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TerriBull Wed 16-Sept-15 14:59:02

Is there anything around today, that you consider, has been accorded far more gravitas than it actually deserves.

Football maybe?

Fashion - I'm thinking of catwalk shows where solemn face c'lebs gather and gawp as if they are about to experience the second coming. Instead of some emaciated person parading up and down in a stupid frock!

downtoearth Thu 17-Sept-15 19:36:23

anyone experiencing lifes ups and downs and goes on a "journey"..

Riverwalk Thu 17-Sept-15 12:54:15

I have no opinion either way on the merits of the button, but for the life of me can't think why it's on the news - even on the World Service overnight!

Rather like all the breathless with excitement news whenever Apple has a new phone on the market.

Ana Thu 17-Sept-15 12:52:51

Yes, I meant on FB.

gillybob Thu 17-Sept-15 12:50:52

I think Facebook itself is already responsible for virtually all online bullying Ana. I know what you mean though.

Ana Thu 17-Sept-15 12:49:07

I actually think that's a really bad idea and will lead to even more online bullying.

As you were...

Riverwalk Thu 17-Sept-15 12:45:20

Radio 4 news announcing that Facebook is adding a 'Dislike' button.

rosesarered Thu 17-Sept-15 12:09:24

grin seems we can think of a lot of things.

KatyK Thu 17-Sept-15 11:54:53

Celebrities
Facebook
People being offended

Nelliemoser Thu 17-Sept-15 07:44:44

Why did I get ?????marks instead of those emoticons?

Nelliemoser Thu 17-Sept-15 07:43:48

Sleb culture in general and those TV producers who promote such crap. Talentless self promoting ejits.
Botoxed, lip plumped. boob enlarged, and of no consequence to anyone but their own vanity.
I think I am feeling a bit critical today. ????

durhamjen Wed 16-Sept-15 23:25:18

Twitter.

gillybob Wed 16-Sept-15 22:58:56

I was going to write a list but decided against it for fear of upsetting anyone.

Personally I think there are so many people I could name, that the list might be endless. Why does anyone think that they are more important than the next man woman? I mean we all breath the same air, we all eat and drink, fart, wee and poo, (even the queen and the pope) . Why does anyone deserve any more respect than someone else just because they are famous, rich, important or royal ? I just don't get it.

NotTooOld Wed 16-Sept-15 22:33:30

Bob Geldof.

janerowena Wed 16-Sept-15 22:28:15

Men.

Ana Wed 16-Sept-15 21:17:44

Russell Brand, and any of his utterances.

rosesarered Wed 16-Sept-15 21:14:51

any pronouncement by an actor [other than on the subject of acting.]

rosesarered Wed 16-Sept-15 21:11:56

TV chefs!

rosesarered Wed 16-Sept-15 21:10:58

I agree with your list POGS, I would also add children and teenagers, as so many parents seem to treat them like little Emperors [ they must have all what they want when they want and exhibit spolit behaviour as a result]so that teachers, police and society in general has to put up with.
this is not all children obviously, but an awful lot.
As to the Kardashians, aren't they an alien aggressive race in Star Trek?

annodomini Wed 16-Sept-15 20:01:16

Anorexic models showing clothes that no normal woman could possibly wear.

POGS Wed 16-Sept-15 19:16:57

Nouvelle Cuisine

Power walking

Washing machines that do more than simply wash at 30/40/60% or boil.

Using words such as staycation/chillax etc. You are going on a holiday!

Brand name clothing

Calling people A list celebrities because they appeared on a tatty show about 'ordinary' people.

numberplease Wed 16-Sept-15 18:00:36

The Beckhams

rosequartz Wed 16-Sept-15 17:28:15

All of the above.

MPs (most of them)
The job should bring a degree of gravitas but many of them are complete idiots with their antics.

Celebrities who think their uneducated and simplistic views on politics, climate change, world affairs etc are interesting and of importance to the rest of us. Leave it to the real experts (and not those fiddling the statistics) I say.
Perhaps they could start a Celebsnet and chunter amongst themselves instead. Like wot we do.

Maggiemaybe Wed 16-Sept-15 17:19:38

The Kardashians. Who are they anyway? confused And please don't answer that, I have my hands over my ears.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 16-Sept-15 16:35:43

People getting a bit overweight. (Leave us the f--- alone hmm)

petra Wed 16-Sept-15 16:34:06

Cars.