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Pet Peeves
My #1 Pet Peeve: Can't sleep the night before any event different than normal. I've had this ever since first starting school way back when. The night before going back to school after summer break I could never sleep. Later I took it with me to the military. Night before arriving at next duty station can't sleep. Now it seems to extend to any event that is slightly different than normal. My friends were in town emptying their storage container, and I was helping them - can't sleep. They left me with some final clean up to do for them, and I better get it done or I'm going to be really dragging.
My cousin says she had it every Sunday before going back to work the next week. I guess I'm lucky, at least I don't have it that bad.
My cousin says she had it every Sunday before going back to work the next week. I guess I'm lucky, at least I don't have it that bad.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Folks using 'on-premise' rather than 'on-premises.' Premise is not the singular of premises!
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Re: Pet Peeves
It's no good. It's not sufficient and necessary.
Stay on premise
The framing is too closed
Stay on premise
Lighten up!
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Stay on premise
The framing is too closed
Stay on premise
Lighten up!
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Also, guilty.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Paying by check at a store
Leaving your cart in the parking lot and not in the designated spots
Smelling pot in public
People flying flags or wearing clothing with uncensored curse words
I’ve apparently become an angry old man.
Leaving your cart in the parking lot and not in the designated spots
Smelling pot in public
People flying flags or wearing clothing with uncensored curse words
I’ve apparently become an angry old man.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Oh my, what is the character limit on a post? I'm only going to post the ones that go beyond "mild annoyance."
- Christmas commercials where they replace the words of a classic Christmas song with their advertisement lyrics. It drives me into pure hot fiery rage.
- People whispering. Oh my God it drives me up the wall the "psss psss pssss psss pss." Needless to say I hate ASMR videos.
- People who can't spell "lose," "loser," or "losing" without adding an extra o. I really don't understand why this one is so widespread.
- Corporate speak. Which I unfortunately have to deal with daily.
- Christmas commercials where they replace the words of a classic Christmas song with their advertisement lyrics. It drives me into pure hot fiery rage.
- People whispering. Oh my God it drives me up the wall the "psss psss pssss psss pss." Needless to say I hate ASMR videos.
- People who can't spell "lose," "loser," or "losing" without adding an extra o. I really don't understand why this one is so widespread.
- Corporate speak. Which I unfortunately have to deal with daily.
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Re: Pet Peeves
People that use should of, would of, could of.
People that use weary instead of either wary or leery.
People that use wonder instead of wander. IE: I was out wondering around.
People.
People that use weary instead of either wary or leery.
People that use wonder instead of wander. IE: I was out wondering around.
People.
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Also, people that stop the microwave counter before it reaches zero but then don't clear the remaining time.
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Re: Pet Peeves
YellowKing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:24 pm - People whispering. Oh my God it drives me up the wall the "psss psss pssss psss pss." Needless to say I hate ASMR videos.
Agreed
It's almost as if people are the problem.
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Re: Pet Peeves
I'm a person who goes out of my way to be considerate to others, even if it inconveniences me. For example, I'm tall, so if there's limited stock of something at the store, I'll take mine off of the top shelves rather than empty the shelves that other people need to reach, and if the lower shelves are empty, I'll move a few items down. My pet peeves are often the opposite - anything that inconveniences others for one person's benefit.
~Parking across multiple parking spaces in a crowded lot. If you feel the need, do it in the corner of the lot.
~Giant-assed vehicles with blinding LED lights
~At home, people leaving things half-done, knowing that they're forcing me to either finish it, or to live in their mess.
~My driveway opens onto 'main street' about 40 feet from a stop light. So, stopping two or three vehicle lengths from the vehicle in front of you at stop lights. You'd be surprised how many times I've had to sit through three lights to get out because two cars manage to fill that 40 feet.
~Posting links (or videos) on websites without bothering to type a single sentence as to what they are and why they're there. If you can't make enough of an effort to be part of the conversation, then take your drive-bys and shove 'em.
~Parking across multiple parking spaces in a crowded lot. If you feel the need, do it in the corner of the lot.
~Giant-assed vehicles with blinding LED lights
~At home, people leaving things half-done, knowing that they're forcing me to either finish it, or to live in their mess.
~My driveway opens onto 'main street' about 40 feet from a stop light. So, stopping two or three vehicle lengths from the vehicle in front of you at stop lights. You'd be surprised how many times I've had to sit through three lights to get out because two cars manage to fill that 40 feet.
~Posting links (or videos) on websites without bothering to type a single sentence as to what they are and why they're there. If you can't make enough of an effort to be part of the conversation, then take your drive-bys and shove 'em.
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Re: Pet Peeves
How do you know my wife?Brian wrote:Also, people that stop the microwave counter before it reaches zero but then don't clear the remaining time.
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Re: Pet Peeves
I guess I should edit my dating profile to change "loser" to "looser" women.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Agreed. I've unfortunately seen many forums slowly become link graveyards due to this. I find it so annoying, as it then becomes harder to parse. But it also makes the places feel sterile and unwelcome, and makes it that much more difficult to have conversation, and don't actively promote discussion.
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Re: Pet Peeves
To this day, I remember the lyrics in the commercial jingle to the tune of "Jingle Bells" from 1996:YellowKing wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:24 pm - Christmas commercials where they replace the words of a classic Christmas song with their advertisement lyrics. It drives me into pure hot fiery rage.
"Boxes full of clothes,
CDs no one knows,
All I want is something for my Nintendo 64"
Talk about an effective advertising campaign! (well, okay, maybe not that effective, since I don't remember what they were advertising, some kind of big box store)
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https://y.yarn.co/317e693a-c06a-425b-98 ... 78a04e.mp4Rumpy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:11 pmAgreed. I've unfortunately seen many forums slowly become link graveyards due to this. I find it so annoying, as it then becomes harder to parse. But it also makes the places feel sterile and unwelcome, and makes it that much more difficult to have conversation, and don't actively promote discussion.
It's almost as if people are the problem.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:23 pmhttps://y.yarn.co/317e693a-c06a-425b-98 ... 78a04e.mp4Rumpy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:11 pmAgreed. I've unfortunately seen many forums slowly become link graveyards due to this. I find it so annoying, as it then becomes harder to parse. But it also makes the places feel sterile and unwelcome, and makes it that much more difficult to have conversation, and don't actively promote discussion.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:23 pmhttps://y.yarn.co/317e693a-c06a-425b-98 ... 78a04e.mp4Rumpy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:11 pmAgreed. I've unfortunately seen many forums slowly become link graveyards due to this. I find it so annoying, as it then becomes harder to parse. But it also makes the places feel sterile and unwelcome, and makes it that much more difficult to have conversation, and don't actively promote discussion.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Stuff they should have learned in school.
Eh, woulda, shoulda, coulda.
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Re: Pet Peeves
I should premise this by saying I could care less about most stuff but:
Drivers who don't indicate
Flip flips
Influencers
EDC dumps
Illinois sales tax
Virtually to mean literally
Literally to mean virtually
Drivers who don't indicate
Flip flips
Influencers
EDC dumps
Illinois sales tax
Virtually to mean literally
Literally to mean virtually
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Re: Pet Peeves
People that stand in front of the counter to pickup food. Like dude you aren't the only one waiting. You don't need to dive on it like a wild animal.
Randomly inserting politics into conversations when I don't even know the damn person. This has become pretty widespread and it's always the same people doing it.
Randomly inserting politics into conversations when I don't even know the damn person. This has become pretty widespread and it's always the same people doing it.
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Re: Pet Peeves
I have the cant sleep before a change the next day thing off and on. Sometimes and sometimes not and I never know which it will be before i go to bed and try to sleep. And the next day thing can be a nothing thing like go to get food or have to mow. I know i need to get up at a certain time and that seems to be a trigger for it.
Large pickup trucks I cant see through or around.
People on FB Marketplace that ask "Is it still available?" even if you put the ad up 2 min ago. (I will find all of you)
People on FB Marletplace that say they will come pick up an item, get your address, then ghost you.
People who use a collar on a small dog rather than a harness , then pick them up off the ground by the leash.
Taking up more than 1 parking spot. ...I saw a car parked in the middle of 2 handicapped spaces and at an angle just to not get dinged. Ass. I love watching videos of when they do that two people will get their cars and park on each side of the ass so close they cant get in unless through the trunk or back hatch.
Large pickup trucks I cant see through or around.
People on FB Marketplace that ask "Is it still available?" even if you put the ad up 2 min ago. (I will find all of you)
People on FB Marletplace that say they will come pick up an item, get your address, then ghost you.
People who use a collar on a small dog rather than a harness , then pick them up off the ground by the leash.
Taking up more than 1 parking spot. ...I saw a car parked in the middle of 2 handicapped spaces and at an angle just to not get dinged. Ass. I love watching videos of when they do that two people will get their cars and park on each side of the ass so close they cant get in unless through the trunk or back hatch.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Drivers who don't indicate what, that you misspelled flip-flops ?LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:42 pm I should premise this by saying I could care less about most stuff but:
Drivers who don't indicate
Flip flips
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Re: Pet Peeves
My sister was a tech writer so she has all of the peeves regarding language and words that most of you have. I think she is solely responsible for me trying to get mine as exact as I can.Daehawk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:41 pm
People on FB Marketplace that ask "Is it still available?" even if you put the ad up 2 min ago. (I will find all of you)
Taking up more than 1 parking spot. ...I saw a car parked in the middle of 2 handicapped spaces and at an angle just to not get dinged. Ass.
I hate when people never reply on FB marketplace when you ask about their item. Not really happy when an item turns out to be an hour further away than it appears on marketplace either. Photos not being representative of the actual item doesn't make me too happy either.
Regarding parking lots I hate when I park way out away from everyone else, and yet somebody decides he has to park directly beside me.
Really not fond of people who ride beside you down the highway in your blind spot either. I think they're just trying to get a claim.
I really hate that the guy who thinks I'm his best friend EVER finally caught me after successfully ducking him on two occasions. Two hours later I finally managed to get away from him. He does all the talking, and listens to nothing I say if I try to get a word in. Told him I'd be sleeping late today so naturally he tried to call me early and left a voicemail since I'd meanwhile blocked him. I need to figure out how to turn off my voicemail.
I guess I'm a little guilty of providing drive by links at times.
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Re: Pet Peeves
I don't mind so much when it's in reply to something. But if it's an initial post, it doesn't promote discussion period.
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Re: Pet Peeves
To "indicate" is to "signal a turn".Suitably Ironic Moniker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:13 pmDrivers who don't indicate what, that you misspelled flip-flops ?LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:42 pm I should premise this by saying I could care less about most stuff but:
Drivers who don't indicate
Flip flips
And add autocorrect to my lust.
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Re: Pet Peeves
"On-prem" is acceptable slang/jargon for "on-premises" within the tech industry. "On-premise" is just wrong unless you're agreeing with a proposition, which you probably aren't. The copy editor has ruled.
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People who stop a car length or more behind the car in front of them at a red light, and then creep up a few feet at a time while waiting for the light to change, forcing you to either do the same or be the guy who's wasting space.
People stopped in the left lane who don't put on their turn signal until the light turns green.
People stopped in the left lane who don't put on their turn signal until the light turns green.
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Re: Pet Peeves
people who indicate a turn wit ha blinker but its for the guy in front of them who is actually turning. WTH do people do this?? Its supposed to be illegal here too AFAIK.
And a new one as of right now...when I typing in a word or phrase and Google wants to search for something else...no matter how bad i tell to search for what i typed.
And a new one as of right now...when I typing in a word or phrase and Google wants to search for something else...no matter how bad i tell to search for what i typed.
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I've not noticed that as much in Philly as I have in places like DC and Vegas.
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I think that's more of an ice-breaker than a genuine query. They're just using an easy question to get the conversation started.
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Re: Pet Peeves
That the news no longer has to be neutral.
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I knew what you meant in regards to drivers, I was kidding. I also hate people who don't signal, though not as much as folks who are living out their NASCAR fantasies on the road. Frankly, any BMW driver should get three points on their licenses every time they start their car, since they will be inevitably driving like lunatics.LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:47 pmTo "indicate" is to "signal a turn".Suitably Ironic Moniker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:13 pmDrivers who don't indicate what, that you misspelled flip-flops ?LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:42 pm I should premise this by saying I could care less about most stuff but:
Drivers who don't indicate
Flip flips
And add autocorrect to my lust.
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Not sure if on purpose....
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I cant even believe they allow Fox to broadcast as all it is is lies and one sided propaganda.
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Re: Pet Peeves
It never was. It's just not as subtle about it now.
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Re: Pet Peeves
Meetings that should have been emails.
Black Lives Matter. No human is illegal. Women's rights are human rights. Love is love. Science is real. Kindness is everything.
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LOL!