Random Irritations

[Beezerk]

Shallots, why are they such a pain in the @rse to peel 🤬

 

[Orikoru]

Some silly woman complaining that FIFA is sexist because the prize money for the Women's World Cup is much lower than the Men's.

That's because no-one cares about it, fans, sponsors, media (outside of the BBC who are ramming it down our throats as it's the only sport they've got).

I'm sick of this as well. Do they reckon the money is stumped up out of thin air?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm sick of this as well. Do they reckon the money is stumped up out of thin air?

As it’s all run by FIFA why not be like Wimbledon and have the prize fund spilt 50/50 ?

It’s clear that there is an interest - last World Cup has nearly 30k at each game and this World Cup is supposed to be nearly a sell out in a lot of the games - so why can’t they have the same prize fund as the Men’s World Cup

 

[Beezerk]

As it’s all run by FIFA why not be like Wimbledon and have the prize fund spilt 50/50 ?

It’s clear that there is an interest - last World Cup has nearly 30k at each game and this World Cup is supposed to be nearly a sell out in a lot of the games - so why can’t they have the same prize fund as the Men’s World Cup

Last time I checked the mens and womens world cups were two completely different events which take place in different years lol.
I admire your idea but in reality those who posted above are correct, football = money sadly. If you're getting non league football sized crowds and aren't shown on paid sports channels like Sky etc (I'm not sure which channels are showing the WWC in fairness) then you've got no chance of getting the big bucks.1

 

[sam85]

As it’s all run by FIFA why not be like Wimbledon and have the prize fund spilt 50/50 ?

It’s clear that there is an interest - last World Cup has nearly 30k at each game and this World Cup is supposed to be nearly a sell out in a lot of the games - so why can’t they have the same prize fund as the Men’s World Cup

An interest perhaps, but absolutely nowhere near the same as the Men's World Cup. No one could argue that there is anywhere near the same level of interest from fans, sponsors or the media, and that's why IMO they shouldn't get the same. It's hardly the same as Wimbledon, at Wimbledon both tournaments are played at the same time.

 

[USER1999]

Mrs Mogs fessed up to her insurers when the hire car she was driving on holiday was rear ended at some traffic lights. Minor damage only. Nothing to do with her, her car, or her insurance company.

Her premium went up by a few hundred quid.

 

[Orikoru]

As it’s all run by FIFA why not be like Wimbledon and have the prize fund spilt 50/50 ?

It’s clear that there is an interest - last World Cup has nearly 30k at each game and this World Cup is supposed to be nearly a sell out in a lot of the games - so why can’t they have the same prize fund as the Men’s World Cup

I don't agree that Wimbledon should be 50/50 either. Men have to play more sets, and I haven't seen the TV viewing figures but I'd wager the men's final has a lot more viewers than the women's final. If the competition and the interest in it are equal, then the prizes should be equal. That simple.

 

[Deleted member 18645]

How about true equality at Wimbledon? No segregation of events - everyone in one singles' event. Once Serena Williams gets hammered 6-0 6-0 6-0 by some 100th ranked Ukranian, let's see how long the moaning about equality continues.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Last time I checked the mens and womens world cups were two completely different events which take place in different years lol.
I admire your idea but in reality those who posted above are correct, football = money sadly. If you're getting non league football sized crowds and aren't shown on paid sports channels like Sky etc (I'm not sure which channels are showing the WWC in fairness) then you've got no chance of getting the big bucks.1

They aren’t getting “non league sized” crowds - last World Cup was average between 25-30k a game. FIFA earn millions and they will do from this World Cup - and more money should be going back to the teams to help grow the game at the grass roots level. This tournament is going to get millions from sponsors and telly rights around the world. Got to help find equality in sport as much as possible

 

[Blue in Munich]

A third irritation has arisen.

I’m back at the marital home this week, cat sitting whilst Ex Mrs Fragger and daughters have gone on holiday.

Got some weeds on the drive, trying to sell the place , so I thought I’d get some weedkiller,

Apply when no rain is due for 6 hours it says, bbc app said no rain till Thursday night

90 minutes after applying its chucking it down

Double Grrrrrr

I seem to remember being advised to check the weather reports on here when I had a similar problem...

One of the mods....

If only I could remember his name...

 

[Cake]

The Boy turned 18 yesterday.
Today he got a birthday card from the Right Horrible David Liddington, our MP.
This is an obvious ploy to try and get said late teenager to vote Tory.
Admittedly, he's the only local politician to try this move but......
Mr Liddington...if you want persuade an 18 year old to vote for you, by all means send him a birthday card
But make sure it gets there on or before the day - a day late doesn't look good.

I had similar many moons ago on my 18th birthday - it was a card from the Lib Dem’s (might even have been Paddy Ashdown) I think.

Problem was they forgot to put a stamp on it so I had to pay a delivery charge for the privilege...

 

[Beezerk]

They aren’t getting “non league sized” crowds - last World Cup was average between 25-30k a game. FIFA earn millions and they will do from this World Cup - and more money should be going back to the teams to help grow the game at the grass roots level. This tournament is going to get millions from sponsors and telly rights around the world. Got to help find equality in sport as much as possible

I used " non league" as a description of how popular the game is in general, relative to the mens professional game if you will.
I saw some of the final of the tournament the other month, it was absolutely dire, like slow motion football being played by really naff players.
I hope England do well but theres no way I'll be watching any of the games.

 

[Rooter]

Shallots, why are they such a pain in the @rse to peel 🤬

Put them into hot water first, only 30 seconds or so.

Sold something on EBay... bloke wants a refund as he says damaged, certainly wasn't and its not the sort of thing that will damage in transit. He says he'll return it when pre-printed labels arrive... it cost £2 to post!!

Item listed as returns not accepted. I think I'll stop selling on ebay, its not worth the bother

I don't bother with ebay any more, any junk i want rid of i use the selling part of facebook, its been brilliant!!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

British football fans causing trouble in Portugal
Hmmm.

 

[Dan2501]

Company we've booked to go to Mexico with in October have gone into administration. Pretty frustrating

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Last time I checked the mens and womens world cups were two completely different events which take place in different years lol.
I'm not sure which channels are showing the WWC in fairness

I think the BBC (BBC2) are showing the games

 

[Imurg]

Got a letter from the bank today informing me of my bank charges for the year.
1 envelope, 4 pages of, probably, legally required blurb plus postage to tell me that I've had no bank charges this year.
Thanks.
I knew that already
You didn't have to tell me via £2+ worth of stationery, printing and postage...a simple email would have sufficed.

 

[AmandaJR]

3 putting the last green in the County 4BBB today. Meant we lost the nett on countback, won the gross comfortably...but it's a nett trophy

Also irritated that it's that I focus on and not all the good stuff - no doubt the winners missed a chance or two too.

Always the flipping bridesmaid me!

 

[Blue in Munich]

And then your premium goes up for the next 3 years, as you have been involved in an accident.

It's rubbish. I have insurance on 2 cars, and idiots have damaged both of them in the recent past. If I claim on either, both of the premiums go up, and my wifes car also. As a result, unless the damage is severe, I cannot afford to claim, and am better off paying for it myself.

It is a crazy situation.

Oh, and drivers who cut corners need shooting.

The thing that annoys me is the wording of the policy that either if you claim or not you have to let them know. Now I appreciate most people don’t but for me I worry that if I had a proper accident or car stolen they would use this as a reason not to pay out! Insurance are sneaky like that..

The way they claim if your involved in a non fault accident your more likely to have an at fault claim in the future

It for me breads dishonesty! (No offence intended) but people will either not fix their car (small scrape) or get it done at a body shop and never tell the company to avoid these unfair rises

My “accident” was such a slow speed.. i was more concerned that the learner involved is going to have a confidence knock .. however the ball ache from it with having to deal with insurance or body shop or whoever make it just annoying

In theory all the cost should be recovered from the instructors insurance as he admitted fault. Got all details etc etc however no doubt they will put a rise on it even though it will have cost them nothing!

My opinion; they are nothing less than a bunch of thieves & charlatans. The original idea behind compulsory insurance was sound enough but the industry appears unchecked and has developed into into a mutual backscratching system whereby there are claims handlers, vehicle rental companies and any number of hangers on queuing up to take their pound of flesh. It is an absolute disgrace and should be the subject of some sort of public enquiry. It is so far removed from the original intention it is laughable.

 

[Dando]

Working in insurance and Having to deal with mrs Dandos insurance claim when I got from work