There was a person in Eastbourne in the late 80s who got hold of the old Tivoli theatre, Leaf Hall? It had been a struggling cinema, then an even more struggling arts venue. I don't know if he full story but I'm pretty sure he went by the name Des Desmond and that the place was called JO PIP...
Covers of songs in TV adverts.
Over emotive singing.
The last 20 years of commercially successful singer songwriters.
Adults on skateboards who are rubbish
Personalised number plates
Most of the words that have been added to the OED in my lifetime.
Fingernails down a blackboard.