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Title: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  For example, mine is:

I've heard this on TV news, and repeated by family, friends, and through Facebook chain mails.

Members of Congress get their entire salary for the rest of their lives if they serve just one term.

FALSE.

The retirement plan takes 5 years to vest, and then they do not get to receive payments until age 62 (unless they serve 20 years, then they can start collecting at 50, or 25 years, then they can start collecting right away).  A member of the House of Representatives do not get any retirement benefits for serving one or two terms (at 2 years each).  A member of the Senate, after one 6 year term will begin receiving benefits at age 62.  They never get their full final salary in retirement.  It is an average of their highest three years of salary combined with a formula for number of years served, not to exceed 80% of their final salary.  For example, a member who served 22 years finishing with a high three average salary of 153,900 would get just under 85 grand a year.  It's a comparable percentage to the pension of a U.S. military member versus his/her high three salary with the same 22 years.  The biggest difference here is that military members have to serve 20 years for their pension to vest.

Yes, I understand they get great benefits.  My point is you don't have to outright lie to show this.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tom62 on February 20, 2011, 05:35:52 PM
My biggest one is:  the  emission of CO2 by humans is the main cause of global warming
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 07:24:02 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"My biggest one is:  the  emission of CO2 by humans is the main cause of global warming

My major in college was atmospheric sciences.  While I believe CO2 is causing climate change, I don't believe the more extreme forecasts that call for many degrees celcius in the next hundred years.  In the past, the graphs show CO2 levels rising and falling with temperature, and many people assumed that CO2 levels were causing it.  However, if that was the case, that little graph that Al Gore used a crane to lift himself up next to wouldn't show such extreme CO2 rises without equally extreme temperature rises.  I believe that CO2 levels, prior to the industrial revolution, were caused by global temperatures, not causing them.  I also believe the earth has natural processes for balance.  Whether the earth will eventually go into an ice age due to the warming imbalance, or simply become uninhabitable to us, it will balance itself out.  I also believe that, since the CO2 levels are rising much faster than global temperatures, there is room for the argument that it isn't quite as bad of a problem as many like Gore try to make it out to be.  Let's not forget that Gore isn't so worried about it himself that he has stopped using an enormous amount of electricity to power his massive residences.

It's easy to talk about making the sacrifices necessary to bring us forward into a clean energy future, but at this point it is so inefficient and expensive to do so that by helping the environment, we'll be putting a lot of people deeper into the poor house.  These measures won't hurt the rich, but instead unequally hurt the poor (just like higher taxes on cigarettes).  We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on February 20, 2011, 07:41:06 PM
Smoking indoors. And I'm a smoker.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on February 20, 2011, 09:53:27 PM
Quote from: "MariaEvri"my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english
I would also like to add your/you're.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tom62 on February 21, 2011, 06:39:50 AM
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "Tom62"My biggest one is:  the  emission of CO2 by humans is the main cause of global warming

My major in college was atmospheric sciences.  While I believe CO2 is causing climate change, I don't believe the more extreme forecasts that call for many degrees celcius in the next hundred years.  In the past, the graphs show CO2 levels rising and falling with temperature, and many people assumed that CO2 levels were causing it.  However, if that was the case, that little graph that Al Gore used a crane to lift himself up next to wouldn't show such extreme CO2 rises without equally extreme temperature rises.  I believe that CO2 levels, prior to the industrial revolution, were caused by global temperatures, not causing them.  I also believe the earth has natural processes for balance.  Whether the earth will eventually go into an ice age due to the warming imbalance, or simply become uninhabitable to us, it will balance itself out.  I also believe that, since the CO2 levels are rising much faster than global temperatures, there is room for the argument that it isn't quite as bad of a problem as many like Gore try to make it out to be.  Let's not forget that Gore isn't so worried about it himself that he has stopped using an enormous amount of electricity to power his massive residences.

It's easy to talk about making the sacrifices necessary to bring us forward into a clean energy future, but at this point it is so inefficient and expensive to do so that by helping the environment, we'll be putting a lot of people deeper into the poor house.  These measures won't hurt the rich, but instead unequally hurt the poor (just like higher taxes on cigarettes).  We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.

The main cause is not the CO2, but the sun. Without the sun, nothing heats up. Second "cause" is good old H2O, because water reflects the sunlight. It was difficult for Al Gore to condemn that stuff, because we drink it and fishes swim in it. Any way, anyone who wants to more about CO2, climate change and skip all the hype, I'd recommend the excellent book "A Primer on CO2 and Climate" of Howard Hayden (Professor Emeritus of Physics from the University of Connecticut). And no, Hayden is not employed by any petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear-fuel, or any other energy company, or any utility, nor does he receive any compensation from any such facility, either as direct payment or as research support or any other kind of grant.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 21, 2011, 01:14:00 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "Tom62"My biggest one is:  the  emission of CO2 by humans is the main cause of global warming

My major in college was atmospheric sciences.  While I believe CO2 is causing climate change, I don't believe the more extreme forecasts that call for many degrees celcius in the next hundred years.  In the past, the graphs show CO2 levels rising and falling with temperature, and many people assumed that CO2 levels were causing it.  However, if that was the case, that little graph that Al Gore used a crane to lift himself up next to wouldn't show such extreme CO2 rises without equally extreme temperature rises.  I believe that CO2 levels, prior to the industrial revolution, were caused by global temperatures, not causing them.  I also believe the earth has natural processes for balance.  Whether the earth will eventually go into an ice age due to the warming imbalance, or simply become uninhabitable to us, it will balance itself out.  I also believe that, since the CO2 levels are rising much faster than global temperatures, there is room for the argument that it isn't quite as bad of a problem as many like Gore try to make it out to be.  Let's not forget that Gore isn't so worried about it himself that he has stopped using an enormous amount of electricity to power his massive residences.

It's easy to talk about making the sacrifices necessary to bring us forward into a clean energy future, but at this point it is so inefficient and expensive to do so that by helping the environment, we'll be putting a lot of people deeper into the poor house.  These measures won't hurt the rich, but instead unequally hurt the poor (just like higher taxes on cigarettes).  We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.

The main cause is not the CO2, but the sun. Without the sun, nothing heats up. Second "cause" is good old H2O, because water reflects the sunlight. It was difficult for Al Gore to condemn that stuff, because we drink it and fishes swim in it. Any way, anyone who wants to more about CO2, climate change and skip all the hype, I'd recommend the excellent book "A Primer on CO2 and Climate" of Howard Hayden (Professor Emeritus of Physics from the University of Connecticut). And no, Hayden is not employed by any petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear-fuel, or any other energy company, or any utility, nor does he receive any compensation from any such facility, either as direct payment or as research support or any other kind of grant.

I'll admit to a prejudice on the climate change issue, before it became mainstream I thought humans were surviving by consuming their capital, not a sustainable situation.  The magic pudding is a pudding that can be eaten and never diminishes, unfortunately the   Earth is not magic.  I'm in no position to weigh the science I need to have it interpreted, it seems the more trustworthy types are telling me there's something to worry about.  

What are the odds the climate change sceptics are right?  I'd say 10% would be a generous allowance.
Follow the advice of mainstream science and maybe you'll loose a point off GDP.
Follow the contrarians and well, have you seen the movie The Road?

I won't say it is a pet peeve but I hold a deep distaste, doubt and disdain for climate change contrarians.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 21, 2011, 02:04:42 PM
Racism.

Animal abuse.

Hypocrisy.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 02:12:57 PM
Whenever people use text language and internet acronyms in normal speech. Also when people don't realize the difference between "they're", "their", and "there" and "your" and "you're". Generalizations. The incorrect use of the word literally in place for "very"; "That's literally weird" (wft?). Oh yes, and when people think that X/0 is valid and is equal to 0.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tom62 on February 21, 2011, 05:29:45 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"What are the odds the climate change sceptics are right?  I'd say 10% would be a generous allowance.
Follow the advice of mainstream science and maybe you'll loose a point off GDP.
Follow the contrarians and well, have you seen the movie The Road?

I won't say it is a pet peeve but I hold a deep distaste, doubt and disdain for climate change contrarians.
I'm not saying that the skeptics are right. At this moment I have insufficient data that either side is right or wrong, simply because climate change is a very complex process that is not well understood. I don't hold a grunge against anyone, who is doing real scientific climate research, pro or contra popular believes.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on February 21, 2011, 05:52:50 PM
Too vs to  

It's really not that hard.  Nothing can make a professional email fail faster than leaving off an o.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 21, 2011, 07:46:38 PM
Quote from: "Epimetheus"Whenever people use text language and internet acronyms in normal speech. Also when people don't realize the difference between "they're", "their", and "there" and "your" and "you're". Generalizations. The incorrect use of the word literally in place for "very"; "That's literally weird" (wft?). Oh yes, and when people think that X/0 is valid and is equal to 0.

Don't forget the use of the word "literally" when the person is speaking in metaphor.  "That Waffle House waitress had like, literally no teeth."  I heard that in a Waffle House a few years ago.  The waitress was missing two teeth.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on February 21, 2011, 09:06:02 PM
Quote from: "fester30"Don't forget the use of the word "literally" when the person is speaking in metaphor.  "That Waffle House waitress had like, literally no teeth."  I heard that in a Waffle House a few years ago.  The waitress was missing two teeth.

Along the lines of waitressing, what really peeves me is when they come to the table and ask, "Are we ready to order?" or "What are we having tonight?" Sometimes, when I'm in that right kind of mood, I'll say "I don't know... what are we having?" and wait for their response. When they finally realize I mean them, I point out "If you are going to ask what we're having, you are part of that pronoun."

Waitressing 101 didn't cover that level of smartass. It did teach them to intentionally say "we" to be inclusive. Same as a light touch of the person most likely to sign the check, they waitresses are told, will increase a tip. I intentionally lower a tip if I've been touched, out of spite.

Here's one more of mine, and maybe I'm too critical of wait staff, but I think it just requires a little more observation than it is given by the average server. When I order a drink and they bring me a straw with it, and I take it out, place it on the edge of the table (the "I'm done with this you may take it" area of the table) when you bring my refill, don't bring me another straw. Maybe after the second is OK, but after the 4th, 5th refill you're still bringing me straws... tip declining.

Now, when I get a great waiter or waitress, I tip well. My wife and I had this guy at an Outback Steakhouse a while back that was great. Of course, it was 2pm on a Tuesday, so we were the only people there. I tipped him nearly 40%.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: KDbeads on February 22, 2011, 08:43:40 PM
Put the cell phone down and do your job already.  You are getting PAID to do whatever it is, not sit there and talk/text the whole freaking time while getting nothing done.

You spawned it, you deal with it.  Don't take it to a store and let it destroy everything in it's path and then blame the management.  Don't complain when you get kicked out of an establishment because your kid is disruptive, loud, mean, annoying other clients, and generally acting like it has no sense of right or wrong while you sit there on your damn cell phone ignoring it.

Customer service persons that roll their eyes at you just because you ask for x,y, or z.  

And we should not forget.... it's/its, to/too, there/their, here/hear


I could go on and on and on.....
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 23, 2011, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: "KDbeads"Put the cell phone down and do your job already.  You are getting PAID to do whatever it is, not sit there and talk/text the whole freaking time while getting nothing done.
This is something that really gets to me, too. I've never owned a cell phone, and kind of dread the fact that I'll be needing to get one soon to keep in touch with people and to help run my buisness.

I see people in town, friends of mine, people at work, all on those dammed things 24/7. I've heard some of them say they couldn't live without it. Bullshit. We lived just fine the past 200,00 or so years without them. They're supposed to be tools, but they end up turning the people using them into tools.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on February 23, 2011, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"I see people in town, friends of mine, people at work, all on those dammed things 24/7. I've heard some of them say they couldn't live without it. Bullshit. We lived just fine the past 200,00 or so years without them. They're supposed to be tools, but they end up turning the people using them into tools.

There's a time and a place for cell phone use, and a lot of people don't know when that is. I think it is just like anything else which may annoy others... if a person is aware of it, they will usually not continue doing it (like talking on the phone in an elevator, for example).

People who say they can't live without their phones... probably hyperbole. But just because we didn't have them for many years before we did doesn't mean they are any less useful/helpful/addictive now. We didn't have computers, vaccines, microwaves, tv, cars, and innumerable other technologies for many years, and for me, I have grown to depend on several of those technologies everyday. While I could probably live without any of those, I think it would suck.

Same for my cell phone. Though it would be easier to live without that than my car.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 03:56:40 PM
Quote from: "MariaEvri"my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english

They're was a time when the grammatical errors you mention their would have peeved my too, but those times are gone now, there not the sort of grammatical error that peeves me now.

How's you're hair? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: BadPoison on February 23, 2011, 06:51:30 PM
Quote from: "Tank"They're was a time when the grammatical errors you mention their would have peeved my too, but those times are gone now, there not the sort of grammatical error that peeves me now.

How's you're hair? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

That was difficult to read. It slightly upset my stomach.

Was it equally hard to write?  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 08:39:32 PM
Quote from: "BadPoison"
Quote from: "Tank"They're was a time when the grammatical errors you mention their would have peeved my too, but those times are gone now, there not the sort of grammatical error that peeves me now.

How's you're hair? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

That was difficult to read. It slightly upset my stomach.

Was it equally hard to write?  :D
It was surprisingly disconcerting to write it!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on February 24, 2011, 04:24:42 AM
People who drive 10mph under the speed limit.

To quote the great philosopher Ludacris,

QuoteI'm doin' a hundred on the highway...
So if you do the speed limit, get the FUCK outta my way!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tom62 on February 24, 2011, 05:29:48 AM
Or trucks that try to overtake each other on a two lane, busy highway with only 1 km/mile per hour speed difference  :rant: .
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: "Tom62"Or trucks that try to overtake each other on a two lane, busy highway with only 1 km/mile per hour speed difference  :rant: .
+1.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 10:50:23 AM
It has to be driving-related, right?

"People who act fast when driving". I'm all for speed limits (now that I'm 37... and really old) but I cannot stand when people take 5 seconds to decide whether they have to turn or engage or whatever. Make up your mind and take a decision god dammit! (am I allowed to say "God dammit" even if I'm an atheist?)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: father nicetouch on February 24, 2011, 11:08:34 AM
Mine is when people are talking to me with I’m trying to read or write. I’m over here trying to concentrate and there they are yapping away! Fuck! It’s hard enough for me to spell or use correct grammar when I'm concentrating. Let alone with someone over my shoulder asking me what I’m reading or writing about! :hissyfit:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 03:46:31 PM
My ability to type is inversely proportional to the number of people watching me type!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Lost on February 24, 2011, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: "father nicetouch"Mine is when people are talking to me with I’m trying to read or write. I’m over here trying to concentrate and there they are yapping away! Fuck! It’s hard enough for me to spell or use correct grammar when I'm concentrating. Let alone with someone over my shoulder asking me what I’m reading or writing about! :( The guy next to me, that I work directly with, talks to himself. So, I never know whether or not I should be listening. I usually ignore him, but then I have to ask him to repeat himself if he actually was talking to me. My job requires a lot of complex thought, so my mind is often full when he starts babbling. So incredibly irritating!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: "Lost"
Quote from: "father nicetouch"Mine is when people are talking to me with I’m trying to read or write. I’m over here trying to concentrate and there they are yapping away! Fuck! It’s hard enough for me to spell or use correct grammar when I'm concentrating. Let alone with someone over my shoulder asking me what I’m reading or writing about! :( The guy next to me, that I work directly with, talks to himself. So, I never know whether or not I should be listening. I usually ignore him, but then I have to ask him to repeat himself if he actually was talking to me. My job requires a lot of complex thought, so my mind is often full when he starts babbling. So incredibly irritating!
Ear plugs?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Lost on February 24, 2011, 04:54:08 PM
I usually just open my window, and then the background noise of birds chirping, traffic, etc... helps to tone him down.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 04:58:46 PM
Quote from: "Lost"I usually just open my window, and then the background noise of birds chirping, traffic, etc... helps to tone him down.

I can recommend white noise or nature sounds. My son has a sleep sheep that plays various nature sounds such as ocean or rain etc. which follows the same principle. If you have a smartphone (what a stupid name, isn't it?) like Android or iPhone, you can download white noise apps. I sometimes use one called AmbiSci on the iPhone. And I'm sure there are MP3s or full albums out there.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: BadPoison on February 24, 2011, 05:26:45 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"Or trucks that try to overtake each other on a two lane, busy highway with only 1 km/mile per hour speed difference  :rant: .

And here I was thinking the United States cornered the market on those guys.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 06:01:49 PM
Quote from: "DirtyLeo"
Quote from: "Lost"I usually just open my window, and then the background noise of birds chirping, traffic, etc... helps to tone him down.

I can recommend white noise or nature sounds. My son has a sleep sheep that plays various nature sounds such as ocean or rain etc. which follows the same principle. If you have a smartphone (what a stupid name, isn't it?) like Android or iPhone, you can download white noise apps. I sometimes use one called AmbiSci on the iPhone. And I'm sure there are MP3s or full albums out there.
Complete with subliminal messages from the sponsor!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 06:09:06 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Complete with subliminal messages from the sponsor!

Hey! That explains why I keep buying their stuff regardless I need them or not :D.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 06:19:02 PM
Quote from: "DirtyLeo"
Quote from: "Tank"Complete with subliminal messages from the sponsor!

Hey! That explains why I keep buying their stuff regardless I need them or not :D.

Ah! Cue the ebay song!

[youtube:hs6rbqgq]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ[/youtube:hs6rbqgq]
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 06:30:59 PM
Brilliant!!! :D
I had never come across that.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: KDbeads on February 24, 2011, 07:45:01 PM
Quote from: "DirtyLeo"Brilliant!!! :hide2:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on February 27, 2011, 12:18:38 AM
Dangerous driving & annoying ringtones.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Jester on February 27, 2011, 12:24:06 AM
I used to have a Career Choices teacher that said "granite" instead of "granted".
Similarly, I used to have a friend that said "ambiance" in place of "ambulance".

I'm a freak about correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc..
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on February 27, 2011, 12:29:48 AM
The world's most annoying YouTube user, Boxxy.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on February 27, 2011, 03:12:23 AM
It is refreshing to note members proclaiming their support for correct English.

In furtherance of this noble crusade, I suggest that the entire North American continent be declared a disaster area [or nuked back to one if necessary] and a new start be made.

Think of the tremendous advantages to be gained when reason, rationality and atheistic scholarship are the instigators of that new start!

I admonish members to regard this post as unequivocally, irrefutably and incontrovertibly uncontroversial.

It's a suggestion only, so no need to get uptight and get the knickers in a knot.

The first lesson the New Americans will be taught is the proper definition of MOMENTARILY.

The second lesson will be that the entire continent from the Mexican border northwards will be one nation indivisible under British rule. Your Declaration of Independence was revoked yesterday. Your state of New England will become an integral unit in New America, a name given precedent in New Zealand Newfoundland and New South Wales.

All non-atheists will be lobotomised...........they won't notice the difference. An anaesthetist will be available in case of emergency.

I further remind members that I intend no part of this post to be arousing of their hackles or their dudgeon. This post is ineradicably and ineluctably uncontroversial in all of its parts and as a whole.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: SSY on February 27, 2011, 03:29:08 AM
"I could care less" to mean that they don't care. NOOOOOOO! Saying you could care less, means you care some finite, unspecified amount, it means nothing other than the fact that you don't, not care; the exact opposite of what you meant!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 27, 2011, 03:34:29 AM
Quote from: "Extropian"This post is ineradicably and ineluctably uncontroversial in all of its parts and as a whole.

Is not.  :P

Quote from: "Extropian"In furtherance of this noble crusade, I suggest that the entire North American continent be declared a disaster area [or nuked back to one if necessary] and a new start be made.

We have to finish the Atheist Escape Ark first.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on February 27, 2011, 05:39:40 AM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Extropian"This post is ineradicably and ineluctably uncontroversial in all of its parts and as a whole.

Is not.  :P

Is so too

Quote from: "Extropian"In furtherance of this noble crusade, I suggest that the entire North American continent be declared a disaster area [or nuked back to one if necessary] and a new start be made.

We have to finish the Atheist Escape Ark first.

Well just do it as qietly as possible and don't tell theists about it. They've spent all their lives looking back over their shoulder and that's a heavy price to pay for a ticket on the Glory Train, so they'll probably grab the first opportunity they can. If it looks like an ark and quacks like an ark, then it must be..........you know how they think. If Ol' Nick threw them a life-buoy they'd grab it quick enough.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 27, 2011, 12:02:43 PM
Quote from: "Extropian"It is refreshing to note members proclaiming their support for correct English.

In furtherance of this noble crusade, I suggest that the entire North American continent be declared a disaster area [or nuked back to one if necessary] and a new start be made.

Think of the tremendous advantages to be gained when reason, rationality and atheistic scholarship are the instigators of that new start!

I admonish members to regard this post as unequivocally, irrefutably and incontrovertibly uncontroversial.

It's a suggestion only, so no need to get uptight and get their knickers in a knot.

The first lesson the New Americans will be taught is the proper definition of MOMENTARILY.

The second lesson will be that the entire continent from the Mexican border northwards will be one nation indivisible under British rule. Your Declaration of Independence was revoked yesterday. Your state of New England will become an integral unit in New America, a name given precedent in New Zealand Newfoundland and New South Wales.

All non-atheists will be lobotomised...........they won't notice the difference. An anaesthetist will be available in case of emergency.

I further remind members that I intend no part of this post to be arousing of their hackles or their dudgeon. This post is ineradicably and ineluctably uncontroversial in all of its parts and as a whole.

Extropian

Fixed it for you.

Also any person qualifying the word unique with, very, most, highly, the most etc. will be shot on sight, nor reprieve and no appeal. In addition using the term 'stand out' instead of 'outstanding' will receive 25 cuts with a cat-o-nine tails!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on February 27, 2011, 06:33:23 PM
QuoteI can recommend white noise or nature sounds. My son has a sleep sheep that plays various nature sounds such as ocean or rain etc. which follows the same principle. If you have a smartphone (what a stupid name, isn't it?) like Android or iPhone, you can download white noise apps. I sometimes use one called AmbiSci on the iPhone. And I'm sure there are MP3s or full albums out there.

Yeah I got the Lightning Bug app on my android phone. I always put it on before I go to bed at night, puts me to sleep almost instantly. I love it, haven't had to by sleeping pills for almost 2 months now. Unfortunately, the only time I can use it now is when I'm trying to go to sleep. Tried using it while working on my car the other day and I fell asleep wrench-in-hand.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on February 27, 2011, 09:01:23 PM
Tom62 writes,
                     We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.

                     There's a question of equity here.
                     The industrial revolution in Europe and then the rapid industrialisation of North America created the problem. They were pumping garbage into the atmosphere like there was no tomorrow. China's contribution so far has been miniscule by comparison.
                      Nations like China quite naturally are disinclined to sacrifice their rate of development to ameliorate the worst affects of a problen they did not create.
                      Understand where the responsibilities lie, act nicely and accept the burden that is correctly yours.
                      The highly industrialised nations should lead by shining example and suggest politely that others should follow. Barring a hot war, that's the most sensible approach and the one most likely to succeed.
                      I know morality and politics are uneasy bed-fellows but creating a moral obligation that you can ask others to follow is about the only avenue open.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: SSY on February 27, 2011, 10:49:29 PM
Quote from: "Extropian"Tom62 writes,
                     We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.

                     There's a question of equity here.
                     The industrial revolution in Europe and then the rapid industrialisation of North America created the problem. They were pumping garbage into the atmosphere like there was no tomorrow. China's contribution so far has been miniscule by comparison.
                      Nations like China quite naturally are disinclined to sacrifice their rate of development to ameliorate the worst affects of a problen they did not create.
                      Understand where the responsibilities lie, act nicely and accept the burden that is correctly yours.
                      The highly industrialised nations should lead by shining example and suggest politely that others should follow. Barring a hot war, that's the most sensible approach and the one most likely to succeed.
                      I know morality and politics are uneasy bed-fellows but creating a moral obligation that you can ask others to follow is about the only avenue open.

Extropian

Nations of the west had no idea what they were doing, the atmosphere was significantly different back then, "you did it first!" is rarely the most constructive attitude to take when trying to solve problems internationally. Also, the idea that the burden is "yours" based on the pollution belched into the atmosphere by the country folk of ones ancestors, I find laughable.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on February 28, 2011, 12:50:21 AM
SSY writes;
                 Nations of the west had no idea what they were doing,
                 They knew exactly what they were doing. It was they who didn't care

                the atmosphere was significantly different back then,
                Of course it was.....it was cleaner

               "you did it first!" is rarely the most constructive attitude to take when trying to solve problems internationally.
               You are trivialising the argument to avoid responsibility

               Also, the idea that the burden is "yours" based on the pollution belched into the atmosphere by the country folk of ones ancestors, I find laughable.
               Of course you do. It's the least illegitimate way you have available in trying to avoid responsibility.

               That the pollution of Earth's atmosphere by western industry occurred over 6 or 7 generations is irrelevant. Those generations benefitted enormously regardless of the degradation. The west's actions are polluting the air breathed by millions who made virtually no contribution to that degradation, yet you maintain they are as responsible for fixing the problem.
               In no way do I wish to inflame the issue and to make this topic controversial, but the reader may quite rightly claim that India is a major offender as well but has escaped your condemnation because China is the West's new bogey-man since Russia became a democratic nation.
               
Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 28, 2011, 01:24:41 AM
Quote from: "Jester"I used to have a Career Choices teacher that said "granite" instead of "granted".
Similarly, I used to have a friend that said "ambiance" in place of "ambulance".

I'm a freak about correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc..

One of my pet peeves involves people who correct others on their grammar or spelling even when, due to context, it's obvious what the person was trying to say.  My wife has a friend that is like a walking dictionary.  "That word is not in the dictionary," or "The REAL definition of that word is..."  I shut her up with "ginormous."  She used to give me static for using that word, until it was officially added to Webster's.  I used that example to point out that the holy dictionary isn't the rule book for the language and use of words, but instead is there to describe how words are commonly used.  As the language changes in common use, the dictionary changes along with it.  Therefore, the dictionary should never be used as the be-all-end-all.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 28, 2011, 01:27:18 AM
Quote from: "Extropian"Tom62 writes,
                     We also have to contend with countries that don't care like China.

                     There's a question of equity here.
                     The industrial revolution in Europe and then the rapid industrialisation of North America created the problem. They were pumping garbage into the atmosphere like there was no tomorrow. China's contribution so far has been miniscule by comparison.
                      Nations like China quite naturally are disinclined to sacrifice their rate of development to ameliorate the worst affects of a problen they did not create.
                      Understand where the responsibilities lie, act nicely and accept the burden that is correctly yours.
                      The highly industrialised nations should lead by shining example and suggest politely that others should follow. Barring a hot war, that's the most sensible approach and the one most likely to succeed.
                      I know morality and politics are uneasy bed-fellows but creating a moral obligation that you can ask others to follow is about the only avenue open.

Extropian

"ameliorate" is your smart person word of the day.  You are not allowed another until tomorrow.  I only have so much time to look these things up.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on February 28, 2011, 08:39:30 AM
People who never brush their teeth.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: kelltrill on February 28, 2011, 09:57:43 AM
Quote from: "fester30"One of my pet peeves involves people who correct others on their grammar or spelling even when, due to context, it's obvious what the person was trying to say.  

Seconded. I have a friend who will say something like, "that's the first time you've used "literally" correctly all night," or, "'Real reality' is tautologist," to someone before addressing what they had actually said.
Also, people who flick off their cigarette ash out of their car windows or throw them out of the window.
People who drive slowly in the fast lane.
People who know a little bit about everything but nothing about one thing.
People who say things like, "I'm not normal," or, "I'm so WEIRD!"
People who think they are being cute when you ask them to pass you something like tomato sauce and they so no.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on February 28, 2011, 02:21:01 PM
Over the weekend I saw an example of this pet peeve at the NFL combine: When someone gets up in front of a group of reporters at a press conference and says, "I would like to personally apologize for...[insert indiscretion]." Guess what dipshit? You're not personally apologizing to anyone when you are standing in front of a large crowd.

And it always seems like it's athletes and politicians saying this...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on February 28, 2011, 05:24:44 PM
Quote from: "hismikeness"Over the weekend I saw an example of this pet peeve at the NFL combine: When someone gets up in front of a group of reporters at a press conference and says, "I would like to personally apologize for...[insert indiscretion]." Guess what dipshit? You're not personally apologizing to anyone when you are standing in front of a large crowd.

And it always seems like it's athletes and politicians saying this...

I want to see the losing team praise and thank their god for their embarrassing loss, and the winning team say they're going to six flags instead of disneyland.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 28, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
People who join a forum and don't bother to learn to use the quote feature.

Improper use of the double negative. (I didn't see nothin')

People chewing with their mouths open, or worse, making that smacking noise while chewing.

People who get themselves involved in pyramid schemes, and try to sell you on them. (as annoying as the religious who do the same thing.)

People who get loose and lose mixed up. (everyone online)  

That's enough for now.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on February 28, 2011, 06:11:41 PM
Rude doctors. Seriously, if you're not going to care for your patients, why become a doctor in the first place?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2011, 09:58:05 PM
Quote from: "Alexander"Rude doctors. Seriously, if you're not going to care for your patients, why become a doctor in the first place?
An over inflated ego or 'God' complex? And it pays very well!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on February 28, 2011, 10:43:29 PM
People who spit.
People who stick their gum under tables, chairs etc.
People who don't take responsibility.
Girls who pretend to be dumber than they actually are.
People who are immature most or all of the time.
People who don't like to discuss and don't have opinions on things.
Spoiled brats.
People who are too uptight.
People who have an annoying dialect.
People who talk too loud.

There are a lot of things that annoy me. This is maybe 1% of it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on February 28, 2011, 11:57:29 PM
Road users who think the white arrows painted on a road are there for decoration.

Road users who will practically tear their car's steering wheel off to do a nose-in park rather than reverse park.

Women picking up their sprogs from school in massive 4WDs who are convinced that no matter what mayhem, outlawry, outrage or confusion they cause, they have an inalienable right to do so.

Road users who think that the sole act of activating their blinker magically opens up a space in the lane they want to move to.

Road users who don't know when to use a blinker.

Road users who think a GIVE WAY sign is the same as a STOP sign.

Road users who have no idea what responsibilities attach to a right-hand turn in a traffic system that drives on the left side of a road.

Road users who think they know so much that they can instruct their wives, girlfiends and children how to drive.

There are other road user peeves but at my age, thinking of these is a massive feat of memory.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 01, 2011, 12:53:25 AM
Chefs who care more about food presentation than what it actually tastes like.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: rawrdog822 on March 01, 2011, 05:26:43 PM
Campers in Call of Duty
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Beachdragon on March 01, 2011, 08:16:08 PM
It bothers me when people use Eager and Anxious interchangeably.    Actually, a lot of people don't even use the word eager at all.  

Lately it has really bothered me when people pronounce such words as Satin, Curtain, Martin and the like as Sa-in, Cur-an, Mar-in.
I can't stand it.  Important gets mangled too.  It is not Impor-en.  It is not Impordent.  Ack! :hissyfit:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 01, 2011, 11:13:26 PM
Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 02, 2011, 12:03:19 AM
PC fanatics who seize any opportunity to emphasise their PC-ness.
Such as discovering that the personal pronoun SHE is an outrage against the feminine half of Earth's population.
It is expressed in such abominations as, "Her and her husband went to the movies."
Tony Jones in his program Q&A with the Australian Broadcasting Corp has been guilty of this a number of times. A journalist, no less! Someone whose most important tool of trade is the English language!

In the less rarified atmosphere of the man or woman in the street, we find our ears assaulted by equally appalling outrages.
Most recently, in a group I'm a member of I encounted "In regards to..............." This awful expression has been perpetrated by our parliamentarians for decades.

There are two words generally interchangeable in the above phrase. REGARD and RESPECT. They are properly used in the following way............

WITH REGARD TO...........    or    IN RESPECT OF...........  It will be noted that neither word is a plural.
 
Although heard on fewer accasions these days, one still encounters that unutterably stupid double negative. IRREGARDLESS.

Finally, it seems that for most people these days, number and quantity mean the same thing. This probably arises from the vagary of the English language where LESS in volume and FEWER in number differentiate in the reduction of something but only one word, MORE, covers both volume and number in the increase of something.

Neverthless! I still grimace when I hear from people who should know better that, "There are LESS people going to the movies these days."  instead of FEWER people.

Properly; "Are people drinking MORE milk or LESS milk these days?"
              "Are people buying MORE or FEWER cars these days?"

Americans are beginning to grate on my nerves just a little with their incongruous method of comparing sizes of things.
E.g. "The moon is five times smaller than Earth." [the actual size is immaterial].
       When the notion of size comparison is much better expressed as. "The moon is one fifth the size of Earth."

        From the Scientific American on line [I think] I read this indefensible accumulation of HAD. "For Mars to have icy poles, it would have had to have had expanses of water............ [or something like that]. How about, "There must have been......."?    

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 02, 2011, 01:07:06 AM
People who say "that's so gay" to mean something negative.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on March 02, 2011, 01:10:57 AM
Quote from: "Alexander"Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?
I completely agree with this.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 02, 2011, 08:45:47 AM
Quote from: "Alexander"Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?

Well one thing you can do is be cautious around people with heavily moisturised or oily faces.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: kelltrill on March 02, 2011, 01:10:16 PM
When I ask someone online where they're from and they respond with an abbreviation, such as AL or FL. I might not immediately know what they're talking about but I immediately know they're just another arrogant American assuming everyone online is from America or knows the abbreviation of every state in America, whether we're from there or not (although I'm not saying that all Americans are arrogant, naturally).
Do you know what I mean when I say I'm from CT, PE, EL, JB, or WP? ....Thought so.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
Quote from: "Alexander"Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?
They touch your face. I used to get this problem then went to a slightly smaller lens and it is quite noticeable how much cleaner they stay.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on March 02, 2011, 02:16:30 PM
Quote from: "rawrdog822"Campers in Call of Duty
And in World of Warcraft.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: MariaEvri on March 02, 2011, 06:28:04 PM
another pet peeve I thought of is in documentaries
when they use the word "designed" instead of "evolved" and when they say "theory" instead of "hypothesis"

edit: I guess.. you can say that's a bit religious?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 02, 2011, 11:04:09 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Alexander"Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?
They touch your face. I used to get this problem then went to a slightly smaller lens and it is quite noticeable how much cleaner they stay.

Yeah, that might be it. I have got pretty big lenses...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on March 03, 2011, 03:55:14 AM
Also... and I don't know why, but when two people (usually a couple) sit on the same side of a booth in a restaurant, it bugs the shit out of me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2011, 06:54:25 AM
Quote from: "Alexander"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Alexander"Having to clean my glasses all the time. Seriously, why do they get dirty so quickly?
They touch your face. I used to get this problem then went to a slightly smaller lens and it is quite noticeable how much cleaner they stay.

Yeah, that might be it. I have got pretty big lenses...

Try a smaller style next time, you may well be pleased with the result  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on March 03, 2011, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: "rawrdog822"Campers in Call of Duty

Holy crap you have no idea. I get so pissed off at these people. And the one's who cheat and use the care-package glitch.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on March 03, 2011, 08:41:04 AM
I've said this somewhere, but people who describe themselves as "random".
Oh, and people who write Facebook as FaceBook.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 03, 2011, 07:39:10 PM
Vandalism and graffitti.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 03, 2011, 09:31:04 PM
Among the foullest of offenses that has arisen in the most recent generation [and perhaps the one before that] is the utter abandon with which offenders, when encountering any word ending in the letter S, are compelled by some ineffable force to apostrophise it! There is at least one such abomination on the page immediately previous to this one.

They have apparently never been taught to distinguish between plurals and the possessive case.

There is a rather laughable example similar to this in a discussion group of which I am a member where KUDOS is awarded for a meritorious post. However, it is doled out one KUDO at a time!

Yet I'm certain that their management has never felt called upon to refer to just one CHAO or one COSMO or one HUBRI.

But I won't collapse in a screaming heap if I ever encounter it.

Albert Einstein very perspicaciously wrote...........

"Two things are infinite, the Universe and human stupidity and I'm not certain about the former."

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits."


Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Alexander on March 03, 2011, 10:14:30 PM
Quote from: "Extropian"Among the foullest of offenses that has arisen in the most recent generation [and perhaps the one before that] is the utter abandon with which offenders, when encountering any word ending in the letter S, are compelled by some ineffable force to apostrophise it! There is at least one such abomination on the page immediately previous to this one.

They have apparently never been taught to distinguish between plurals and the possessive case.

You mean like when they write things like "Atheist's" and "Monday's"? It makes me want to tear my hair out!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 04, 2011, 02:18:14 AM
Quote from: "Alexander"
Quote from: "Extropian"Among the foullest of offenses that has arisen in the most recent generation [and perhaps the one before that] is the utter abandon with which offenders, when encountering any word ending in the letter S, are compelled by some ineffable force to apostrophise it! There is at least one such abomination on the page immediately previous to this one.

They have apparently never been taught to distinguish between plurals and the possessive case.

You mean like when they write things like "Atheist's" and "Monday's"? It makes me want to tear my hair out!

It confounds all logic that the perpetrators had sufficient brains that they learned to breathe.

What I find most astonishing is that they celebrate their lack of learning and try to make a virtue of it!

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on March 04, 2011, 02:50:42 AM
People who find out your pet peeves then use them too annoy you on FaceBook.  I'm a totally random person on monday's so that really bothers me.  Wish there minds could figure it out. ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: skwurll on March 04, 2011, 02:57:16 AM
Quote from: "Whitney"People who find out your pet peeves then use them too annoy you on FaceBook.  I'm a totally random person on monday's so that really bothers me.  Wish there minds could figure it out. ;)

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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 04, 2011, 04:22:17 AM
Quote from: "Whitney"People who find out your pet peeves then use them too annoy you on FaceBook.  I'm a totally random person on monday's so that really bothers me.  Wish there minds could figure it out. ;)

This from one who writes DEFINATELY in her notification of sending the topic RELIGIOUS EXCLAMATIONS from LBL to the main forum without so much as the courtesy of a moment's grace.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on March 04, 2011, 06:16:24 AM
Quote from: "Extropian"
Quote from: "Whitney"People who find out your pet peeves then use them too annoy you on FaceBook.  I'm a totally random person on monday's so that really bothers me.  Wish there minds could figure it out. :hmm:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: father nicetouch on March 04, 2011, 08:38:20 PM
When you go to a fast food place and you ask for bar-b-q sause and then you get home thinking that you are going to enjoy your god dam... I mean my Invisible pink unicorn damned chicken fingers only to find out they forgot to place some bar-b-q sause in the bag! bastards! Or "Can you remove the tomato from my burger, please" and then you get home and you find out there is tomato in the fucking thing!   :rant:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on March 04, 2011, 08:55:48 PM
Or order a sandwich with no mayo, but get extra mayo instead.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 05, 2011, 12:39:10 AM
Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Extropian"
Quote from: "Whitney"People who find out your pet peeves then use them too annoy you on FaceBook.  I'm a totally random person on monday's so that really bothers me.  Wish there minds could figure it out. :hmm:

Do you post under the name of Ravenwynter in another group? Your terminology is very similar.

The details of yourself that you made available to members led me to believe you had the erudition to have learned basic spelling

Courtesy can be largely a cultural thing...........I can allow for that, no problem.  

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on March 05, 2011, 12:47:54 AM
Am I the only one who doesn't understand the things Extropian says?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on March 05, 2011, 12:48:43 AM
Quote from: "Extropian"Do you post under the name of Ravenwynter in another group? Your terminology is very similar.
no

QuoteThe details of yourself that you made available to members led me to believe you had the erudition to have learned basic spelling

Oh, so your comment was meant to be taken with offense.  Strike 1...hint, don't piss off the admin.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on March 05, 2011, 01:37:22 AM
Also people who are too nice. They always seem fake.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Extropian on March 05, 2011, 10:36:32 PM
Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Extropian"Do you post under the name of Ravenwynter in another group? Your terminology is very similar.
no

QuoteThe details of yourself that you made available to members led me to believe you had the erudition to have learned basic spelling

Oh, so your comment was meant to be taken with offense.  Strike 1...hint, don't piss off the admin.

I had no intention to "piss-off" admin. And my remarks were not to be taken with offense. Is moderate criticism of an admin decision to be considered offensive in every instance?
But in any case, whatever the circumstances, if I caused offense then I withdraw the remarks that caused it.

Extropian
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on March 06, 2011, 12:40:27 AM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Am I the only one who doesn't understand the things Extropian says?

Nope.  :hmm:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on March 06, 2011, 01:32:19 AM
Quote from: "Extropian"Is moderate criticism of an admin decision to be considered offensive in every instance?

No, and it wasn't in that instance either...

I'm sure everyone else here finds the reason you got a warning very obvious.  But since you apparently don't' get it I'll spell it out for you.  It's not civil to respond to a post made with the intention to be humorous with a snide comment about a spelling mistake made elsewhere...and then when asked for why you made that comment attack the intelligence of the person.

btw, i don't care if you don't like that I moved a thread; if you stick around and contribute productively I'll start to take your opinion into consideration like I do with those that have been around for a while.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ulver on March 11, 2011, 07:39:56 PM
Pushy, overly entitled people, smoking anywhere, loud breathers, people who mispronounce words, people who ask me to spell things for them all the time, wind...ya  :upset:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: JuggernautJon on March 13, 2011, 05:21:13 PM
People smacking when they eat. Never been able to stand it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2011, 05:27:09 PM
People who ask you a question just after you've put something to eat in your mouth and then get stropy when you don't answer them promptly.  :rant:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: terranus on March 13, 2011, 05:44:30 PM
Quote from: "Tank"People who ask you a question just after you've put something to eat in your mouth and then get stropy when you don't answer them promptly.  :rant:

In a related scenario, dentists who love to ask you questions as soon as they've put their sharp metal instruments & cotton swabs into your mouth.

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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2011, 08:12:09 AM
Nowadays my biggest pet peeve are people who try to wiggle like slimy eels out of responsibility. Slippery elusive creatures. It's one I'm always hyper focused on.

People who do not have the faintest clue but still try to psychoanalyse me, totally unaware of their incompetence (which has seriously taken on monumental proportions).

Stupid people (^see point above - added for redundancy)

Old bullies who have been resisting mummification for thousands of years (for those that don't know - in reference to a more or less 40 year old woman who, being wholly unable to age with grace, acts like she's on the emotional level of a high schooler.) Is anyone acquainted with an embalmer by any stroke of luck?

Certain people who feel entitled to clarifications from me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Illbethewriter on March 21, 2011, 03:59:17 PM
I think my biggest pet-peeve is when people say they're going to do something.. and don't do it. Either in the sense of someone bigging themselves up and bullshiting, or by just being purely unreliable. Like when my boyfriend says he'll be there at 5pm and he's there at 6:30pm. Or when someone says they're going to attend something and you expect them to be there and they don't turn up.

I also hate it when people take stuff that doesn't belong to them without asking. As a student, this happens a lot. I went home for the weekend to see my family for my brother's birthday and I've come back and all of my plates have been used and not cleaned up, and at least 3 of my brownies have been eaten. It's awful - I almost feel like putting locks on my cupboards!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Jolly Sapper on March 21, 2011, 09:40:27 PM
Being blamed for things that I didn't do by those who work other shifts.  I keep getting used as a scapegoat, its really damned annoying.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 22, 2011, 03:07:48 AM
I have a growing irritation for situations like:

X possesses a characteristic which Y perceives to be a quality
X and Y are identified as being in the same group/culture

Therefore Y possesses the characteristic he/she admires in X

 wtf

Really common down here where I live, in Southern Brazil (no, I'm not from around) where they have too many Y's rubbing their 'qualities' in your face.

Edit: A culture's historical heritage is different though, IMO. I'm talking about the above ^ - an individual to individual basis - where the Y's usually do not possess the qualities they want to see themselves as having. After the millionth person doing that, it gets kinda annoying.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 22, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"Being blamed for things that I didn't do by those who work other shifts.  I keep getting used as a scapegoat, its really damned annoying.

When I know for sure that those who work other shifts did something that I have to fix when it's my shift (repeatedly), and the management doesn't do anything about it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ulver on March 23, 2011, 01:28:18 PM
I've just noticed this, and maybe it's incredibly petty of me, but people who over use their wiper blades. Three drops of rain on the windshield and your wipers are about to launch your car off the ground...it just makes me feel like you're emotionally unbalanced or something...  :secret:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2011, 03:07:28 PM
Quote from: "Ulver"I've just noticed this, and maybe it's incredibly petty of me, but people who over use their wiper blades. Three drops of rain on the windshield and your wipers are about to launch your car off the ground...it just makes me feel like you're emotionally unbalanced or something...  :D  It only takes the one drop for me to switch on the wipers?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Melmoth on March 23, 2011, 03:46:06 PM
When people don't understand casual, stupid humour, or they don't get that the casual stupidity of it is deliberate. Extreme example:

"You know, I think my car is the only one in North Carolina with salt residue on it."

"Really? Try not to run yourself over then. Might sting."

"No... I doubt salt residue would make any difference to the sting of getting ran over by a car. I mean, getting ran over by a car hurts a lot as it is. And how the hell would I run myself over? Did that basic physical problem just not come into your brain?"

"No. No it did not. I'm an idiot." :brick:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 23, 2011, 04:05:05 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"I've just noticed this, and maybe it's incredibly petty of me, but people who over use their wiper blades. Three drops of rain on the windshield and your wipers are about to launch your car off the ground...it just makes me feel like you're emotionally unbalanced or something...  :D  It only takes the one drop for me to switch on the wipers?

So do you don't deny your over use of wipers confirms your emotional wobbliness?
I think an over use of wipers leaves my windscreen kind of smeary.
(my spell checker hasn't complained about smeary or wobbliness)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on March 23, 2011, 04:15:47 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"I've just noticed this, and maybe it's incredibly petty of me, but people who over use their wiper blades. Three drops of rain on the windshield and your wipers are about to launch your car off the ground...it just makes me feel like you're emotionally unbalanced or something...  :D  It only takes the one drop for me to switch on the wipers?

So do you don't deny your over use of wipers confirms your emotional wobbliness?
I think an over use of wipers leaves my windscreen kind of smeary.
(my spell checker hasn't complained about smeary or wobbliness)

Ah another pet peeve.  Spellcheck and grammar check are annoying to me, in computer or human form.  I can't stand a dictionary thumper any more than I can stand a Bible thumper.  The dictionary was never meant to be a rulebook for the use of the language, but rather to describe the language and its use.  This is why word definitions are updated and words are added every few years or so.  Ain't ain't a word because it ain't in the dictionary... that used to be true.  Now ain't is in the dictionary because of its common use, as is the verb google (which accompanies the noun, which is a number comprising of 1 followed by 100 zeroes) and the adjective ginormous.

So just because I can't speel doesn't mean I ain't smairt!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2011, 09:43:19 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"I've just noticed this, and maybe it's incredibly petty of me, but people who over use their wiper blades. Three drops of rain on the windshield and your wipers are about to launch your car off the ground...it just makes me feel like you're emotionally unbalanced or something...  :D  It only takes the one drop for me to switch on the wipers?

So do you don't deny your over use of wipers confirms your emotional wobbliness?
I think an over use of wipers leaves my windscreen kind of smeary.
(my spell checker hasn't complained about smeary or wobbliness)
Oh I am definitely emotionally wobbly  :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 23, 2011, 11:50:20 PM
Quote from: "fester30"So just because I can't speel doesn't mean I ain't smairt!

There's some talk about - "I don’t give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way" here
 http://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/06/25/spelling/ (http://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/06/25/spelling/)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 24, 2011, 02:47:00 AM
Immature roommates. -_-
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 24, 2011, 05:43:45 AM
Also, every time I click on the "Getting To Know You" section of the forum, this goddamn song gets stuck in my head:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aVbJhg23Aoo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aVbJhg23Aoo)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 24, 2011, 08:57:03 AM
Quote from: "februarystars"Immature roommates. -_-
Mature roommates -_-
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 24, 2011, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"Immature roommates. -_-
Mature roommates -_-

Mine asked if she could borrow my only baking dish and bring it to her boyfriend's place so they could make brownies for her sister's bake sale. When I told her I needed it because I was also planning on making brownies today for my friends, she says "Ugh!" and walks out of our apartment, slamming the door.

My heart is oh so broken, but I'm sure these (http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/new-recipes/cookies-n-cream-oreo-fudge-brownies.html) will fill the void.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on March 24, 2011, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: "februarystars"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"Immature roommates. -_-
Mature roommates -_-

Mine asked if she could borrow my only baking dish and bring it to her boyfriend's place so they could make brownies for her sister's bake sale. When I told her I needed it because I was also planning on making brownies today for my friends, she says "Ugh!" and walks out of our apartment, slamming the door.

My heart is oh so broken, but I'm sure these (http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/new-recipes/cookies-n-cream-oreo-fudge-brownies.html) will fill the void.

I'm running 5 miles a day, 5 days a week, and doing yardwork the 6th day.  I'm watching what I eat and really trying to get into really good shape.  Then I see the link you posted.  You're an evil heathen!   :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Twentythree on March 24, 2011, 03:52:38 PM
This one may be a bit irrational but I’ve got some rational reasoning behind it. And it seems pertinent now as I am at work.

Pet peeve: Eating at your desk.

In my office there is one small kitchen and one giant break room/kitchen with tables, chairs, utensils, napkins, condiments and a door that will close. So why is it that at any point during the day I can make a lap around my floor and see people eating at their desk. Not just tiny snacks, which by the way I also find enormously annoying, but full bowls of cereal, leftovers from home, breakfast burritos and sorts of other meal scale food items consumed right at the work station. There are several multiple reasons that this makes me “peeved”, let me count the ways:

1.   It smells. No matter what it is, chips, popcorn, or a salmon fillet is smells. Not only while you’re eating it but it also smells in the open trash can by your feet where you throw it when your done.
2.   I can hear you. No matter how hard you try to be stealthy, I can hear you much, crunch, slurp and swallow. No matter what type of food it is in a quiet office like this it sounds gross. Again, there is a room with a close-able door designed to keep your food smells and sounds contained.
3.   You’ve had a lunch break! This one really gets me. Everyone here gets a lunch break of one full hour exactly at noon. This hour is designed to allow people enough time to eat, as a matter of fact our lunches are catered and delivered by various vendors everyday so there is no reason to have to leave the building to get food. Yet some people like to go run errands or take naps or jog during their lunch hour. Thus leaving them hungry and unfed after their allotted lunch hour and subsequently these individuals will consume their full meal of course at their desk. These people are getting paid to eat a meal they should have eaten an hour ago, and now I am forced to hear and smell it…

Ok I know I probably sound a bit crazy, but I’ve worked at this same place for over 5 years so this particular peeve has had adequate time to carve a sufficient rut in my psyche. I feel better just having typed this. Thanks for listening to my rant.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Melmoth on March 24, 2011, 04:14:20 PM
Quote from: "Twentythree"Ok I know I probably sound a bit crazy, but I’ve worked at this same place for over 5 years so this particular peeve has had adequate time to carve a sufficient rut in my psyche. I feel better just having typed this. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Yep, you do sound a bit crazy. But in a very good way.

I actually read your post aloud to myself in an angry, authoritarian German accent, which was brilliant fun. "Zer is a room vith a clozeable door dezigned to contain your food zounds!" "EVZYVAN here getz a lunch break of prezisely VON FULL HOUR, exactly at NOON! Zis hour is DEZIGNED to allow enough time to eat your foodz!" etc.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ulver on March 24, 2011, 04:16:56 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I would be one of those people who would annoy you then  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ulver on March 24, 2011, 04:19:21 PM
Quote from: "Melmoth"
Quote from: "Twentythree"Ok I know I probably sound a bit crazy, but I’ve worked at this same place for over 5 years so this particular peeve has had adequate time to carve a sufficient rut in my psyche. I feel better just having typed this. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Yep, you do sound a bit crazy. But in a very good way.

I actually read your post aloud to myself in an angry, authoritarian German accent, which was brilliant fun. "Zer is a room vith a clozeable door dezigned to contain your food zounds!" "EVZYVAN here getz a lunch break of prezisely VON FULL HOUR, exactly at NOON! Zis hour is DEZIGNED to allow enough time to eat your foodz!" etc.

Funny, I just replied with a German accent and I didn't even read this haha!
I must admit, I eat at my desk. Mostly because I don't go out for my break because my supervisor gets annoyed when I leave. heh, but I agree with the peeve, food at work is gross.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 24, 2011, 04:45:06 PM
Quote from: "fester30"I'm running 5 miles a day, 5 days a week, and doing yardwork the 6th day.  I'm watching what I eat and really trying to get into really good shape.  Then I see the link you posted.  You're an evil heathen!   :P

Haha sorry! I'm also working out every day (not 5 miles, yikes) and eating (mostly) healthy to get fit. That's why I'm making the brownies for my friends. I just want one (ok maybe two) and then the rest of them have to get out of my house!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: proudfootz on March 25, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Quote from: "terranus"Smoking indoors. And I'm a smoker.
When I was a smoker I hated smoking outside.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: proudfootz on March 25, 2011, 10:14:08 PM
Quote from: "hismikeness"Also... and I don't know why, but when two people (usually a couple) sit on the same side of a booth in a restaurant, it bugs the shit out of me.
But when they stop doing that, you know some of the magic is gone...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: proudfootz on March 25, 2011, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"Being blamed for things that I didn't do by those who work other shifts.  I keep getting used as a scapegoat, its really damned annoying.
It's usually the day shift that's guilty of this.  :upset:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 26, 2011, 05:07:43 AM
I'm a cashier at a restaurant, so there are a lot of customer-related things that irk me to no end:

â€" When I tell someone what their total is, and they toss their credit card or money across the counter toward me. Really? Couldn't you just hand it to me?

â€" When someone hands me money that is covered in food, sweat, or (this happens way more often than you would think) blood. So gross.

â€" When I ask someone how their meal was, or how they are doing, and they just stare the other way until I give them their change.

â€" When people call the restaurant to make a take-out order, I copy down exactly what they say, and then when they pick it up they complain that their order is wrong.

â€" When I'm making change in my register, and the customer is sitting there with their hand outstretched. The more impatient you are, the longer I'm going to take on purpose.

I could undoubtedly go on for days with these.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2011, 07:27:23 AM
Teacher/Lecturers who know about their subject so well they have lost the ability to de-centre from their own level of understanding and have thus lost the ability to teach their subject. We have one of these at college ATM, she's very intelligent, very knowledgeable but seems to treat lectures as an opportunity to show off how bright and knowledgeable she is. Thing is while she is very intelligent and knowledgeable she has not been in business and she takes what she has learnt from books far too literally and brooks very little decent from what she has learned. It has been quite difficult to not point out why book learning that has not been honed by experience is not really the whole story. It's really annoying as she's a lovely person. Her fellow lecturers refer to being K*********ed, ie being told that one is wrong and one must be so stupid as to not even be able to realise how stupid one is!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on March 26, 2011, 12:47:22 PM
I was a physics major for a little while. I had a few professors like that. The reason I dropped the major was not because of the subject matter (although admittedly I got lost occasionally), but because of the faculty and most of the other students in the program. I decided that if these were the sort of people I would be shut up with in a lab for 8 hours a day, then I don't want to do this for the rest of my life. :brick:

There is so much competition in science departments. People step on each other trying to be the head of the class. In graphic design there is a little bit of competition, but it's friendly, and there is a lot more support and encouragement from other students. The faculty are infinitely nicer as well, and much more down to earth.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sireal on March 26, 2011, 04:32:54 PM
TV commercials! back in 1979 I threw my tv out a 3rd floor window (no one was injured) during a commercial and have not watched tv since. Actually anything/one trying to sell me their junk pisses me off, if its something I Need/want I'll find/make it on my own, thanks very much.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: proudfootz on March 26, 2011, 05:19:15 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Teacher/Lecturers who know about their subject so well they have lost the ability to de-centre from their own level of understanding and have thus lost the ability to teach their subject. We have one of these at college ATM, she's very intelligent, very knowledgeable but seems to treat lectures as an opportunity to show off how bright and knowledgeable she is. Thing is while she is very intelligent and knowledgeable she has not been in business and she takes what she has learnt from books far too literally and brooks very little decent from what she has learned. It has been quite difficult to not point out why book learning that has not been honed by experience is not really the whole story. It's really annoying as she's a lovely person. Her fellow lecturers refer to being K*********ed, ie being told that one is wrong and one must be so stupid as to not even be able to realise how stupid one is!
This also seems to happen with IT people at work - when I ask a question they forget that I don't do computer stuff 24/7 and when they go through a series of steps with lightening speed they don't seem to realize I'm still stuck on step two when they've already finished step twelve.

Thus next time the same situation comes up I have to ask again because they couldn't spend the extra five minutes to make sure I understood their lesson the first time...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Lythande on March 27, 2011, 12:22:30 AM
"Try and" rather than try to" really irks me, especially in print.

 :hide:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2011, 05:58:27 AM
Quote from: "Melmoth"I actually read your post aloud to myself in an angry, authoritarian German accent, which was brilliant fun. "Zer is a room vith a clozeable door dezigned to contain your food zounds!" "EVZYVAN here getz a lunch break of prezisely VON FULL HOUR, exactly at NOON! Zis hour is DEZIGNED to allow enough time to eat your foodz!" etc.

LOL! Funny to see how people amuse themselves.  :eek:

Quote from: "Tank"Teacher/Lecturers who know about their subject so well they have lost the ability to de-centre from their own level of understanding and have thus lost the ability to teach their subject. We have one of these at college ATM, she's very intelligent, very knowledgeable but seems to treat lectures as an opportunity to show off how bright and knowledgeable she is. Thing is while she is very intelligent and knowledgeable she has not been in business and she takes what she has learnt from books far too literally and brooks very little decent from what she has learned. It has been quite difficult to not point out why book learning that has not been honed by experience is not really the whole story. It's really annoying as she's a lovely person. Her fellow lecturers refer to being K*********ed, ie being told that one is wrong and one must be so stupid as to not even be able to realise how stupid one is!

I ran into one of those recently, she looked as if she was "trained" to go through the motions more than anything (she would teach English as a second language). Some of her methods seemed rather exaggerated, pointless or even downright annoying - such as over gestulating - even to someone who doesn't have a good grasp of the language I think.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2011, 07:09:18 AM
Teaching is a real skill and the situation at college ATM (http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/) is exacerbated by the fact that one of the other lecturer's is just about perfect! He doesn't tells you anything until he knows what you don't know and understands what you need to know to fill the gap! He says a hundred times less than the other lecturer but every thing he says is relevant and insightful to the person he's dealing with. He doesn't lecture he answers questions and weaves what we need to know into the answers in context of the subject. He has a pet phrase 'I think you should consider...'. He never assumes he knows best and has so little ego invested in his work he's quite happy, I would say delighted, when a student helps him improve his understanding. Unlike 'K' who will sometimes treat questions as challenges and get quite snotty if cornered.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on March 28, 2011, 08:48:05 PM
I thought of another one: When people leave like 5 seconds on the microwave, especially if it is a communal one, like in an office. We have three in our office and all three of them had just a few seconds left on them. Are people really that impatient? And if you are, can't you hit the clear button?  :shake:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ulver on March 28, 2011, 09:00:53 PM
Quote from: "februarystars"I'm a cashier at a restaurant, so there are a lot of customer-related things that irk me to no end:

â€" When I tell someone what their total is, and they toss their credit card or money across the counter toward me. Really? Couldn't you just hand it to me?

â€" When someone hands me money that is covered in food, sweat, or (this happens way more often than you would think) blood. So gross.

â€" When I ask someone how their meal was, or how they are doing, and they just stare the other way until I give them their change.

â€" When people call the restaurant to make a take-out order, I copy down exactly what they say, and then when they pick it up they complain that their order is wrong.

â€" When I'm making change in my register, and the customer is sitting there with their hand outstretched. The more impatient you are, the longer I'm going to take on purpose.

I could undoubtedly go on for days with these.

Customer service is horrific. I can vouch for these, especially the gross money. Seems like pubes always end up in people's money. Do strippers not shave anymore?  :eek:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on March 28, 2011, 09:25:14 PM
Ooh this one just happened yesterday!  I head toward the 10 items or less aisle at Walmart (just happens to also be the cigarette aisle, even though I don't smoke, but I had 3 items).  Some lady with a cart overflowing with items sees me heading there and speeds up to get there first (I refuse to engage in such behavior as racing someone to a checkout line).  I ask politely if I may proceed ahead of her, as I have 3 items, and it is, after all, the express lane.  She says no.  I ask the Walmart checkout person if she could get a manager for me so I could explain how perturbed I am by having to wait in the express lane for the person who can't count (who has a toothbrush and toothpaste in the cart... for brushing her tooth?  I'm serious, I saw one tooth).  Apparently, the lady needed the express lane because she also had to buy a carton of cigarettes.  She has mainly various types of junk food (soda, hot pockets, frozen pizzas, hot dogs, etc.) that she was using the food stamps card on, and then using her money to buy cigarettes.  These are the kind of people that complain they have no health care when they live in a trailer, but have a big screen TV, a stereo in their car that cost more than their car, and cabinets full of liquor and cigarettes.

Okay so I guess that's more than one pet peeve.  The core pet peeve here is the fact that the manager said he couldn't do anything about it, as it's their policy not to hastle customers about entering the express lane with too many items.  I pointed to the 10 items or less sign and told him that he should take that sign down, as just displaying it makes it a policy that they are not following.  I filled out a comment card and called Walmart corporate.  Doesn't seem like they're too concerned about the infraction.  I just wonder what that lady was in such a hurry for.  Nicotine fix?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: proudfootz on March 28, 2011, 11:10:03 PM
This reminds me of a big controversy that erupted at the local co-op:

People were very concerned about a sign that read '10 ITEMS OR LESS' when in their opinion it should have read: TEN ITEMS OR FEWER.

Needless to say the squeaky wheels got greased!
Quote from: "fester30"Ooh this one just happened yesterday!  I head toward the 10 items or less aisle at Walmart (just happens to also be the cigarette aisle, even though I don't smoke, but I had 3 items).  Some lady with a cart overflowing with items sees me heading there and speeds up to get there first (I refuse to engage in such behavior as racing someone to a checkout line).  I ask politely if I may proceed ahead of her, as I have 3 items, and it is, after all, the express lane.  She says no.  I ask the Walmart checkout person if she could get a manager for me so I could explain how perturbed I am by having to wait in the express lane for the person who can't count (who has a toothbrush and toothpaste in the cart... for brushing her tooth?  I'm serious, I saw one tooth).  Apparently, the lady needed the express lane because she also had to buy a carton of cigarettes.  She has mainly various types of junk food (soda, hot pockets, frozen pizzas, hot dogs, etc.) that she was using the food stamps card on, and then using her money to buy cigarettes.  These are the kind of people that complain they have no health care when they live in a trailer, but have a big screen TV, a stereo in their car that cost more than their car, and cabinets full of liquor and cigarettes.

Okay so I guess that's more than one pet peeve.  The core pet peeve here is the fact that the manager said he couldn't do anything about it, as it's their policy not to hastle customers about entering the express lane with too many items.  I pointed to the 10 items or less sign and told him that he should take that sign down, as just displaying it makes it a policy that they are not following.  I filled out a comment card and called Walmart corporate.  Doesn't seem like they're too concerned about the infraction.  I just wonder what that lady was in such a hurry for.  Nicotine fix?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Gasturbine on March 29, 2011, 04:55:53 PM
Inconsiderate drivers, IE; no turn signals, chatting on phone, texting on phone, putting make up on.

Lazy cops.

Cell phone user in theater/at movies.

Foul language at public places.

Cable providers.

Sales people who lie.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2011, 05:31:58 AM
CD and DVD cases, there's the ones that need extreme force and fearlessness to use, and others that let the disk go and scratch it with their useless clasp.  I had an MS Office one that used the kind of foam found in exercise mats, it worked nicely.  :rant:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: YaarghMatey487 on March 31, 2011, 07:12:35 AM
The phrase "SPEAK ENGLISH THIS IS AMERICA DAMNIT." This usually occurs with the ever growing hispanic population. For the record, most of the people who seem the angriest have the poorest vocabulary skills to begin with. I understand that some accents are difficult to understand. However, I don't think it would kill someone to pay a little more attention instead of bitching because someone used a long "i" instead of a short one. I'll never understand why we Americans are so terrified of other languages. (I'm talking to you, fellow Southerners) I grew up speaking English. My first real experience with non-native English speakers was in high school when I worked in a mall that was mostly frequented by the large hispanic population. I knew no Spanish but because of my skin tone/general appearance, I was generally taken as hispanic. No problem. It was easier to simply learn a few Spanish phrases. Why is that so difficult?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2011, 10:55:41 AM
Quote from: "YaarghMatey487"The phrase "SPEAK ENGLISH THIS IS AMERICA DAMNIT." This usually occurs with the ever growing hispanic population.

I assume that was meant to be ironic.  :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2011, 03:33:41 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "YaarghMatey487"The phrase "SPEAK ENGLISH THIS IS AMERICA DAMNIT." This usually occurs with the ever growing hispanic population.

I assume that was meant to be ironic.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: YaarghMatey487 on March 31, 2011, 04:01:34 PM
yaar. Early morning postings and very little sleep does not a coherent post make. *facepalm* I think I'll go drink a pot of coffee.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Melmoth on March 31, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
When people appeal to their "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" as if it removes my freedom to openly doubt what they're saying. What are they 'free' from, exactly? All possible consequence?

Actually that fanciful, capital-F ideal of 'Freedom' gets on my tits generally. No one is free to say whatever they like, not even from legal consequences in the most 'developed' nations of the world. That word, 'Freedom,' without very tight and very contrived context, is totally meaningless. Like curse words - it's just a senseless blurt of abstract emotion. Yet people rely on it as if it's a solid, tangible thing. Maddening! :brick:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 01, 2011, 09:46:43 AM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "YaarghMatey487"The phrase "SPEAK ENGLISH THIS IS AMERICA DAMNIT." This usually occurs with the ever growing hispanic population.

I assume that was meant to be ironic.  :D

I didn't mean to besmirch American English speakers, it's just the origin of the word "America" makes me see it as a tad ironic.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: YaarghMatey487 on April 01, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
You know... it's interesting that you point that out. You are entirely correct. Americans say "the US" or for dramatic effect "the goddamn United States." "America" is generally reserved for "UNAMERICUNZ" (actual Americans who have offended the conservative pod in some way) or people who actually live outside the United States.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on April 04, 2011, 05:17:22 PM
My university's budgeting decisions.  :rant:

I get charged outlandish "lab fees" for every class each semester for my use of department resources, which basically means use of the printers. The printers are horrible and streaky, and the colors are always off. Being a graphic design major, we are required to have quality prints for final projects, so I end up spending more money at Kinko's on top of the money that should already go toward my prints. Bad prints from the department's printers are ok for mid-critiques, but that's only when the printers actually have ink in them â€" oh, looks like I'm going back to Kinko's again.

The university just released a budget-cut proposal for the next school year. They are cutting over $900,000 from the art department. We are down to 3 graphic design professors who have to cover all the graphic design classes, and they're completely exhausted. A lot of our major-specific classes get postponed to future semesters, so it's taking students longer to complete their degrees, especially when your class gets cancelled and it's a prerequisite for a class you planned on taking the following semester. They even fired the one professor who actually kept our whole department accredited. When she pointed this out to them, they grudgingly rehired her. WTF!? We have few resources, and what we have is shit. I mean where is my tuition money going?

Oh right... that brand new 3-block "upscale gated community" dorm complex that has washing machines that TEXT you when your clothes are done. And the new multi-million dollar parking garage with ornamental brick work. The parking lots are never full, so it's beyond me why they felt the need to build that monstrosity. It's just more and more of the students' tuition fees being funneled into completely useless projects.

I know there's plenty that is over my head when it comes to university budgeting, but when they release the information of the dollar amounts they are cutting from programs, and yet they are apparently redirecting this money into over-the-top new buildings that they can't seem to afford, something tells me they have their priorities wrong. I'm just happy that I'm graduating before the cuts take effect.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on April 04, 2011, 05:22:40 PM
Quote from: "februarystars"My university's budgeting decisions.  :rant:

I get charged outlandish "lab fees" for every class each semester for my use of department resources, which basically means use of the printers. The printers are horrible and streaky, and the colors are always off. Being a graphic design major, we are required to have quality prints for final projects, so I end up spending more money at Kinko's on top of the money that should already go toward my prints. Bad prints from the department's printers are ok for mid-critiques, but that's only when the printers actually have ink in them â€" oh, looks like I'm going back to Kinko's again.

The university just released a budget-cut proposal for the next school year. They are cutting over $900,000 from the art department. We are down to 3 graphic design professors who have to cover all the graphic design classes, and they're completely exhausted. A lot of our major-specific classes get postponed to future semesters, so it's taking students longer to complete their degrees, especially when your class gets cancelled and it's a prerequisite for a class you planned on taking the following semester. They even fired the one professor who actually kept our whole department accredited. When she pointed this out to them, they grudgingly rehired her. WTF!? We have few resources, and what we have is shit. I mean where is my tuition money going?

Oh right... that brand new 3-block "upscale gated community" dorm complex that has washing machines that TEXT you when your clothes are done. And the new multi-million dollar parking garage with ornamental brick work. The parking lots are never full, so it's beyond me why they felt the need to build that monstrosity. It's just more and more of the students' tuition fees being funneled into completely useless projects.

I know there's plenty that is over my head when it comes to university budgeting, but when they release the information of the dollar amounts they are cutting from programs, and yet they are apparently redirecting this money into over-the-top new buildings that they can't seem to afford, something tells me they have their priorities wrong. I'm just happy that I'm graduating before the cuts take effect.

I feel you.  I know when I was in college the amenities at the dorm were nice and all, but only when they took care of the amenities related to education.  I was lucky enough to have both worlds taken care of, with great labs and research facilities, and great dorm facilities.  I'd definitely sacrifice the dorm amenities for the research facilities and lab equipment.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: februarystars on April 04, 2011, 05:34:12 PM
Quote from: "fester30"I feel you.  I know when I was in college the amenities at the dorm were nice and all, but only when they took care of the amenities related to education.  I was lucky enough to have both worlds taken care of, with great labs and research facilities, and great dorm facilities.  I'd definitely sacrifice the dorm amenities for the research facilities and lab equipment.

When I first got here, they told us our art & design department lab fees went toward two computer labs fully equipped with new Apple computers. Since then, they took out all the school-owned computers and we have to buy our own Apple laptops with minimum requirements as listed in the university handbook plus all the software. Funny thing is, our lab fees per class have increased by 25% since then!  :upset:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2011, 06:51:44 PM
Quote from: "februarystars"
Quote from: "fester30"I feel you.  I know when I was in college the amenities at the dorm were nice and all, but only when they took care of the amenities related to education.  I was lucky enough to have both worlds taken care of, with great labs and research facilities, and great dorm facilities.  I'd definitely sacrifice the dorm amenities for the research facilities and lab equipment.

When I first got here, they told us our art & design department lab fees went toward two computer labs fully equipped with new Apple computers. Since then, they took out all the school-owned computers and we have to buy our own Apple laptops with minimum requirements as listed in the university handbook plus all the software. Funny thing is, our lab fees per class have increased by 25% since then!  :rant:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: chempel96 on April 05, 2011, 12:46:52 AM
My biggest pet peeve recently:
Millionaire football players bitching about not making enough millions.
Just catch the damn football and shut up.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: darkcyd on May 31, 2011, 04:31:27 PM
Wet bathroom floor leading to wet socks. hate it...FRIGGIN HATE IT
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DaveD on May 31, 2011, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: darkcyd on May 31, 2011, 04:31:27 PM
Wet bathroom floor leading to wet socks. hate it...FRIGGIN HATE IT
Perhaps some target practice is in order.  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2011, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: DaveD on May 31, 2011, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: darkcyd on May 31, 2011, 04:31:27 PM
Wet bathroom floor leading to wet socks. hate it...FRIGGIN HATE IT
Perhaps some target practice is in order.  ;D
lol
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
Teachers who think they don't need to reference their work or support their argument because they're the teachers.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DaveD on May 31, 2011, 09:48:36 PM
I wasted years of education because I thought teachers couldn't be trusted after two of them acted that way when I was ten. One of them dismissed weeks of hard work, a project with the title "Animals" for which I drew hundreds of pictures, on the grounds that "birds aren't animals, they're birds." Ignorant cow!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2011, 09:52:08 PM
Quote from: DaveD on May 31, 2011, 09:48:36 PM
I wasted years of education because I thought teachers couldn't be trusted after two of them acted that way when I was ten. One of them dismissed weeks of hard work, a project with the title "Animals" for which I drew hundreds of pictures, on the grounds that "birds aren't animals, they're birds." Ignorant cow!

I hate ignorant teachers. The world would surely be better without them.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DaveD on May 31, 2011, 09:54:59 PM
The really sad thing is that, in retrospect, I can see that subsequently I had some bloody good teachers, but I didn't realise it until much too late.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2011, 11:11:53 PM
People who make smart remarks about the way I dress, then a few years later copy  my image because suddenly Rhianna says red hair is cool.

Fuck you, seriously. >___<
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2011, 11:20:37 PM
I had some good people, but they were not my teachers.

I don't want any of those around ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: ZombiePhysics on June 13, 2011, 02:52:42 AM
If people call gun magazines, "clips" and this continues even today, barely any games get this right, and I hear it a lot. The other also concerns guns, when people call rounds, "bullets." I don't need to hear rounds, but ammo will do. And I point these out as much as possible just because I get a subtle amusement out of it. Even though I say that I know I can't change it, I still do it every time I notice.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: McQ on June 13, 2011, 03:08:50 AM
In the Army, we hated it when people called rifles "guns". You had a rifle, a sidearm, or simply, a weapon. Guns were something that civilians played with for fun.

;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: danny boy on June 20, 2011, 12:47:55 AM
People who dont use facts or logic when debating important issues (e.g. many politicians).
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on June 22, 2011, 10:16:58 PM
When people say "Alls I want to know"
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hismikeness on July 16, 2011, 06:37:47 PM
I've noticed a trend recently (meaning I recently noticed it, not that it necessarily appeared recently) of characters on tv not saying goodbye when they hang up the phone. They just hang up and that's it. It bugs me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2011, 06:41:28 PM
"Stand out performance!" WTF! It's an Outstanding performance!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 06:57:50 PM
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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 17, 2011, 07:22:18 PM
When people edit out a post on a message board to nothing more than a period.










;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: CHI83 on July 17, 2011, 08:08:59 PM
How whenever you argue with someone their best argument is "I'm right and your wrong! Argument over, I win!"
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Medusa on July 18, 2011, 08:38:35 AM
Oh boy. You asked...

1 popping gum. It will stop me in my tracks mid sentence. I have been known to stare at poeple and comment just how much they love that gum of theirs. It's like a little switch gets turned on in my head and I go all she hulky.

2. Perpetual Right turn blinker for a mile only to turn left and turn off blinker RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! I've also been known to honk poeple down. I pulled over one car. Got out. Poked my hand through their car and pointed toward the turn signal. Then proceeded to explain what it was used for.

3. Double negative questions. As in: You don't got no lanes do you? Yes. We don't got no lanes. This is usually done by horribly hispanic ghetto cholas (I am Hispanic. I get a pass to call them out on their shit)

4. Asking a direct question and getting a 2 page dissertation on the meaning of 'what do you mean by no exactly?'

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ragnar on July 18, 2011, 03:16:30 PM
Mine is the coverage of murdering maniacs by the media. 

For example Stephen Griffiths was found guilty of the murder of three women, and police believe that he may be responsible for three other unsolved murders. 

During police questioning, Griffiths dubbed himself "The Crossbow Cannibal".  Since then every newspaper headline and news bulletin about this case refers to him as "The Crossbow Cannibal", feeding this cretin's ego, sense of anti-hero status, and fulfilling the image he desires.

People who take small cars, designed to be town run abouts, and try to customise them, usually with badly fitting body kits, tinted windows, pearlescent paint, allow wheels which are more expensive than the car, suspension lowered to the point where the wheel arches rub the front tires every time the brake is applied.

They have also probably fitted an induction kit, and an exhaust so big that it looks like it could fire a water melon over The Gherkin*.  They have most likely done that without any thought that induction kits and big bore exhausts will only bring desired effects to cars designed to have high gas flow, by 1, having forced induction (ie turbo charged cars), and/or 2, having a straight through exhaust manifold, and 3, engine mapping to suit.



Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: roy1967 on July 19, 2011, 10:52:21 PM
Someone stopping on an on-ramp when needing to merge.     >:( 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Medusa on July 20, 2011, 02:41:18 AM
Quote from: roy1967 on July 19, 2011, 10:52:21 PM
Someone stopping on an on-ramp when needing to merge.     >:( 
OMG I feel you. The purpose of the on ramp is to give you some safe room and time to 'ramp' up to freeway speed. I see people at complete stops waiting to get in. It drives me nuts!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on July 20, 2011, 09:28:16 AM
Quote from: roy1967 on July 19, 2011, 10:52:21 PM
Someone stopping on an on-ramp when needing to merge.     >:(  
Oh yes! The problem in the UK isn't quite as bad due to the different junction design, but it still pisses me of following somebody onto the motorway at a crawling pace!  >:(

What got to me in the states were the combined on/off junctions! WTF!! Did the designer work for a repair shop or something?!!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 20, 2011, 09:36:22 PM

Quote from: Ragnar on July 18, 2011, 03:16:30 PM
Mine is the coverage of murdering maniacs by the media. 

For example Stephen Griffiths was found guilty of the murder of three women, and police believe that he may be responsible for three other unsolved murders. 

During police questioning, Griffiths dubbed himself "The Crossbow Cannibal".  Since then every newspaper headline and news bulletin about this case refers to him as "The Crossbow Cannibal", feeding this cretin's ego, sense of anti-hero status, and fulfilling the image he desires.

People who take small cars, designed to be town run abouts, and try to customise them, usually with badly fitting body kits, tinted windows, pearlescent paint, allow wheels which are more expensive than the car, suspension lowered to the point where the wheel arches rub the front tires every time the brake is applied.

They have also probably fitted an induction kit, and an exhaust so big that it looks like it could fire a water melon over The Gherkin*.  They have most likely done that without any thought that induction kits and big bore exhausts will only bring desired effects to cars designed to have high gas flow, by 1, having forced induction (ie turbo charged cars), and/or 2, having a straight through exhaust manifold, and 3, engine mapping to suit.






Yes, and yes.  Might I also add in when the media has shows like the Sapranos, and now Mob-wives, which glorifies mobster life.


No, they are freakin disgusting people who kill people for money and/or drugs. It pisses me off.


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ragnar on July 22, 2011, 02:09:07 AM


Yes, and yes.  Might I also add in when the media has shows like the Sapranos, and now Mob-wives, which glorifies mobster life.

No, they are freakin disgusting people who kill people for money and/or drugs. It pisses me off.

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That drives me mad too.  I can understand interest in organised crime, but I'd rather shows like that showed organised crime, and gangsters in their true light.

Probably the best TV portrayal of a gangster that I have seen in recent years is Tom Hardy as Freddie Jackson, in Martina Coles "The Take". 



Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on July 22, 2011, 11:44:19 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2011, 09:28:16 AM
Quote from: roy1967 on July 19, 2011, 10:52:21 PM
Someone stopping on an on-ramp when needing to merge.     >:(  
Oh yes! The problem in the UK isn't quite as bad due to the different junction design, but it still pisses me of following somebody onto the motorway at a crawling pace!  >:(

What got to me in the states were the combined on/off junctions! WTF!! Did the designer work for a repair shop or something?!!

In Arkansas we have these particularly messy highway ramps.  When you exit the highway, you have to merge onto a parallel access road while checking for traffic going both directions to make sure they yield as they are supposed to do and slowing down to non-highway speeds.  When entering the highway, you cross a lane of oncoming traffic to merge onto a ramp while making sure oncoming traffic does yield as they are supposed to, checking for gaps in highway traffic, and speeding up.

We call these "suicide ramps" here.  The guy who designed them, according to legend, died when he hit an oncoming car that failed to yield for him.  I cannot find anything on the internet to see if that's true, so I think it's probably urban legend that has spread due to the irony.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Abletony on July 24, 2011, 05:06:35 PM
I really hate it when people push in front of you in a queue. Really annoying, it's one of my pet peeves.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 10:51:59 PM
Luckily we don't have this problem where i live, but I've seen it on TV an such and that is people who say "like" at least once in every sentence. Drives me insane.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 03:10:13 AM
Quote from: Abletony on July 24, 2011, 05:06:35 PM
I really hate it when people push in front of you in a queue. Really annoying, it's one of my pet peeves.
I really hate being pushed in general.  Or when you cross the street, and someone bumps your shoulder hard.   :-[
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:35:15 PM
People that chew with their mouth open and talk with a mouth full of food.  It just irks me to no end to see people do that!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 10:20:17 PM
Having to sort to loads of diversions and tons of useless paper. I don't have all the energy in the world, you know!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Medusa on August 10, 2011, 05:17:11 AM
Quote from: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:35:15 PM
People that chew with their mouth open and talk with a mouth full of food.  It just irks me to no end to see people do that!
I work in a very Asian city. Apparently it's in their culture to 'smack' their mouths when eating to show they like it. And when they don't like the food they won't do anything. It bugs me to no end when I take my break in the back room. And it's just me and Jimmy and he's just smack smack smacking away!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 06:20:00 PM
Quote from: Medusa on August 10, 2011, 05:17:11 AM
Quote from: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:35:15 PM
People that chew with their mouth open and talk with a mouth full of food.  It just irks me to no end to see people do that!
I work in a very Asian city. Apparently it's in their culture to 'smack' their mouths when eating to show they like it. And when they don't like the food they won't do anything. It bugs me to no end when I take my break in the back room. And it's just me and Jimmy and he's just smack smack smacking away!

That's hilarious.  He must be wondering why you don't. Asians from which parts? I know that at least the group of Northern Hindu Indians don't do that culturally.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Medusa on August 11, 2011, 07:27:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 06:20:00 PM
Quote from: Medusa on August 10, 2011, 05:17:11 AM
Quote from: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:35:15 PM
People that chew with their mouth open and talk with a mouth full of food.  It just irks me to no end to see people do that!
I work in a very Asian city. Apparently it's in their culture to 'smack' their mouths when eating to show they like it. And when they don't like the food they won't do anything. It bugs me to no end when I take my break in the back room. And it's just me and Jimmy and he's just smack smack smacking away!

That's hilarious.  He must be wondering why you don't. Asians from which parts? I know that at least the group of Northern Hindu Indians don't do that culturally.
I believe he is Chinese while the other one who does it is Vietnamese.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Gawen on August 11, 2011, 09:04:24 PM
I just got back from taking someone to the airport. This trip made it about a 100 mile round trip...that's a little over 160 kilometers. Along the way and back I counted 3 people with their blinkers on for no reason. I lost count of the people who didn't use blinkers at all. And three people that made lane changes without blinkers and two of them cut across three lanes (in front of me) to make a exit.

Also along the way I noticed many green lawns and two or three sprinklers going. And I live in a place where we have extreme drought conditions. It hasn't rained where I live since May. We've had 41 days of 100 degree plus heat. We're supposed to have an average rainfall by this time of 13 inches. We've got 6. The entire Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma ecosystems are suffering and people are watering their lawns.

Those are my pet peeves for today.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 09:43:26 PM
Quote from: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
Teachers who think they don't need to reference their work or support their argument because they're the teachers.

I haven't read all the posts, but one better is when professors use their own book to teach the lessons and no one else's. I wish they would stop stroking their own egos....
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on August 11, 2011, 10:34:12 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 09:43:26 PM

I haven't read all the posts, but one better is when professors use their own book to teach the lessons and no one else's. I wish they would stop stroking their own egos....

That never bothered me...but I also never saw a teacher do that in a generic class; only in classes where their book may be the only resource for the subject matter.  For instance, my professors had to get together and develop a special book for intro to architecture because one didn't exist.  And another professor wrote a book on architectural ethics which he used as part of an architecture philosophy class.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 11:42:52 PM
Quote from: Whitney on August 11, 2011, 10:34:12 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 09:43:26 PM

I haven't read all the posts, but one better is when professors use their own book to teach the lessons and no one else's. I wish they would stop stroking their own egos....

That never bothered me...but I also never saw a teacher do that in a generic class; only in classes where their book may be the only resource for the subject matter.  For instance, my professors had to get together and develop a special book for intro to architecture because one didn't exist.  And another professor wrote a book on architectural ethics which he used as part of an architecture philosophy class.

Well it's different if the book didn't exist; however, I had a professor who was teaching a religion class and she solely taught about the catholic religion when it was suppose to be an intro to religion in general. So, of course, as the only atheist in the class, I questioned everything to the point that she stop calling me when I raised my hand. She also ignored a few questions here or there, I enjoyed it because my classmates realized what was happening as well. :-)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on August 12, 2011, 10:28:03 AM
In my day at Oxford there was a school of thought which advocated ignoring all lectures entirely, because if the lecturer was any good you could get his ideas quicker from his books and if he had no books published, he wasn't worth bothering with.
I didn't take that view; lectures were an excellent chance to meet girls.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 12, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
Quote from: OldGit on August 12, 2011, 10:28:03 AM
In my day at Oxford there was a school of thought which advocated ignoring all lectures entirely, because if the lecturer was any good you could get his ideas quicker from his books and if he had no books published, he wasn't worth bothering with.
I actually learn from more discussions with the lecturer than reading any book, and it helps me remember more.
Quote from: OldGit on August 12, 2011, 10:28:03 AM
I didn't take that view; lectures were an excellent chance to meet girls.
XD I agree!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddhasansocie on September 16, 2011, 12:00:13 AM
It bothers me that people get angry about other driver when they are in the passenger seat. If I can handle that someone is going 45 in a 55 and still sing along to the radio then so should you.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Chronos on September 17, 2011, 01:02:19 PM
I probably have many, but right now the one that stands out in my mind is spelling. I'm not perfect, but I strive to spell correctly. I often see people make spelling mistakes, and worse when they repeatedly misspell the same word, like "definately".

Edit: I can't believe I forgot my biggest peet peeve ...  litter. Specifically, the people who throw their trash out their car windows because they can't be bothered to throw it into a trash can at home or at a gas station. And, people who can't be bothered to properly bag/can their trash at home and it ends up blowing all down the street.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 17, 2011, 03:23:39 PM
People who assume that I'm in the buisness of telling them what to do and think. Do and think whatever you like, but if it's a crime, you'll be treated as a criminal.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 22, 2011, 03:12:16 PM
Joggers and bike riders who assume that I have eyes in the back of my head when I'm out walking my dogs. All joggers and bike riders should be legally required to wear little jingle bells so one can hear them coming up behind one!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 22, 2011, 03:54:29 PM
My peeve are people who stand waaaay too close to you in a line to check  out.   I usually jab my elbow back or take a big step back to step on their foot.


PERSONAL  SPACE T_T
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 22, 2011, 06:49:48 PM
I live in an apartment building and one of our neighbour's smoke alarm goes off at least 4-7 times a day. Every day. What the hell are they doing over there?!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 23, 2011, 01:11:34 AM
That sucks, Juliet. :<
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 23, 2011, 02:40:29 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 22, 2011, 06:49:48 PM
I live in an apartment building and one of our neighbour's smoke alarm goes off at least 4-7 times a day. Every day. What the hell are they doing over there?!

Mine goes off if the shower gets too steamy, and ever mind every time I turn the oven on or use the stovetop!  I finally bought one of those little fans that can be swiveled to point straight up and aim it right at the alarm whenever I cook or take a shower -- no more problem.  You might mention it to your neighbors.

My pet peeve -- spitting anywhere, but esp. in public.  Your throat swallows more than food, people, use it!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 23, 2011, 05:00:15 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 22, 2011, 06:49:48 PM
I live in an apartment building and one of our neighbour's smoke alarm goes off at least 4-7 times a day. Every day. What the hell are they doing over there?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMqxNPsfN50
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 25, 2011, 12:01:21 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 23, 2011, 05:00:15 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 22, 2011, 06:49:48 PM
I live in an apartment building and one of our neighbour's smoke alarm goes off at least 4-7 times a day. Every day. What the hell are they doing over there?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMqxNPsfN50

My neighbours never wave hello either. The plot thickens.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 25, 2011, 04:58:22 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on September 25, 2011, 04:19:51 AM
-I sometimes get disproportionately annoyed when I find out someone doesn't enjoy listening to music or reading books.

There are people who don't like music at all? :o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 05:42:46 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on September 25, 2011, 04:19:51 AM
-I sometimes get disproportionately annoyed when I find out someone doesn't enjoy listening to music or reading books.

I don't believe this, show me evidence confirming the existence of such creatures! ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 25, 2011, 07:42:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2011, 05:42:46 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 25, 2011, 04:58:22 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on September 25, 2011, 04:19:51 AM
-I sometimes get disproportionately annoyed when I find out someone doesn't enjoy listening to music or reading books.

I don't believe this, show me evidence confirming the existence of such creatures! ;D

QuoteAyatollah Ali Khamenei has urged youths to shun music in favour of science and sport. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said today that music is "not compatible" with the values of the Islamic republic, and should not be practised or taught in the country.


These guys have got a history for this kind of stuff.
It may not prove they don't like music, they may just find punishing young people jolly good fun.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 25, 2011, 01:58:36 PM
Yes, it's probably fair to say that Mr.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and I would most likely not get along.
Just a hunch.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: SuperiorEd on September 26, 2011, 01:31:59 AM

My biggest pet peeve is when people step on the object instead of speaking to the subject.  I consider the person the object.  The subject is whatever is being discussed.  The subject is the only thing that deserves prejudice.  The person should never be minimized because of their beliefs or non-beliefs.  If the subject cannot speak for itself, then it is false.  This says nothing about the beauty and individuality of the human holding the subject.  Judge a person on the content of their own character and not the associations they keep.  POST 6 

Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  For example, mine is:

I've heard this on TV news, and repeated by family, friends, and through Facebook chain mails.

Members of Congress get their entire salary for the rest of their lives if they serve just one term.

FALSE.

The retirement plan takes 5 years to vest, and then they do not get to receive payments until age 62 (unless they serve 20 years, then they can start collecting at 50, or 25 years, then they can start collecting right away).  A member of the House of Representatives do not get any retirement benefits for serving one or two terms (at 2 years each).  A member of the Senate, after one 6 year term will begin receiving benefits at age 62.  They never get their full final salary in retirement.  It is an average of their highest three years of salary combined with a formula for number of years served, not to exceed 80% of their final salary.  For example, a member who served 22 years finishing with a high three average salary of 153,900 would get just under 85 grand a year.  It's a comparable percentage to the pension of a U.S. military member versus his/her high three salary with the same 22 years.  The biggest difference here is that military members have to serve 20 years for their pension to vest.

Yes, I understand they get great benefits.  My point is you don't have to outright lie to show this.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fester30 on September 26, 2011, 03:58:57 AM
Quote from: SuperiorEd on September 26, 2011, 01:31:59 AM

My biggest pet peeve is when people step on the object instead of speaking to the subject.  I consider the person the object.  The subject is whatever is being discussed.  The subject is the only thing that deserves prejudice.  The person should never be minimized because of their beliefs or non-beliefs.  If the subject cannot speak for itself, then it is false.  This says nothing about the beauty and individuality of the human holding the subject.  Judge a person on the content of their own character and not the associations they keep.  POST 6  


I think there are certainly places for stepping on the object.  If someone is making the argument that all the Christians of the world need to be exterminated in the name of Allah, I certainly think we can call into question everything about the object.  I was particularly satisfied that the Navy Seals stepped all over the object in the case of Bin Laden.  When people make outrageous claims that are not harmful, then yes, I agree with you.  However, when a person's claims and beliefs lead to the harm of others physically or through bigotry, then the object is certainly open to be stepped on.  If only we could have stepped on Hitler a little bit sooner.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Whitney on September 26, 2011, 09:32:28 PM
willfully ignorant people!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
Quote from: Whitney on September 26, 2011, 09:32:28 PM
willfully ignorant people!
Now what could have caused that I wonder  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 27, 2011, 02:36:06 AM
Quote from: Whitney on September 26, 2011, 09:32:28 PM
willfully ignorant people!
QFT
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 27, 2011, 08:03:24 AM
May I remind members and administrators that this is the Non-religious pet peeves thread?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 12:22:36 AM
People who talk on their phones for long periods of time on a long bus or train ride...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 28, 2011, 02:07:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 12:22:36 AM
People who talk on their phones for long periods of time on a long bus or train ride...

Oh! And act as though no one can hear them!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2011, 09:27:58 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 28, 2011, 02:07:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 12:22:36 AM
People who talk on their phones for long periods of time on a long bus or train ride...

Oh! And act as though no one can hear them!
I have been known to join in telephone conversations, it really pisses people off and they almost immediatly hang up when they realise that people are actually listening to them!  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Xjeepguy on September 28, 2011, 12:18:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 28, 2011, 09:27:58 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 28, 2011, 02:07:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 12:22:36 AM
People who talk on their phones for long periods of time on a long bus or train ride...

Oh! And act as though no one can hear them!
I have been known to join in telephone conversations, it really pisses people off and they almost immediatly hang up when they realise that people are actually listening to them!  :D
I am so going to do that next chance I get. ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 28, 2011, 12:24:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 28, 2011, 09:27:58 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 28, 2011, 02:07:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 12:22:36 AM
People who talk on their phones for long periods of time on a long bus or train ride...

Oh! And act as though no one can hear them!
I have been known to join in telephone conversations, it really pisses people off and they almost immediatly hang up when they realise that people are actually listening to them!  :D

Haha! Awesome! "Oh really? What did you say your bank information was again? Hold on, let me get my pen..."
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 28, 2011, 06:32:38 PM
I am so gonna do that next time, Tank. XD
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 03:58:51 AM
Firefox! The browser's gotten really bad lately.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 03:58:51 AM
Firefox! The browser's gotten really bad lately.  >:(
What's the problem?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Xjeepguy on September 29, 2011, 12:13:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 03:58:51 AM
Firefox! The browser's gotten really bad lately.  >:(

That's why I switched to chrome. I highly recommend it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 29, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
What's the problem?

It's gotten really slow, uses a lot of RAM processing power and so sends my computer at times into a general shutdown. I can't open pages with videos or flash player too. >:(

I used to be a fan, it was much better than Internet Explorer back in the day. Now it's just annoying.

Quote from: Xjeepguy on September 29, 2011, 12:13:35 PM
That's why I switched to chrome. I highly recommend it.

Already did ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on September 29, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 29, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
What's the problem?
It's gotten really slow, uses a lot of RAM processing power and so sends my computer at times into a general shutdown. I can't open pages with videos or flash player too. >:(
How odd, my FireFox has gotten faster, uses less RAM and processing power and no problems even when running my system for weeks without shutting down.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:40:48 PM
Quote from: Davin on September 29, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 29, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
What's the problem?
It's gotten really slow, uses a lot of RAM processing power and so sends my computer at times into a general shutdown. I can't open pages with videos or flash player too. >:(
How odd, my FireFox has gotten faster, uses less RAM and processing power and no problems even when running my system for weeks without shutting down.

Do you know why that is? ???

(I'm a technological noob.)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on September 29, 2011, 04:43:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:40:48 PM
Quote from: Davin on September 29, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2011, 04:35:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 29, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
What's the problem?
It's gotten really slow, uses a lot of RAM processing power and so sends my computer at times into a general shutdown. I can't open pages with videos or flash player too. >:(
How odd, my FireFox has gotten faster, uses less RAM and processing power and no problems even when running my system for weeks without shutting down.

Do you know why that is? ???

(I'm a technological noob.)
Not a clue, I'd have to have access to your machine to find out. I'm not a fanboy, so if Chrome runs better and you like it more, then use that. There really isn't a big deal in which browser you use (except IE, screw IE).
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2011, 05:07:35 PM
Although this seems to be the "which browser is best?" thread, I'm gonna go ahead and give another non-religious pet peeve of mine: Side-seat drivers.
When I'm driving and someone's all up in my earpiece telling me how fast to go, where to turn, what obstacles to avoid, and the like, it drives me absolutely crazy. I've been driving long enough, so just shut your face and let me drive, or get the hell out of my car!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2011, 05:10:45 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2011, 05:07:35 PM
Although this seems to be the "which browser is best?" thread, I'm gonna go ahead and give another non-religious pet peeve of mine: Side-seat drivers.
When I'm driving and someone's all up in my earpiece telling me how fast to go, where to turn, what obstacles to avoid, and the like, it drives me absolutely crazy. I've been driving long enough, so just shut your face and let me drive, or get the hell out of my car!
I can't sit in the front of a car with my wife driving, I have to sit in the back and pretend I'm in a taxi being driven be a maniac
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Xjeepguy on September 30, 2011, 12:57:43 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2011, 05:07:35 PM
Although this seems to be the "which browser is best?" thread, I'm gonna go ahead and give another non-religious pet peeve of mine: Side-seat drivers.
When I'm driving and someone's all up in my earpiece telling me how fast to go, where to turn, what obstacles to avoid, and the like, it drives me absolutely crazy. I've been driving long enough, so just shut your face and let me drive, or get the hell out of my car!

Just pictured Hyacinth from keeping up appearances "Mind the pedestrians, Richard". lol
I love that show.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on September 30, 2011, 09:58:42 AM
Quote from: Xjeepguy on September 30, 2011, 12:57:43 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2011, 05:07:35 PM
Although this seems to be the "which browser is best?" thread, I'm gonna go ahead and give another non-religious pet peeve of mine: Side-seat drivers.
When I'm driving and someone's all up in my earpiece telling me how fast to go, where to turn, what obstacles to avoid, and the like, it drives me absolutely crazy. I've been driving long enough, so just shut your face and let me drive, or get the hell out of my car!

Just pictured Hyacinth from keeping up appearances "Mind the pedestrians, Richard". lol
I love that show.
It's a classic!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 16, 2011, 04:21:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 22, 2011, 06:49:48 PM
I live in an apartment building and one of our neighbour's smoke alarm goes off at least 4-7 times a day. Every day. What the hell are they doing over there?!

These guys lit their unit on fire today and we all had to go out in our jammies while the firetrucks showed up. I think I'd like to add that to my list, as well :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: j.woodard24 on November 08, 2011, 07:26:42 AM
Open doors. All of them. It's just nuts. A couple of years back it bordered on neurosis.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on November 08, 2011, 01:54:37 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 30, 2011, 09:58:42 AM
Quote from: Xjeepguy on September 30, 2011, 12:57:43 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2011, 05:07:35 PM
Although this seems to be the "which browser is best?" thread, I'm gonna go ahead and give another non-religious pet peeve of mine: Side-seat drivers.
When I'm driving and someone's all up in my earpiece telling me how fast to go, where to turn, what obstacles to avoid, and the like, it drives me absolutely crazy. I've been driving long enough, so just shut your face and let me drive, or get the hell out of my car!

Just pictured Hyacinth from keeping up appearances "Mind the pedestrians, Richard". lol
I love that show.
It's a classic!
Oh, I remember that show! They used to send it here. Hyacinth Bucket... sorry, Bouquet!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2011, 02:33:51 PM
Americans who think that everybody in the world should know everything about America.  ::) I remember some kid insulted me because I couldn't name all of the states. As revenge I asked him what the Nordic countries were. Would that be an eye for an eye?  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on November 08, 2011, 03:55:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 02:33:51 PM
Americans who think that everybody in the world should know everything about America.  ::) I remember some kid insulted me because I couldn't name all of the states. As revenge I asked him what the Nordic countries were. Would that be an eye for an eye?  :P
Most Americans don't know much about America... I wouldn't worry about it. Which is one of my pet peeves: People that keep repeating faulty information without vetting it. Happens a lot here in 'Merka.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2011, 05:29:45 PM
Quote from: Davin on November 08, 2011, 03:55:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 02:33:51 PM
Americans who think that everybody in the world should know everything about America.  ::) I remember some kid insulted me because I couldn't name all of the states. As revenge I asked him what the Nordic countries were. Would that be an eye for an eye?  :P
Most Americans don't know much about America... I wouldn't worry about it. Which is one of my pet peeves: People that keep repeating faulty information without vetting it. Happens a lot here in 'Merka.

The one thing that got me going was that he said, and I'm quoting this exactly, "Well, Sweden is a small, unimportant country compared to America, so you should know more about it."   The only thin I can say is that I'm glad I have self control. I just shook my head and walked away.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on November 08, 2011, 08:30:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 05:29:45 PM
Quote from: Davin on November 08, 2011, 03:55:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 02:33:51 PM
Americans who think that everybody in the world should know everything about America.  ::) I remember some kid insulted me because I couldn't name all of the states. As revenge I asked him what the Nordic countries were. Would that be an eye for an eye?  :P
Most Americans don't know much about America... I wouldn't worry about it. Which is one of my pet peeves: People that keep repeating faulty information without vetting it. Happens a lot here in 'Merka.

The one thing that got me going was that he said, and I'm quoting this exactly, "Well, Sweden is a small, unimportant country compared to America, so you should know more about it."   The only thin I can say is that I'm glad I have self control. I just shook my head and walked away.
Good move, unless you're one those people that like long, drawn out, inane dicsussions that despite all the words exchanged, proceeds at a snail's pace.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Jay on November 09, 2011, 05:40:27 AM
My pet peeves include bias in the media, police brutality, racism or any intolerance to a person's way of life.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
 long fingernails or toenails.

At a fourway stop and you KNOW it is your turn next but someone else goes first.

Tailgators with EXTREEMLY BRIGHT lights.

People who seem to have no clue about personal space and it only gives you a higher meaning to body odor, bad breath, etc...lol I now am a paranoid breathaholic...always have mints or gum...and am a perfumeaholic...always spraying a refresher of body spray...lol now everyone knows how weird I am...lmao

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2011, 07:38:11 AM
Quote from: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
long fingernails or toenails.
Not fussed about these.

Quote from: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
At a fourway stop and you KNOW it is your turn next but someone else goes first.
I agree! WTF is it all about? In the UK (where I live) there is no such thing as a fourway stop. There would be a main carriageway and two Give Way junctions (Yield in US I think), traffic lights or a roundabout. The nearest we come to the problem would be at a mini-roundabout and four cars roll up simutainiously. Then one person would take the initiative and things would sort themselves out. Driving in Illinois I could never fathom why you'd get a four way stop in the middle of bloody nowhere! FFS at least make one route the priority FFS. Mini-rant over.

Quote from: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
Tailgators with EXTREEMLY BRIGHT lights.
I just take my foot off the accelerator until they get the message  >:(

Quote from: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
People who seem to have no clue about personal space and it only gives you a higher meaning to body odor, bad breath, etc...lol I now am a paranoid breathaholic...always have mints or gum...and am a perfumeaholic...always spraying a refresher of body spray...lol now everyone knows how weird I am...lmao
Never, ever, under any circumstances whatsoever ever travel on the Paris underground system!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 06:41:19 PM
Tank your responses gave me a chuckle...thanks for the laugh  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on November 09, 2011, 07:25:12 PM
Quote from: TankNever, ever, under any circumstances whatsoever ever travel on the Paris underground system!
I second that; very good advice.  Although I would add that it's not quite as bad as travelling in Paris above ground.  The Metro is merely objectionable, surface travel is life-threatening.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:24:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2011, 07:38:11 AM
Quote from: Jojo77 on November 09, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
At a fourway stop and you KNOW it is your turn next but someone else goes first.
I agree! WTF is it all about? In the UK (where I live) there is no such thing as a fourway stop. There would be a main carriageway and two Give Way junctions (Yield in US I think), traffic lights or a roundabout. The nearest we come to the problem would be at a mini-roundabout and four cars roll up simutainiously. Then one person would take the initiative and things would sort themselves out. Driving in Illinois I could never fathom why you'd get a four way stop in the middle of bloody nowhere! FFS at least make one route the priority FFS. Mini-rant over.

Four-way stops teach self-organization, democracy, justice, fair play, and directions. Since no one reads in schools in the USA, it's the primary teaching tool that we have, especially in the South.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  

Nose hairs.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2011, 09:29:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  

Nose hairs.
What your own or others? Personally I'm fed up with hair migration as I get older!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 10:20:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2011, 09:29:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  

Nose hairs.
What your own or others? Personally I'm fed up with hair migration as I get older!  >:( 

I don't like nose hairs on anyone, and they are especially annoying when they grow on (or in) me. I'm losing it all on top, and instead it's growing in my nose, on my back and around other unmentionable places.  But the nose is the worst.  It's really gross trying to deal with it, too. Sticking various forms of clipping devices up my nostrils is just unpleasant, no matter how it's done.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2011, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 10:20:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2011, 09:29:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  

Nose hairs.
What your own or others? Personally I'm fed up with hair migration as I get older!  >:( 

I don't like nose hairs on anyone, and they are especially annoying when they grow on (or in) me. I'm losing it all on top, and instead it's growing in my nose, on my back and around other unmentionable places.  But the nose is the worst.  It's really gross trying to deal with it, too. Sticking various forms of clipping devices up my nostrils is just unpleasant, no matter how it's done.
I've just got to the point of pulling my nose hairs out with tweezers, definitly wakes one up!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 10:28:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2011, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 10:20:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2011, 09:29:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  

Nose hairs.
What your own or others? Personally I'm fed up with hair migration as I get older!  >:( 

I don't like nose hairs on anyone, and they are especially annoying when they grow on (or in) me. I'm losing it all on top, and instead it's growing in my nose, on my back and around other unmentionable places.  But the nose is the worst.  It's really gross trying to deal with it, too. Sticking various forms of clipping devices up my nostrils is just unpleasant, no matter how it's done.
I've just got to the point of pulling my nose hairs out with tweezers, definitly wakes one up!

Ouch!  That hurts just to read it.  I generally try to avoid pain - I've had enough of it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Siz on November 10, 2011, 03:45:07 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english

...And there's just no excuse for missing capital letters, full-stops and spaces... ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2011, 06:20:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
You try chasing one of the fuckers! They are NOT slow!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on November 10, 2011, 07:11:45 PM
But they are very, very stupid.  Have you ever tried to round any up?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:08:34 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english
Someone who understands! Thank you, so very much. :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
HEY! Don't hate on sheep. They're cute. :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2011, 10:50:52 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
HEY! Don't hate on sheep. They're cute. :)
Elephant Tampons as we used to call them at school!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 11:39:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 10, 2011, 10:50:52 PM
Elephant Tampons as we used to call them at school!
Ew! That's so wrong. Sheep are cute and clueless of the dangers that are waiting for the at every turn.. quite like people. *demonic grin forms as thoughts of world domination arise* ...Did I think that out loud? ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 01:07:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 10, 2011, 06:20:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
You try chasing one of the fuckers! They are NOT slow!!!  >:(

I would rather invest in a good sheepdog ;D

Quote from: OldGit on November 10, 2011, 07:11:45 PM
But they are very, very stupid.  Have you ever tried to round any up?

That herd mentality can really be a good thing, right?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2011, 02:43:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 10, 2011, 06:20:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2011, 06:06:57 PM
Sheep. They just look so dumb, slow and arrogant. Paradoxically perfect. ;D

Bizarre animals...
You try chasing one of the fuckers! They are NOT slow!!!  >:(

In rodeos in the USA, there is an event called "mutton bustin'", which consists of children riding sheep.  Here's an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey3MfG_PRhM&feature=related

It's really funny to watch in person.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 03:16:24 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2011, 02:43:05 AM
In rodeos in the USA, there is an event called "mutton bustin'", which consists of children riding sheep.  Here's an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey3MfG_PRhM&feature=related

It's really funny to watch in person.
People really do this?! That's it, I'm calling in peta. That's terrible, admittedly funny, but terrible1
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2011, 03:44:28 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 03:16:24 AM

People really do this?!

In every rodeo, probably every day somewhere in America.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 04:06:52 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2011, 03:44:28 AM
In every rodeo, probably every day somewhere in America.
Eww. That's animal cruelty.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 06:17:33 PM
I saw a documentary where people gutted live rattle snakes in before a rodeo show. Now that's cruelty.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 11, 2011, 06:31:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 06:17:33 PM
I saw a documentary where people gutted live rattle snakes in before a rodeo show. Now that's cruelty.

Why? Surely, it has to be easier to gut them once they're dead? And I can't imagine killing them would be that hard.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 06:32:29 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 11, 2011, 06:31:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 06:17:33 PM
I saw a documentary where people gutted live rattle snakes in before a rodeo show. Now that's cruelty.

Why? Surely, it has to be easier to gut them once they're dead? And I can't imagine killing them would be that hard.

It was a show, and the crowd loved watching live rattlesnakes being slaughtered. ???

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 06:38:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2011, 06:32:29 PM
It was a show, and the crowd loved watching live rattlesnakes being slaughtered. ???
That's horrid!  >:( How could people enjoy that? It's sickening.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2011, 06:37:36 AM
That's a good question actually. There might be an obsessive personality around some corner somewhere that will devote years of their lives to reach some sort of answer...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:41:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2011, 06:37:36 AM
That's a good question actually. There might be an obsessive personality around some corner somewhere that will devote years of their lives to reach some sort of answer...
And by the time they reach their conclusion, I'll be long rotted in a dark alley somewhere that no one will find my body.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 12:09:08 AM
I don't like dark allies and recently had the sense to stay away from them. I do like allies, however, and the sort of info they provide ;D

Pity I don't have any. :(

If there's ever an evil teacher following you, be careful.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 06:26:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 12:09:08 AM
If there's ever an evil teacher following you, be careful.
I think I'll heed your advice. But for my, I think it will mostly just be pissed ex-girlfriends of my pissed ex-boyfriends... If you couldn't tell, I tend to piss people off. :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
No, riding sheep is animal abuse, pissing off people is a part of life. See the difference? ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 10:47:47 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
No, riding sheep is animal abuse, pissing off people is a part of life. See the difference? ;)

I was trying to go for a play on words, but yes. I guess if sheep could understand, they would be pissed off and throw a sheepish tantrum till they become lame, just like my attempts at puns. ;D

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2011, 10:14:12 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
No, riding sheep is animal abuse, pissing off people is a part of life. See the difference? ;)

The riders don't come off too well! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7dFDQWnoKY
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on November 14, 2011, 04:35:29 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 14, 2011, 10:14:12 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
No, riding sheep is animal abuse, pissing off people is a part of life. See the difference? ;)

The riders don't come off too well! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7dFDQWnoKY
More than one kind of sheep "rider" out there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMq8XS4LhE
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on November 14, 2011, 04:45:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 10:47:47 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:06:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2011, 09:03:44 PM
Pissing people off is child's play...just like riding a sheep. ;D
No, riding sheep is animal abuse, pissing off people is a part of life. See the difference? ;)
I was trying to go for a play on words, but yes. I guess if sheep could understand, they would be pissed off and throw a sheepish tantrum till they become lame, just like my attempts at puns. ;D
Haha. :D I think it'd be pretty amusing to see a sheep throw a 'sheepish tantrum'.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: MariaEvri on November 14, 2011, 05:34:09 PM
^
yes
yes oh yes
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: NHOJ on November 15, 2011, 04:28:14 AM
When paying the tab in a restaurant, hearing "Do you need change?"
It's always the worst waiters/waitresses who ask and my answer is always "Yes, please."

I did time in the food service world and I know it ain't easy, but it will be the service that determines the tip.   
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2011, 09:59:36 AM
Quote from: NHOJ on November 15, 2011, 04:28:14 AM
When paying the tab in a restaurant, hearing "Do you need change?"
It's always the worst waiters/waitresses who ask and my answer is always "Yes, please."

I did time in the food service world and I know it ain't easy, but it will be the service that determines the tip.   
My immediate reply would be, "Now that you remind me, yes please!"  ;D

Title: Internet human tests
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on November 18, 2011, 05:28:05 PM
Internet human tests - those things that make you read letters and then type them - when they make the things really hard to read.  Is that necessary?  Sometimes I can't identify the letters!  Grrr...  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Fi on November 19, 2011, 06:18:02 AM
Babies and small children in movie theaters. Every parent seems to think they have the one baby in the world that isn't going to start screeching when the movie gets loud and scary. 99% of them are wrong. >:I
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: IcyBabe on December 07, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Lol, I love this thread!

People talking to me while I'm talking on the phone to another person.  It's impossible to balance someone talking in one year and another talking in the other. 

Mainstream Hollywood drives me nuts.  I'm so sick of seeing Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Nichole Kidman etc etc. etc. in every single movie out there when they are so many other original actors with REAL talent not popularity.  ...I do however have to swallow my pride everytime I see Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds, he CRACKS me up in that movie. 



Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 11:01:11 PM
Quote from: IcyBabe on December 07, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Lol, I love this thread!

People talking to me while I'm talking on the phone to another person.  It's impossible to balance someone talking in one year and another talking in the other. 

Mainstream Hollywood drives me nuts.  I'm so sick of seeing Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Nichole Kidman etc etc. etc. in every single movie out there when they are so many other original actors with REAL talent not popularity.  ...I do however have to swallow my pride everytime I see Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds, he CRACKS me up in that movie. 
IKR! Gnat-zi's. And my mom still says Aye-dios. Smh. XD
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 11:01:58 PM
I haven't seen Brad Pitt in a movie I didn't enjoy. Love Meet Joe Black.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2011, 11:02:37 PM
Quote from: IcyBabe on December 07, 2011, 10:59:36 PM
Lol, I love this thread!

People talking to me while I'm talking on the phone to another person.  It's impossible to balance someone talking in one year and another talking in the other. 

Mainstream Hollywood drives me nuts.  I'm so sick of seeing Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Nichole Kidman etc etc. etc. in every single movie out there when they are so many other original actors with REAL talent not popularity.  ...I do however have to swallow my pride everytime I see Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds, he CRACKS me up in that movie. 

Inglorious Bastards was a very good movie.

I have recently realized how much I hate children. I have never met somebody under 10 who wasn't in my family that I liked.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: IcyBabe on December 07, 2011, 11:10:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2011, 11:02:37 PM
Inglorious Bastards was a very good movie.

Hehe it was genius wasn't it?  Lol that is how WWII should have ended.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 11:31:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2011, 11:02:37 PM
I have recently realized how much I hate children. I have never met somebody under 10 who wasn't in my family that I liked.
I've never really been fond of children, but have a natural gift of motherly insticts, which really sucks, cuz then I'll do one thing that seems kinda of parental, and the kid'll cling to my side like there's no tomorrow. :P

Quote from: IcyBabe on December 07, 2011, 11:10:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2011, 11:02:37 PM
Inglorious Bastards was a very good movie.

Hehe it was genius wasn't it?  Lol that is how WWII should have ended.
Agreed! That was hilarious.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 08, 2011, 11:18:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 07, 2011, 11:01:58 PM
I haven't seen Brad Pitt in a movie I didn't enjoy. Love Meet Joe Black.

I'm glad I saw this -- I was channel surfing and just passed this movie.  I'm only sorry it's on a commercial channel.

Quote from: IcyBabeI do however have to swallow my pride everytime I see Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds, he CRACKS me up in that movie.

Normally I don't care for Tarantino (I know, sacrilege) but I loved Inglorious Basterds and Pitt's performance was just the main reason.  That scene in the theater when Raine was trying to pass himself off as Italian, I was on the floor laughing.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:10:45 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 08, 2011, 11:18:16 PM
Normally I don't care for Tarantino (I know, sacrilege) but I loved Inglorious Basterds and Pitt's performance was just the main reason.  That scene in the theater when Raine was trying to pass himself off as Italian, I was on the floor laughing.
OMD YES! That was hilarious! Just thinking about it is making me giggle.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2011, 12:49:32 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:10:45 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 08, 2011, 11:18:16 PM
Normally I don't care for Tarantino (I know, sacrilege) but I loved Inglorious Basterds and Pitt's performance was just the main reason.  That scene in the theater when Raine was trying to pass himself off as Italian, I was on the floor laughing.
OMD YES! That was hilarious! Just thinking about it is making me giggle.

I love this -- it's an Italian audience reacting to that scene: the experts watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRmKs8BcNoo)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:54:03 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 09, 2011, 12:49:32 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:10:45 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 08, 2011, 11:18:16 PM
Normally I don't care for Tarantino (I know, sacrilege) but I loved Inglorious Basterds and Pitt's performance was just the main reason.  That scene in the theater when Raine was trying to pass himself off as Italian, I was on the floor laughing.
OMD YES! That was hilarious! Just thinking about it is making me giggle.

I love this -- it's an Italian audience reacting to that scene: the experts watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRmKs8BcNoo)
"Bonjourno." LOL! XD
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Chronos on December 09, 2011, 03:31:32 AM
People who don't read simple things before getting up their ire over something that is quite normal.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: IcyBabe on December 09, 2011, 03:34:10 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:54:03 AM

I love this -- it's an Italian audience reacting to that scene: the experts watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRmKs8BcNoo)


"Uhreeverdarechi." Lol best part of the whole movie!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:43:12 AM
Tailgating. I swear, it happens every single time I leave my home. >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Chronos on December 09, 2011, 04:46:49 AM
Quote from: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:43:12 AM
Tailgating. I swear, it happens every single time I leave my home. >:(

You eat hot dogs and drink beer every time you leave your home? Do you live in an RV next to a stadium?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:48:28 AM
Quote from: Chronos on December 09, 2011, 04:46:49 AM
Quote from: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:43:12 AM
Tailgating. I swear, it happens every single time I leave my home. >:(

You eat hot dogs and drink beer every time you leave your home? Do you live in an RV next to a stadium?

I'm proud of who I am.... :'(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crocoduck on December 09, 2011, 11:27:55 AM
I hate the cheap plastic lenses in my reading glasses. They seem to always be dirty and no matter how careful I am cleaning them they always get scratched.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:32:52 AM
Quote from: Crocoduck on December 09, 2011, 11:27:55 AM
I hate the cheap plastic lenses in my reading glasses. They seem to always be dirty and no matter how careful I am cleaning them they always get scratched.
Make sure the lens frame does not rest on your cheeks. It makes a huge difference to how grubby the lenses get!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 05:38:12 PM
Another pet peeve of mine is the fact that there have to literally hundreds of guitar picks all over my house, yet I only have a handful that I know the exact location of. We've lived in our current house for six years, so that's six years' worth of guitar playing. I want to know where they went.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 05:40:32 PM
Quote from: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 05:38:12 PM
Another pet peeve of mine is the fact that there have to literally hundreds of guitar picks all over my house, yet I only have a handful that I know the exact location of. We've lived in our current house for six years, so that's six years' worth of guitar playing. I want to know where they went.
Guitar pics are the laval stage of clothes pegs, they grew up  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cecilie on December 09, 2011, 05:49:28 PM
Christmas. Asmo is going to love me now.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 09, 2011, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: cshearerAnother pet peeve of mine is the fact that there have to literally hundreds of guitar picks all over my house, yet I only have a handful that I know the exact location of. We've lived in our current house for six years, so that's six years' worth of guitar playing. I want to know where they went.

Serves you right for not using your fingernails.  What do you think the FSM gave you them for? ;D

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 09, 2011, 06:03:15 PM
Quote from: cshearerAnother pet peeve of mine is the fact that there have to literally hundreds of guitar picks all over my house, yet I only have a handful that I know the exact location of. We've lived in our current house for six years, so that's six years' worth of guitar playing. I want to know where they went.

Serves you right for not using your fingernails.  What do you think the FSM gave you them for? ;D


FSM with your oh so noodly appendages, please forgive me, for I have sinned.

Ramen.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Siz on December 09, 2011, 07:50:29 PM
Do any of you ever feel compelled to check your lottery tickets after the claim time has elapsed? That's what my wife does.
Firstly, don't let them expire before checking them. Secondly, do you really want to know about the million pound/dollar win that you missed.
This is just insane. and she knows that I'd have to microwave her head if she discovered a lost 'win'.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 07:53:41 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on December 09, 2011, 07:50:29 PM
Do any of you ever feel compelled to check your lottery tickets after the claim time has elapsed? That's what my wife does.
Firstly, don't let them expire before checking them. Secondly, do you really want to know about the million pound/dollar win that you missed.
This is just insane. and she knows that I'd have to microwave her head if she discovered a lost 'win'.


I would be beyond pissed if I won a huge sum of money and the claim time had passed.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 07:58:15 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on December 09, 2011, 07:50:29 PM
Do any of you ever feel compelled to check your lottery tickets after the claim time has elapsed? That's what my wife does.
Firstly, don't let them expire before checking them. Secondly, do you really want to know about the million pound/dollar win that you missed.
This is just insane. and she knows that I'd have to microwave her head if she discovered a lost 'win'.

I met the husband of the lady who would have been the joint winner of the first lottery in South Africa. She filled in a free entry ticket but didn't post it because it was raining as she drove past the post office. She didn't tell her husband for a week. He was not a happy camper but rationalised his feelings by pointing out that whatever he now did could not be as bad as that.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Fi on December 11, 2011, 04:52:36 AM
So now that my finals are over:

AAAGHH DESK DRUMMERS. And anyone else that makes noise during a test. Like, coughing and sniffling and bag zipper noises and stuff like that is understandable but some people seem to go out of their way to be annoying. Someone in Anthropology 101 was doing a friggin' drum solo while I was trying to write out my essay questions. I had disproportionate violent urges.

But it wasn't as awkward/terrible as the girl that cried quietly in the back of the room all through my history final. o_o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Chronos on December 11, 2011, 02:12:21 PM
Quote from: Fi on December 11, 2011, 04:52:36 AM
But it wasn't as awkward/terrible as the girl that cried quietly in the back of the room all through my history final. o_o


My department had an all-day meeting outside of our office at a hotel. There were about 9 of us developing our annual plan. Our department secretary, who was sitting across the table from me, was having a few issues earlier in the day, but we didn't know what they were. During the middle of the meeting she started crying, very lightly. About 30 seconds later she put her head under the table and started bawling. She remained under the table. Our manager didn't do anything. He continued like nothing was happening. He knew what her problems were and I think he decided that she was beyond any kind of help we could give her. It wasn't her first time -- normally she would run out of the office but this time she was trapped with nowhere to go except under the table. Nevertheless, the meeting marched on, crying or no crying ... not easy to concentrate on a presentation when someone's under the table having a breakdown. Awkward and surreal are not words that sufficiently describe that moment.

The theme here is pet peeves, and the existence of this secretary was a pet peeve of mine for about 2.5 years of my life. She was incompetent, and the crying episodes were the least of the problems. She was later reported to medical for suicidal ideation, attended 2 sessions of free counseling but wouldn't take her medication. We managed to move her to another department later, which was one of the happier days of my life.


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2011, 02:52:18 AM
Internet services, of any kind  >:(

I've been requesting a password change from one site for the past hour and it hasn't showed up in my inbox yet. I've double and triple checked to see if the e-mail address I had added was correct, and it is. Tense moment, not alleviated in any form by this delay.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(


Would "please discuss" offend your feline sensibilities?  ;)

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2011, 02:56:05 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(


Would "please discuss" offend your feline sensibilities?  ;)

I think felines might like "please discuss, whenever you're ready, of course. I didn't meant to interrupt your midday nap." better. :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 22, 2011, 04:05:04 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:54:18 AM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(


Would "please discuss" offend your feline sensibilities?  ;)

Polite requests are certainly better than direct orders.  As for the dog/cat angle, I think you're onto something there. 8)

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2011, 02:56:05 AM
I think felines might like "please discuss, whenever you're ready, of course. I didn't meant to interrupt your midday nap." better. :D

Now we're getting somewhere! ;)

But here's what can't fail:

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Do you agree?"

Ask a question!   ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 05:26:29 AM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 22, 2011, 04:05:04 AM
But here's what can't fail:

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Do you agree?"

Ask a question!   ;)


Ye but sometimes you might not know the question but you suspect there is one, this could just be a personal problem of mine.
It does give freedom to responders to go where they will, unconstrained.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:18:30 PM
The people who live next to us keep having rowdy sex at all hours of the day and night. It didn't bother me at first, but I really wish they'd get a new boxspring. I don't need to hear every damn squeak!

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 22, 2011, 02:21:19 PM
And the mattresses often squeak, too.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on December 22, 2011, 03:47:07 PM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(
It is a public forum geared towards discussion... Discuss? Nah, this whole place is for people to post threads that never get responded to or when they are responded to, the responses are random things that have nothing to do with the topic of the thread.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 22, 2011, 03:54:33 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 22, 2011, 03:47:07 PM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(
It is a public forum geared towards discussion... Discuss? Nah, this whole place is for people to post threads that never get responded to or when they are responded to, the responses are random things that have nothing to do with the topic of the thread.
Grapes anybody?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on December 22, 2011, 04:05:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 22, 2011, 03:54:33 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 22, 2011, 03:47:07 PM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:38 PM
Forum posts that end with the command, "Discuss." >:(

"Leprechauns are Scottish, not Irish.  Discuss."

Makes me feel like a dog being ordered to lie down, roll over, and play dead. >:(
It is a public forum geared towards discussion... Discuss? Nah, this whole place is for people to post threads that never get responded to or when they are responded to, the responses are random things that have nothing to do with the topic of the thread.
Grapes anybody?
I was thinking of taking the steak mobile out for a spin just this morning.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on December 26, 2011, 06:35:45 PM
Two things really irritate me...both happen in a convenience store.

1). Cell phones have become part of our daily lives. I no longer have a land line to my house and only have one in the office out of necessity and I don't pay for it. I don't mind you talking on the phone, I don't mind you talking on the phone while you are standing in line to purchase your box of menthol lights and lottery ticket...but when you get a chance to come face to face with the cashier, hang up! Or if you must stay connected with that call put the person on hold and conclude your business before you resume your conversation.

2) While we are on the subject of lottery tickets. If you feel the need to buy one, move away from the counter or to the back of the line before you scratch it off. Nothing more annoying than to stand behind someone who is scratching, winning another free ticket, scratching that one, not winning, buying another one, etc....

I will get off my soap box now.  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: lomfs24 on December 26, 2011, 06:35:45 PM2) While we are on the subject of lottery tickets. If you feel the need to buy one, move away from the counter or to the back of the line before you scratch it off. Nothing more annoying than to stand behind someone who is scratching, winning another free ticket, scratching that one, not winning, buying another one, etc....

For such people we have poker machines, lots of them.
No one has to queue to loose their money in the lucky country.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 27, 2011, 12:47:31 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: lomfs24 on December 26, 2011, 06:35:45 PM2) While we are on the subject of lottery tickets. If you feel the need to buy one, move away from the counter or to the back of the line before you scratch it off. Nothing more annoying than to stand behind someone who is scratching, winning another free ticket, scratching that one, not winning, buying another one, etc....

For such people we have poker machines, lots of them.
No one has to queue to loose their money in the lucky country.

Gambling in general is a waste of money. Even if you win SOMETHING,  you always spend more than gaining. My grandma gambles every day on scratch cards instead if actually budgetting her money, and she's broke  all the time. e___e
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on December 27, 2011, 03:24:00 AM
I consider gambling a tax on people who are bad at math.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2011, 05:45:15 AM
My son is very good at maths, is a very good gambler and very tight fisted. A very effective combination in that he very rarely loses but doesn't win big either.

My dad was a very good gambler, his tipple was horse racing. He once won the equivalent of two years wages and paid off the mortgage on our house when I was a kid.

I am a crap gambler so I don't do it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2011, 05:47:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2011, 05:45:15 AM
I am a crap gambler so I don't do it.

Ditto here.  My mother, on the other hand, is the only person I know who always leaves Las Vegas with more money than she went in with.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2011, 05:50:51 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 27, 2011, 05:47:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2011, 05:45:15 AM
I am a crap gambler so I don't do it.

Ditto here.  My mother, on the other hand, is the only person I know who always leaves Las Vegas with more money than she went in with.

Well now you know 2 as my son has been their twice and come out in profit both times.

I had a very cynical though about you mother  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2011, 05:52:19 AM
Some people certainly know how to gamble...others, not so much ;D Don't quit while they're ahead ::)

I'm not that much of a risk-taker, so I would rarely gamble more money than would buy me 2 litres of pepsi.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 08:35:45 AM
I'm extremely sceptical about anything a gambler says, they have the ability to forget losses, make excuses for them and they tell everyone about their winnings. If I tell you about my losses I'm going to look like a looser, I might tell you how I nearly won, how I should have, how I changed my mind and lost, they never seem to just loose.  News of wins will be enthusiastically shared and it's usually because of their skill.  Their embrace of the supernatural in the form of luck can be as ridiculous and damaging as believing in a sky daddy.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2011, 11:45:02 AM
Gambling is a sure-fire way to make money ... for the bookies and casinos.  You never saw a bookie on a bike.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: squidfetish on December 27, 2011, 02:41:01 PM
Some people have the luck of a thousand rabbis when it comes to gambling - I never won a damn thing, but my Nan used to empty the fruit machine up at the rugby club regularly.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on December 28, 2011, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2011, 11:45:02 AM
Gambling is a sure-fire way to make money ... for the bookies and casinos.  You never saw a bookie on a bike.
Never thought of it, but you are right. You never see a bookie on a bike.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 02:54:54 PM
Quote from: lomfs24 on December 28, 2011, 02:49:23 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2011, 11:45:02 AM
Gambling is a sure-fire way to make money ... for the bookies and casinos.  You never saw a bookie on a bike.
Never thought of it, but you are right. You never see a bookie on a bike.

You might find one on a $5,000 dollar affront to normal bike riders.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 09:50:10 AM
People who post things for the sole purpose of graduating to full membership is one of my biggest pet peeves... Oh wait!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2011, 09:53:36 AM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 09:50:10 AM
People who post things for the sole purpose of graduating to full membership is one of my biggest pet peeves... Oh wait!
LOL that's what this is for!  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:20:50 AM
Then might I add a few more pet peeves.

Phrases that make no sense. For example: "All of a sudden"... As apposed to part of a sudden? Maybe someone can help me out with this one?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2011, 10:24:48 AM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:20:50 AM
Then might I add a few more pet peeves.

Phrases that make no sense. For example: "All of a sudden"... As opposed to part of a sudden? Maybe someone can help me out with this one?
Maybe 'Part of a sudden' doesn't convey sufficient urgency?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:31:17 AM
Also...

"I could care less". Only when used improperly, for example... "I could care less what you think". Well, so what your saying is you DO care what I think?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2011, 10:33:21 AM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:31:17 AM
Also...

"I could care less". Only when used improperly, for example... "I could care less what you think". Well, so what your saying is you DO care what I think?
Ah! In the UK it's "I couldn't care less!" much more accurate.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 29, 2011, 10:40:56 AM
Ye the "I could care less what you think" thing doesn't make sense.
Maybe if it is supposed to imply something extra it'd be OK.
Something like "I could care less what you think but I'd have to have a lobotomy first."
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:53:45 AM
Back to the "all of a sudden" thing... Is it possible to divide a "sudden"?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
I was sitting on my couch, and then, 1/5th of a sudden I was asleep!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2011, 02:55:56 PM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:53:45 AM
Back to the "all of a sudden" thing... Is it possible to divide a "sudden"?
Not if sudden means instantaneous. Does sudden have a duration?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on December 29, 2011, 03:26:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 29, 2011, 10:33:21 AM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:31:17 AM
Also...

"I could care less". Only when used improperly, for example... "I could care less what you think". Well, so what your saying is you DO care what I think?
Ah! In the UK it's "I couldn't care less!" much more accurate.
"I couldn't care less!" is how I have always learned it as well. However, I think Americans are lazy and slur the whole phrase together. So when it's written, it comes out that way. "I could care less".

No comment on the "all of a sudden" phrase. Because, all of a sudden I couldn't care less.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Melmoth on December 29, 2011, 03:33:56 PM
As a heavily biased person, I think...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: squidfetish on December 29, 2011, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Genericguy on December 29, 2011, 10:20:50 AM
Then might I add a few more pet peeves.

Phrases that make no sense. For example: "All of a sudden"... As apposed to part of a sudden? Maybe someone can help me out with this one?

I remember one of my English teachers would threaten us with death if we ever used that phrase.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 29, 2011, 09:38:12 PM
"It's neither here nor there."  Then where the hell is it?

"Every now and then."  This is supposed to mean "occasionally," but if you do something every now and then, you must be doing it all the time.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 01:24:45 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 29, 2011, 09:38:12 PM
"It's neither here nor there."  Then where the hell is it?
This one depends on the sope of "here" and "there". Let us say "here" is a circle with radius of one meter on which I stand. Let's say "there" is the same size circle, but where you are at. Neither here nor there is then outside either circle.

Used metaphorically, it still boils down to the same thing - something being "somewhere else".
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: carley on December 30, 2011, 01:57:20 AM
my biggest pet peeve is when the cook time on the microwave is stopped early, but the time isn't cleared out. Also, when people use the term "avid reader".
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on December 31, 2011, 05:31:19 AM
I hate quotes and pictures in professional email signatures.  For example, one of the ladies in my company has a picture of a giraffe in her email signature.  Another one has a Jesus quote.  Neither one seems to have anything to do with anything.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on December 31, 2011, 05:34:13 AM
Quote from: carley on December 30, 2011, 01:57:20 AM
my biggest pet peeve is when the cook time on the microwave is stopped early, but the time isn't cleared out. Also, when people use the term "avid reader".

Yeah the microwave thing bothers me too.

Just out of curiosity though. The avid reader thing? Is it just the phrase "avid reader" or is it anything with the word "avid" in it like, avid fisherman, avid biker, avid walker, etc...? And what bothers you about that phrase?

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Siz on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 06:05:29 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!
My wife does the same thing! I think it must be a revenge thing for not putting the loo seat down!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: squidfetish on January 01, 2012, 12:27:34 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!

It's soft and horizontal... that's enough for me. Sod putting the duvet cover on when I'm drunk...  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 01, 2012, 06:05:29 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!
My wife does the same thing! I think it must be a revenge thing for not putting the loo seat down!


Tank, how long have you been married? And you still leave the seat up? tsk, tsk, tsk!  :o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 01, 2012, 06:05:29 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!
My wife does the same thing! I think it must be a revenge thing for not putting the loo seat down!


Tank, how long have you been married? And you still leave the seat up? tsk, tsk, tsk!  :o
32 years in March. And the loo seat shall remain in the upright position for No. 1's.  Although I have been known to put it down and sprinkle clean water on it to reinforce my point. ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:02:27 PM
We've done 40 years.  Mrs Git has never grumbled about me leaving the seat up.  That's why we made 40 years.  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Traveler on January 01, 2012, 04:21:31 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 12:32:54 AM
Why does my wife leave the bedclothe laundry until new years eve, so that when I go to bed pissed (drunk) and tired I'm left with a naked bed, and have to stumble through putting the duvet cover on by myself while she's undoing her make-up. Fuck, that's annoying!

LOL!!! Maybe its time that you learned how to do the laundry!!! LOL
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Siz on January 01, 2012, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:02:27 PM
We've done 40 years.  Mrs Git has never grumbled about me leaving the seat up.  That's why we made 40 years.  ;D

My own response to the toilet seat argument is 'why doesn't she leave the toilet seat up?'

I believe an adversarial relationship is the secret to keeping a marriage fresh. She doesn't agree :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 11:42:51 PM
My husband was in the habit of putting the toilet seat down before we met, so I can't say that it's ever been an issue with us. He's a bit of a germaphobe, though, and there are some weird things he's anal about and I oblige him to keep the peace. That marriage stuff, bit o' give and take, it is.

I do have to say that when men come in to our house and leave the toilet seat up after using the washroom it irks me a little, though. I don't know why. Maybe it's because whenever I'm in someone else's house I have a "leave it as I found it" mentality. Or, it could be that cliché women thing in my brain that makes it annoy me.  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on January 02, 2012, 08:40:12 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 11:42:51 PM
Or, it could be that cliché women thing in my brain that makes it annoy me.  :P

Or maybe you've done the peepee/poopee math! ;)

1. Guy has to make Mr. Peepee - Seat UP is best.
2. Guy has to make Mr. Poopee - Seat DOWN is best.
3. Girl has to make Mrs. Peepee - Seat DOWN is best.
4. Girl has to make Mrs. Poopee - Seat DOWN is best.

It's three against one! ;)

It's also Kindergarten in my brain for some reason. :-[
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 09:21:08 PM
It's been said here a million times already, but text speak needs to die in a fiery pit.  >:(  I am giving directions to a guy who is dropping off a phone that my brother bought off of Craigslist. I've had to ask him four times now to resend a message in complete English because I couldn't understand a word he was saying.

Seriously, I can't give directions to someone who spells house "hooouzz"

Somebody needs a frying pan to the nether regions.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 11:19:33 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:02:27 PM
We've done 40 years.  Mrs Git has never grumbled about me leaving the seat up.  That's why we made 40 years.  ;D

My own response to the toilet seat argument is 'why doesn't she leave the toilet seat up?'

I believe an adversarial relationship is the secret to keeping a marriage fresh. She doesn't agree :D
My response to the whole toilet thing is generally a facepalm.

It's a bloody toilet seat, ok?! If a couple argues about that, then maybe divorse is just the thing, eh?  ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Happy_Is_Good on January 04, 2012, 01:09:59 AM
The women in my family no longer ask about the Toilet Seat at my house.  The first few times they talked about men "leaving the seat up", I responded by asking, "Well..why don't you take care where you are putting your arse?"  This ended all complaints.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: lomfs24 on January 04, 2012, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: Happy_Is_Good on January 04, 2012, 01:09:59 AM
The women in my family no longer ask about the Toilet Seat at my house.  The first few times they talked about men "leaving the seat up", I responded by asking, "Well..why don't you take care where you are putting your arse?"  This ended all complaints.

That was pretty close to the conversation that occurred at my house too.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 08:34:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 09:21:08 PM
It's been said here a million times already, but text speak needs to die in a fiery pit.  >:(  I am giving directions to a guy who is dropping off a phone that my brother bought off of Craigslist. I've had to ask him four times now to resend a message in complete English because I couldn't understand a word he was saying.

Seriously, I can't give directions to someone who spells house "hooouzz"

Somebody needs a frying pan to the nether regions.
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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 04, 2012, 02:31:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 11:19:33 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 01, 2012, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:02:27 PM
We've done 40 years.  Mrs Git has never grumbled about me leaving the seat up.  That's why we made 40 years.  ;D

My own response to the toilet seat argument is 'why doesn't she leave the toilet seat up?'

I believe an adversarial relationship is the secret to keeping a marriage fresh. She doesn't agree :D
My response to the whole toilet thing is generally a facepalm.

It's a bloody toilet seat, ok?! If a couple argues about that, then maybe divorse is just the thing, eh?  ::)

I think you should give up your plans for world domination and pursue a career in marriage counselling. :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 04, 2012, 02:31:05 PM
I think you should give up your plans for world domination and pursue a career in marriage counselling. :D
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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Cerulean on January 04, 2012, 10:07:10 PM
Most of mine are traffic-related.

One thing that makes me IRATE is when someone finds themself in the wrong lane - and they just stop and sit there until they can get over. I would NEVER inconveniece other people like that. Move up to the next intersection and turn the f*** around!

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: superfes on January 04, 2012, 10:12:47 PM
Quote from: Cerulean on January 04, 2012, 10:07:10 PM
Most of mine are traffic-related.

One thing that makes me IRATE is when someone finds themself in the wrong lane - and they just stop and sit there until they can get over. I would NEVER inconveniece other people like that. Move up to the next intersection and turn the f*** around!

I'm totally down with that, that happened to me just this morning >_>
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Liar For Jesus on January 07, 2012, 11:43:52 PM
Quote from: fester30 on February 20, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
What are your pet peeve talking points that do not involve religion?  For example, mine is:

I've heard this on TV news, and repeated by family, friends, and through Facebook chain mails.

Members of Congress get their entire salary for the rest of their lives if they serve just one term.

FALSE.

The retirement plan takes 5 years to vest, and then they do not get to receive payments until age 62 (unless they serve 20 years, then they can start collecting at 50, or 25 years, then they can start collecting right away).  A member of the House of Representatives do not get any retirement benefits for serving one or two terms (at 2 years each).  A member of the Senate, after one 6 year term will begin receiving benefits at age 62.  They never get their full final salary in retirement.  It is an average of their highest three years of salary combined with a formula for number of years served, not to exceed 80% of their final salary.  For example, a member who served 22 years finishing with a high three average salary of 153,900 would get just under 85 grand a year.  It's a comparable percentage to the pension of a U.S. military member versus his/her high three salary with the same 22 years.  The biggest difference here is that military members have to serve 20 years for their pension to vest.

Yes, I understand they get great benefits.  My point is you don't have to outright lie to show this.

My pet peave used to be that Raid (bug spray) tv commercial that always ended with the guy saying :  'Kills Bugs Dead'    ....as if you can kill a bug less than dead sometimes !
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 08, 2012, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: Struggling Atheist on January 07, 2012, 11:43:52 PM
My pet peave used to be that Raid (bug spray) tv commercial that always ended with the guy saying :  'Kills Bugs Dead'    ....as if you can kill a bug less than dead sometimes !

Ah no I appreciate things being killed dead.
I don't want zombie insects crawling in my ears.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
My biggest pet peeve is when Lysol commercials state that their products kill viruses when scientists have never stated that viruses can be killed.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2012, 08:57:31 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
My biggest pet peeve is when Lysol commercials state that their products kill viruses when scientists have never stated that viruses can be killed.

By some measure viruses aren't actually alive. Now this sort of claim is going to bug me!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
My biggest pet peeve is when Lysol commercials state that their products kill viruses when scientists have never stated that viruses can be killed.



I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who deprave their children of playing in dirt.  :'(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who deprave their children of playing in dirt.  :'(

That sounds disturbing.  ???
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2012, 01:24:31 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who deprave their children of playing in dirt.  :'(

That sounds disturbing.  ???

Disturbing how?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 01:24:31 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who deprave their children of playing in dirt.  :'(

That sounds disturbing.  ???

Disturbing how?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 10, 2012, 05:42:12 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 01:24:31 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who depraive their children of playing in dirt.  :'(

That sounds disturbing.  ???

Disturbing how?
Methink that was what was meant.  ???

(Hard to see on a low-res screen. Strikethrough a, replace with i)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:12:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2012, 08:57:31 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
My biggest pet peeve is when Lysol commercials state that their products kill viruses when scientists have never stated that viruses can be killed.

By some measure viruses aren't actually alive. Now this sort of claim is going to bug me!

Huzzah! someone else who understands the reason behind my pet peeve. My friends think I'm nuts when I shout at the television whenever a Lysol commercial is on.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Recusant on January 10, 2012, 11:32:22 PM
Though it may be buncombe, there is an idea known as the hygiene hypothesis (http://www.hygienehypothesis.com/), which essentially says that the modern obsession with cleanliness actually has a detrimental effect on overall health. On the other hand, you will find people who disagree with the hygiene hypothesis (http://articles.familylobby.com/193-debunking-the-top-5-myths-of-being-22too-clea.htm). I'm undecided on the issue, but thought it was somewhat relevant to the last few posts, so thought I'd mention it.

I was never depraved of playing in dirt as a kid, by the way.  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 10, 2012, 11:39:28 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
My biggest pet peeve is when Lysol commercials state that their products kill viruses when scientists have never stated that viruses can be killed.



I just hate Lysol commercials in general. They always make me think of overprotective mothers who deprave their children of playing in dirt.  :'(

YES.  My husband's cousin is like that.  The first time we ever went over to their house after their daughter was born, they made us take off our shoes and walk in our socks on a plastic runner because the daughter was going to start crawling....someday....in like 6 months....

I'm a firm believer that kids NEED a little dirt and grime in order to develop a healthy immune system.  I'm not all "Hey T, why don't you go pick up that dog poop and then put your fingers in your mouth..." or anything, but I'm a firm believer that a little bit of dirt is good for a kid.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on January 10, 2012, 11:51:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 10, 2012, 11:39:28 PM
I'm a firm believer that kids NEED a little dirt and grime in order to develop a healthy immune system.  I'm not all "Hey T, why don't you go pick up that dog poop and then put your fingers in your mouth..." or anything, but I'm a firm believer that a little bit of dirt is good for a kid.

Me too.

Pet Peeve:  I have friends that insist on absolute quiet when their kids are napping.

I laugh to myself a bit because all they do is raise a kid that is a light sleeper and easily startled (IMHO).  I raised my kids to sleep through just about anything.  We used to live 500 ft. off the mid-pt of an active Air Force runway with jets taking off at all hours of the day and night the first 3 years.  Added to this, I never tried to keep the house quiet when they were napping.  On the contrary, those hours were best spent catching up on cleaning, vacuuming, watching tv...all that good stuff.  That, and I simply didn't want to tip-toe around my own house.  My kids are able to sleep wherever, whenever and under almost any noisy condition.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 11, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on January 10, 2012, 11:51:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 10, 2012, 11:39:28 PM
I'm a firm believer that kids NEED a little dirt and grime in order to develop a healthy immune system.  I'm not all "Hey T, why don't you go pick up that dog poop and then put your fingers in your mouth..." or anything, but I'm a firm believer that a little bit of dirt is good for a kid.

Me too.

Pet Peeve:  I have friends that insist on absolute quiet when their kids are napping.

I laugh to myself a bit because all they do is raise a kid that is a light sleeper and easily startled (IMHO).  I raised my kids to sleep through just about anything.  We used to live 500 ft. off the mid-pt of an active Air Force runway with jets taking off at all hours of the day and night the first 3 years.  Added to this, I never tried to keep the house quiet when they were napping.  On the contrary, those hours were best spent catching up on cleaning, vacuuming, watching tv...all that good stuff.  That, and I simply didn't want to tip-toe around my own house.  My kids are able to sleep wherever, whenever and under almost any noisy condition.

Same here.  Not about the jets taking off, but I have never tried to keep quiet while my son is sleeping.  And he's a very good sleeper.  I also refuse to let him sleep in my bed because I've known too many people who let their kids sleep with them and then never got them out.  No thanks. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 11, 2012, 01:59:41 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 11, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Same here.  Not about the jets taking off, but I have never tried to keep quiet while my son is sleeping.  And he's a very good sleeper.  I also refuse to let him sleep in my bed because I've known too many people who let their kids sleep with them and then never got them out.  No thanks. 

I don't recall any kid ever needing quiet to sleep.  Jittery adults with a lot on their minds, yes -- kids, no.

Pet peeve of mine: spitting in public.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 11, 2012, 03:39:16 AM
Someone waiting in line, even though they are five feet away from the counter!! Happened to me in the libray today. Bitch was so rude too T_T
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 11, 2012, 04:27:35 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on January 10, 2012, 11:51:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 10, 2012, 11:39:28 PM
I'm a firm believer that kids NEED a little dirt and grime in order to develop a healthy immune system.  I'm not all "Hey T, why don't you go pick up that dog poop and then put your fingers in your mouth..." or anything, but I'm a firm believer that a little bit of dirt is good for a kid.

Me too.

Pet Peeve:  I have friends that insist on absolute quiet when their kids are napping.

I laugh to myself a bit because all they do is raise a kid that is a light sleeper and easily startled (IMHO).  I raised my kids to sleep through just about anything.  We used to live 500 ft. off the mid-pt of an active Air Force runway with jets taking off at all hours of the day and night the first 3 years.  Added to this, I never tried to keep the house quiet when they were napping.  On the contrary, those hours were best spent catching up on cleaning, vacuuming, watching tv...all that good stuff.  That, and I simply didn't want to tip-toe around my own house.  My kids are able to sleep wherever, whenever and under almost any noisy condition.

Yep! Same!
I've had a couple of rowdy ladies poker nights where our son's been asleep in the next room and he never wakes up! It's quite handy, actually.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 11, 2012, 08:55:14 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2012, 01:59:41 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 11, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Same here.  Not about the jets taking off, but I have never tried to keep quiet while my son is sleeping.  And he's a very good sleeper.  I also refuse to let him sleep in my bed because I've known too many people who let their kids sleep with them and then never got them out.  No thanks. 

I don't recall any kid ever needing quiet to sleep.  Jittery adults with a lot on their minds, yes -- kids, no.

Pet peeve of mine: spitting in public.
Use your hanky  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2012, 02:05:35 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 11, 2012, 08:55:14 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2012, 01:59:41 AM
Pet peeve of mine: spitting in public.
Use your hanky  ;)

Or swallow it, for crying out loud.  I'm sure we've all swallowed worse.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 12, 2012, 02:19:25 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 12, 2012, 02:05:35 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 11, 2012, 08:55:14 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2012, 01:59:41 AM
Pet peeve of mine: spitting in public.
Use your hanky  ;)

Or swallow it, for crying out loud.  I'm sure we've all swallowed worse.



I always carry napkins ^^
Spitting in public should be considered a bio-hazard.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Wessik on January 12, 2012, 06:16:29 AM
What are my pet peeves...? Hmmm... waiting. I suppose. And facetiousness. Arrogance, on the other hand, amuses and entertains me. :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Anne D. on January 14, 2012, 11:08:22 PM
People who leave some sort of bodily liquid on the toilet seat. So very rude.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on January 17, 2012, 05:46:59 PM
Its a silly one but every time I hear a phrase such as "Irish-American", "African-American", "Italian-American", ect it really grates me the wrong way. Why not just say American, does it matter if the persons ancestry originated from another area of the world when clarifying their nationality. To hear a person say something like "I'm African-British" just sounds stupid they are British doesn't matter where their ancestors came from.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 17, 2012, 05:53:46 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 17, 2012, 05:46:59 PM
Its a silly one but every time I hear a phrase such as "Irish-American", "African-American", "Italian-American", ect it really grates me the wrong way. Why not just say American, does it matter if the persons ancestry originated from another area of the world when clarifying their nationality. To hear a person say something like "I'm African-British" just sounds stupid they are British doesn't matter where their ancestors came from.

I feel like African-American has become a PC way of saying black in America. It's dumb of course, because not every black person is going to be from America. Now it seems like you can't say black when describing a person anymore without someone being offended.  ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on January 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 17, 2012, 05:53:46 PM
I feel like African-American has become a PC way of saying black in America. It's dumb of course, because not every black person is going to be from America. Now it seems like you can't say black when describing a person anymore without someone being offended.  ::)

Related to this, one of my friends works for a television company.  The other day he was being asked who, from I.T., had done some installations on a computer.  My buddy didn't know the guy's name, but said he was a "black guy".  Well, my friend got spoken to for 'racism'.  He didn't get written up officially.

So is it really 'racism' to describe a person as 'a black guy' when in fact he/she is black?

My pet peeve is the number of hoops one has to jump through to stay politically correct sometimes.  On one of the new season television sitcoms, Rob!, there is a segment where a person says, "Oh, you are Hispanic or Latino, I don't know which is offensive..."  The answer comes back, "Well, all those are offensive."
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 17, 2012, 06:30:11 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on January 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PM
Related to this, one of my friends works for a television company.  The other day he was being asked who, from I.T., had done some installations on a computer.  My buddy didn't know the guy's name, but said he was a "black guy".  Well, my friend got spoken to for 'racism'.  He didn't get written up officially.

So is it really 'racism' to describe a person as 'a black guy' when in fact he/she is black?

My pet peeve is the number of hoops one has to jump through to stay politically correct sometimes.  On one of the new season television sitcoms, Rob!, there is a segment where a person says, "Oh, you are Hispanic or Latino, I don't know which is offensive..."  The answer comes back, "Well, all those are offensive."

I guess if someone is allowed to describe somebody using the term "white", why is it suddenly offensive to describe someone using "black"? I don't get mad when people call me Swedish.  ???
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on January 17, 2012, 08:52:13 PM
Quote from: Anne D. on January 14, 2012, 11:08:22 PM
People who leave some sort of bodily liquid on the toilet seat. So very rude.

That just happened to me today! *shudders*

How hard is it to wipe properly?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:11:58 PM
I always wonder what those women are doing to get pee all over the seat anyway.  Sit down, crazies!  If you're icked out by sitting, place a protective layer of toilet paper down like a normal person and stop peeing on the seat.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2012, 09:16:47 PM
Urine is sterile though, no?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 17, 2012, 09:16:47 PM
Urine is sterile though, no?

So they say.  C'mon though, still gross!  If I'm going to be smeared in someone else's bodily fluids, I sort of expect them to buy me dinner first.   ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Wessik on January 17, 2012, 09:51:44 PM
Great! White time should I pick you up? (Now where did I put that ball gag...:D)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:53:50 PM
Quote from: Wessik on January 17, 2012, 09:51:44 PM
Great! White time should I pick you up? (Now where did I put that ball gag...:D)

Haha, you wouldn't want me in this state.  I've got more snot than face at this point.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 17, 2012, 11:01:14 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on January 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PMMy buddy didn't know the guy's name, but said he was a "black guy".  Well, my friend got spoken to for 'racism'.  He didn't get written up officially.

If they wrote it up it would look questionable.
Some people may find it objectionable and offensive to be described by a physical feature.
It's also objectionable and offensive to be accused of racism for using a broadly used word without malice.
What happened to black pride anyway?  Well I know its still there, this Obama wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama) mentions blacks, Congressional Black Caucus, National Association of Black Journalists, black churches, black liberation church.
I actually see a place for political correctness, I don't want to excuse jerks being jerks, it doesn't have to be a parody of itself though.  Ridiculous claims for correctness actually weakens the call for a more civil society, it opens itself to ridicule giving people an excuse to reject all.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 11:08:15 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 17, 2012, 11:01:14 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on January 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PMMy buddy didn't know the guy's name, but said he was a "black guy".  Well, my friend got spoken to for 'racism'.  He didn't get written up officially.

If they wrote it up it would look questionable.
Some people may find it objectionable and offensive to be described by a physical feature.
It's also objectionable and offensive to be accused of racism for using a broadly used word without malice.
What happened to black pride anyway?  Well I know its still there, this Obama wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama) mentions blacks, Congressional Black Caucus, National Association of Black Journalists, black churches, black liberation church.
I actually see a place for political correctness, I don't want to excuse jerks being jerks, it doesn't have to be a parody of itself though.


I agree.  Black isn't the word that dare not speak it's name.  I think if you're describing someone, it's ridiculous to feel like you can't mention their skin color if that would help identify them.  So if someone is the only black guy in a department, it's silly not to say "black guy."  Same thing, if someone is the only white guy in their department, it's silly not to say "white guy."  I don't think it's wrong to acknowledge that you have noticed that someone is a certain ethnicity - humans are built to put things into categories - it's how our brains make sense of the world.  The bad part is when you put judgement behind those categories, like if you think "He's black, therefore he must be (fill in the blank.)"
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: m.condon on January 18, 2012, 01:14:28 AM
I'm a girl that lives with four guys so I got over ALOT of my pet peeves. LOL. But i still hate it when ppl try to continue a conversation while I'm going to the bathroom, eating straight out of the potatoe chip bag, pissing on the seat... Alot of germ related pet peeves. Not helped by my guy roommates
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 18, 2012, 06:11:38 PM
Quote from: m.condon on January 18, 2012, 01:14:28 AM
I'm a girl that lives with four guys so I got over ALOT of my pet peeves. LOL. But i still hate it when ppl try to continue a conversation while I'm going to the bathroom, eating straight out of the potatoe chip bag, pissing on the seat... Alot of germ related pet peeves. Not helped by my guy roommates

There are people who *don't* eat chips straight out of the bag?  :o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Wessik on January 18, 2012, 09:31:25 PM
Well, I suppose that if someone is black, and no one can remember his name because they just see the color of his skin, he might have reason to be pissed. This problem is rampant here.

I'm a grammar nazi, but not in the way one might think. I relish the debate of semantics and linguistic intricacies, to the point where most of what people say I take issue with, on the grounds that their words are either not specific enough, or mean something other than what their intent is. I can be a real bitch about it. :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on January 18, 2012, 09:32:55 PM
Quote from: Wessik on January 18, 2012, 09:31:25 PM
Well, I suppose that if someone is black, and no one can remember his name because they just see the color of his skin, he might have reason to be pissed. This problem is rampant here.

I'm a grammar nazi, but not in the way one might think. I relish the debate of semantics and linguistic intricacies, to the point where most of what people say I take issue with, on the grounds that their words are either not specific enough, or mean something other than what their intent is. I can be a real bitch about it. :D
I think that Grammar Nazi's enjoy nothing.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 18, 2012, 09:37:22 PM
Quote from: Wessik on January 18, 2012, 09:31:25 PM
Well, I suppose that if someone is black, and no one can remember his name because they just see the color of his skin, he might have reason to be pissed. This problem is rampant here.
I'm a grammar nazi, but not in the way one might think. I relish the debate of semantics and linguistic intricacies, to the point where most of what people say I take issue with, on the grounds that their words are either not specific enough, or mean something other than what their intent is. I can be a real bitch about it. :D

Yeah, I can see that.  I was picturing more like someone asking "Wait, now which one is Mike?  I've spoken to him on the phone, but we've never been introduced." and instead of saying "Uh, black hair...brown eyes....short....uh...." I just cut to the chase and say "The black guy in IT."  If I was the only brunette or whatever in my department, I would expect someone to say about me "The brunette in Client Relations."  On the same token, if like half of the guys in IT are black, that might not be descriptive enough, so you would want to say "Short, drives a Honda," whatever.

To the grammar nazi thing - I have to say that I actually enjoy it when people "play with" grammar - make their voices more colorful and real.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 12:14:43 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 18, 2012, 09:37:22 PM"The brunette in Client Relations." 

Some woman don't like being called brunette.  I can see their point, I have dark hair and no one has ever called me a "brunet."  It is possibly more an American expression.  I associate its use with American men from old 40s/50s film, someone like Sinatra.  It does seem objectifying.

QuoteYes it is the feminine term of Brunet  (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080712144829AAvnrdE)which comes from brune or brun in Latin meaning brown but it is French yes. Brunet is boy with brown hair, and Brunette is girl with brown hair and once again is those words are French.
P.S. it litterally means "little brown haired girl." but now just means any brown hair girl.




Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 12:45:20 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 12:14:43 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 18, 2012, 09:37:22 PM"The brunette in Client Relations."  

Some woman don't like being called brunette.  I can see their point, I have dark hair and no one has ever called me a "brunet."  It is possibly more an American expression.  I associate its use with American men from old 40s/50s film, someone like Sinatra.  It does seem objectifying.

QuoteYes it is the feminine term of Brunet  (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080712144829AAvnrdE)which comes from brune or brun in Latin meaning brown but it is French yes. Brunet is boy with brown hair, and Brunette is girl with brown hair and once again is those words are French.
P.S. it litterally means "little brown haired girl." but now just means any brown hair girl.

Huh.  I never heard of anyone objecting to "brunette" (although I agree that now that I think of it, I've never heard of a man being called "brunet" or "brunette.")  I've never really thought about it before.  *Retreats to corner to think*




Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on January 19, 2012, 04:16:59 AM
Pet peeves:

- City bus drivers that are so busy talking to current passengers that they drive right past you while you're waiting at a bus stop. Ack!

- Someone who coughs and/or sneezes into their hand, and then extends their hand to shake yours. Repeat after me: kleenex and hand sanitizer, folks!

- People who walk their dogs, but refuse to pick up the dog poop. It's your pet, it's their poop, you're responsible, pick it up. And especially DON'T encourage your pet to do their business on my lawn. If you insist on being inconsiderate, take your pet to the dog park.


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: fluttershine on January 19, 2012, 09:26:34 AM
class mates who won't shut up when the teacher is trying to make them listen.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2012, 02:43:20 PM
Quote from: fluttershine on January 19, 2012, 09:26:34 AM
class mates who won't shut up when the teacher is trying to make them listen.



THIS. I hate it when people will not shut up when the teacher is talking.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on January 19, 2012, 04:08:05 PM
Freezing cold shaving cream in a nice steamy shower at 6:30 am
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2012, 04:10:04 PM
Freezing cold water in a nice, steamy shower when some asshole on the same boiler starts washing dishes.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on January 19, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 19, 2012, 04:10:04 PM
Freezing cold water in a nice, steamy shower when some asshole on the same boiler starts washing dishes.

That right there is my biggest pet hate by far. Or house mates eating my food.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on January 19, 2012, 05:20:55 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 19, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 19, 2012, 04:10:04 PM
Freezing cold water in a nice, steamy shower when some asshole on the same boiler starts washing dishes.

That right there is my biggest pet hate by far. Or house mates eating my food.

I've got a cure for that: when living with a couple girlfriends, we had guy friends next door who would continually come over and, being typical hungry young guys, raid the fridge. It annoyed us to NO end. Finally, whenever we cooked or baked anything decent that we didn't want them looking at, like an awesome pasta dish or triple-chocolate brownies... we'd put tinfoil over the top of it, and put a post-it note on it that read something like 'tofu sesame seed surprise', or 'whole grain vegetarian crunch'.... and our food NEVER got touched.  :D Oddly, they never figured it out.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 27, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2012, 03:03:28 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 27, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
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I feel the need to express my annoyance so strongly that I build this rage comic.

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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on January 27, 2012, 04:43:28 PM
Ironically what I can actually classify as a pet peeve (and not a major annoyance on society) is other people's pet peeves.

Like some of the things my sister gets annoyed at. Like she flipped out once over somebody wearing sunglasses inside and went off on a long rant about it, and I'm like "Why does it even matter? Geez!". Or my guy friends who are obsessed with vehicles and when we go places together they always have to make comments about everybody's cars and modifications they've made to them. Perhaps it's just because I couldn't care less about cars, but I also wonder why they feel so compelled to comment on this stuff all of the time as it doesn't even matter!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on January 27, 2012, 04:58:25 PM
Quote from: Radiant on January 27, 2012, 04:43:28 PM
Ironically what I can actually classify as a pet peeve (and not a major annoyance on society) is other people's pet peeves.

Like some of the things my sister gets annoyed at. Like she flipped out once over somebody wearing sunglasses inside and went off on a long rant about it, and I'm like "Why does it even matter? Geez!". Or my guy friends who are obsessed with vehicles and when we go places together they always have to make comments about everybody's cars and modifications they've made to them. Perhaps it's just because I couldn't care less about cars, but I also wonder why they feel so compelled to comment on this stuff all of the time as it doesn't even matter!

When my brother talks about cars, I just smile and nod.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on January 27, 2012, 05:44:20 PM
Honestly I'm a guy and don't get the whole car thing. or sports. I just have a lack of caring.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 27, 2012, 11:33:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2012, 03:03:28 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 27, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
GODDAMNYOU STUDENT LOANS  >:(

I feel the need to express my annoyance so strongly that I build this rage comic.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcheezburger.com%2FView%2F5750047744&hash=1f52b0d4258fd4243b21e2d78ef0d8e8dadb4b0e)

In the UK student loans are given out by the government. You pay them back through your tax over a 25 year period. You don't start paying them back until you're earning over £24,000 PA and then it's like £20/month and taken out of your wage at source. If you never get a good enough job to pay the loan off what is left after 25 years is written off.

Oh, if only Canada was like that. Nope. You have 6 months after you graduate from your program and, come hell or high water, they're after you.
You used to be able to declare bankruptcy if they were completely ruining your life, but you can't now until you've spent at least 10 years paying them off (not that I would anyway, but still)..

Getting them is frustrating and paying them is frustrating.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on January 28, 2012, 07:24:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2012, 03:03:28 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 27, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
GODDAMNYOU STUDENT LOANS  >:(

I feel the need to express my annoyance so strongly that I build this rage comic.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcheezburger.com%2FView%2F5750047744&hash=1f52b0d4258fd4243b21e2d78ef0d8e8dadb4b0e)

In the UK student loans are given out by the government. You pay them back through your tax over a 25 year period. You don't start paying them back until you're earning over £24,000 PA and then it's like £20/month and taken out of your wage at source. If you never get a good enough job to pay the loan off what is left after 25 years is written off.
That's what we need.

Our loans are from the government and we can postpone them no end, but they (almost) never just go away. A small part gets written off for every passed exam.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
The system here is similar to what Tank described, there is no write off after 25 years, only after death.  I think the debt is supposed to represent 25% of the actual cost of the course.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: 957 on February 01, 2012, 11:52:01 AM
Quote from: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
my one
and biggest
pet peeve is:
they're, their, there

makes my hair stand to see them used incorrectly-and I'm not even english

I am the same way. I only ever correct my own grammar; never anyone else's. At times, people have gotten mad at me for correcting my own grammar. Those people became another pet peeve for me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on February 01, 2012, 08:50:44 PM
I have a new pet peeve!

When you come in from a stroll, walk upstairs, and there's a large, angry black squirrel chattering at you from behind a toilet, that's bad. Then when he leaps out, skitters across the hallway, and you have to barricade him in a spare room... that is DEFINITELY inconvenient and can be construed as a pet peeve.  :P

Any guesses on how I've spent my afternoon?? LOL
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 08:58:48 PM
I'll be honest.  What I got out of that story was "Awwwwww baby squirrel."
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on February 01, 2012, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 08:58:48 PM
I'll be honest.  What I got out of that story was "Awwwwww baby squirrel."

LOL, oh, he's cute enough. I like squirrels.  :D It's just that he's hiding somewhere in that room now, so we have an uninvited house guest!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 01, 2012, 11:48:54 PM
I can't stand it when people talk loud enough for everyone to hear them, in hopes that others will be interested or jealous of the conversion. That and people using text talk
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 01:54:01 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 02, 2012, 01:43:10 AM
I hate squirrels. When I was 5 years old I was gardening with my grandpa (well, I was in the garden playing with stickers) and a squirrel ran up and bit a nice chunk out of my ankle while I was minding my own damn business. The Humane Society had to come find it and test it. No rabies. Yay! But now I'm terrified of squirrels.

:(  Poor squirrel.*















*I'm totally kidding!!!!  Poor you, that's traumatic.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2012, 02:10:21 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 02, 2012, 01:43:10 AM
I hate squirrels. When I was 5 years old I was gardening with my grandpa (well, I was in the garden playing with stickers) and a squirrel ran up and bit a nice chunk out of my ankle while I was minding my own damn business.

It may not have been a squirrel.
It could have been Mocha Chief's attack hair.
I think it sometimes pretends to be a squirrel.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on February 02, 2012, 02:26:08 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 01, 2012, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 08:58:48 PM
I'll be honest.  What I got out of that story was "Awwwwww baby squirrel."

LOL, oh, he's cute enough. I like squirrels.  :D It's just that he's hiding somewhere in that room now, so we have an uninvited house guest!

The squirrel has been relocated out somewhere in the wilderness, where he belongs!

New pet peeve: squirrels who aren't potty trained!  :P  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: 54Quix45 on February 07, 2012, 02:13:22 AM
I can't stand seeing someone trying to park while they are on their cell phone. I've seen some people make 4 approaches before they park straight. I just don't understand why people can't put their phones down while driving to make certain maneuvers. Those phones call can't be that important!!!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: statichaos on February 19, 2012, 09:42:19 PM
People thinking that image macros are a substitute for real conversation.  That's one of many reasons I'm here.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2012, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: statichaos on February 19, 2012, 09:42:19 PM
People thinking that image macros are a substitute for real conversation.  That's one of many reasons I'm here.
I have to ask, what's an image macro? I've never heard the term before.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: statichaos on February 19, 2012, 10:07:08 PM
Something like this:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv259%2Fstatichaos%2Fsiskofacepalm.jpg&hash=7d8404fbff3996c72b137f51db0cd10a05945044)

Or this:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv259%2Fstatichaos%2FSTFU-Darth_Vader.jpg&hash=d74e58309e997ffabc5170580b58972b2a375ae7)

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind when they're used sparingly.  However, when I feel that I've made a reasonable point only to be confronted with those in the place of an actual argument, it bothers me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
Got it. Thanks for the clarification.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on February 19, 2012, 10:21:19 PM
Sounds that repeat themselves again and again without stopping, like doors slamming, water dripping, things dropping/falling. Been dealing with that all day.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:04:05 PM
Sunday afternoons  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:31:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:04:05 PM
Sunday afternoons  >:(
Sundays in general  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:32:40 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:31:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:04:05 PM
Sunday afternoons  >:(
Sundays in general  >:(
Maybe we should go to church and preach atheism just for fun  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:36:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:32:40 PM
Maybe we should go to church and preach atheism just for fun  ;D
Yes. That, or a killing spree.

I was bored yesterday. Today though, I'm bored squared.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:45:47 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:36:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:32:40 PM
Maybe we should go to church and preach atheism just for fun  ;D
Yes. That, or a killing spree.

I was bored yesterday. Today though, I'm bored squared.
Go get some lipstick. Put it on. Take a photo and post it. That'll cheer us all up  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:50:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:45:47 PM
Go get some lipstick. Put it on. Take a photo and post it. That'll cheer us all up  :D
On a Sunday..?

Gas station lipstick sucks and costs a bag of coin besides.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:51:55 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:50:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:45:47 PM
Go get some lipstick. Put it on. Take a photo and post it. That'll cheer us all up  :D
On a Sunday..?

Gas station lipstick sucks and costs a bag of coin besides.
And how would you know this?  :o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:54:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:51:55 PM
And how would you know this?  :o
Because I'm probably the most metro guy on this forum..? At least when doing band-related stuff..?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 10, 2012, 05:54:15 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 04, 2012, 02:54:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 04, 2012, 02:51:55 PM
And how would you know this?  :o
Because I'm probably the most metro guy on this forum..? At least when doing band-related stuff..?

I would think it'd be hard to find black lipstick at a gas station.  :D

New pet peeve of mine: income tax time! Argh!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on March 10, 2012, 06:01:03 PM
Last minute calls for extra work. Got one last night for this morning. Very annoying.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on March 10, 2012, 11:37:06 PM
people who leave their dishes in the sink
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:00:38 AM
Quote from: corgilover on March 10, 2012, 11:37:06 PM
people who leave their dishes in the sink
Or put a half full cup of cold tea for somebody else to empty!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 11, 2012, 08:18:34 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:00:38 AM
Quote from: corgilover on March 10, 2012, 11:37:06 PM
people who leave their dishes in the sink
Or put a half full cup of cold tea for somebody else to empty!
You are looking at it the wrong way.

The Asmo's pet hate is that of dishes, for refusing to wash and arrange themselves neatly on proper shelves.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:45:28 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 11, 2012, 08:18:34 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:00:38 AM
Quote from: corgilover on March 10, 2012, 11:37:06 PM
people who leave their dishes in the sink
Or put a half full cup of cold tea for somebody else to empty!
You are looking at it the wrong way.

The Asmo's pet hate is that of dishes, for refusing to wash and arrange themselves neatly on proper shelves.  >:(
One day we will create the greatest invention since sliced bread; self-washing dishes (with little arms and legs so they can scrub themselves and then put themselves away).
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 11, 2012, 12:44:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:45:28 AM
One day we will create the greatest invention since sliced bread; self-washing dishes (with little arms and legs so they can scrub themselves and then put themselves away).
The greatest invention since frozen pizza, that would be.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:30:24 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 11, 2012, 12:44:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2012, 08:45:28 AM
One day we will create the greatest invention since sliced bread; self-washing dishes (with little arms and legs so they can scrub themselves and then put themselves away).
The greatest invention since frozen pizza, that would be.  :D

If I recall correctly, Ray Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles' already addressed this when it described a self-cleaning, mechanical house.... the only eerie absense is the lack of humans, but I won't tell you why. :P That whole bit of the book is just something that sticks in my head, as do many scenes from it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:41:40 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 11, 2012, 05:39:09 PM
I actually enjoy doing dishes. I find it relaxing.

*slinks away*

That's OK, I love vacuuming, mowing the lawn, and shovelling snow. It's something weird with me, lol, I like seeing nice, straight patterns cut across a surface.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 11, 2012, 09:35:32 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:41:40 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 11, 2012, 05:39:09 PM
I actually enjoy doing dishes. I find it relaxing.

*slinks away*

That's OK, I love vacuuming, mowing the lawn, and shovelling snow. It's something weird with me, lol, I like seeing nice, straight patterns cut across a surface.
And The Asmo, he loves being displeased about named chores.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on March 12, 2012, 09:47:51 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 11, 2012, 05:39:09 PM
I actually enjoy doing dishes. I find it relaxing.

*slinks away*
I like ironing, as long as I don't have to do it. One of life's little pleasures is a crisp ironed hanky on first use.

*also slinks away*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: philosoraptor on March 12, 2012, 06:35:01 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 11, 2012, 05:39:09 PM
I actually enjoy doing dishes. I find it relaxing.

*slinks away*

Feel free to come visit my kitchen and "relax" to your heart's content!

My pet peeve is that I generally do the cooking, and my husband is *supposed to* wash the dishes.  What usually happens is he lets the dishes pile up in the sink and on the counter until I have no room to cook and threaten to go on strike before he does them.  I hate doing dishes because I worked in the university dining hall dish room to pay my way through college.  No more damn dishes!  ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:41:40 PM
That's OK, I love vacuuming, mowing the lawn, and shovelling snow. It's something weird with me, lol, I like seeing nice, straight patterns cut across a surface.

These I like too...and for the same reasons.  Don't you hate when a newly vacuumed carpet with "perfect" lines gets walked on?!  I also tend to separate the groceries...colds with colds, frozen foods, fresh veggies, fresh fruits, breads (second to last with eggs being last), all the dry cereals, cleaners, soaps...and so on.  I get more compliments from the baggers at the grocery stores...

You wouldn't know it from putting the food away.  I don't care what goes where when it all gets home as long as everything goes where it needs to go.

btw...I also rake my flowerbeds so the dirt looks like a zen garden.  My yard is nice, but not necessarily perfect as the "zen" raking might suggest.  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asherah on March 16, 2012, 03:31:32 AM
I hate it when my neighbor shows up at my house, uninvited, and without calling first and invariably rings the doorbell while my kids are napping!! ARG!!!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 16, 2012, 03:55:30 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PMI get more compliments from the baggers at the grocery stores...

That makes sense, placate the obsessive with a compliment and let them go freak out in another shop.


Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
These I like too...and for the same reasons.  Don't you hate when a newly vacuumed carpet with "perfect" lines gets walked on?! 

No, I resent that vacuum lines aren't created and curved with regard to my usual path.  Why am forced to walk crab fashion to reach my sock drawer and maintain order?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 05:52:17 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:41:40 PM
That's OK, I love vacuuming, mowing the lawn, and shovelling snow. It's something weird with me, lol, I like seeing nice, straight patterns cut across a surface.

These I like too...and for the same reasons.  Don't you hate when a newly vacuumed carpet with "perfect" lines gets walked on?!  I also tend to separate the groceries...colds with colds, frozen foods, fresh veggies, fresh fruits, breads (second to last with eggs being last), all the dry cereals, cleaners, soaps...and so on.  I get more compliments from the baggers at the grocery stores...

You wouldn't know it from putting the food away.  I don't care what goes where when it all gets home as long as everything goes where it needs to go.

btw...I also rake my flowerbeds so the dirt looks like a zen garden.  My yard is nice, but not necessarily perfect as the "zen" raking might suggest.  ;)

LOL  :D I could have written this entire post, word for word. Including the zen raking! Yay, I've found a kindred bag packer and flowerbed raker!  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 16, 2012, 02:49:00 PM
Quote from: Asherah on March 16, 2012, 03:31:32 AM
I hate it when my neighbor shows up at my house, uninvited, and without calling first and invariably rings the doorbell while my kids are napping!! ARG!!!

I'm the exact opposite.  I would hate it if I would have to be so quiet in my own home when my kids are sleeping.  So when we had our kids, we decided that we were not going to tip-toe around the house while they slept.  Us nor our friends.  I would purposely vacuum the house and in their room when they went down for a nap (not every single time).  Life was normal.  We watched TV, we talked in normal tones...Aside from when they were infants, they never had a problem sleeping with noise.  Neither of them.  We even had parties and when it came time for them to go to bed, they did.  We'd continue to party.

Now, all parents are not the same.  Maybe a simple sign on the door:  KIDS NAPPING.  DO NOT RING BELL OR KNOCK. - might solve your problem?

Oh...btw, it helped that we lived less than 800' from an active military runway.

Quote from: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 05:52:17 AM
LOL  :D I could have written this entire post, word for word. Including the zen raking! Yay, I've found a kindred bag packer and flowerbed raker!  ;)

:)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on March 16, 2012, 04:44:34 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 16, 2012, 02:49:00 PM

Oh...btw, it helped that we lived less than 800' from an active military runway.
I used to live under the final approach for the local airbase. I credit this for my ability to recognize aircraft based soley on their sound, and my ability to sleep through almost anything. Including my alarm clock!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on March 16, 2012, 05:29:36 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 16, 2012, 03:55:30 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PMI get more compliments from the baggers at the grocery stores...

That makes sense, placate the obsessive with a compliment and let them go freak out in another shop.


Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 12, 2012, 06:52:18 PM
These I like too...and for the same reasons.  Don't you hate when a newly vacuumed carpet with "perfect" lines gets walked on?! 

No, I resent that vacuum lines aren't created and curved with regard to my usual path.  Why am forced to walk crab fashion to reach my sock drawer and maintain order?

*snerk*  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 16, 2012, 05:52:15 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 16, 2012, 04:44:34 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 16, 2012, 02:49:00 PM

Oh...btw, it helped that we lived less than 800' from an active military runway.
I used to live under the final approach for the local airbase. I credit this for my ability to recognize aircraft based soley on their sound, and my ability to sleep through almost anything. Including my alarm clock!

Nice!  I would say, though, that the landing noise is far less than the take-off.  We were smack off the take-off of the runway.  Living there during Desert Storm meant that there was a constant, round-the-clock, training flights every few minutes...or so it seemed.

If you like, check out a satellite of Hill AFB, Utah.  Just off the south end of the runway and just south of the golf course, you'll see an area where there was housing.  I don't know when it was removed.  I finished my 4 yrs in '93 and we moved out from there.  It was considered "sub-standard housing" and so everyone that lived there, was paid to live there...in that even though we were being given "free" housing, because it was sub-standard, we were paid, I think it was 15%-20% of the housing allowance had we lived off base.

Not sure if this g00gle maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl) link will work.  If not you can just type in 'Hill AFB, UT'
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 24, 2012, 01:23:09 PM
Intermittent computer problems.
Motherboards, if you're going to die just die, don't stumble around like in a parody Shakespearean death scene.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2012, 03:58:24 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 24, 2012, 01:23:09 PM
Intermittent computer problems.
Motherboards, if you're going to die just die, don't stumble around like in a parody Shakespearean death scene.  >:(

You could lend a dying computer a hand, you know ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freakygaming.com%2Fgallery%2Fgame_art%2Fguild_wars%2Fswinging_heavy_hammer.jpg&hash=e0e0aa5874d26dafd7d77ef7eda1a8905ffdddb3)

Or two arms, maybe. ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 24, 2012, 04:45:03 PM
That would probably void my warranty.
I'm probably covered from an insurance angle,
I didn't invite the hammer guy.

But who is dead?
Video card?
Motherboard?
Television or sound card?
After near a year is my memory found imperfect?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 24, 2012, 04:45:03 PM
But who is dead?
Video card?
Motherboard?
Television or sound card?
After near a year is my memory found imperfect?
Fried your hardware?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Anne D. on March 25, 2012, 07:30:40 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

Oh, man. That's a bummer. That happened to me once with a brand-new book I bought at Barnes and Noble. It had been bound with about 30 pages just missing from the middle. Didn't discover it till I was reading it and really into the story. B&N didn't give me any problem with exchanging it, though.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

:( Hope you find a new copy of the book. That's why I've converted to Kindles.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

:( Hope you find a new copy of the book. That's why I've converted to Kindles.

I love my Kindle. :) However, there's also a great joy I take, in just holding a book and turning the pages. I wound up finding another copy of it at the used bookstore by my house, and because I know the girl who works there, she was VERY nice and let me photocopy the last few pages, so I am happy now. But I STILL think that before someone puts on a rummage sale, they ought to quickly check over the books they're selling to make sure there aren't a bunch of obviously torn out pages/damage to the book. Then again, I should have checked it before I bought it, so mea culpa too.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 11:13:25 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

:( Hope you find a new copy of the book. That's why I've converted to Kindles.

I love my Kindle. :) However, there's also a great joy I take, in just holding a book and turning the pages. I wound up finding another copy of it at the used bookstore by my house, and because I know the girl who works there, she was VERY nice and let me photocopy the last few pages, so I am happy now. But I STILL think that before someone puts on a rummage sale, they ought to quickly check over the books they're selling to make sure there aren't a bunch of obviously torn out pages/damage to the book. Then again, I should have checked it before I bought it, so mea culpa too.

You know Latin? SQUEE! I thought my mom, her brothers, my cousins and I were the only people on the planet who still referred to things in Latin. Semper Ubi Sub Ubi!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ali on March 26, 2012, 11:19:41 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 11:13:25 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

:( Hope you find a new copy of the book. That's why I've converted to Kindles.

I love my Kindle. :) However, there's also a great joy I take, in just holding a book and turning the pages. I wound up finding another copy of it at the used bookstore by my house, and because I know the girl who works there, she was VERY nice and let me photocopy the last few pages, so I am happy now. But I STILL think that before someone puts on a rummage sale, they ought to quickly check over the books they're selling to make sure there aren't a bunch of obviously torn out pages/damage to the book. Then again, I should have checked it before I bought it, so mea culpa too.

You know Latin? SQUEE! I thought my mom, her brothers, my cousins and I were the only people on the planet who still referred to things in Latin. Semper Ubi Sub Ubi!

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum!  (Learned that joke from the romantic comedy, The Hanmaid's Tale by good ol' Maggie Atwood*)








* I'm feeling quite silly at the moment.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on March 27, 2012, 09:38:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 26, 2012, 11:19:41 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 11:13:25 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:56:53 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 06:47:25 PM
Buying an interesting looking used book at a rummage sale that is 346 pages in length, only to discover that pages 340 through 346 have either fallen out or have been torn out. Ack!

:( Hope you find a new copy of the book. That's why I've converted to Kindles.

I love my Kindle. :) However, there's also a great joy I take, in just holding a book and turning the pages. I wound up finding another copy of it at the used bookstore by my house, and because I know the girl who works there, she was VERY nice and let me photocopy the last few pages, so I am happy now. But I STILL think that before someone puts on a rummage sale, they ought to quickly check over the books they're selling to make sure there aren't a bunch of obviously torn out pages/damage to the book. Then again, I should have checked it before I bought it, so mea culpa too.

You know Latin? SQUEE! I thought my mom, her brothers, my cousins and I were the only people on the planet who still referred to things in Latin. Semper Ubi Sub Ubi!

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum!  (Learned that joke from the romantic comedy, The Hanmaid's Tale by good ol' Maggie Atwood*)








* I'm feeling quite silly at the moment.

Do not light fire to you bastards? I'm assuming that's the translation.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 28, 2012, 02:05:07 AM
I like the title of Terry Pratchett's novel featuring vampires, Carpe Jugulum.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D

Lol...my mind is still reminiscing of class today...being put in a classroom full of jocks and freshman is pretty fun  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D

Lol...my mind is still reminiscing of class today...being put in a classroom full of jocks and freshman is pretty fun  ;D
Flirt, tease or torture?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: musicality on April 18, 2012, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D

Lol...my mind is still reminiscing of class today...being put in a classroom full of jocks and freshman is pretty fun  ;D
Flirt, tease or torture?

I wish it was the first. Even the second would suffice. But it is much more the latter.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:14:29 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D

Lol...my mind is still reminiscing of class today...being put in a classroom full of jocks and freshman is pretty fun  ;D
Flirt, tease or torture?

I wish it was the first. Even the second would suffice. But it is much more the latter.
Sorry, but if that's a recent photo of you in your avatar then you must be joking!! Just that smile is flirtatious!!  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: musicality on April 18, 2012, 11:16:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:14:29 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 11:12:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2012, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.
Growing up must have been hard!  ;)  ;D

Lol...my mind is still reminiscing of class today...being put in a classroom full of jocks and freshman is pretty fun  ;D
Flirt, tease or torture?

I wish it was the first. Even the second would suffice. But it is much more the latter.
Sorry, but if that's a recent photo of you in your avatar then you must be joking!! Just that smile is flirtatious!!  :D

;D :) aww thank you! I am blessed with photogenic abilities. Haha
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2012, 11:22:28 AM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 11:16:30 AM
;D :) aww thank you! I am blessed with photogenic abilities. Haha
Yep. Definitely cute. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 18, 2012, 02:35:24 PM
Catalyst Control Centre.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 06:26:09 PM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.

Whenever a member of the Grammar Police gets all upset, I pat them on the head and say "There, Their, They're!"  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2012, 06:27:39 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 06:26:09 PM
Quote from: musicality on April 18, 2012, 10:43:06 AM
Cracking knuckles.
The misuse of you're & your.
Immaturity in the classroom.

Whenever a member of the Grammar Police gets all upset, I pat them on the head and say "There, Their, They're!"  ;)
I shall have to remember that one  :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on April 23, 2012, 11:12:23 AM
The unannounced cancellation of goat races.  We took our little grandson out to a farm/zoo place to watch the goat racing.  When we got there it was cancelled because the jumps were too wet, although the sheep racing went ahead over the same course:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FSheepRace.jpg&hash=03b7f6e18dfc060d4583d75174a13b11545f59b5)

I was disappointed.  Why? If a sheep can get round a certain course, why not a goat? [/rant]
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 11:38:22 AM
Quote from: OldGit on April 23, 2012, 11:12:23 AM
The unannounced cancellation of goat races.  We took our little grandson out to a farm/zoo place to watch the goat racing.  When we got there it was cancelled because the jumps were too wet, although the sheep racing went ahead over the same course:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FSheepRace.jpg&hash=03b7f6e18dfc060d4583d75174a13b11545f59b5)

I was disappointed.  Why? If a sheep can get round a certain course, why not a goat? [/rant]

When did Goats become such prima donnas?
It's outrageous, they'll be refusing to clip clop across bridges without fluffy slippers next.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:16:38 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 11:38:22 AM
Quote from: OldGit on April 23, 2012, 11:12:23 AM
The unannounced cancellation of goat races.  We took our little grandson out to a farm/zoo place to watch the goat racing.  When we got there it was cancelled because the jumps were too wet, although the sheep racing went ahead over the same course:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FSheepRace.jpg&hash=03b7f6e18dfc060d4583d75174a13b11545f59b5)

I was disappointed.  Why? If a sheep can get round a certain course, why not a goat? [/rant]

When did Goats become such prima donnas?
It's outrageous, they'll be refusing to clip clop across bridges without fluffy slippers next.

ROFL!!!

OK, I practically choked on my coffee. Man is this place good for that... that picture of sheep is hilarious, I've never seen sheep DO that.  :D

And ohhhh Pudding, the very image of goats in fluffy slippers... *snickers*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 23, 2012, 08:43:11 PM
I need more barnyard animal races in my life.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 23, 2012, 08:47:19 PM
There's always those cockfights at my cousin chui's place every wednesday.  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on April 23, 2012, 08:58:47 PM
Quote from: The Semaestro on April 23, 2012, 08:47:19 PM
There's always those cockfights at my cousin chui's place every wednesday.  ;D
Ooh! Ooh! We can start an online betting service where people can bet on who has the best cock...
... ...
...
... Didn't sound quite right, did it? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fangel-wanna-be.gif&hash=324d2b3cdb42f52c0741cc830925bb21d3e579b8)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:06:11 PM
If chocobos were real, i would so race them. :)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on April 23, 2012, 09:07:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:06:11 PM
If chocobos were real, i would so race them. :)
The Asmo, he would munch on chocolegs. Those big. Lotsa' meat on them.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 11:32:25 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:06:11 PM
If chocobos were real, i would so race them. :)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.fortunecity.com%2Fseraphim2000%2Fchocobo.gif&hash=eddd82343db9d8c610b36295c2faec808530ad86)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 04:14:37 AM
Nuuu, fortune city ate your image.  :(
Title: You know what I hate?
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 29, 2012, 07:03:38 PM
I hate when I click on a link on my homepage, thinking it's going to take me to a text article, and it takes me to a bloody movie!!!

Goddamn illiterate society.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2012, 07:09:51 PM
^^^ that definitely comes under the heading of non religious pet peeves  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 07:21:08 PM
Elderly relatives who are close to hitting 90, unstable on their feet, and more than very stubborn... who come into your home, announce that they don't like the way you've arranged your personal belongings, and proceed to shift everything around to their liking, before going back home.  ::)

I now have to re-arrange my computer room, my daughter's bedroom, and my kitchen.

If I could figure out how to change the locks on the house without a war in the family starting, I'd do so in a flash.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 01:09:47 AM
Burrs. The stupid things keep getting caught in Cash's tail.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 12:45:22 PM
When I have to get up very early for a meeting with someone that they've either forgotten, blown off, or mistaken the time of. *yawn* Grrr.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 01:41:13 PM
People who wrongly park in a disabled space just after I've nobly driven past and not abused it.  Ditto mother-and-baby spaces.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 01:41:13 PM
People who wrongly park in a disabled space just after I've nobly driven past and not abused it.  Ditto mother-and-baby spaces.

Agreed. I know the mother-and-baby spaces can be a contentious issue, but I really appreciated them when I was 8+ months pregnant. Waddling for extended periods of time gets quite uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.

You need to expand on this.
I think animals. Feel. Like. Animals.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 08:05:37 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.

You need to expand on this.
I think animals. Feel. Like. Animals.

My moms boyfriend got cows to raise over summer and they said how cruel he was to raise them just to kill them. Then they went on to say that the cows will be scared because they will know about being killed. Cows just sit in a field and eat grass all day. I highly doubt they are fearful of anything.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:13:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 08:05:37 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.

You need to expand on this.
I think animals. Feel. Like. Animals.

My moms boyfriend got cows to raise over summer and they said how cruel he was to raise them just to kill them. Then they went on to say that the cows will be scared because they will know about being killed. Cows just sit in a field and eat grass all day. I highly doubt they are fearful of anything.

I understand your annoyance.

True story: as a kid, I was riding in the car with my parents, and my mom was staring out the window, looking out into the farmland fields around us. I asked her what was on her mind. She responded "I wonder what those cows are thinking!" and I said "I don't think they're thinking much!" and she went on a long ramble about how boring it would be, to be a cow.  :D

Here, to make you smile: If cows COULD think like humans....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joke-of-the-day.com%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2FEat%2520more%2520chikin.preview.jpg&hash=2d72260052e3da13eae344c51e8e0c4fc8330534)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: philosoraptor on May 07, 2012, 08:25:42 PM
That last post reminded me how much I like Chik-Fil-A, but that I can't eat there without feeling guilty knowing that they actively donate to bigoted hate groups like Focus on the Family.  And also that I almost always will crave Chik-Fil-A on Sunday, when they are of course not open.  So maybe this is actually a religious pet peeve...?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 08:36:29 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:13:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 08:05:37 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.

You need to expand on this.
I think animals. Feel. Like. Animals.

My moms boyfriend got cows to raise over summer and they said how cruel he was to raise them just to kill them. Then they went on to say that the cows will be scared because they will know about being killed. Cows just sit in a field and eat grass all day. I highly doubt they are fearful of anything.

I understand your annoyance.

True story: as a kid, I was riding in the car with my parents, and my mom was staring out the window, looking out into the farmland fields around us. I asked her what was on her mind. She responded "I wonder what those cows are thinking!" and I said "I don't think they're thinking much!" and she went on a long ramble about how boring it would be, to be a cow.  :D

Here, to make you smile: If cows COULD think like humans....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joke-of-the-day.com%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2FEat%2520more%2520chikin.preview.jpg&hash=2d72260052e3da13eae344c51e8e0c4fc8330534)

Thanks for the laugh Amicale. I guess I'm just tired and grumpy today.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on May 07, 2012, 08:54:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
Fucking animal rights activists. They need to learn that animals Don't. Think. Like. People.
Yes! They also need to learn that green meddlers don't think like people. And things that don't think like people, they be food unless they be rodents.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 08:58:27 PM
When an individual completely agrees with an outline/content/fee-structure and then, when I send them the first draft, decides that they would like literally twice as much work done for free. *grumble* *grumble*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 04:38:39 AM
It annoys me when I am watching television shows and they are poorly edited.

It annoys it when people tap on desks..
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 08:16:51 AM
M48s being passed off as PanzerIII (it's a Tank thing!)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on May 09, 2012, 10:18:36 AM
Badly converted e-books.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 04:39:39 PM
For the second time in the last week I've had someone who used to be on my Husband's facebook list passively-aggressively message me asking me why he removed them. It kind of drives me crazy because A) It's HIS facebook! He can add or delete whoever he wants! Why do they think I have anything to do with it? and B) It puts me in the awkward situation of having to come up with a response.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: En_Route on May 11, 2012, 06:00:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 04:39:39 PM
For the second time in the last week I've had someone who used to be on my Husband's facebook list passively-aggressively message me asking me why he removed them. It kind of drives me crazy because A) It's HIS facebook! He can add or delete whoever he wants! Why do they think I have anything to do with it? and B) It puts me in the awkward situation of having to come up with a response.

The fact that they are directing their chagrin at you in this crass manner wholly justifies your husband's decision to spurn them. Not that that is the issue. In your situation, I would probably say  simply that it's a matter they really need to take up with your husband.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 06:33:10 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 11, 2012, 06:00:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 04:39:39 PM
For the second time in the last week I've had someone who used to be on my Husband's facebook list passively-aggressively message me asking me why he removed them. It kind of drives me crazy because A) It's HIS facebook! He can add or delete whoever he wants! Why do they think I have anything to do with it? and B) It puts me in the awkward situation of having to come up with a response.

The fact that they are directing their chagrin at you in this crass manner wholly justifies your husband's decision to spurn them. Not that that is the issue. In your situation, I would probably say  simply that it's a matter they really need to take up with your husband.

In both cases, they've framed their message within the context of "Oh, I wanted to pass along some well-wishes to your husband, but it would seem he deleted me. Do you know how/why/when that happened?" So I've just told them that I'd pass along their well-wishes and left it at that.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 07:24:38 PM
Bosses, co-workers, clients, fellow students or anyone who doesn't respect your valuable time, or appreciate that you have a life outside of what you do for them. This picture sums it up well:

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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: corgilover on May 12, 2012, 04:29:12 AM
People who leave giant wads of hair in the shower drain hidden so that they can't be cleaned up so that by the end of the year one has a mass of rotting hair to be cleaned out and you're pretty sure it's alive.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: jumbojak on May 12, 2012, 09:32:15 PM
Who would confuse an M48 with s PanzerIII?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 10:58:38 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 12, 2012, 09:32:15 PM
Who would confuse an M48 with s PanzerIII?
Movie makers and prop producers who think the sort of people who go and watch a movie about WWII won't notice the difference!!!!  >:( >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on May 13, 2012, 12:53:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 10:58:38 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 12, 2012, 09:32:15 PM
Who would confuse an M48 with s PanzerIII?
Movie makers and prop producers who think the sort of people who go and watch a movie about WWII won't notice the difference!!!!  >:( >:(

I got annoyed that all the german tanks in "Captain America" were american made M113 APCs.
And I still haven't forgiven the "Top Gun" people for calling an F-5 a Mig 28.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: harte.beest on May 13, 2012, 05:14:48 AM
my pet peeve is the Septuagint
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on May 13, 2012, 12:21:39 PM
Quote from: harte.beest on May 13, 2012, 05:14:48 AM
my pet peeve is the Septuagint

I actually had to look that up...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on May 15, 2012, 01:02:51 AM
When, in a place like a forum topic about homosexuality, somebody posts saying that they have no problem with homosexuality, or they support it, but then they have to include "It's their personal choice" or anything of that nature.

I did not choose my sexuality, and the 'choice' to act on my sexuality is not something that we should really be making any meaningful distinction as a choice because the option to not do so goes against my nature. So when anybody says anything like that it really confuses me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on May 15, 2012, 01:09:11 AM
Quote from: Radiant on May 15, 2012, 01:02:51 AM
When, in a place like a forum topic about homosexuality, somebody posts saying that they have no problem with homosexuality, or they support it, but then they have to include "It's their personal choice" or anything of that nature.

I did not choose my sexuality, and the 'choice' to act on my sexuality is not something that we should really be making any meaningful distinction as a choice because the option to not do so goes against my nature. So when anybody says anything like that it really confuses me.

I'm with you. People often mean well when they say that, because saying "it's their personal choice" is like saying "it's their business, not mine" or "I support their choice to live the way they want to live" (as opposed to staying in the closet our entire lives, I guess). They just word it awkwardly.

I'd find it very odd if I said I have no problem with people being straight and I support those who are because that's their personal choice; they'd automatically protest and say "hey, I didn't choose this, this is just the way I am."

Well, same goes for most of us who identify somewhere along the LGBTQ spectrum. If you're bi, you have a choice in terms of who you date (male, female, trans, etc etc) or who you're romantic with, that's true. And if you're gay, you can of course choose whichever partner(s) you prefer -- but the very orientation itself isn't generally a choice for most of us.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
Another post reminded me.

You are not an artist unless you make art for a living, just as a lawyer is only a lawyer if it is his profession, they may have the skills necessary to do so but unless they are active in the field they are not such. You can be artistic, you can be a talented drawer, painter, writer, musician, and/or photographer (even though none of these are needed to be an artist all that is required is an strong imagination and the ability to delegate concisely) but unless you are producing art for a living then you are not an artist. *End rant*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2012, 12:10:26 AM
Quote from: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
Another post reminded me.

You are not an artist unless you make art for a living, just as a lawyer is only a lawyer if it is his profession, they may have the skills necessary to do so but unless they are active in the field they are not such. You can be artistic, you can be a talented drawer, painter, writer, musician, and/or photographer (even though none of these are needed to be an artist all that is required is an strong imagination and the ability to delegate concisely) but unless you are producing art for a living then you are not an artist. *End rant*

I feel like I would have do disagree. I think anyone can be an artist if they want to. I don't think that it has to be their profession. It could just be a hobby.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:19:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 27, 2012, 12:10:26 AM
I feel like I would have do disagree. I think anyone can be an artist if they want to. I don't think that it has to be their profession. It could just be a hobby.

Yeah anyone can be an artist (whether they are good or not is another question and entirely subjective) but they are not an artist if it is their hobby. Just as a person who likes to write stories in their spare time is not an author. Maybe some would add an extra distinction between the two as "artist" - "professional artist" but I have never heard the term used and wouldn't use it. But I wouldn't call somebody an artist who draws pretty pictures there is a lot more to it than that I think this story is a good example of the difference between an artist and a person that can draw.
QuoteThe story goes that Picasso was sitting in a Paris café when an admirer approached and asked if he would do a quick sketch on a paper napkin. Picasso politely agreed, swiftly executed the work, and handed back the napkin — but not before asking for a rather significant amount of money. The admirer was shocked: 'How can you ask for so much? It took you a minute to draw this!' 'No', Picasso replied, 'It took me 40 years'
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 12:31:34 AM
Quote from: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
Another post reminded me.

You are not an artist unless you make art for a living, just as a lawyer is only a lawyer if it is his profession, they may have the skills necessary to do so but unless they are active in the field they are not such. You can be artistic, you can be a talented drawer, painter, writer, musician, and/or photographer (even though none of these are needed to be an artist all that is required is an strong imagination and the ability to delegate concisely) but unless you are producing art for a living then you are not an artist. *End rant*

Erm, I don't think I agree, either. I know some truly talented dancers who have been dancing for years, are certified in their area of dance, teach, travel to dance festivals and attend dance workshops, but they still have "day jobs." In fact, I know two women who own a dance studio and they both still have day-jobs. The studio is successful, but they keep the prices reasonable because they're so involved in the community. Plus, all of the dance costuming/travel costs a fortune, so they work day jobs to help support their own dance growth. I'd call them both successful artists. Choice of income =/= someone's "living", I don't think.

Now, I'll give you that there are some obnoxious people out there. I know a guy who published one novel and before the thing even hit the shelves he had changed his Facebook employment information to "professional novelist." It's been two years now and he hasn't written a thing since (that I'm aware of) and I'm pretty sure he's on unemployment. But whatever. He felt like he needed that and that it reflected who he is. In reality, the labels only go so far. Part of being what I would consider a successful artist is A) consistently producing work and B) having the respect, or at least notice, of your peers. If the "artist's" art doesn't mean much to them or to anyone else, it'll be hard to hide over time. So I let things like that be. Who knows, maybe the guy I know will get out of his slump and will be the next J.K Rowling. I don't waste a lot of energy worrying about it, just some slight irritation here and there.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:44:19 AM
[DJ]

I would agree with calling them artists (well depending that they are creative in dance an not the tool of the artist, if that makes sense), even though they may have a day job that isn't dance doesn't deter from the fact that they are artists, unless people are very lucky the vast majority of artists need another job at some point or another to pay the bills. But regardless dance is a huge part of there life from the description you gave far more than just a hobby and commit a large part of there life towards it, its not something they do every now and again it is a part of them.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 27, 2012, 04:08:53 AM
I don't think dollars have much to do with art at all, what of all those who have died before value was found in their work?  I'd say art is a person expressing their experience of or feelings for the world in some way, very rare anyone would want to pay for it.  Just about every kid loves to draw, paint, sing and bang a drum but they drift away from it, they're not artists, let others do who do it better.  Don't look within, others will show you how it's done, have you seen the latest iPhone?

I know some purists say dollars don't help art.  If work is motivated by dollars and not by the desire to express what is felt I'd agree, so much of it is plastic but it sells so well.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 27, 2012, 04:20:40 AM
Aren't semantics FUN??? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2012, 11:06:24 PM
I never thought I would get this kind of writer's block. ::)

It annoys me when I'm supposed to explain why an animal would live in a certain habitat except...that animal isn't exactly in that microhabitat. ::)

But anyways, I'm just ranting. I'm going to have to mention that more sampling is needed. Can I do that? ???
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: philosoraptor on May 30, 2012, 03:45:31 AM
Quote from: Crow on May 27, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
Another post reminded me.

You are not an artist unless you make art for a living, just as a lawyer is only a lawyer if it is his profession, they may have the skills necessary to do so but unless they are active in the field they are not such. You can be artistic, you can be a talented drawer, painter, writer, musician, and/or photographer (even though none of these are needed to be an artist all that is required is an strong imagination and the ability to delegate concisely) but unless you are producing art for a living then you are not an artist. *End rant*

So what of people like da Vinci and Poe, who died indigent and penniless?  I guess they weren't artists?  ::)

I think the art you create without the expectation of receiving payment for it is a lot more meaningful.  Artists are the people who create because they are compelled to do so by passion, not by the promise of a paycheck.

ETA: What Pudding said, basically. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on May 30, 2012, 10:58:26 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on May 30, 2012, 03:45:31 AM
So what of people like da Vinci and Poe, who died indigent and penniless?  I guess they weren't artists?  ::)

I think the art you create without the expectation of receiving payment for it is a lot more meaningful.  Artists are the people who create because they are compelled to do so by passion, not by the promise of a paycheck.

ETA: What Pudding said, basically. 

Disregarding the example of Da Vinci which is completely wrong, Da Vinci was not only the most popular artists of his time, his client list reads like the who's who of nobility of the 15th & 16th century and kept the company of Kings, of whom he died in the company of. Poe most likely was penniless as he was infamously a heavy alcoholic but that still doesn't deter from the fact that his career after the military was in publishing, won many awards and was highly praised by critics for his own releases. A person who is truly an artist will make money from there passion and talent, artists need to consume food and pay bills too so why would they do anything else, I didn't state anywhere that they had to be rich just that it was there profession. Being an artist is more than a job its a way of life and a way of thinking which is why there are so many poor artists who still pursue being artists even though they are making little or no money but it is still there profession.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Ihateyoumike on June 18, 2012, 08:58:33 PM
People who walk through a store or other public place with their crap music blaring from their crap cellphone speaker. Not ringtones (though I hate those too) but just straight up listening to their personal soundtrack in everyone else's earspace. Fuck you people... buy headphones!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 10:34:02 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 18, 2012, 08:58:33 PM
People who walk through a store or other public place with their crap music blaring from their crap cellphone speaker. Not ringtones (though I hate those too) but just straight up listening to their personal soundtrack in everyone else's earspace. Fuck you people... buy headphones!

If it's a song I know the lyrics to, or at least know the tune to, I occasionally walk near them and either sing or hum along. They give me a strange look, then get the idea, and turn off their damned phones/devices. Or pull out their earbuds and start using them. ;) Generally, I do NOT have a good singing voice, so if I embarass them, so much the better. My kiddo even looks for people for me... "Oooh mommy, there's a guy with music, do you know THAT song??"  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2012, 12:35:17 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 18, 2012, 08:58:33 PM
People who walk through a store or other public place with their crap music blaring from their crap cellphone speaker. Not ringtones (though I hate those too) but just straight up listening to their personal soundtrack in everyone else's earspace. Fuck you people... buy headphones!

In public transpotation too. They even put up posters insided buses which read "Don't be the f*cking DJ, use headphones!*

Or something like that.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 09:47:47 AM
Idiots.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2012, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 19, 2012, 09:47:47 AM
Idiots.
YES! Burn them and salt their hides!

Eh... Who are we talking about..?  ???

... ... Oh! Headphones. Yes, well... Carry on saltin' an' burnin' then  :D Also, people who think that they look cool when they pass you buy in some ancient ex-daddy's car with their subwoofers creating minor earth quakes. Salt their tyres!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on June 19, 2012, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 19, 2012, 12:36:41 PM
Also, people who think that they look cool when they pass you buy in some ancient ex-daddy's car with their subwoofers creating minor earth quakes. Salt their tyres!  >:(

The mating call of the working class new driver.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2012, 12:48:19 PM
What do they mate with, I wonder..? Their oversized exhaust outlets, which if you look closely are usually just bolted on to the stock system?  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on June 19, 2012, 12:53:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ-qjHB-REk
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Synapse on July 21, 2012, 03:54:36 AM
When a group of people clog up a walkway.

When people don't show up for appointments or are just incapable of punctuality.

When people say "We only use 10% of our brains". Worse still are shows that assume that unlocking the "other 90%" results in superpowers.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on July 21, 2012, 03:57:51 AM
Quote from: 5yn4p2e on July 21, 2012, 03:54:36 AM
When a group of people clog up a walkway.

When people don't show up for appointments or are just incapable of punctuality.

When people say "We only use 10% of our brains". Worse still are shows that assume that unlocking the "other 90%" results in superpowers.



I heard that it results in a seizure.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on July 21, 2012, 04:08:14 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 21, 2012, 03:57:51 AM
I heard that it results in a seizure.
That would probably make sense... Push the brain over the limit, and it will fight back.

Where does that 10% myth come from anyways..? Not pre-brain scan era, I hope..? Because if so, how does any one still believe it? (Yeah yeah, I know... Gods, alternative so-called medicine, conspiracy theories and so on... Own brain being bigger than one thinks is probably not the most harmful thing to believe in "just because"...)
Title: Re: Post reply
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2012, 04:52:04 AM
Quote from: QuaraGror on July 22, 2012, 03:55:22 AM
Human psychology has accepted the co-existence of good and evil from the the minute Adam and Eve ate the apple of knowledge. There is certainly happiness with sorrow, pleasure with pain, truth with lie, beauty with ugliness and so on. Often used the happy moments you have ever had along with the moments of sorrow. Sometimes the memory and concern about unhealthy time keeps on haunting you and you are really much overwhelmed for you to forget to smile. Do you think you're depressed and filled with anxiety all the time? Are you currently in times that may be called a disorder?

Do not underestimate your depression and anxiety, there're actual life enemies and you will never underestimate your enemies. Let me tell you the indications of anxiety disorder so as to compare and understand your lack of control. There are certain physical the signs of anxiety disorder, e.g. rapid or irregular heartbeat, stomach problems like gnawing feeling, nausea, "butterflies within the stomach" diarrhea, irritated bowel syndrome, sweating, or feeling cold and clammy headaches, lightheadedness or dizziness, body tension or aches, fatigue or breathlessness shaking, trembling or twitching difficulty dropping off to sleep or staying asleep, hot flashes or chills, chest pain, rubbery legs, tingling in fingers or toes. Concurrently there are some emotional symptoms too being a general sensation of apprehension and dread, nervousness, jumpiness, irritation, fearfulness or terror, isolation from others, feeling incredibly self-conscious and insecure, and fear that you're dying or going crazy strong want to escape.

Well I felt OK before I read that.
Do I accept the "co-existence of good and evil?"
Not sure, maybe I lack a proper human psychology.
Not to worry though, there's a pill to stop me caring.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Recusant on July 22, 2012, 06:23:18 AM
Heh, I appreciate that you removed the spam links in that post Sir Pudding. Well done.   ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 22, 2012, 06:50:06 AM
It's Sir Pudding now? Be careful to not inflate that head of his too much, otherwise he'll never get that crown off. ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Amicale on July 30, 2012, 03:39:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 22, 2012, 06:50:06 AM
It's Sir Pudding now? Be careful to not inflate that head of his too much, otherwise he'll never get that crown off. ;)

I think that's probably his fondest ambition, to wear that crown and never be able to remove it...

He only wishes that HE'D parachuted in, at the start of the Olympics.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I realise that I should've said 'inflate his ego' instead of 'head', though the sentences wouldn't have worked. In Portuguese ego and head can be interchangeable. Just sayin' to remove any possible misconceptions about my meaning. :-\
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on July 30, 2012, 04:39:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I realise that I should've said 'inflate his ego' instead of 'head', though the sentences wouldn't have worked. In Portuguese ego and head can be interchangeable. Just sayin' to remove any possible misconceptions about my meaning. :-\

It still works the same in English.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 04:41:12 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 30, 2012, 04:39:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I realise that I should've said 'inflate his ego' instead of 'head', though the sentences wouldn't have worked. In Portuguese ego and head can be interchangeable. Just sayin' to remove any possible misconceptions about my meaning. :-\

It still works the same in English.

Ah, well. Good to know. ;D Would've been a bit awkward...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on July 30, 2012, 06:13:40 PM
I'm not reading the whole 37 pages so I may be repeating someone elses peeve.

Pet Peeve; people who not only state, but also believe, "facts" that are not sufficiently verified or even examined. Phony facts are all over the map. Right now, in the US, we are besieged by political statements that are damned lies but accepted as certainties by the great unwashed. Political misrepresentation is only one area of the boatload of crap to which we are constantly subjected.

I think that the general population is just too lazy to make an effort to seperate hearsay from realistic information.   
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on July 30, 2012, 07:22:13 PM
People who feel the need to stir up trouble. Nothing makes me angrier than that.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 03, 2012, 01:38:38 AM
There's someone on my friend's list who considers herself a bit of a "fat activist". She posts a lot about body image issues -- some of it I agree with, some of it I disagree with. She's also in the bellydance community and she's very vocal about accepting all shapes and sizes of bodies in the dance. Again, cool (mostly). She ALSO has a daughter who is in a wheelchair, so she (the mother) is very vocal about accepting everyone, despite their ability.

THEN. Tonight, she updates her status: "I saw a small penis parade tonight...or at least I think that's what the seven Corvettes all driving in a convoy was..."

WTF?! We're supposed to accept everyone of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but taking cheap cracks at strangers' penis' because of the car they drive is okay?! W.T.F.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: En_Route on August 03, 2012, 01:49:45 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 03, 2012, 01:38:38 AM
There's someone on my friend's list who considers herself a bit of a "fat activist". She posts a lot about body image issues -- some of it I agree with, some of it I disagree with. She's also in the bellydance community and she's very vocal about accepting all shapes and sizes of bodies in the dance. Again, cool (mostly). She ALSO has a daughter who is in a wheelchair, so she (the mother) is very vocal about accepting everyone, despite their ability.

THEN. Tonight, she updates her status: "I saw a small penis parade tonight...or at least I think that's what the seven Corvettes all driving in a convoy was..."

WTF?! We're supposed to accept everyone of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but taking cheap cracks at strangers' penis' because of the car they drive is okay?! W.T.F.

I drive a Golf myself.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 03, 2012, 04:17:55 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 03, 2012, 01:38:38 AMWTF?! We're supposed to accept everyone of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but taking cheap cracks at strangers' penis' because of the car they drive is okay?! W.T.F.

Just driving wouldn't bother me but look at me antics do.  Fast noisy acceleration in a residential street or car park does.  It's not impressive, any yob could do it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on August 03, 2012, 04:21:37 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 03, 2012, 04:17:55 AM

Just driving wouldn't bother me but look at me antics do.  Fast noisy acceleration in a residential street or car park does.  It's not impressive, any yob could do it.

Oh Asmo, the intersection that I live one is famous for that. I want to throw something when some douche bag feels the need to be extra loud at two AM.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 03, 2012, 01:38:38 AM
There's someone on my friend's list who considers herself a bit of a "fat activist". She posts a lot about body image issues -- some of it I agree with, some of it I disagree with. She's also in the bellydance community and she's very vocal about accepting all shapes and sizes of bodies in the dance. Again, cool (mostly). She ALSO has a daughter who is in a wheelchair, so she (the mother) is very vocal about accepting everyone, despite their ability.

THEN. Tonight, she updates her status: "I saw a small penis parade tonight...or at least I think that's what the seven Corvettes all driving in a convoy was..."

WTF?! We're supposed to accept everyone of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but taking cheap cracks at strangers' penis' because of the car they drive is okay?! W.T.F.
Hypocrisy knows no boundaries  :D 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on August 03, 2012, 09:46:24 AM
O wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2013, 08:01:55 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 23, 2013, 07:38:43 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2013, 12:05:22 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 22, 2013, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 22, 2013, 08:48:23 PM
People who think fascism and communism are the same thing.

Aren't they complete opposites of each other?
Fachism is right wing extremism, communism is left wing extreme. Polar opposite.
Funny thing though is quite often people change their views from one extreme to another. In extreme right wing organizations you may find a lot of former communists. For example: Adolf Hitler used to be a communist. It looks like that if one extreme view doesn't work out for them, they try a different extreme view.
I've noticed the 'loop around effect' too. I suspect it's down to the individual who has an extreme personality jumping between bandwagons to suit their current agenda.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 19, 2014, 09:26:23 PM
People who say they're going out "just for a bit" and you'll be back in plenty of time to make pratice, and 5 hours later they're plastered and you've got no ride in sight.

I specifically asked if I should drive myself, too.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2014, 12:04:52 AM
Certain people who second guess my motivations. If I just don't want to go wherever, then it means that I simply don't want to go! Why do some people expect me to conjure an explanation that will satisfy them? 

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 14, 2014, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 25, 2014, 06:59:10 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on August 25, 2014, 06:58:24 AM
here's a peeve I have with my fellow cypriots:
I am not the most patriotic person out there but everytime I see a greek flag waving at some monument, house, rally, political event I get enraged. We are an independent nation, we have our OWN flag, and yet idiots wave the flag of another country. Where else in the world does this happen!

You should see the Confederate flags in America. They turn up as bumper stickers, flying outside people's houses, hanging inside people's houses, and of course on state flags (either explicitly or implicitly) like the flag of Mississippi:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F42%2FFlag_of_Mississippi.svg%2F320px-Flag_of_Mississippi.svg.png&hash=006245293135bd41c1b2b803e34f87d3dbb4373b)

Yep, the official flag of a state government pays homage to a failed rebellion which was, largely, intended to preserve the status of certain humans as property. I'd be much happier with people flying foreign flags than that one.
It's just a flag though... Does it really matter?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 20, 2014, 07:35:10 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 14, 2014, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 25, 2014, 06:59:10 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on August 25, 2014, 06:58:24 AM
here's a peeve I have with my fellow cypriots:
I am not the most patriotic person out there but everytime I see a greek flag waving at some monument, house, rally, political event I get enraged. We are an independent nation, we have our OWN flag, and yet idiots wave the flag of another country. Where else in the world does this happen!

You should see the Confederate flags in America. They turn up as bumper stickers, flying outside people's houses, hanging inside people's houses, and of course on state flags (either explicitly or implicitly) like the flag of Mississippi:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F4%2F42%2FFlag_of_Mississippi.svg%2F320px-Flag_of_Mississippi.svg.png&hash=006245293135bd41c1b2b803e34f87d3dbb4373b)

Yep, the official flag of a state government pays homage to a failed rebellion which was, largely, intended to preserve the status of certain humans as property. I'd be much happier with people flying foreign flags than that one.
It's just a flag though... Does it really matter?

I guess it's the meaning behind the flag that induces anger. I can understand that since it's basically like openly saying "I support human slavery." which is fucked up. Not sure if you meant that.

Aside from that, flag pride in general is pretty dumb to me. It's just a piece of fabric, yet people will risk their lives for it (in old wars- the poor flag bearer.) Old vets and patriotic people will go crazy if you use a flag as a blanket, or sit on it, or get it dirty. That seems silly to me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 20, 2014, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 20, 2014, 07:35:10 AM
I guess it's the meaning behind the flag that induces anger. I can understand that since it's basically like openly saying "I support human slavery." which is fucked up. Not sure if you meant that.
Yes, but who gets to imbue the flag with meaning? As you said, it's a piece of fabric, albeit a colorful one. Does one really have to support slavery to fly the Confederate States flag? Does one have to despise the jews to fly an early fourties German one? There may be a lot of political motivation behind a flag. To assume a single cause behind it is, as I see it, uncalled for.

Quote
Aside from that, flag pride in general is pretty dumb to me. It's just a piece of fabric, yet people will risk their lives for it (in old wars- the poor flag bearer.) Old vets and patriotic people will go crazy if you use a flag as a blanket, or sit on it, or get it dirty. That seems silly to me.
I guess it just boils down to some people liking symbols more than others. I must say, in general, I don't think I have the capacity to understand the "weight" of those symbols in peoples' eyes.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 21, 2014, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 link=topic=69neg298773#msg298773 date=1419110536
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting with thesoyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)

I hated that...and it will never stop. Once you "Get" a boyfriend then they'll ask so when are getting married, then when are you having children, and more children.

I had an Aunt who never married, who never had kids, and who was also a hoarder. She was unrelenting with my sister's and I with questioning us about our personal lives.
One Easter there was a big fight I got blamed for because I was tired of her nosiness. So when she asked me when I was "getting" a girlfriend I replied back, " I dont know Auntie, when are you going to clean your fucking house"? (Exact words. And then all he'll broke loose.)


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on December 21, 2014, 01:16:40 AM
Bruno apparently got a girlfriend..........and much more than a mere GF. I do hope auntie is sufficiently vindicated.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 21, 2014, 02:14:51 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 21, 2014, 01:16:40 AM
Bruno apparently got a girlfriend..........and much more than a mere GF. I do hope auntie is sufficiently vindicated.


Icarus, yes I did and she never liked a one, but eventually I "Got"a wife, and some kids,... but she could not understand why I had to marry, as she put it " A Mexican and not some nice Polish girl?" Even after telling her 100 fucking times that my wife was not Mexican, but Honduran (Her payback for my insolence, not just than, but on other occasions as well was me ending up having to clean her house 20+ some years later. As I mentioned earlier she was a Class A Hoarder, an experience and subject deserving of it's own thread)

My Dear Polish Aunt was intolerable to the point that some relatives refused to associate with her, my sister's and I tolerated her out of respect for our Dad who had already passed away, otherwise we would have disowned her as well.

The event I described below was simply the tip of the iceberg with her, she was by far the worse out of the Aunts and Grandmas; but I hate meddling relatives, especially during the holiday's like Bud originally peeved about.
I make it a point as a Dad not to be that way with my own kids, and if any of their Aunts or Uncles start to get nosy I cut them right off.

So stay tough Bud, and don't let them get to you... ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on December 22, 2014, 03:22:26 AM
Buddy; I join Bruno in encouraging you to hang tough. You can have a boyfriend, or not, only when you get damned good and ready.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 22, 2014, 03:59:37 AM
Quote from: Bruno on December 21, 2014, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 link=topic=69neg298773#msg298773 date=1419110536
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting with thesoyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)

I hated that...and it will never stop. Once you "Get" a boyfriend then they'll ask so when are getting married, then when are you having children, and more children.

I had an Aunt who never married, who never had kids, and who was also a hoarder. She was unrelenting with my sister's and I with questioning us about our personal lives.
One Easter there was a big fight I got blamed for because I was tired of her nosiness. So when she asked me when I was "getting" a girlfriend I replied back, " I dont know Auntie, when are you going to clean your fucking house"? (Exact words. And then all he'll broke loose.)




Unless you have too many children, and then they'll ask you when you plan to stop and there is birth control dontchaknow.

One of the "silver linings", if you will, to the whole cancer thing is that no one fucking bothers us about that stuff anymore.  Or if they do, we can be like "we can't because we'll have crazy biohazard chemo babies", which shuts people up pretty quick. 

We get some "when are you getting married" stuff, but it seems to be more curiousity.  We've been together over 5 years and living together for 4.  Obviously the legalities are not terribly important to us. 

...I would have totally said that to your aunt too.  That's awesome. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 22, 2014, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
I don't think we ever asked any of our kids about their boyfriends/girlfriends.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on December 24, 2014, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Well, if it helps you can tell them about this handsome devil you know in Europe. Might get them off your back. ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 24, 2014, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Well, if it helps you can tell them about this handsome devil you know in Europe. Might get them off your back. ;)
Yes Asmo is quite handsome.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 24, 2014, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Well, if it helps you can tell them about this handsome devil you know in Europe. Might get them off your back. ;)
Yes Asmo is quite handsome.
;D

...Wait a minute!  >:( What's Tank planning now?! HM?!  >:( Well, The Asmo will find out!  >:(

*insert the appropriate muttering*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 03:07:39 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 24, 2014, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Well, if it helps you can tell them about this handsome devil you know in Europe. Might get them off your back. ;)

Oh yeah, that would be a great idea. Then I would never be allowed to leave the house.  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 24, 2014, 06:18:27 PM
Tell them you've taken a vow?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on December 25, 2014, 05:52:25 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2014, 09:57:28 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 24, 2014, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
'Tis the season for family to ask when I'm getting a boyfriend. #aceproblems  ::)
Well, if it helps you can tell them about this handsome devil you know in Europe. Might get them off your back. ;)
Yes Asmo is quite handsome.
;D

...Wait a minute!  >:( What's Tank planning now?! HM?!  >:( Well, The Asmo will find out!  >:(

*insert the appropriate muttering*
What the Rustbucket did there is what the Brits generally call "taking the mick". And I believe it was, in an underhanded way, aimed at me.... 8)
Worry not, Asmo. I'm the one he's gunning for.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 09:44:51 PM
Weeel... The Asmo has seen it before! Compliment The Asmo's Divine Beauty so that He becomes all pleased and starts marvelling at some rattie eating seeds, then Tank slips by and BAM! Luxembourg still stands.  >:(

He's on to it now, He is!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2014, 10:35:19 PM
I like Luxembourg. The Vatican on the other hand  ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 10:39:08 PM
NO! The Asmo will keep that to spite all those pesky Aasmoists. How DARE they!  >:( Besides, a double a like that is pronounced as o in Norwegian.  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2014, 11:19:23 PM
I hate waiting for hours in lines. People stand so close here it's annoying! Especially when everyone's anxious for the line to keep going, as if literally breathing down the neck of the person in front of you is going to achieve that...Talk about invasion of personal space!  >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2014, 04:07:55 AM
^ If it is any comfort, we have that here in the colonies too. I think that personal space is shrinking.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 09:44:53 AM
I wouldn't want that for anybody  ;) :P

The colonies? In the US? ??? Are those places with a high immigrant population or something else?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 09:50:03 AM
Icarus is talking about the good old days before the American colonies rebelled against their lawful king George III.  If you agree that the rebellion was illegal and wrong, then the USA are just a bunch of rebellious colonies.  ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 09:56:34 AM
:D 

Can't say that I agree with that view unfortunately, being former colonies ourselves until relatively recently. ;D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 09:59:53 AM
That's different.  We Brits thoroughly approve of your throwing off your shackles and giving one up the backside to Portugal.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 10:03:43 AM
That's true enough. Very soon after we sent the Portuguese on their way the Brits were on on shores trying to sell us their stuff. Makes perfect sense. :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dobermonster on December 27, 2014, 11:08:14 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 27, 2014, 04:07:55 AM
^ If it is any comfort, we have that here in the colonies too. I think that personal space is shrinking.

It's everywhere. When someone is uncomfortably close I 'obliviously' stretch my arms and lean back slightly. Tends to make them more aware of just how close they are.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 05:31:09 PM
^ I turn around and give them the evil eye. It doesn't work all the time but it can be very effective.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:51:52 PM
A bit of flatulence will often persuade 'em to stand back a bit, too.  ;)

But why do they do it?  Watch any heavy road traffic and you'll see them doing the same.  I think they feel more secure in a crowd.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Magdalena on December 27, 2014, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2014, 11:19:23 PM
I hate waiting for hours in lines. People stand so close here it's annoying! Especially when everyone's anxious for the line to keep going, as if literally breathing down the neck of the person in front of you is going to achieve that...Talk about invasion of personal space!  >:(
I knew someone who would turn around and look at the person breathing down their neck, then he would move  outside of the line and say to them, "Go in front of me if you think that'll get you to the front of the line faster."  :D
It's like those people who keep changing lanes while they're driving to get 'there' faster. I want to tell them, "Great! After all that lane changing, we ended up stopping at the same red light!"  ;D

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:40:38 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:51:52 PM
A bit of flatulence will often persuade 'em to stand back a bit, too.  ;)

But why do they do it?  Watch any heavy road traffic and you'll see them doing the same.  I think they feel more secure in a crowd.

:D Yes I suppose that could work really well too. One would need a near infinite supply though, for long lines. Hopefully such a tactic would remove some people in the front as well. :P

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:44:23 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 27, 2014, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2014, 11:19:23 PM
I hate waiting for hours in lines. People stand so close here it's annoying! Especially when everyone's anxious for the line to keep going, as if literally breathing down the neck of the person in front of you is going to achieve that...Talk about invasion of personal space!  >:(
I knew someone who would turn around and look at the person breathing down their neck, then he would move  outside of the line and say to them, "Go in front of me if you think that'll get you to the front of the line faster."  :D
It's like those people who keep changing lanes while they're driving to get 'there' faster. I want to tell them, "Great! After all that lane changing, we ended up stopping at the same red light!"  ;D

I know right? ;D It's funny. Some people just seem to like to burn their tires and use up more gasoline, totally rational. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:59:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:40:38 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:51:52 PM
A bit of flatulence will often persuade 'em to stand back a bit, too.  ;)

But why do they do it?  Watch any heavy road traffic and you'll see them doing the same.  I think they feel more secure in a crowd.

:D Yes I suppose that could work really well too. One would need a near infinite supply though, for long lines. Hopefully such a tactic would remove some people in the front as well. :P
One of the unexpected effects of type 2 diabetes is that some people lose their sense of smell. Another issue is the eye watering flatulence that Metformin (a diabetes medication) causes. Thing is now I can't even smell my own farts.  :-[ I can see the reactions to them though  :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 09:30:14 PM
LOL. 

There have been a few situations when I would've given anything not to smell farts...My dog's are so smelly that even she reacts to them. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on December 28, 2014, 12:44:42 AM
There's an app for that xSP. For humans it is one of the several products such as Beano. For dogs there is a similar thing that you put in their food. Check with the vet.

For people who stand too close in lines.........I once tried this ploy. A woman was almost touching in back of me. After a short time, I turned and said; "I think that you are attracted to me and I am flattered". "I am also attracted to you, may I give you a kiss?"... at which time I extend my arms as if to embrace. She backed off a long way and then we both had a good laugh about the whole deal. That worked out well because she was young attractive and had  impressive boobs, while I was old, decrepit, and incapable of serious lechery. I am glad that she did not take it seriously or I might have landed in jail.

I am not given to road rage but I am overly profane when some dipshit driver tail gates me in an effort to force me to go dangerously faster. The trick here is to punch the panic button on the car such that all the lights on the car begin to blink. That usually gets their attention but only for offending drivers who have their head out of their ass. This works particularly well if you have planned ahead, even for drivers who do have their heads up their ass.. Having planned ahead, You have previously entered the toy store and bought a toy pistol that resembles the 44 magnum that was famously used by Dirty Harry in his movies. Hold the pistol up in your right hand so that it is in plain view from your rear window. Note: Brits who drive on the wrong side of the road will need to display the gun with their left hand. Note 2: If you have a real 44 magnum to display it is equally affective and even more assuring.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2014, 03:38:51 AM
^ Note 3: Brits who have a .44 magnum should get rid of it, otherwise they could go to jail for a looooong time! :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Recusant on December 28, 2014, 05:01:30 AM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:51:52 PM
A bit of flatulence will often persuade 'em to stand back a bit, too.  ;)

But why do they do it?  Watch any heavy road traffic and you'll see them doing the same.  I think they feel more secure in a crowd.


While travelling in France, I noticed a peculiar phenomenon. We usually used the smaller byways because they tend to be much more interesting, and also because the main motorways are almost all toll roads. Often they would be nearly deserted, but when we did see other cars, it was common that it would be two cars travelling a little over the speed limit, the rear car only a few feet behind the leading car. I mean dangerously close. It seems to be some sort of bizarre custom there. It got to be a running joke along the lines that the French are an extremely gregarious people, and needed to be close to another car in order to feel secure. When we saw one car travelling alone, we would exclaim in pity that he must be feeling very lonely.

Whenever somebody tried it with me, I would find the next safe spot to pull over. We weren't in a hurry, and I loathe having somebody riding my tail like that. I suppose it truly may be a manifestation of the French psyche: A certain aggressiveness coupled with a stubborn competitive streak. Car #2: "I'm going to force this baudet to allow me to pass!" Car #1: "To hell with this cr?tin! I will not allow him to get in front of me!"
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 10:01:06 AM
I try to make these idiot overtake me whenever possible.  When I can't, I just go slower and slower anyway.  If a row starts, I just tell them that the safe following distance depends on the speed - if they reduce the distance, I'll reduce the speed.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 10:44:26 AM
Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 10:01:06 AM
I try to make these idiot overtake me whenever possible.  When I can't, I just go slower and slower anyway. 

Ye I do that sometimes to piss them off, my options are limited, I don't own a magnum, not even a replica.
I usually drive as fast as the law allows and bit more that I think I can get away with, you can't get away with much these days.

Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 10:01:06 AM
If a row starts, I just tell them that the safe following distance depends on the speed - if they reduce the distance, I'll reduce the speed.

That sounds reasonable but how do you conduct these rows?
Are you yelling to each other out your car windows as you go along?



Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2014, 02:33:16 PM
No, my slow-down tactics have more than once come to a dead stop and a slanging match.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 28, 2014, 09:44:30 PM
I've never understood why those people are reluctant to actually pass when the opportunity presents.  When we moved, we were hauling a load of furniture in the truck and some cunt tailgated us for about 5 miles down secondary roads.  There were several double lanes along the long, and every time we would move over and slow down to allow plenty of time to pass.  Followed us every damn time. 

In a similar vein, people who cut you off only to drive UNDER the speed limit.  If you're going to cut me off, you better be in a fucking hurry.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 09:54:49 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 28, 2014, 09:44:30 PM
In a similar vein, people who cut you off only to drive UNDER the speed limit.  If you're going to cut me off, you better be in a fucking hurry.

I hate it when that happens too. I like to reach the speed limit and stay there, and when someone prevents me from that it pisses me off. Problem is, any display of impatience such as honking or flashing lights will get them to usually drive even slower, just to annoy. What if there's an emergency for FSM's sake?!

I don't consider myself to be an aggressive person but when driving I think that some people should stay off the fast lane.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 29, 2014, 05:51:55 PM
When I was a young sprog, I had several motorbikes with such poor headlamps that at night I was all too glad when a car was following fairly close and lighting up the road for me.  Since old bikes also had appalling brakes, I wasn't likely to get shunted. :D
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on November 08, 2015, 04:44:52 PM
Rap.
People who don't know how to merge.
People who don't know how to signal.
People who don't know how a stop sign works.
Sandals and socks.
Fred Durst.
The color yellow.
$5,000 rims on $300 car.
Rap.
Bleu cheese (all variants).
Red lights.
Snow.
People who drive a Fiat 500 sized car, and  make turns like they are driving a 30 ft box truck.
Moving.
Apple.
Flies.
Fleas.
Mosquitoes.
Saturday Night Live.
Rap.
Blind hatred.
Inequality.
Injustice.
Extremists.
Jerks.
Prejudice.
Those who know what's best for us.
Sheep.
Golf.
Rap
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on November 08, 2015, 06:23:16 PM
So a Rap about Blue cheese would be particularly irritating?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2015, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: No one on November 08, 2015, 04:44:52 PM

Bleu cheese (all variants)

Apple.

Saturday Night Live.



*gasp*   :o
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on November 08, 2015, 07:46:11 PM
I'd put sheep much higher up the list - just below liberals and lefties, but above christians.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2015, 09:09:31 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 08, 2015, 07:46:11 PM
I'd put sheep much higher up the list - just below liberals and lefties, but above christians.

Just to clarify, we're not talking about left handed people right?  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Claireliontamer on November 08, 2015, 09:36:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2015, 09:09:31 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 08, 2015, 07:46:11 PM
I'd put sheep much higher up the list - just below liberals and lefties, but above christians.

Just to clarify, we're not talking about left handed people right?  :P

No, he hates me ;)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2015, 09:39:10 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on November 08, 2015, 09:36:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2015, 09:09:31 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 08, 2015, 07:46:11 PM
I'd put sheep much higher up the list - just below liberals and lefties, but above christians.

Just to clarify, we're not talking about left handed people right?  :P

No, he hates me ;)

I guess he hates me too then. ;-;
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2015, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: No one on November 08, 2015, 04:44:52 PM
Red lights.

I agree.  :smilenod:

QuoteBleu cheese (all variants)

What?  :eh:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on November 09, 2015, 11:19:58 PM
I gather that there are other left handed people here. Count me in.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on November 10, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
I'd also add politicians high up the list, but with a special exemption for UKIP politicians.
And don't let's forget salesmen and cold callers.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on November 10, 2015, 04:27:55 PM
People who take up 2 parking spaces
People who block the intersection
People who cross against the light, and take their sweet ass time in doing so
Rap
Giant useless wings
Fart nozzles
People who text while they drive
Comic book movies
War
Insomnia
The flu
Segregating child molesters from the general population
Narcissim
Rap
Wasps
Cheap tequila
Front wheel drive
Poachers
The six fingered man
That fifth dentist
Matt and Damon Affleck
Rap
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2015, 09:26:43 PM
Quote from: No one on November 10, 2015, 04:27:55 PM
Comic book movies

Does this include graphic novel movies as well?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on November 11, 2015, 01:55:09 PM
Don't know of any. But if they are similar to the avengers, or batman types of movies, then yes. Absolutely, yes.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2015, 02:18:35 PM
Quote from: No one on November 11, 2015, 01:55:09 PM
Don't know of any. But if they are similar to the avengers, or batman types of movies, then yes. Absolutely, yes.

Sin City, 300,etc.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on November 11, 2015, 02:41:07 PM
Yes, definitely yes, more than likely.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on November 11, 2015, 07:26:47 PM
Rap................  I kinda' like scat though

Rock groups with so little confidence in their musical ability that they resort to pyrotechnics which threaten to burn the building down.

Rock guitarists who leap around like Mexican jumping beans.

Fox news flights of fantasy.

Broccoli
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on November 11, 2015, 08:02:20 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 11, 2015, 07:26:47 PM

Rock guitarists who leap around like Mexican jumping beans.

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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2015, 02:07:05 PM
People air guitaring.  :fingertap:

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on November 16, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2015, 02:07:05 PM
People air guitaring.  :fingertap:
How about air drumming?  ::)
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Magdalena on November 16, 2015, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 16, 2015, 10:43:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2015, 02:07:05 PM
People air guitaring.  :fingertap:
How about air drumming?  ::)
How about playing the invisible violin to say in a sarcastic way, "Aww, poor you."   >:(
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2015, 11:32:31 PM
All of it.  :fingertap:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 11, 2015, 03:03:30 AM
People who decide to circumvent things like postage costs and advertise by leaving fliers on people's cars. I'm actually looking into whether this is even legal in the town I work because it just keeps happening. It's basically real-life spam. Only you had to fuck with my windshield to do it, and I now have to a) walk around the plaza looking for a trash can b) hang on to your garbage until I'm near a more convenient trash can or c) litter.

Also, inflatable Christmas decorations.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on December 11, 2015, 03:35:34 AM
Gypsies.
Tramps.
Thieves.
Rap.
Mark David Chapman.
Shawn Berry.
Lawrence Russell Brewer.
John King.
Modern "music".
Ben Stiller.
Rap.
Low fat milk.
Non fat milk.
Coffee.


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on December 11, 2015, 03:58:55 AM
Quote from: No one on December 11, 2015, 03:35:34 AM

Modern "music".


Idk have you heard Fall Out Boy's newest album?  :P
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2015, 06:48:13 AM
Pot holes
Blunt razor blabes
Male pattern baldness
Ear hair
Nose hair
Rampant eyebrow growth
Racism
Sexism
Fat
etc.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 11:01:03 AM
Selection boxes
Signal failures
People who delight in telling anyone within earshot that they don't like Christmas (talking about people who have it all, not those facing grief, loneliness and harship)
Cost of second-class stamps
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on December 11, 2015, 01:39:04 PM
People who have a lot of pet peeves.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 03:19:48 PM
People wo see themselves as morally superior because they don't dislike anything.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Davin on December 11, 2015, 03:26:32 PM
People who inject things into other people's statements, like people who assume that other people think they are morally superior just because they say they like or don't like something.

:rofl:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: OldGit on December 12, 2015, 10:06:58 AM
People.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2015, 10:38:11 AM
People with trolleys at a supermarket.
People who block aisles at a supermarket or mall.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 01, 2016, 01:33:10 AM
If shopping cart road rage is a thing, I have it.

People who buy two different colors of white Christmas lights and mix them like they're the same. There's a fence on my way home all wrapped in the yellowish-white lights, except for two random strings of bright white. It's maddening.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 03, 2016, 11:59:25 PM
Insomnia.  :sad sigh:
Waking up just 10 minutes before the alarm, which has happened on numerous occasions.
Staring at the ceiling at 04h30, wallowing in my thoughts and unable to fall asleep again.
When my pillow falls to the floor the noise sometimes wakes me up.
Sleeping anywhere that isn't my own bed.
Blackouts in the middle of the night, during which I sometimes wake up.
Waking up when I'm not supposed to wake up.  >:(





Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on January 04, 2016, 01:03:22 AM
Me too xSP. I could sleep through a train wreck but when the newspaper guy arrives at 4;30 in the morning it wakes me. I mean he throws the newspaper onto my front yard which is at least 50 meters away on a soft grassy area. It makes almost no noise. Aside from that it might take an earthquake to rouse me.  Oh, if my pillow fell off the bed I might become aware of it, but I'd just go back to the arms of Morpheus without benefit of the cranial prop. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 04, 2016, 09:05:02 AM
Strange how that works. I'm in awe of my younger brother, who sleeps like a rock. Once when he was about 9 he fell from his bed and didn't wake. When asked why he was sleeping on the floor the following morning he said that he had no recollection.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2016, 02:08:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 04, 2016, 09:05:02 AM
Strange how that works. I'm in awe of my younger brother, who sleeps like a rock. Once when he was about 9 he fell from his bed and didn't wake. When asked why he was sleeping on the floor the following morning he said that he had no recollection.

That's incredible xSP and funny...there was a guy in one of my units in the Army whose nickname was "Sleepy Wonder". Dude was out of this world, he could fall asleep in minutes just by closing his eyes...didn't matter the conditions or what the hell was going on around him, and then he would simply wake up and go on as if nothing had happened.
One time on a patrol he fell asleep while walking, just slowly drifted off into a ravine. Weird.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 02:56:20 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 02:08:19 AM
That's incredible xSP and funny...there was a guy in one of my units in the Army whose nickname was "Sleepy Wonder". Dude was out of this world, he could fall asleep in minutes just by closing his eyes...didn't matter the conditions or what the hell was going on around him, and then he would simply wake up and go on as if nothing had happened.
One time on a patrol he fell asleep while walking, just slowly drifted off into a ravine. Weird.
Isn't that called narcolepsy?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2016, 03:09:18 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 02:56:20 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 02:08:19 AM
That's incredible xSP and funny...there was a guy in one of my units in the Army whose nickname was "Sleepy Wonder". Dude was out of this world, he could fall asleep in minutes just by closing his eyes...didn't matter the conditions or what the hell was going on around him, and then he would simply wake up and go on as if nothing had happened.
One time on a patrol he fell asleep while walking, just slowly drifted off into a ravine. Weird.
Isn't that called narcolepsy?

Too complicated, I like weird better.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 04:47:18 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 02:08:19 AM
That's incredible xSP and funny...there was a guy in one of my units in the Army whose nickname was "Sleepy Wonder". Dude was out of this world, he could fall asleep in minutes just by closing his eyes...didn't matter the conditions or what the hell was going on around him, and then he would simply wake up and go on as if nothing had happened.
One time on a patrol he fell asleep while walking, just slowly drifted off into a ravine. Weird.
I used to be sort of like that. I have literally slept standing  up.

Lately though, I have had serious trouble sleeping. While I'm sure losing my job, moving, and sleeping in a new bed contributes to all of the above there is still a very personal matter that keeps me on the proverbial pins and needles.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2016, 03:51:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 04:47:18 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 02:08:19 AM
That's incredible xSP and funny...there was a guy in one of my units in the Army whose nickname was "Sleepy Wonder". Dude was out of this world, he could fall asleep in minutes just by closing his eyes...didn't matter the conditions or what the hell was going on around him, and then he would simply wake up and go on as if nothing had happened.
One time on a patrol he fell asleep while walking, just slowly drifted off into a ravine. Weird.
I used to be sort of like that. I have literally slept standing  up.

Lately though, I have had serious trouble sleeping. While I'm sure losing my job, moving, and sleeping in a new bed contributes to all of the above there is still a very personal matter that keeps me on the proverbial pins and needles.

One thing that has help me with sleeping issues is mindfulness techniques, especially breathing excursuses (Meditation) before I go to bed...also seems to help if I put the electronic devices away at least an hour before bed and read regular print.

Good Luck G.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 17, 2016, 12:37:49 PM
People who ask, of an R-rated movie, would this be OK to take my 6-yr old to?  No, fungo, that's why they put an R-rating on it!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 17, 2016, 01:18:47 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 17, 2016, 12:37:49 PM
People who ask, of an R-rated movie, would this be OK to take my 6-yr old to?  No, fungo, that's why they put an R-rating on it!

Are you talking about Deadpool by any chance?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 17, 2016, 01:39:41 PM
I also thought Deadpool.

Douche canoes with crying infants/toddlers in R Rated movies is a thing too, though. Because they're too young to understand any of it, the rest of it must be subjected to their shitty behavior. Not that it's the kids fault.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on March 17, 2016, 01:43:36 PM
People who don't use their turn signals/ people who don't bother to look before changing lanes. I've been almost run off the road three times now since I got the Mini and every time I was in plain sight. How people don't see a bright blue and white car is beyond me.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 17, 2016, 01:56:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 17, 2016, 01:18:47 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 17, 2016, 12:37:49 PM
People who ask, of an R-rated movie, would this be OK to take my 6-yr old to?  No, fungo, that's why they put an R-rating on it!

Are you talking about Deadpool by any chance?

One example of many.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 17, 2016, 01:58:00 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 17, 2016, 01:39:41 PM
I also thought Deadpool.

Douche canoes with crying infants/toddlers in R Rated movies is a thing too, though. Because they're too young to understand any of it, the rest of it must be subjected to their shitty behavior. Not that it's the kids fault.

As much as I hate the sound of crying, I have to admit to feeling sorry for the kids in that circumstance -- they must be bored out of their minds.  Ditto little kids in fancy restaurants.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 31, 2016, 10:16:15 PM
Many United Staters simply don't know how to use their car horns.

If you travel to other countries folks use their horns constantly. For example you are pulling out of a parking spot you toot the horn, same thing if you are driving through a parking lot and someone is about to pull out of a spot. You toot your horn just out of courtesy to let then know you are behind them.

Or if you are about to pull out into traffic or vice versa, I mean you hear the horns going off constantly.

It's not a big deal, in fact I prefer it, as it makes everyone more aware of what's going on around them.

Here in the states our corn horns are basically only used as a form of aggression, basically when you honk a horn here no one hears the "Beep beep", or "Toot toot", all they hear is "HEY FUCKER", "MOVE FUCKER", or "FUCK FUCKER, FUUUUUUUCCKKKKKKKKK" (Or that is the reason they use them, because you accidentally cut them off and now they're about to explode into a fit of rage).

This morning I'm driving on the road, it's kind of early and traffic is light. Pull up to a red light behind another car, and we sit there for a few until it turns green. Car in front of me doesn't move immediately, but I'm in no rush so I sit for a few seconds, he still doesn't move so I give my horn a wee bit of a tap, just so it goes, "Hey Hey", you know let the driver know the light is green. When this dude looks up and then back at me in his mirror,  and proceeds to flip me off.

I'm thinking, who is that Crow driving? Anyway he pulls out, and as we start driving I speed up a bit and get into the next lane because I have an exit coming up, and as I pass him he lays into his horn, and gives me the finger again.

I'm thinking what are you pissed off because I beeped at you while you were sitting at a green light, probably looking at your phone?

So I gives him a big smile, and wave at him as enthusiastically and frantically (Probably looked like a goof) as I could, you know like we was best buds or something.


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on March 31, 2016, 11:02:06 PM
Good response Bruno. You messed with his head by being (apparently) courteous.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on March 31, 2016, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 31, 2016, 10:16:15 PM
I'm thinking, who is that Crow driving? Anyway he pulls out, and as we start driving I speed up a bit and get into the next lane because I have an exit coming up, and as I pass him he lays into his horn, and gives me the finger again.

If I knew the light was green I would have continued to do what I was doing and ignored you as I'm obviously in no rush. Though if I was unaware of the light I would have just driven off.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: hermes2015 on April 01, 2016, 12:43:47 PM
Animal abuse.
I want to lay down on my bed.
The dog wags it's tail.
Your very beautiful.
I saw two cat's.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 09, 2016, 04:19:27 PM
Not sure this qualifies as a pet peeve, but do you know how you feel when you hit your head or stub you toe?

You get so mad, yet have no one to blame but yourself, so you become super annoyed and pissed off?

Last night I had to go out to the garage to grab something off my work bench, it was cold out, and I didn't have shoes on, plus I was wearing shorts so I ran out there quick.

I have a small pile of lumber stacked on the floor, and meant to jump over it, but misjudged and stubbed by big toe.

Here's the worse part, not only did I stub the toe, but the 2 x 4 i hit also drove a 2 inch sliver into my big toe, directly under the toenail, past the knuckle of the toe...this thing was about the diameter of a toothpick.

It went in under teh nail, and then popped out of the skin about an inch and half farther down the toe.

It came out easy enough, but did bleed quite a bit.

I think I was cussing and swearing out on the floor of the garage for about 5 minutes, not only from the pain, but the sheer annoyance.

Thing is sore this morning. Anyway I washed and cleaned it good, as well as disinfected it.

Probably should move the stack of lumber over some, meh, fuck it.

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Recusant on April 09, 2016, 06:10:39 PM
I hate when that happens.







Is your tetanus booster up to date?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on April 10, 2016, 03:05:06 AM
Okay, and I thought my toe stubbing around a month ago was bad (my toenail was pushed in. >.<)! I certainly can't complain now.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2016, 03:37:49 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 09, 2016, 04:19:27 PM
Not sure this qualifies as a pet peeve, but do you know how you feel when you hit your head or stub you toe?

You get so mad, yet have no one to blame but yourself, so you become super annoyed and pissed off?

Last night I had to go out to the garage to grab something off my work bench, it was cold out, and I didn't have shoes on, plus I was wearing shorts so I ran out there quick.

I have a small pile of lumber stacked on the floor, and meant to jump over it, but misjudged and stubbed by big toe.

Here's the worse part, not only did I stub the toe, but the 2 x 4 i hit also drove a 2 inch sliver into my big toe, directly under the toenail, past the knuckle of the toe...this thing was about the diameter of a toothpick.

It went in under teh nail, and then popped out of the skin about an inch and half farther down the toe.

It came out easy enough, but did bleed quite a bit.

I think I was cussing and swearing out on the floor of the garage for about 5 minutes, not only from the pain, but the sheer annoyance.

Thing is sore this morning. Anyway I washed and cleaned it good, as well as disinfected it.

Probably should move the stack of lumber over some, meh, fuck it.

:twitch:

*shudder*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2016, 12:01:06 AM
People keep saying that my generation is "too sensitive" and needs thicker skin because we don't tolerate racism, sexism, and transphobia yet my Facebook wall is filled with people losing their shit because a clothing retailer is selling a tee shirt with an upside down American flag. And old people call millennials crazy.  ::)

I'm posting this here so I don't get reamed by my family for being too opinionated. 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on April 11, 2016, 12:31:02 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2016, 12:01:06 AM
People keep saying that my generation is "too sensitive" and needs thicker skin because we don't tolerate racism, sexism, and transphobia yet my Facebook wall is filled with people losing their shit because a clothing retailer is selling a tee shirt with an upside down American flag. And old people call millennials crazy.  ::)

I'm posting this here so I don't get reamed by my family for being too opinionated.

Don't forget the reactions to Starbucks releasing a red cup for the Christmas season.

They think they're sooo thick-skinned, but really they're just blinded by hypocrisy. Even worse that they can't see how racism, sexism, and transphobia actually hurt people, and that's why there are people standing up against them.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 14, 2016, 06:38:24 PM
I do not like Axe Body Spray.
I do not like it in the hay.
I do not like it in the shop.
I would not like it on a mop.
I do not like it here or there.
I do not want it anywhere.


I can't stand the smell of Axe Products, maybe it's me in particular because I don't mind the smell of other fragrances, whether for a man a woman or both, but this stuff is to me horrendous. (So maybe it is simply an aversion similar to taste, such as when a person doesn't like the taste of liver, or other food?)

But this product seems to be such a generic type of fragrance, as it smells the same on everyone who wears it. Seriously you could spray this on a goat and it would smell the same like a goat, whereas other fragrances, such as a musk will smell different on varying persons depending on their body chemistry.

My sister wears a fragrance occasionally that smells wonderful on her, I mean it makes me crazy so I bought some for my wife, but it simply didn't smell the same on her, not bad just not as good as it does on my sister.

Plus, it seems like those who wear Axe don't know how much of it to put on, seriously do they need to bathe in the crap? I bet they use not only the spray, butt the fucking body wash, shampoo and deodorant as well.

I took the afternoon off because it is such a glorious day outside, having a coffee while waiting for my son to meet me so we can hang out together and I had to move to a different table because the smell was so strong coming off some dude at the table next to me. (I didn't say anything, but I did curse him to the gods under my breath)

There used to be an Axe guy at the Athletic Club I belong to, which was worse having to try and work out next to someone covered in this stuff. Thankfully he's no longer a member.

I do think my poem is pretty good though, Axe inspired, styled after the Doctor Seuss.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 14, 2016, 09:36:13 PM
Axe is really gross.

Possibly the only thing grosser than Axe itself is their advertising.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on April 15, 2016, 01:53:50 PM
Heyyy I like the Anarchy For Her body wash. I use that, and I think it smells amazing. I don't like the smell of any other body washes anywhere near as much.

I don't know about the guy kinds, though. If they smell anything like men's deodorant, I could easily agree that they're disgusting.

The brand itself is annoying, though. I remember how several years back they always had those stupid commercials with that guy lifting up his arms and water spraying out. That was so "WTF? Ew. Gross." and annoying.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Crow on April 15, 2016, 02:06:54 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 14, 2016, 06:38:24 PM
But this product seems to be such a generic type of fragrance,

That's because it is. Essential oils and fragrances are expensive and don't mix well with deodorising products so you get cheap artificial smells that don't really smell of anything. If you want a deodorising product it is better to get something cheap and fragrance free like an alum block (I have had one that has lasted for 3 years and just looks like a slightly smaller version of the one I bought but with rounded edges) and spend your money on a decent eau de parfum or eau de toilette.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2016, 04:19:31 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 15, 2016, 01:53:50 PM
The brand itself is annoying, though. I remember how several years back they always had those stupid commercials with that guy lifting up his arms and water spraying out. That was so "WTF? Ew. Gross." and annoying.

:twitch:

:rainbowpuke:

Taking sudoresis to a whole new level...
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2016, 10:11:05 PM
Why are all dry-cleaners so unsociable?

We used to have one in the building where I work, and the reason I used them was because of convenience, but they weren't exactly super friendly or sociable, they weren't mean or discourteous, but they were nowhere close to being smiling and friendly, but they closed (No surprise right?) so I took some cleaning and stuff I need some sewed to a place I pass on the way to work and it's the same thing. Dude doesn't smile, no greeting...I looked at him, smiled and said Buenos Dias and he looked at me like I farted or something. (I would take my stuff elsewhere, but I was running a bit late and didn't want to drag this shit around with me the rest of the week, so I left it there.)

Another place I used to use years ago was the same...which got me thinking, I've never been to a dry cleaner which I can recall that did have anyone working there that was really friendly and sociable, who knew how to greet and deal with customers.

Does working in a dry cleaning place just suck so much that it destroys their social skills or is it me? Please tell me, I can take it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Icarus on April 21, 2016, 03:15:20 AM
Exposure to all those volatile and nasty chemicals in the dry cleaners establishment alters ones brain cells and ultimately their personality. That and the fact that so many customers give them a hard time about a wine stain or other earth shaking damage to their Brooks Brothers jacket is enough to make them kind of bitchy. That ain't all......those people are not paid very well.

Dry cleaning is a vanishing art, what with all the new and better fabrics that can withstand ordinary washing cycles. 


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2016, 05:38:17 PM
People who talk in the cinema.

Yesterday there was this couple sitting behind us who just wouldn't shut up, the woman kept mooing like a cow whenever she felt emotional and/or surprised, which really got on my nerves. Freaking farm animals! Learn some movie theatre etiquette!   :rant1:

Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on September 22, 2016, 02:41:40 PM
Doughnut dollies that feel traffic laws are beneath them.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2017, 05:07:19 PM
Politicians!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2017, 05:07:56 PM
Jeremy Corbyn!!!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2017, 05:08:35 PM
The Labour party!!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2017, 05:42:08 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on April 20, 2016, 10:11:05 PM
Why are all dry-cleaners so unsociable?

We used to have one in the building where I work, and the reason I used them was because of convenience, but they weren't exactly super friendly or sociable, they weren't mean or discourteous, but they were nowhere close to being smiling and friendly, but they closed (No surprise right?) so I took some cleaning and stuff I need some sewed to a place I pass on the way to work and it's the same thing. Dude doesn't smile, no greeting...I looked at him, smiled and said Buenos Dias and he looked at me like I farted or something. (I would take my stuff elsewhere, but I was running a bit late and didn't want to drag this shit around with me the rest of the week, so I left it there.)

Another place I used to use years ago was the same...which got me thinking, I've never been to a dry cleaner which I can recall that did have anyone working there that was really friendly and sociable, who knew how to greet and deal with customers.

Does working in a dry cleaning place just suck so much that it destroys their social skills or is it me? Please tell me, I can take it.

Same this side of the Pond. Just a lousy job dealing with people's grotty clothes or is it an effect of breathing those fumes every day I wonder. Another aspect might be lots of people wanting to tell them the anecdote of how their clithes got stained with something yeucky at last night's party. That would drive me anti-social!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2017, 05:54:23 PM
Speed bumps!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on February 24, 2017, 06:30:58 PM
That's a cold hearted way to refer to pedestrians, tank.

That being said, I like your style.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Arturo on February 24, 2017, 07:39:06 PM
My Dad's gf who thoroughly explains everything and keeps going on and on about it.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2017, 07:51:56 PM
Quote from: No one on February 24, 2017, 06:30:58 PM
That's a cold hearted way to refer to pedestrians, tank.

That being said, I like your style.

I don't intentionally drive over corpses. The bones can puncture your tyres.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Magdalena on February 24, 2017, 07:55:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2017, 07:51:56 PM
Quote from: No one on February 24, 2017, 06:30:58 PM
That's a cold hearted way to refer to pedestrians, tank.

That being said, I like your style.

I don't intentionally drive over corpses. The bones can puncture your tyres.
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Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: No one on February 24, 2017, 08:59:58 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5) Tank:
I don't intentionally drive over corpses. The bones can puncture your tyres.

I was not aware this was an issue for tanks. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)


Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2017, 09:05:03 PM
You are obviously tracking this subject, no-one.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2017, 09:06:03 PM
Blimey, which one to cjoose?  :headscratch:

Going with current concerns: doctors who do not communicate.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Arturo on February 24, 2017, 09:16:52 PM
Antipsychotic drugs that I must take.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2017, 03:17:03 AM
Quote from: No one on February 24, 2017, 08:59:58 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5) Tank:
I don't intentionally drive over corpses. The bones can puncture your tyres.

I was not aware this was an issue for tanks. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)
Only on my days off.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 04, 2017, 06:55:28 AM
What is it with nostril selfies? Seriously? WTF! What possesses people to post selfies and/or have avatars where you can see right up their snot tubes! Ewwwwww!!! Keep your nasal passages, hair and gunge to yourself  :puke:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2017, 08:50:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 04, 2017, 06:55:28 AM
What is it with nostril selfies? Seriously? WTF! What possesses people to post selfies and/or have avatars where you can see right up their snot tubes! Ewwwwww!!! Keep your nasal passages, hair and gunge to yourself  :puke:



Starts at 1:33  :-X
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on December 04, 2017, 08:56:36 PM
I knew somebody would do that. I had expected Father Bruno.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2017, 09:39:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 04, 2017, 08:56:36 PM
I knew somebody would do that. I had expected Father Bruno.

:snicker:

Maybe he would have done so, had he been online.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dave on December 04, 2017, 09:45:17 PM
Y'know, for about half a second, when I saw the title of this thread, my mind boggled at the concept of annoying atheist dogs or cats...

Pet peeve No 1: people who wait until they get on the bus or have packed all their trolley load at the cashout before digging into their purse/wallet/handbag for their cards or cash. And if it is cash insist on sorting through the bits until they have the exact amount! I have seen the same person get on the bus three days runnjng for the same journey and still not have the fare, or close to it, ready in her hand.

Pet peeve No. 2: people who stop to greet snd chat with their friends - slap in the middle of the shop door - then look disgusted when I ask them to "Excuse me" - no "please" they don't deserve one!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Harmonie on December 05, 2017, 03:49:23 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 04, 2017, 09:45:17 PMPet peeve No. 2: people who stop to greet snd chat with their friends - slap in the middle of the shop door - then look disgusted when I ask them to "Excuse me" - no "please" they don't deserve one!

Yeah, people are really inconsiderate. =/

Reminds me of when I worked overnights at a store and dealt with something similar while trying to stock my aisle. A couple of people would stop and decide to stop and talk for a long time in my aisle. Meanwhile, I was expected to get my work done in some amount of time and they were preventing me from getting my work done. Why'd they have to stop and talk there and not out in the middle of the store?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 05, 2017, 04:52:46 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on December 05, 2017, 03:49:23 AM
Quote from: Dave on December 04, 2017, 09:45:17 PMPet peeve No. 2: people who stop to greet snd chat with their friends - slap in the middle of the shop door - then look disgusted when I ask them to "Excuse me" - no "please" they don't deserve one!

Yeah, people are really inconsiderate. =/

Reminds me of when I worked overnights at a store and dealt with something similar while trying to stock my aisle. A couple of people would stop and decide to stop and talk for a long time in my aisle. Meanwhile, I was expected to get my work done in some amount of time and they were preventing me from getting my work done. Why'd they have to stop and talk there and not out in the middle of the store?

That is a problem I have with people, it's like they lack some common cognizant ability to recognize that other people are sharing the same space with them...like when you are walking along in a mall or on the sidewalk and people in front of you simply come to a complete stop in the middle of the walkway?

I always say when walking in public space to follow the same rules as when you are driving...pass on the left, if you are unsure where you are then pull over to the right (Or vice versa for you English folks)

In fact I'm going to stop here, as I could just go on and on with this.

People, ugh!
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dave on December 05, 2017, 05:37:09 PM
Nowt to do with the thread but Bruno's

QuotePeople, ugh!

reminded me that I had not noticed No One lately (unless he has been on threads I don't usualy read) and ditto Arturo.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Dragonia on December 06, 2017, 12:51:36 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 05, 2017, 05:37:09 PM
Nowt to do with the thread but Bruno's

QuotePeople, ugh!

reminded me that I had not noticed No One lately (unless he has been on threads I don't usualy read) and ditto Arturo.
No One has posted, but I was wondering about Arturo the other day, haven't seen anything from him for a long time. I think he got a little peeved a long time ago and since then, I know he's posted, but maybe he backed away a bit.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Period dramas set before the car became the dominant form of transport and there is a busy city street scene and not a pile of horse dung in sight!!! Seriously, did they wear nappies?
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:00:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Period dramas set before the car became the dominant form of transport and there is a busy city street scene and not a pile of horse dung in sight!!! Seriously, did they wear nappies?

Actually, they do make bags that hook to the cart to catch manure. Not sure how recent of an invention they are, but they do exist.
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2018, 04:28:31 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:00:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Period dramas set before the car became the dominant form of transport and there is a busy city street scene and not a pile of horse dung in sight!!! Seriously, did they wear nappies?

Actually, they do make bags that hook to the cart to catch manure. Not sure how recent of an invention they are, but they do exist.

Yes I have seen them. But if you look at original movies with horses the streets have a fair covering and piles of dung. :grin:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:56:49 PM
Yeah. I read an article recently that actually covered how cities had so many issues with what to do with the amount of manure and deceased livestock. It was actually pretty fascinating. Definitely makes you appreciate the relatively sanitary lifestyle we have nowadays.
 
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 07:01:59 PM
I'm sitting right in front of a coffee dispenser and it only takes coins. Who even carries money around these days? And coins?!

It's right there...*reaches and sobs*
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Tank on October 22, 2018, 07:03:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 07:01:59 PM
I'm sitting right in front of a coffee dispenser and it only takes coins. Who even carries money around these days? And coins?!

It's right there...*reaches and sobs*
:rofl:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 07:08:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 22, 2018, 07:03:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 07:01:59 PM
I'm sitting right in front of a coffee dispenser and it only takes coins. Who even carries money around these days? And coins?!

It's right there...*reaches and sobs*
:rofl:

Those people obviously don't want to make money. No slot for plastic cards, no brains in the engineers who designed the machine.  :sulk:
Title: Re: Non-religious pet peeves
Post by: Essie Mae on October 22, 2018, 11:26:56 PM
I always have about a fiver in coins or a note because a particular coffee shop and a greetings card shop I use refuse any card payment for under a £. I also prefer to pay for car park with cash rather than a card.