Every parent does something that gets under their kids’ skin at some point. If there are any children who have never gotten annoyed by their parents, well, that’s just impossible!
Twitter user @Sinclair1875 recently tweeted out asking people to share things their parents say that really annoy them. Understandably, tons of people responded with hilarious stuff. Here are some of the best stories.
1. “Pets City”
Why does she think it’s called Pets City? Why has no one ever corrected her? Will she ever learn?
2. Pft, old people
When you dislike old people, yet you are old…
3. More “old people” problems
How old you are really seems to not matter.
4. Puffing Billy
Hey, at least she tried!
5. When you think the artist Seal is called Snail
And any printed document is a “photostat.”
6. Stunning!
This person has got a point, though. Why bother acting like you’re searching for a different word when you already know what you’re going to end up saying?
7. “Aldi”
Aldi… Audi… What’s the difference anyway?!
8. That person isn’t alone at least
Again, what’s the difference?
9. “Diabeetus”
We can see how that might get annoying.
10. “Take a chill-out tablet”
If the person he’s telling to chill wasn’t already annoyed, they definitely will be now.
11. Oh, his dad is super proud of it too
There is no stopping him now.
12. “Ohhh, pimp my ride”
We’re not really sure why she says it or how it connects to what she’s referring to, but maybe it’ll be the next big catch phrase!
13. “LOL”
This parent thinks “LOL” means “lots of love,” which is super awkward in certain situations.
14. “Urethral”
Eh, close enough.
15. Screaming sneezer
If someone screams when they sneeze, it is probably very alarming.
16. “WOOHOO!”
Another crazy sneezer, awesome!
17. Screaming…yawner?
We didn’t even know it was possible to scream when you yawn. Apparently, it is.
18. “We need a good delivery”
Dang, we hope they thought of that too.
19. “Ok boomer”
It doesn’t make any sense to say it to someone of the younger generation, but we appreciate the fact that they are keeping up with the latest social trends.
20. “Ibrufen”
We get it, though. It is a hard word to pronounce… We guess.
21. “I’m raging typing this”
We feel you, girl. All of these things are majorly triggering.
22. “Donald Trumph”
Close enough. Only one letter off.
23. The Internet is actually called “eBay”
And texts are actually called “faxes.”
24. Verbal tic
Funny joke, sir!
25. “HDM-Eleven”
It’s good that they are calling tech support at least, because they obviously need the help.
26. WhatsApp?
More like WAAAASSSAAPPPP!
27. “Take her eyes out”
Or her contact lenses. Tomato, tomato!
28. What’s the difference between an iPad and a laptop?
There is no difference, according to this one mother.
29. Marks and Spencers
This mother’s kid has never shopped at this place before, yet she continues to update them on their sales. Seems like a typical mother thing, in our opinion!
30. Analogue price checker
Many parents pride themselves on their ability to check sales, it seems.
31. Bart Simpson
Doesn’t she know that that is just one of the characters on the show, though? Not the actual show.
32. “Rodrick”
Doesn’t she mean “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” though?! Sometimes there is no explanation behind the chaos.
33. Really old school
This dad probably doesn’t know that he doesn’t have to recite his landline number every time he answers the phone, but why not.
34. “Speak”
Scary, but actually quite a genius technique.
35. “What is it?”
Another great way to answer the phone. Maybe these parents are up to something.
36. Kentucky Fried Chicken
I mean, this mom isn’t wrong. We can see how it would be annoying though. Why waste time on so many syllables?
37. “K-Fry”
Conversely, this one woman had no time for syllables at all.
38. “Like talking to a blank wall”
Instead of the correct term, “like talking to a brick wall.” According to this woman though, both work.
39. “Shoes and socks”
It’s the other way around, people!
40. Home Bargains?
Or “That bargain shop for the home”? I mean, technically, either of them are accurate.
41. Clumsy as a bull in a china-shop?
Or clumsy as a bull in Chinatown?
42. Moot…? Mute…?
What’s the difference, really?
43. “Google box”
“My grandfather asks me to check what year celebrities have died on my ‘Google Box.’ He also says to me ‘I bet you won’t have this song on your phone’ after I showed him YouTube. He also sometimes dresses like this. (Yes that’s his diabetic chain. He saw a rapper on TV.)”
44. Lesley Neelson
Liam Neeson is a woman with a completely different name now.
45. “Why haven’t you gotten a job yet?”
Ah, we think most children have been able to relate to this at least some point in their lives.
46. Changing the source on the TV
You can’t just go from TV to DVD without putting in any effort. Seems like a lot of parents these days have issues with TVs.
47. More TV problems, what’s new?
“Sort the telly out!” Hilarious.
48. Frankie and Benny’s
…Or Tom and Jerry’s?! Phew, we’re confused.
49. Frankie and Johnny’s
Some of these parents are very insistent.
50. Play it by…
Ear? Or year, according to this parent. Which makes more sense? Who really knows?
51. This is actually sweet
It’s funny how we suddenly miss the things that used to annoy us once our loved ones are gone.
52. This just in
It’s Harebo now, not Haribo!
53. Please hold
Imagine having to wait at least 20 seconds for your parent to “turn down the television” every. single. time. you get on the phone!
54. Good phone
Why do they have a bad phone in the first place? Why do they bother picking it up? We have a lot of unanswered questions here.
55. “Long story short”
More like long story long.
56. Trying to remember someone’s name
Honestly, she will probably never remember it.
57. Woaaaaah
Mispronunciation overload here!
58. When your grandma wants to know if there’s MSG in the food
But instead, she accidentally asks the waiter if there’s LSD in it. Not really the same.
59. Well, here are some amazing new phrases
“That’s a good idear,” “I went to wallmark today,” and “you know those big wokweiler dogs.”
60. Pronouns? Nah
Who needs ’em.
Do your parents do any of these things? Which ones can you relate to?
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