Room 101 - what single aspect of modern life should be consigned to oblivion?

[Old Grumpy]

LED driving lights are increasingly being fitted to even quite humble cars (I think first saw them on larger Audis). They do increase the daytime visibility of the car - and at least those idiots who drive in rain/fog with no lights or (just as bad) sidelights only can be seen. LED lights will use a minimal amount of energy (and are not hot).

I agree regarding xenon headlights though - very dazzling both ahead and behind.

Pet hates: stupid decorative blue lights on cars and lorries
rear foglights on when it's absolutely clear visibility (and front fogs for that matter)



DOI: Mrs G drives a Volvo (no xenons)

[MrGongGong]

DOI: Mrs G drives a Volvo (no xenons)

Hows the harp playing going ?

[Old Grumpy]

Hows the harp playing going ?

No harp - but daughter was at university requiring termly transportation!

[teamsaint]

i have heard that driving in Cairo is particularly dangerous after dark, as much of the population believes that using lights increases petrol consumption. I don't know if its true.

[EdgeleyRob]

football fans

That's a bit harsh Mary,there are a few who are members of this forum.

but I wouldn't banish television

I would, the only thing I would really miss is football.

[MrGongGong]

Football fans YES please, into the room and slam the door

[Flosshilde]

I know - so what's the problem with using any car lights in bad weather, then?

Um, I didn't say there was.

[teamsaint]

That's a bit harsh Mary,there are a few who are members of this forum.



I would, the only thing I would really miss is football.

Well said ER. Telly almost pointless these days without the footy.

Actually, thinking about it, pompey fans could go in, obviously.

[Panjandrum]

Well said ER. Telly almost pointless these days without the footy.

Elide the "out" and I could agree.

[Panjandrum]

like I said its more than a little tedious

It is. Why did you prolong it?

[scottycelt]

Sally, I was born in 1950 & as a child would have to use the same bathwater as my brothers (or brother - I was 2nd eldest, so I only had one user before me). We had a bathroom with hot & cold running water. I also had my brother's clothes handed down (which caused problems as he went to a differfent secondary school).

You were that pampered ... ? ...

My young sister and I had the weekly experience of being thrown kicking and screaming into the freezing-cold kitchen sink together ...

[teamsaint]

Elide the "out" and I could agree.

virtually all football is on SKY. The amount of football on terrestrial is minimal.

[Flosshilde]

Funny - Mr Pee never mentions it

[teamsaint]

Funny - Mr Pee never mentions it

he is probably on the sky arts/HD/multiroom/no footy package for selected special customers only.

[Panjandrum]

virtually all football is on SKY. The amount of football on terrestrial is minimal.

Regardless of which channel it is on, it is the most palpably vicious influence on today's society (viz avarice; selfishness; cheating; lack of loyalty; absurd self aggrandisement etc)