Shit that annoys you... - Page 9

Shawnee123 · 02-12-2007, 01:57 PM

Stupid, drawn out staff meetings...which I have to go to right now. All hail the queen of the staff meeting.

missaminus · 02-13-2007, 12:20 AM

People that appear to be orchestrating takeovers of third world countries via ATM machine- hurry the heck up!

People who wear clothes that are incredibly unflattering for their body type- "Just because it comes in your size, honey, doesn't mean you should wear it!"

People who say "like" every other word (my daughter)

People who get on a crowded elevator with last night's party still on their breath- gag!

Sales reps calling with Indian accents (obviously from Mumbai) claiming to be John Smith or Dave Jones

spit on the sidewalk

people who wear too much perfume/cologne

young ladies who come to work with their "tramp stamp" showing

the alarm clock at 5 a.m.

the 10 lbs I can't seem to get off my lard ass

DucksNuts · 02-13-2007, 03:40 AM

Me!

Phil · 02-13-2007, 01:35 PM

shithead drivers who think they own the road!

02-14-2007, 04:38 PM

Not really... I'm a very patient driver. What confuses me is how my patience bothers those riding with me, and it does.

Cloud · 02-14-2007, 05:40 PM

apparently quite a lot of things bother us folks.

Kitsune · 02-14-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

apparently quite a lot of things bother us folks.

People that state the obvious.

02-14-2007, 07:19 PM

No really, I am very patient and it drives people nuts. I don't drive any longer, but it was most evident then. Insurance tests show that drivers that speed don't arrive any faster than those that do the speed limit (they just tear-up their cars quicker, get into more accidents, and get to the next red light/stop sign before you do so you can waive at them when you get there). On a 70 mile trip on the interstate, speeding ten over gets you there five to seven min. earlier... just not worth it. Getting a ticket takes longer than that.
I do the speed limit, let drivers in, let people pass me, get out of the way from the fast lane when others pull-up behind me, don't park illegally, etc. Never had a ticket of any kind.
It drove my father INSANE. When I asked him why he acted like he did not hear me.
Even with my day-to-day I am very patient, waiting in lines, for food or other service, anything really.
Stuff is going to happen or come when it happens or comes. Getting weird about it will not change anything... makes no sense to me.
What makes less sense is getting weird about me being calm about it.

Sundae · 02-15-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I do the speed limit, let drivers in, let people pass me, get out of the way from the fast lane when others pull-up behind me, don't park illegally, etc. Never had a ticket of any kind...
Even with my day-to-day I am very patient, waiting in lines, for food or other service, anything really.
Stuff is going to happen or come when it happens or comes. Getting weird about it will not change anything... makes no sense to me.

I am exactly the same when it comes to driving. I did get 2 parking tickets but they were legal parking spaces where I didn't move my car in time - an error on my part rather than leaving the car somewhere it shouldn't be. I've never had anyone comment on my driving style, but I think that's because they know they'll get a lecture if they do.

Oddly I am totally the opposite when walking. I can't bear people walking slowly in front of me when there is no way of passing, stopping abruptly in front of me or stepping out of shop doorways without looking so I have to spring sideways rather than collide with them. My sense of anger and frustration is way out of proportion for the actual delay. The crime of Being In My WAY is practically a hanging offence in my mind.

I'm about to go out for my lunchtime walk and I just know there will be at least 3 occasions where I want to shout and/ or wallop someone.

I can only assume this is what road-rage drivers feel. It's not how much sooner you arrive, it's being able to move at your own pace. Walking quickly doesn't break the law or kill you though.

fargon · 02-15-2007, 04:45 PM

Idiot A$$ liberals, who don't believe that conservatives have feelings too.
A$$ wipe bosses that think that democrats are the most wonderful people on Earth, and dock your pay to support their cause.
A$$ Hat people who forbid you to say things like "Murdersikle" in their presence, but will insult your father in the same breath.

Sheldonrs · 02-15-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fargon

Idiot A$$ liberals, who don't believe that conservatives have feelings too.
A$$ wipe bosses that think that democrats are the most wonderful people on Earth, and dock your pay to support their cause.
A$$ Hat people who forbid you to say things like "Murdersikle" in their presence, but will insult your father in the same breath.

What's a "Murdersikle"?

Urbane Guerrilla · 02-20-2007, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

What's a "Murdersikle"?

Unless it's a falcata or a shotel.

Clodfobble · 02-15-2007, 05:29 PM

I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

Sheldonrs · 02-15-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

Thanks. :-)

Sundae · 02-16-2007, 12:49 PM

Send everyone to Milton Keynes aka Roundabout City. My ex used to get travel sick when we went to the cinema there, purely from the motion of navigating so many roundabouts. It was great for learning to drive though....

Back to the OT
Today it is people who are annoying me.
As usual the white noise that they let out of their mouths.

I was warm this morning. I admit it wasn't a warm day, but I was walking faster than usual. So I took off my cape and finished the journey to work in my 3/4 length sleeved top. Only to be asked by someone who had seen me, "Aren't you cold?"
"Yes, I am cold. I'm freezing. I'm punishing myself so that God doesn't have to kill any more kittens."

This floor isn't well populated. The staff who haven't left/ been redeployed often work out of the office. At least twice a day we get the comment, "Oh isn't it quiet here today! It's like the Marie Celeste! Where is everyone?" Being in a bit of a mean mood today I gave the last person to ask a rundown of exactly where each desk's inhabitant was (or wasn't). I think I'll just make a sign for next time:

Yes it's empty up here.
No it's not like the Marie Celeste.
Are you saying I smell of fish?

02-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#1
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Stupid, drawn out staff meetings...which I have to go to right now. All hail the queen of the staff meeting. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-13-2007, 12:20 AM	#2
missaminus Writer of Writings Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I bloom where planted Posts: 14	People that appear to be orchestrating takeovers of third world countries via ATM machine- hurry the heck up! People who wear clothes that are incredibly unflattering for their body type- "Just because it comes in your size, honey, doesn't mean you should wear it!" People who say "like" every other word (my daughter) People who get on a crowded elevator with last night's party still on their breath- gag! Sales reps calling with Indian accents (obviously from Mumbai) claiming to be John Smith or Dave Jones spit on the sidewalk people who wear too much perfume/cologne young ladies who come to work with their "tramp stamp" showing the alarm clock at 5 a.m. the 10 lbs I can't seem to get off my lard ass __________________ "The quickest way to a man's heart really is through his stomach, because then you don't have to chop through that pesky rib cage." J. Jacques, Questionable Content, #478

02-13-2007, 01:35 PM	#4
Phil Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 304	shithead drivers who think they own the road! __________________ Atheist n A person to be pitied in that he is unable to believe things for which there is no evidence, and who has thus deprived himself of a convenient means of feeling superior to others.

02-14-2007, 05:40 PM	#6
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	apparently quite a lot of things bother us folks. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-15-2007, 04:45 PM	#10
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Idiot A$$ liberals, who don't believe that conservatives have feelings too. A$$ wipe bosses that think that democrats are the most wonderful people on Earth, and dock your pay to support their cause. A$$ Hat people who forbid you to say things like "Murdersikle" in their presence, but will insult your father in the same breath. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-13-2007, 03:40 AM	#3
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Me!

02-14-2007, 04:38 PM	#5
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Not really... I'm a very patient driver. What confuses me is how my patience bothers those riding with me, and it does.

02-14-2007, 07:19 PM	#8
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	No really, I am very patient and it drives people nuts. I don't drive any longer, but it was most evident then. Insurance tests show that drivers that speed don't arrive any faster than those that do the speed limit (they just tear-up their cars quicker, get into more accidents, and get to the next red light/stop sign before you do so you can waive at them when you get there). On a 70 mile trip on the interstate, speeding ten over gets you there five to seven min. earlier... just not worth it. Getting a ticket takes longer than that. I do the speed limit, let drivers in, let people pass me, get out of the way from the fast lane when others pull-up behind me, don't park illegally, etc. Never had a ticket of any kind. It drove my father INSANE. When I asked him why he acted like he did not hear me. Even with my day-to-day I am very patient, waiting in lines, for food or other service, anything really. Stuff is going to happen or come when it happens or comes. Getting weird about it will not change anything... makes no sense to me. What makes less sense is getting weird about me being calm about it.

02-15-2007, 05:29 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

02-16-2007, 12:49 PM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Send everyone to Milton Keynes aka Roundabout City. My ex used to get travel sick when we went to the cinema there, purely from the motion of navigating so many roundabouts. It was great for learning to drive though.... Back to the OT Today it is people who are annoying me. As usual the white noise that they let out of their mouths. I was warm this morning. I admit it wasn't a warm day, but I was walking faster than usual. So I took off my cape and finished the journey to work in my 3/4 length sleeved top. Only to be asked by someone who had seen me, "Aren't you cold?" "Yes, I am cold. I'm freezing. I'm punishing myself so that God doesn't have to kill any more kittens." This floor isn't well populated. The staff who haven't left/ been redeployed often work out of the office. At least twice a day we get the comment, "Oh isn't it quiet here today! It's like the Marie Celeste! Where is everyone?" Being in a bit of a mean mood today I gave the last person to ask a rundown of exactly where each desk's inhabitant was (or wasn't). I think I'll just make a sign for next time: Yes it's empty up here. No it's not like the Marie Celeste. Are you saying I smell of fish? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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