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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Trailer Park (https://britishexpats.com/forum/trailer-park-96/)
-   -   Pet Peeves? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/trailer-park-96/pet-peeves-733083/)

Anian Oct 7th 2014 2:01 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
I don't think anyone here would disagree that the US plug socket is one of the worst designs for electrical, ergonomical, and practical usage.

SultanOfSwing Oct 7th 2014 2:03 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Anian (Post 11430775)
I don't think anyone here would disagree that the US plug socket is one of the worst designs for electrical, ergonomical, and practical usage.
It's a bit better with the three-pronged plugs, but the two-pronged ones are useless at staying in. They fall out if you breathe within 30 yards of them :D

That being said, at least stepping on a US plug in the dark doesn't tear open your foot with the force of a million lego bricks, like stepping on an upturned UK plug does.

It's hard to strike a balance, here ...

Mr Weeze Oct 7th 2014 3:45 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11430778)
It's a bit better with the three-pronged plugs, but the two-pronged ones are useless at staying in. They fall out if you breathe within 30 yards of them :D

That being said, at least stepping on a US plug in the dark doesn't tear open your foot with the force of a million lego bricks, like stepping on an upturned UK plug does.

It's hard to strike a balance, here ...
Shucko...

Bahtatboy Oct 7th 2014 4:02 am
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Originally Posted by Bob (Post 11428454)
Tea bags with the little string tab....either they fall into the mug when you pour the water or the tab breaks off anyway. Pointless things.
Not all tea bags are created equal...

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SultanOfSwing Oct 7th 2014 4:04 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Mr Weeze (Post 11430908)
Shucko...
Well bugger me. Trust the Germans to come up with a solution :nod:

Though, I think it would still hurt a bit if you trod on one.

Uncle_Bob Oct 7th 2014 4:33 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Anian (Post 11430775)
I don't think anyone here would disagree that the US plug socket is one of the worst designs for electrical, ergonomical, and practical usage.
Its nice not having to worry about having spare fuses around though.

Bob Oct 9th 2014 11:03 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
People who text message you with "k"....thanks for wasting a text there.

Yorkieabroad Oct 9th 2014 11:06 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Bob (Post 11433849)
People who text message you with "k"....thanks for wasting a text there.
At least they didn't waste the "O"....

Steerpike Oct 9th 2014 4:59 pm
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Anian (Post 11430775)
I don't think anyone here would disagree that the US plug socket is one of the worst designs for electrical, ergonomical, and practical usage.
The socket may be 'primitive', but US plugs win hands down over UK ones due to the massive volume of the UK plug! Carrying a laptop charger with a UK plug on it takes up half the bag ...!

SultanOfSwing Oct 10th 2014 1:05 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
'Should of.'

Enough said.

Nutek Oct 10th 2014 1:06 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11434367)
Enough said.
nuff

:scarper:

SultanOfSwing Oct 10th 2014 1:08 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 11434369)
nuff

:scarper:
Ugh. Estuary English, another peeve to add to the list :D

Nutek Oct 10th 2014 1:09 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11434373)
Ugh. Estuary English, another peeve to add to the list :D
:lol:

Sally Redux Oct 10th 2014 1:45 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Three forms of certified ID to apply for a flamin' mortgage?

Who are these money launderers and why aren't I in on the action?

SultanOfSwing Oct 10th 2014 1:48 am
Re: Pet Peeves?
 
Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11434436)
Three forms of certified ID to apply for a flamin' mortgage?
Who has three forms of ID? Without my passport I'd struggle to find two most of the time, if utility bills aren't acceptable ...

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11434436)
Who are these money launderers and why aren't I in on the action?
Not sure.

I've been laundering money a lot of late. I found three quarters and a dime in the dryer this morning :D


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