Davkaus Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Shall we bring this thread back round to the minutiae of everyday life... I just got a delivery from Uber Eats, was missing the sauces. I'd paid extra for two pots of sauce and they just sent it dry, sauceless. If I complain does the driver get sacked? Or does the small independent restaurant take the blame? I'm pissed off with myself for ordering it If you complain Uber Eats tells you to jog on unless you get an article in the local news doing your compo face. And the restaurant says their hands are tied and you need to speak to Uber. If there's one thing these awful tech giants have in common other than exploiting their workforce, it's atrocious customer service. Edited January 3, 2023 by Davkaus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Here's one that pisses me off (or used to piss me off). There were certain commentators or pundits who used to insist on calling Alex Ferguson AleC Ferguson I could never find out why. I thought maybe it was a scottish thing that people called Alex are often called Alec so those commentators were trying to fit in. But as far as I ever found out, that wasn't the case. https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-20056446.html Quote The answer is obvious: for once and for all, is it Alec or Alex Ferguson? The manager of Manchester United smiles and admits that, yes, he was named Alexander by his parents. But in Scotland it’s always been Alec and south of Hadrian’s Wall, it’s always been Alex. He is also, of course, a knight of the realm but, with a dismissive wave, he assures you he’s not hung up about being addressed as ‘Sir’. Word is he told all the old school journos he was Alec when he first came down to Man Utd, and so it stuck with some of them out of politeness, even after he'd given up correcting people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Shall we bring this thread back round to the minutiae of everyday life... I just got a delivery from Uber Eats, was missing the sauces. I'd paid extra for two pots of sauce and they just sent it dry, sauceless. If I complain does the driver get sacked? Or does the small independent restaurant take the blame? I'm pissed off with myself for ordering it The IDKWTCH uses a cake maker she found on Instagram. Guy who lives locally. He makes amazing cakes. They look incredible, taste amazing. Pricey but worth it. All good right? Well not really, everytime she's had a cake off him (at least 5 times) there's ALWAYS something missing or slightly different than what she ordered. Something small like the last one for my son was meant to have two small balloons as part of it. He forgot to put them in. It's minor, but still. Before she asked for a particular type of sweet on top as decoration and he used a different sweet entirely. Again the cake was just as good and it didn't really make a difference. But it annoys me. The guy never tells her in advance. like I'd totally get it if he said something like "Sorry I've run out of Maltesers, but I can do the cake with Lindt balls and it'll be just as good". But he doesn't say anything. And it annoys me that she never says anything and just keeps using him. Once or twice I could understand he got a bit wrong, but at least 5 times we've got a cake off him and every time there is something different or missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Here's one that pisses me off (or used to piss me off). There were certain commentators or pundits who used to insist on calling Alex Ferguson AleC Ferguson I could never find out why. I thought maybe it was a scottish thing that people called Alex are often called Alec so those commentators were trying to fit in. But as far as I ever found out, that wasn't the case. Really? I couldn't give a toss whatever anyone called that knob head. I'm far more pissed off you've just made me think of him for a few seconds. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Bastard illness. Been sick during the whole Christmas period, due back to work today and had to take the rest of the week off. A Christmas to forget, for sure. On a plus point got loads of food and booze left so the next few shops will be cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, KentVillan said: https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-20056446.html Word is he told all the old school journos he was Alec when he first came down to Man Utd, and so it stuck with some of them out of politeness, even after he'd given up correcting people. I'd say that's a generational thing. To my parents' generation, Alexanders were always Alec. When I was at school, the one in my class started out as Alec, but by the time we left, he'd become Alex. Nowadays, the Alec version is extinct. Of course, we now also have Xander (invariably a posh "Zaaahnder"). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, KentVillan said: https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-20056446.html Word is he told all the old school journos he was Alec when he first came down to Man Utd, and so it stuck with some of them out of politeness, even after he'd given up correcting people. Yes but do you call him Scottish or Scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Yes but do you call him Scottish or Scotch. Probably scotch, 'cause he's an egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: Yes but do you call him Scottish or Scotch. Sweaty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 3, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2023 36 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Probably scotch, 'cause he's an egg. Probably scotch because he reeks of the stuff more like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Yes but do you call him Scottish or Scotch. Aul bawbag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Wasn't sure where to put this as it is sport related and maybe better suited for a thread "Things that piss you off that should", but why is a guy being investigated for one, albeit inappropriate, incident over 30 years ago with someone with whom he has been married to for 25 years?? Unless there is more to it that hasn't come public yet (which would be bollocks because you either provide the full info or none), I really don't understand this cancel culture Quote The US Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife. In the fall of 1991, I met my soulmate,” Berhalter went on. “We had been dating for four months when an incident happened between us that would shape the future of our relationship. One night, when out drinking at a local bar, Rosalind and I had a heated argument that continued outside. It became physical and I kicked her in the legs. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/03/usa-coach-gregg-berhalter-blackmail-attempt Edited January 4, 2023 by a-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The Villa ticket office. Seems like no matter what time I call, I'm put on hold for about 15-20 minutes before giving up. It's been like it for years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Paddywhack said: The Villa ticket office. Seems like no matter what time I call, I'm put on hold for about 15-20 minutes before giving up. It's been like it for years. Every interaction I have with the club makes me realise how much they take the piss, knowing they have no competition. Garbage customer service, garbage website, piss poor customer experience in the stadium and in the shop. Just absolutely **** shit, and if it was any other line of business, we'd go elsewhere. But it's not like we're going to go and support Wolves instead, so they do the absolute bare minimum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Paddywhack said: The Villa ticket office. Seems like no matter what time I call, I'm put on hold for about 15-20 minutes before giving up. It's been like it for years. I bet the recorded message says “did you know you can buy tickets at avfc.co.uk” as if they assume it’s your first day on Earth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Davkaus said: Every interaction I have with the club makes me realise how much they take the piss, knowing they have no competition. Garbage customer service, garbage website, piss poor customer experience in the stadium and in the shop. Just absolutely **** shit, and if it was any other line of business, we'd go elsewhere. But it's not like we're going to go and support Wolves instead, so they do the absolute bare minimum. Surprised NSWE haven't addressed this sort of thing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Genie said: I bet the recorded message says “did you know you can buy tickets at avfc.co.uk” as if they assume it’s your first day on Earth. "Please be aware that all tickets to P!nk have now sold out" 30 seconds of dingly dangly music "Please be aware that all tickets to P!nk have now sold out" etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted January 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Paddywhack said: "Please be aware that all tickets to P!nk have now sold out" 30 seconds of dingly dangly music "Please be aware that all tickets to P!nk have now sold out" etc Big fan of Pink are you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paddywhack Posted January 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, TheAuthority said: Big fan of Pink are you? If brown isn't on offer. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Was just listening to an American sports journalist who said he doesn't like soccer because "it's not violent enough and there aren't enough timeouts for commercials" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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