things that irk my mind

[thrifty_squirrels]

cotton wool (and/or clouds)
the lion in carebears (how does Darwin explain that one)
rusty yarn
apples with pips
apples without pips
a pommegranite in an overcoat
ferrets that are not on leashes
diesel theft (especially red diesel)
fake lead (ie:the stuff you get in pencils nowadays grrr its just not the same without the danger)
when i arrive at the roupe late and all the best trough is gone (curses)
etc