Bad Vibes - Sound101 records the World's Most Irritating Noises

[C. Flower]

Salford University scientists are investigating the most irritating sounds in the world.

http://www.sound101.org/badvibes/aboutIntro.php


You can take part in some experiments here -

http://www.sound101.org/

Formula One racing is my least favourite: dental drills crossed with whinging.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di-TvOAaVug"]YouTube - ‪The Exciting Racing Sounds of Grand Prix: Challenge of Champions (F1, 1967, part 2)‬‏[/ame]

[Baron von Biffo]

Have they ever heard Paschal Sheehy or Brendan Wright?

[C. Flower]

Have they ever heard Paschal Sheehy or Brendan Wright?

If you would like to link a sample, and a pair of ear muffs, I'll give them a try.

[Baron von Biffo]

If you would like to link a sample, and a pair of ear muffs, I'll give them a try.

I hold you in too much esteem to inflict them on you

[Holly]

Just about anything played on MTV should qualify.

[eskerman]

Biffo singing (trying) in his local full of soup would be high on the list IMO...!