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Pet Peeves v. u mad?

as if it wasn't annoying enough that many morons don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", i now see people using "his" when they should use "he's".

we're doomed...

alasdair
 
I hate when someone dies of a drug overdose and people start assuming they were depressed. Using drugs isn't a sure sign that someone was depressed.

Btw... as I'm typing this I noticed it sounds like one of our own who we just lost, but this is not related to that at all.
 
I hate that restaurants serve such ginormous portions. They heap a whole weeks' worth onto one plate, I swear. Or they think I'm an Olympic athlete. It sucks to throw out that much food.
When I go to a restaurant (which is rather rare, typically happening less than half a dozen times a year), I want to get a big portion of food. I guess that's just me though. And as far as restaurants throwing it away, don't the customers have the option to take their leftovers home? They did pay for the food after all.

as if it wasn't annoying enough that many morons don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", i now see people using "his" when they should use "he's".

we're doomed...

alasdair
...I hope your kidding.
 
^ I trust you did that on purpose? :D

Also... my friend went on a seemingly endless rant one day on Facebook about the new school levy that's on the ballot this year. Needless to say, this ballot would increase his taxes and yada yada yada. Point is... he got on his soap box and went ON and ON about how it's pathetic that the city is trying to raise school funds while they just got a new turf installed on their football field. He goes on to say... "I can barely pay my mortgage. I'm all about supporting the children, but I have to be able to FEED mine first."

This same friend gets at least one new release video game a week (often 2 or 3), has a subscription to Netflix, highspeed internet, just got a new 60" LCD tv, buys his kid a new toy every time he leaves the house, and orders out for dinner almost every night.

I have no issues if you can afford to do all that, but don't act like you're struggling to feed your kid in order to support your stance on the taxes/levy when clearly you're not struggling to feed your kid.
 
^ Good! :D

And I agree. The thing is though, I think he just wanted to drum up the drama to support his argument. I don't think he really has problems paying his mortage. Though if he does... then damn straight he needs to prioritize. I feel that if you're buying new release video games (at about $60 a pop), ordering out for dinner on an almost daily basis, buying toys for your kid regularly, have Netflix, highspeed internet, and some damn expensive new toys... you have no right to complain about not having money to pay the mortgage or to feed your child. You're clearly prioritizing luxury over necessity.
 
The thing is though, I think he just wanted to drum up the drama to support his argument. I don't think he really has problems paying his mortage.
Ah yeah, missed that on first read.

My pet peeve of the day, though it's probably more so a minor annoyance, is things not fitting in a tight spot by a fraction of an inch. We're talkin' 1/4th or less of a inch, something is too big to fit where it would be ideal. And no, it can't be forced, at least not without breaking anything: It's a metal shelf that needs to go between some wood paneling in a closet. 8)
 
bad drivers. the left lane is for passing, assholes. and you need to be going the speed limit to merge onto the highway. i am a fabulous, cautious driver until pissed off. then i get unnaturally and unsafely vengeful. i swear i'm going to run a bastard off the road one day.
 
as if it wasn't annoying enough that many morons don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", i now see people using "his" when they should use "he's".

we're doomed...

alasdair

I noticed this a while ago. What is our world coming to? "His" is nowhere close to "he's". I think people in general have difficulty determining when to use possessive words pronouns and when to tell someone what a person is doing.

"I'm" and "my" is easy enough. People better not mess this up.
"You're" and "your" is so mistaken, it's not even funny anymore. Not even the jokes are funny.
"He's" and "his" is getting up there on the list. Wtf! Can't you tell by SAYING it that they're different?
"They're" and "their" AND "there" ... wow. I can't even begin to say how much I see this mistaken. What is wrong with people?

bad drivers. the left lane is for passing, assholes. and you need to be going the speed limit to merge onto the highway. i am a fabulous, cautious driver until pissed off. then i get unnaturally and unsafely vengeful. i swear i'm going to run a bastard off the road one day.

Or you're just going to run yourself off the road. Don't get yourself caught. Be mindful of what your actions could do to you.
 
^ Every week I get a text from my buddy who I play soccer with. He says... "hey everyone, game is Sunday at 6pm... hope to see everyone their."

WTF??? I know that not everyone is on the same level educationally, but that's GRADE SCHOOL STUFF!
 
I absolutely can not stand adults, especially professional adults using the phrase "my bad" drives me crazy. Especially in my job, when I hear a doctor say it, all I can think of is: he/she is doing surgery and stitches someone up forgetting to do something and the patient dies and the doctor says "my bad" or when notifying loved ones of a death and accidently says the wrong thing and says "my bad", what sort of confidence do you have in that person?

ARRGGHH!
 
I absolutely can not stand adults, especially professional adults using the phrase "my bad" drives me crazy. Especially in my job, when I hear a doctor say it, all I can think of is: he/she is doing surgery and stitches someone up forgetting to do something and the patient dies and the doctor says "my bad" or when notifying loved ones of a death and accidently says the wrong thing and says "my bad", what sort of confidence do you have in that person?

ARRGGHH!
Ahahaha, my mom just heard this expression for the first time and asked me if I've ever heard it before. She stated that it is SUCH a strange thing to say. "My bad." It irks her beyond belief. I think it's your age showing here, Tink, no offense. :P It doesn't bother me, but I do agree that it is a stupid thing to say.
 
When my brother calls and informs me he just left for my house... and asks if it's cool if he stops by. So I feel obligated to say yes, because he already left.. Usually though he didn't just already leave, he's actually right down the road when he calls. I hate that.

Oh and I hate when people put the toilet paper on the spinner thing wrong.
 
That last reason is scientifically flawed. Surely having the weight pressed against the wall would prevent the roll moving where as having the roll coming over the top would allow children and small animals access and therefore more wastage occurs.

My pet peeve is that Tuesday is so far away from the weekend.
 
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