The Mid Week Rant

Why, oh why, are so many men (I've not witnessed a female doing this yet) walking around with their phone bluetooth headsets on, when they are not on a call?

They seem to be wearing them as if they are a fashion accessory.

They are not. You look stupid. Take them off.


While on the subject of men looking silly...why, when pushing a pram/buggy/baby stroller, do some men push it while walking to the side of it?

Instead of putting one hand on each handle, they put their right hand on the left handle and push while walking to the side.

Is this the more masculine way of pushing it? Is it a secret code type thing which is telling the world that he is not really the kid's father or what?

Look...even a toddler knows how to push one properly.





Finally for today, I am now calling on the Minister for Transport, or whoever is responsible, to amend the Road Traffic Act to include a new set of penalty points.

Well, either penalty points and/or a fine and/or an endorsement and/or possible prison sentence.



Now see that above. It's an L Plate. Most learner drivers are able to put one up on their front and rear windscreens no problem.

However, there are MUPPETS out there who seem to be incapable of this simple task (yes Mr Muppet driving the 95-TN Renault on the N8 on Sunday, I am talking about you).

This is what you end up with staring back at you:



In all fairness, if someone can't put the L the right way round, how can they possibly tackle the intricacies of driving a car, let alone figuring out the rules of the road.