You know what doesn't really grind my gears?

[Heath]

1) Concerts.

I agree with you on this one. I've never really understood it myself, either.

2) Anti-commercialism/consumerism/corporatism

I honestly think a lot of people whine about this sort of thing and about how America is most evil country in the world simply because it's seen as a cool thing to do. Having said that, I do think there are some genuine grievances with companies like McDonalds in regards to their treatment of staff, the products they sell and how ridiculously litigious they are. If people have genuine reasons for they're whining, I have less of a problem. If people are jumping on the bandwagon, that really grinds my gears.

3) The concept of nationality.

Obviously the concept of a nationality is more of an issue for you living in Northern Ireland than it was for me living in Wales but I disagree. I think there are certain cultural norms that are associated with a certain society or certain country that you won't find in other countries and certainly every country has its strengths and weaknesses, the former you can be proud of. I wouldn't describe myself as a nationalist really, but I do think Britain is a bloody good country.

Sorry if it seemed I singled you out a bit, just yours were amongst the most interesting raised in the thread.

What grinds my gears? Well, everyone saying Everton are a physical team is certainly quite irritating considering we're second in the Fair Play league (only Liverpool, who've played a game less, are higher).