Seat68 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, Xela said: Why it is whenever you see someone driving like an absolute helmet, there is a 90% chance the car will have a propeller, three pointed star or interlocking rings on the grille. Seen 3 examples of whopper behaviour today on the way to my folks. Duly noted. My propeller arrives on thursday. I will be referred to as a word removed I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Just now, Seat68 said: Duly noted. My propeller arrives on thursday. I will be referred to as a word removed I hope. I thought you were a three pointed star? I can talk, my last 4 cars have been one of those marques. I know i'm a word removed, but I hope I don't drive like one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2021 13 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: It's always those and polo shirts, I always get polo shirts even though I haven't worn one since I was about 8 (I have a weird phobia of buttons). Nobody seems to have noticed that they never see me wearing them. 4 minutes ago, bickster said: My missus has the exact same thing. If ever I want to chuck her out, I'll just show her the tin of buttons that has been passed down the generation and is in the attic. She'll be up the road in a shot Koumpounophobia apparently This is quite interesting. Is it the “classic” button that’s an issue (circular, two/four holes in the middle for the thread)? Does it make a difference if the button is in use? Would the buttons on the fly of a pair of jeans - or just the top at the waist be a problem? Or because they’re more like studs (or “rivets” a quick search tells me), they’re not an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 6, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: This is quite interesting. Is it the “classic” button that’s an issue (circular, two/four holes in the middle for the thread)? Does it make a difference if the button is in use? Would the buttons on the fly of a pair of jeans - or just the top at the waist be a problem? Or because they’re more like studs (or “rivets” a quick search tells me), they’re not an issue? For my missus, its definitely just buttons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 58 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: This is quite interesting. Is it the “classic” button that’s an issue (circular, two/four holes in the middle for the thread)? Does it make a difference if the button is in use? Would the buttons on the fly of a pair of jeans - or just the top at the waist be a problem? Or because they’re more like studs (or “rivets” a quick search tells me), they’re not an issue? I'm perfectly fine if I'm wearing a tie over a buttoned shirt, or I can manage a shirt without a tie if I'm wearing a jumper over it. Flies are ok as the button gets covered by the flappy bit or my t-shirt. I guess it's just exposed buttons I'm phobic of. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 6, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm perfectly fine if I'm wearing a tie over a buttoned shirt, or I can manage a shirt without a tie if I'm wearing a jumper over it. Flies are ok as the button gets covered by the flappy bit or my t-shirt. I guess it's just exposed buttons I'm phobic of. This is the weirdest thing I've seen in a long time. EDIT: Is it actually a phobia, or just an OCD type thing? Like, I can't stand to see shoes put down with left and right the wrong way round. But it doesn't disturb me or anything - I just tut and switch them round. Edited March 6, 2021 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm perfectly fine if I'm wearing a tie over a buttoned shirt, or I can manage a shirt without a tie if I'm wearing a jumper over it. Flies are ok as the button gets covered by the flappy bit or my t-shirt. I guess it's just exposed buttons I'm phobic of. Without wanting to sound flippant, would the film “Coraline” be a really stressful watch for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 6, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm perfectly fine if I'm wearing a tie over a buttoned shirt, or I can manage a shirt without a tie if I'm wearing a jumper over it. Flies are ok as the button gets covered by the flappy bit or my t-shirt. I guess it's just exposed buttons I'm phobic of. My missus is much worse than that. I was just telling her that someone on VT had a fear of buttons like her. Another two sentences about buttons from me and our daughter and she was pleading for us to stop talking about buttons, she doesn't even have to see one, the mere mention of buttons does it to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Without wanting to sound flippant, would the film “Coraline” be a really stressful watch for you? Never heard of it, just watched the trailer and yes, that can **** right off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 6, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, bickster said: My missus is much worse than that. I was just telling her that someone on VT had a fear of buttons like her. Another two sentences about buttons from me and our daughter and she was pleading for us to stop talking about buttons, she doesn't even have to see one, the mere mention of buttons does it to her How the hell does she ever manage to dress? Buttons are ubiquitous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 6, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, mjmooney said: How the hell does she ever manage to dress? Buttons are ubiquitous. They really aren't. I'm not wearing any butttons on my clothes right now and I'm fully dressed. Hoodie with zip, T-shirt, Jeans with ametal button thing but not a button that you sew on. It's the four holes, sewn on variety that sets her off. TBH we rarely ever even think about it. For jeans though she tends to wear jeggings rather than jeans and leggings otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) I can see why some people might find this Button disturbing. Edited March 6, 2021 by El Zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted March 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2021 15 hours ago, bickster said: Certain cars attract certain types of personality. German Luxury Marques attract people who want an extra two inches on the width of their desk and a leather chair This topic needs a thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 16 hours ago, Xela said: Why it is whenever you see someone driving like an absolute helmet, there is a 90% chance the car will have a propeller, three pointed star or interlocking rings on the grille. Seen 3 examples of whopper behaviour today on the way to my folks. To be fair most examples of this are now either Seats, or VW's although you do still see a fair amount of BMWs being driven by idiots. I drive a BMW by the way . I personally think it has a lot to do with the lower end of these manufacturer's ranges now being sold at much more reasonable prices which means any dickhead can get one. Previously they were only affordable to a narrower market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, dubbs said: To be fair most examples of this are now either Seats, or VW's although you do still see a fair amount of BMWs being driven by idiots. I drive a BMW by the way . I personally think it has a lot to do with the lower end of these manufacturer's ranges now being sold at much more reasonable prices which means any dickhead can get one. Previously they were only affordable to a narrower market. I think it's a lot to do with salesy type people who tend to drive them. A lot of people in sales roles tend to be arrogant over confident types, it's part of the ability to do the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, sidcow said: I think it's a lot to do with salesy type people who tend to drive them. A lot of people in sales roles tend to be arrogant over confident types, it's part of the ability to do the role. Thanks @sidcow I'm in sales . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, sidcow said: I think it's a lot to do with salesy type people who tend to drive them. A lot of people in sales roles tend to be arrogant over confident types, it's part of the ability to do the role. This is my mate. Very confident. BMW driver, salesman. Drives like an arsehole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 1 hour ago, dubbs said: I personally think it has a lot to do with the lower end of these manufacturer's ranges now being sold at much more reasonable prices which means any dickhead can get one. Previously they were only affordable to a narrower market. Absolutely. The marques aim to be more mass market has definitely had an impact. Plus cheap PCP/PCH deals. 1 hour ago, sidcow said: I think it's a lot to do with salesy type people who tend to drive them. A lot of people in sales roles tend to be arrogant over confident types, it's part of the ability to do the role. Not just salesy people, any kind of criminal/scumbag drives them now. Funnily enough, this was the headline this morning on the Birmingham Mail website. As usual the driver had no insurance etc https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/speeding-audi-driver-ignored-models-19851157 Quote Speeding Audi driver ignored model's pleas to slow down before serious Hodge Hill head-on crash It seems like 90% of these stories involve particular brands of cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I always laugh at the dudes and dudettes thinking their badass in the cheapest, smallest, lowest spec of the Audi, BMW, Merc world. Like what's the point? "I've got a BMW.." *smug* "Which one?" "The cheapest one, but it's still the same!!! :(" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 What I don't understand is whenever I order a curry to be delivered, the most common type of car they're driving is a BMW. Maybe it's just my area but you would think if they earn enough to buy a BMW they wouldn't need a job on the side. I guess they can't turn down the opportunity to grab some cash-in-hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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