and getting physical exercise without even knowing it. Those lessons have lived on in me for the rest of my life.

 

I even remember doing a project in junior school about crop rotation. My teacher was dumbstruck that I knew so much about it. I suppose you just dont forget somethings.

 

Life. Or rather, death. Especially early ones. The lady next door knocked on us this evening to say her partner passed away this afternoon. He was about my age and they have two very young girls only a couple of years younger than ours. And even though we'd only known him for just over a year and half he was a genuinely decent, nice guy who always had a positive outlook and couldn't have been more accommodating while we had building work done at the end of last year.

Genuinely sad. Can hear her sobbing from next door too, which is heartbreaking.

 

Man, that's awful. Nothing you can really say to that.

I guess you can at least be there to try and help them.

Death can f_ck right off.

 

That's heartbreaking, especially with the young ones who'll never know their dad. Life can be an absolute bast*rd sometimes.

Get life insurance. No excuse.

 

Spaghetti with garlic, chilli & olive oil is a great option that can be eaten on its own or accompanying fish...penne all’arrabiata is great....mushroom risotto hits the spot....my wife & me really like meat dishes, but regularly have 4 or 5 days a week when we don’t eat it, not through any decision to be non-carnivorous, but just because so many non-meat dishes are fantastic.
And that’s despite the fact neither of us will eat cooked cheese.

 

Your spaghetti dish you said is magnificent. We regularly eat this with a good focaccia bread. I have to agree now we eat so many veggie dishes

 

Why does every ****er need an Instagram account. Why does anyone think I give a **** about their dog, or their house décor?

I'm not even joking a girl I went to school with now has accounts for:

- Her dog
- Her house renovation
- Her 'side hustle' selling pick n mix online
- Her Make-up tutorials
- Her travelling

**** off. No one gives a ****.