Pet Peeves

[LadyMuskie]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrghh. Early bourbon call today.

Going forward, and this is just my opinion, I wouldn't tell anyone on here that you don't like certain phrases or words. You might have missed it, but in another thread I think we concluded that we're all a bunch of a-holes. So . . . . :p

[X-band '01]

Burger King. They are now charging extra if you want your kids to have apples instead of fires with the kids' meal.

That's for Burger King employees for extra time to play with fire.

[joebba]

People who sit thougth an entire red light then decide to put on thier turn signal.

[Juice]

Cyclists who ride on Kellogg Road during morning traffic which then turns a 2 lane road into a 1 lane road.

[DC Muskie]

People who sit thougth an entire red light then decide to put on thier turn signal.

God I hate that.

[chico]

People who sit thougth an entire red light then decide to put on thier turn signal.

Kind of like those in the left turn lane who do not get out in the intersection and turn when the light turns yellow, when they - and probably the care behind them - could have gone. They then sit through another red light cycle.

[Kahns Krazy]

I get annoyed with drivers who seem to have no concept of how sensors in the street affect the timing of lights. In particular, if you're in the left turn lane, like from columbia parkway to torrence, and you don't keep up with the driver in front of you, the sensor will indicate that the left turn lane is clear, and change the left turn arrow red to allow westbound traffic to move. Keep up with the car in front of you and the light will stay green. If you're busy checking your blackberry and you leave a gap, that light turns red.

The same applies to drivers who are oblivious to the timing of lights in places like downtown where multiple lights are timed to allow for traffic to flow, but if you're spacing out, or looking for a spot without signaling your intention, you're screwing up the entire flow of traffic.

This seems like an appropriate place for George Carlin:

Have you ever noticed, when you're driving, that anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a *maniac*?

[blobfan]

Since we are b!tching about traffic:

People who squeeze in front of you to make an exit ramp then slow down once they are in position even though the exit is still half a mile away.

Not canceling on street parking during downtown roadwork making traffic narrow from 3 lanes to 1.

I'd add Norwood streetlight planners but I don't think they have any. Can anyone tell me why Frisch's has their own stoplight?

[SixFig]

I'd add Norwood streetlight planners but I don't think they have any. Can anyone tell me why Frisch's has their own stoplight?

Rich white people

[Cincypunk.org]

This is a big one for me. The on-ramp exists so that you can get up to speed before getting on the highway. Use it.

Anyone here from the westside of Cincy?

When people try to merge from River Rd/US 50 on the westside onto the S75 bridge to KY and they slow to 30 or come to a complete stop!!! Holy fuck, I'm gonna fucking murder someone someday for that. I almost get killed 3x a week because people can't figure out how to merge at 60-70 MPH coming off the half-circle ramp. It makes me RAGE.

[LadyMuskie]

Anyone here from the westside of Cincy?

When people try to merge from River Rd/US 50 on the westside onto the S75 bridge to KY and they slow to 30 or come to a complete stop!!! Holy fuck, I'm gonna fucking murder someone someday for that. I almost get killed 3x a week because people can't figure out how to merge at 60-70 MPH coming off the half-circle ramp. It makes me RAGE.

That probably has more to do with the fact that the Waldvogel Viaduct is down to one lane, and it is a giant clusterfuck when it's operating normally. If I still worked downtown, I'd avoid that thing like the plague. We took it today to get to the Reds game and at 1130 it was still a backed up nightmare and no one seems to know which lane they need to be in to get on 75, 5th Street or 2nd Street. If there isn't an accident on that thing daily, then it's simply because of the grace of God. There is no way, unless there is no traffic, that anyone can build up any amount of speed on the viaduct when it's one lane, people are rubber necking like they've never seen construction before, and there are 4 exits within a few feet of each other.

Although, in general people just cannot drive. They're either just bad drivers to begin with, or they're too busy texting, reading, talking, preening, or any other number of things. We were out shopping at Kenwood on Saturday and it seems that for as much as eastsiders spend on their BMWs, Mercedes, and Land Rovers, they would get turn signals with them. We drive Hondas and both of our vehicles have them, but apparently when you start moving up the cost ladder, turn signals are either unavailable or just too pricey to add.

[BBC 08]

Weather alert while I'm watching a new episode of Community. F that noise. Community should never be interrupted.

[X-band '01]

People who sit thougth an entire red light then decide to put on thier turn signal.


God I hate that.

What's wrong with the Pittsburgh Turn Signal?

[SixFig]

The guy in the gym who stands right in front of the weight rack to do his exercises.

Why? Do you think standing closer will make your "muscles" look bigger? Take a few steps back so other people can grab the weights you are standing right in front of!

Goobers

[blobfan]

Rich white people

I never realized SixFig and DC Muskie were the same person!

[danaandvictory]

Guys that are wearing a jacket and tie with a baseball hat just walking around downtown.


I did this today. But I was also playing hooky from work and going to a baseball game.

[Juice]

I did this today. But I was also playing hooky from work and going to a baseball game.

I feel like that look is only acceptable at baseball games and the race track.

[Kahns Krazy]

I know I ranted once about this in this thread, but people taking pictures/videos with cell phones at concerts.

The guy in front of me at the taft must have taken 50 pictures with his cell phone. He kept shaking his head because the pictures weren't in focus, so he'd try again. He messed with the settings over and over and just kept trying to take a picture.

Hey asswipe! You're taking a picture in a dark theater with a camera with a 2mm lens that phisically requires to you touch the screen hard enough to move the camera. It's not your settings.

The guy behind us kept taking pictures with his cell phone with the flash on. We were in the 12th row. That flash wasn't getting farther than 3 rows. All it was doing was annoying other people.

I miss no photography rules. It was distracting as hell. I actually thought about knocking the guy's phone out of his hand during the encore when he started recording a video.

Please, please explain to me when you are ever going to watch that shitty ass cell phone video of what was an awesome performance that you missed because you watched it on your cell phone.

[outsideobserver11]

When the bottom of your foot itches and you have a shoe on. I find myself stomping on the ground because I'm too lazy to reach down and take my shoe off and just scratch it. Never works though.

[joebba]

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[LadyMuskie]

People who go to the drive-through ATM and treat it like they're the only people in the world using the ATM. There is a middle aged woman driving a white Cadillac who is lucky to be alive right now because she spent at least 20 minutes at the ATM. I had enough time to back out of the ATM lane (after I waited patiently for 10 minutes), park, get my daughter out of her car seat, go inside, cash my check, let my daughter pick out a sucker, let daughter talk to teller, walk out of bank, put daughter back in car seat and then get in myself and drive away. White Cadillac woman was still there doing who knows what. And she wasn't elderly. We're talking 60 tops. :mad: Completely inconsiderate.

[jhelmes37]

The guy in the gym who stands right in front of the weight rack to do his exercises.

Why? Do you think standing closer will make your "muscles" look bigger? Take a few steps back so other people can grab the weights you are standing right in front of!

Goobers

Very annoying. We could easily have a "gym pet peeve" thread. Like the groups of five dudes lifting together. How the eff u gonna get a good lift in when u gotta wait for four dudes to finish their lift?

[joebba]

People who go to the drive-through ATM and treat it like they're the only people in the world using the ATM. There is a middle aged woman driving a white Cadillac who is lucky to be alive right now because she spent at least 20 minutes at the ATM. I had enough time to back out of the ATM lane (after I waited patiently for 10 minutes), park, get my daughter out of her car seat, go inside, cash my check, let my daughter pick out a sucker, let daughter talk to teller, walk out of bank, put daughter back in car seat and then get in myself and drive away. White Cadillac woman was still there doing who knows what. And she wasn't elderly. We're talking 60 tops. :mad: Completely inconsiderate.

Sriously - have the decency of knowing what you are going to do before getting there.

How about peope who order ridiculous orders at a fast food drive through? Don't take ten minutes to order at a drive through.

[SixFig]

Very annoying. We could easily have a "gym pet peeve" thread. Like the groups of five dudes lifting together. How the eff u gonna get a good lift in when u gotta wait for four dudes to finish their lift?

Or when one guy constantly rotates between two or more weights/machines and shoots you dirty looks or worse if you try to sneak in one set.

Or people who don't rerack weights or rerack them out of order.

Or people who don't sanitize after they use the bench/machine/bike etc.

I could go on.

[Juice]

Or when one guy constantly rotates between two or more weights/machines and shoots you dirty looks or worse if you try to sneak in one set.

Or people who don't rerack weights or rerack them out of order.

Or people who don't sanitize after they use the bench/machine/bike etc.

I could go on.

That one blows my mind. These dudes just call dibs on multiple machines and go back and forth like it's their personal gym. Sometimes I don't realize they're on one of the machines because they're doing sets on another one. They then come over and tell me that they're still using it. I would punch them in the face, but they're usually huge dudes because they lift so much.

[Strange Brew]

That one blows my mind. These dudes just call dibs on multiple machines and go back and forth like it's their personal gym. Sometimes I don't realize they're on one of the machines because they're doing sets on another one. They then come over and tell me that they're still using it. I would punch them in the face, but they're usually huge dudes because they lift so much.

That's my machine Juice............Mine......

[bobbiemcgee]

People who go to the drive-through ATM and treat it like they're the only people in the world using the ATM. There is a middle aged woman driving a white Cadillac who is lucky to be alive right now because she spent at least 20 minutes at the ATM. I had enough time to back out of the ATM lane (after I waited patiently for 10 minutes), park, get my daughter out of her car seat, go inside, cash my check, let my daughter pick out a sucker, let daughter talk to teller, walk out of bank, put daughter back in car seat and then get in myself and drive away. White Cadillac woman was still there doing who knows what. And she wasn't elderly. We're talking 60 tops. :mad: Completely inconsiderate.

I like the ones who just keep sticking the card in 5 times as if some magic is going to happen to change their balance from zero.

[Kahns Krazy]

Idiotic drivers in the rain who somehow think that regular rules don't apply because it's raining. You want to take two lanes? Merge extra slow?

If you can't handle driving in the rain, just don't drive in the rain. That is preferable to driving like an idiot in the rain. Get a ride. Catch the bus. Whatever. Just don't drive in front of me.

[DC Muskie]

That one blows my mind. These dudes just call dibs on multiple machines and go back and forth like it's their personal gym. Sometimes I don't realize they're on one of the machines because they're doing sets on another one. They then come over and tell me that they're still using it. I would punch them in the face, but they're usually huge dudes because they lift so much.

You know what I do in these situations? Just keep working out.

Seriously what are they going to do? Fight me over the machine? A few months ago I told a guy I was almost done when I was in the middle of a set and he told me he was using it.

I finished. Asked him what his setting were, changed the settings for him, wiped down the machine (I work out in a gym that doesn't supply towels, and I am a minority in bringing my own) and walked away.

It's like arguing over parking spaces. I refuse to engage people, outside of this site obviously, in absolutely stupid arguments.

[Kahns Krazy]

(I work out in a gym that doesn't supply towels, and I am a minority in bringing my own) .

Ew.

[DC Muskie]

Ew.

Yeah well you get what you pay for I guess.



Do not believe.

Believe it. I also drink too much beer so you really can't tell the difference.

[BandAid]

I don't currently have a garage, so my garbage is kept alongside my house. Someone else uses my garbage cans. I haven't taken the time to figure out who, and they don't use liners. It pisses me off to no end.

[waggy]

And to think some people want to add Creighton to the conference.

[bobbiemcgee]

Greg Oden's sad stories:

Alone in Portland with too much money.
Sent out pics of his junk.
Cousin moved in, threw wild parties and turned him into an alcoholic.
Dog died.

Nothing his fault, of course.

[LadyMuskie]

Greg Oden's sad stories:

Alone in Portland with too much money.
Sent out pics of his junk.
Cousin moved in, threw wild parties and turned him into an alcoholic.
Dog died.

Nothing his fault, of course.

Ew. I can't imagine anything grosser than a picture of Greg Oden's old man junk.

Sadly, saying that he is now an alcoholic will negate his admission that he fouled Cage in the tourney. He can just he was stupid drunk at the time.

[GoMuskies]

Greg Oden's sad stories:

Alone in Portland with too much money.
Sent out pics of his junk.
Cousin moved in, threw wild parties and turned him into an alcoholic.
Dog died.

Nothing his fault, of course.

More awful "journalism" from Grantlnd no doubt. I saw the headline and that it was writen by "Club Trillion", but I've at least learned to avoid actually clicking on Grantland links now.

[SixFig]

When ESPN tricks you into clicking on a Grantland story by putting it in with their regular "main stories"

Grantland sucks and ESPN knows it.

[UCGRAD4X]

I'm confused by this whole thread. I think it is generally unwise to keep peeves as pets in the first place.

[joebba]

People who are their own best friend!

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[RealDeal]

George Grande. The worst.

[Porkopolis]

George Grande. The worst.

George is the greatest commentator ever compared to the guy who sits next to me at Reds games. The guy prattles on with his negative "wisdom" about the Reds and life in general. He is also under the mistaken impression that he is funny. I wish I could control who purchases season tickets next to mine. Oh, and he lives in Dayton...and cheers for ud.

[paulxu]

You should completely deck out in X gear for every game. It'll drive him nuts.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Guys who take charges in open gym.

When I pull off a miraculous sweet crossover on my defender leaving him in the dust, the last thing I want to see is some Swampy Meadows like guy slide in at the last second to draw a charge. Not only is the idea of drawing a charge completely ridiculous and absurd in open gym, but selling it with a Braveheart like yell is complete overkill. On top of this, the floor is now drenched with copious amounts of sweat. To me, it seems like it could be a FBI profiler serial killer trait.

Also, Mr. ref is annoying. You know who Mr. Ref is. He calls every travel, double dribble, touch foul, and a foul on the person guarding him everytime he misses. This guy is irrational and not shy about his irrationality. You block him, its a foul. You beat him off the dribble, its a travel or carry. He tips the ball out of bounds and blames you. There is not arguing with him because the outcome is predetermined. He would yell "And 1" on a wide open layup with all 5 defenders standing at half court

You can learn a lot about a person in open gym. Its almost like a window to their soul. A place where unbridled chaos can breed and fester and thrive with the ferocity of a PMI/Sweet 16 argument.

[GoMuskies]

Also, Mr. ref is annoying. You know who Mr. Ref is. He calls every travel, double dribble, touch foul, and a foul on the person guarding him everytime he misses.

After a couple of phantom fouls on his misses, Mr. Ref needs to be learn what being fouled actually feels like. It involves visiting Mr. Floor for sure.

[SM#24]

George is the greatest commentator ever compared to the guy who sits next to me at Reds games. The guy prattles on with his negative "wisdom" about the Reds and life in general. He is also under the mistaken impression that he is funny. I wish I could control who purchases season tickets next to mine. Oh, and he lives in Dayton...and cheers for ud.

You do have some control on where your tickets are though. Try and move away from him next year. For this year, buy a few Xavier/NCAA tourney t-shirts (I think there is a Sweet 16 one from this year) and wear them to the games.

[BBC 08]

Homeless people that have dogs. Is that a problem in Cinci? I feel like every fifth homeless person here in Nashville has a dog. It's messed up.

[blobfan]

Homeless people that have dogs. Is that a problem in Cinci? I feel like every fifth homeless person here in Nashville has a dog. It's messed up.

Is it a problem? No. There are a few that have them but it's rare. I notice it more often in tourist cities. I think they make more money with a dog.

[paulxu]

People who actually want to play the pussycats at a neutral site.

[Cheesehead]

the window stickers on minivans and SUV's with the whole family portrayed, including the pets.

That is so gay.

Also, I geting tired of 13.1 and the 26.2 decals. I have done multiple races at both distances but I don't need to advertise it on my car.

[coasterville95]

I hear you with the family stickers. It sort of makes sense on a house and it could tell the fire department the family size.




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[LadyMuskie]

Having to go to US Bank "Arena" to watch Xavier Basketball or anything at all. I'd rather sit outside at Paul Brown or Great American in the cold and watch them play basketball than go to US Bank.

[GoMuskies]

The mods here not banning Cincinnasshole.

[Kahns Krazy]

Incompetent bosses.

[PM Thor]

Non hot masseuses, or dude masseuses.

I HATE dayton.

[Juice]

Non hot masseuses, or dude masseuses.

I HATE dayton.

Tell that to Travolta

[paulxu]

People who go to the drive-through ATM and treat it like they're the only people in the world using the ATM. There is a middle aged woman driving a white Cadillac who is lucky to be alive right now because she spent at least 20 minutes at the ATM. I had enough time to back out of the ATM lane (after I waited patiently for 10 minutes), park, get my daughter out of her car seat, go inside, cash my check, let my daughter pick out a sucker, let daughter talk to teller, walk out of bank, put daughter back in car seat and then get in myself and drive away. White Cadillac woman was still there doing who knows what. And she wasn't elderly. We're talking 60 tops. :mad: Completely inconsiderate.

I'm going to overlook your little comment about being 60 and assumedly approaching elderly status.

But I'm not overlooking the fact that you shipped that moron down here to Sptn. and she got in front of 6 cars with me being #6. You owe me something for taking her off your hands. I'll get back to you.

[chico]

Tell that to Travolta

Tried to rep you but Muskie apparently is keeping all the reps to himself.

A pet peeve of mine is golf shirt collars. Not all collars, but the ones that get discolored at the "crease" after about 4 washings. Not only do they get discolored, the crease also becomes permanent, and no amount of ironing will straighten them out. Maybe it's just that I buy cheap shirts (I can understand an Old Navy shirt going bad), but it happens to nicer ones like Hilfiger, Adidas and Cutter & Buck shirts, too. I have no idea what causes this or if I'm the only one who this happens to, but it's annoying.

[LadyMuskie]

Tried to rep you but Muskie apparently is keeping all the reps to himself.

A pet peeve of mine is golf shirt collars. Not all collars, but the ones that get discolored at the "crease" after about 4 washings. Not only do they get discolored, the crease also becomes permanent, and no amount of ironing will straighten them out. Maybe it's just that I buy cheap shirts (I can understand an Old Navy shirt going bad), but it happens to nicer ones like Hilfiger, Adidas and Cutter & Buck shirts, too. I have no idea what causes this or if I'm the only one who this happens to, but it's annoying.

It might be too late for your current shirts, but in the future with new shirts, try flipping your collar up before washing it. That used to happen to my hubby's polos/golf shirts too and then I started unfolding his collar before I washed it and it has helped. Hope this helps a bit.

[LadyMuskie]

My next door neighbor's kids stand at the fence and stare in our yard like children of the corn. It's disconcerting. If their mother wasn't such a competitive, soul-sucking biotch, I'd have no trouble inviting them over to play in our pool/swingset/trampoline (because we do have an awesome yard for the kids and all the kids like to come over and play and Little LM loves having her friends over). However, this is the mother who has birthday parties next door and doesn't invite my kid or the kid on the other side of their house. She also talks about us to her kids (ages 5 and 3) and then her kids tell us these things when we used to have them over to play (which stopped when my daughter started asking "Mommy. Why does Morgan say those things about us?").

Why is she like this you ask? Well, in my professional opinion, she has a serious inferiority complex and also wide-ranging mental problems as far as I can tell. Her husband is nice, but she's a whacko. We were friends until I had a little girl and she just had little boys and told me she was jealous I had a girl and she was stuck with boys. :eek: This is what I'm dealing with here.

So, today we went swimming and I could feel her kids staring at us in the pool. I couldn't take it anymore and invited them to come over. However, their dad said "No. Because your mom would be hurt (what?!?!?) if you went swimming in their pool instead of playing in the sprinkler (yes, because a sprinkler is just as fun as a pool) she bought for you." I thought my head was going to explode. So, he turned on the sprinkler which they ignored in place of staring at us in our pool the rest of the time we were out there. :confused::mad:

It's going to be a long summer.

[GoMuskies]

You obviously need a nice, 6 ft. wooden fence.

[DC Muskie]

I enjoy the sprinkler much more then a pool.

No I don't. I'm normal.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.rosebudmag.com/media/k2/items/cache/cbf7f37b235384c4201dbc056b7770ad_XL.jpg
You obviously need a nice, 6 ft. wooden fence.

[X-band '01]

It might be too late for your current shirts, but in the future with new shirts, try flipping your collar up before washing it. That used to happen to my hubby's polos/golf shirts too and then I started unfolding his collar before I washed it and it has helped. Hope this helps a bit.

I'll have to remember that, although that does lead to this slippery slope (read: Miami fans):

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[waggy]

You obviously need a nice, 6 ft. wooden fence.

I recommend a new house.

Also, "pop" your collars when storing - even on a hangar - just remember to un-pop when you put it on.

[chico]

It might be too late for your current shirts, but in the future with new shirts, try flipping your collar up before washing it. That used to happen to my hubby's polos/golf shirts too and then I started unfolding his collar before I washed it and it has helped. Hope this helps a bit.

Thanks for the tip. I try to keep the collars up when I put them in the laundry but I don't always remember. I can always blame it on my wife because she does the laundry but she and I both know that's not going to work.

[LadyMuskie]

http://www.rosebudmag.com/media/k2/items/cache/cbf7f37b235384c4201dbc056b7770ad_XL.jpg

That's terrifying. And also exactly what would happen!

[joebba]

My next door neighbor's kids stand at the fence and stare in our yard like children of the corn. It's disconcerting. If their mother wasn't such a competitive, soul-sucking biotch, I'd have no trouble inviting them over to play in our pool/swingset/trampoline (because we do have an awesome yard for the kids and all the kids like to come over and play and Little LM loves having her friends over). However, this is the mother who has birthday parties next door and doesn't invite my kid or the kid on the other side of their house. She also talks about us to her kids (ages 5 and 3) and then her kids tell us these things when we used to have them over to play (which stopped when my daughter started asking "Mommy. Why does Morgan say those things about us?").

Why is she like this you ask? Well, in my professional opinion, she has a serious inferiority complex and also wide-ranging mental problems as far as I can tell. Her husband is nice, but she's a whacko. We were friends until I had a little girl and she just had little boys and told me she was jealous I had a girl and she was stuck with boys. :eek: This is what I'm dealing with here.

So, today we went swimming and I could feel her kids staring at us in the pool. I couldn't take it anymore and invited them to come over. However, their dad said "No. Because your mom would be hurt (what?!?!?) if you went swimming in their pool instead of playing in the sprinkler (yes, because a sprinkler is just as fun as a pool) she bought for you." I thought my head was going to explode. So, he turned on the sprinkler which they ignored in place of staring at us in our pool the rest of the time we were out there. :confused::mad:

It's going to be a long summer.

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[LadyMuskie]

Thanks for the tip. I try to keep the collars up when I put them in the laundry but I don't always remember. I can always blame it on my wife because she does the laundry but she and I both know that's not going to work.

You can blame her, but then you'll probably be doing all your own laundry. :D

[joebba]

A pet peeve of mine is golf shirt collars.

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[LadyMuskie]

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It would be so totally awesome if Wilson lived next door to us!

[Kahns Krazy]

Parking tickets. It's my own damn fault, but I think the cop must have been stalking my meter.

[MADXSTER]

My brother-in-law got a plate expiration ticket at 12:03am the day of his birthday.

Got off work and found the ticket on his car.

[blobfan]

Tried to rep you but Muskie apparently is keeping all the reps to himself.

A pet peeve of mine is golf shirt collars. Not all collars, but the ones that get discolored at the "crease" after about 4 washings. Not only do they get discolored, the crease also becomes permanent, and no amount of ironing will straighten them out. Maybe it's just that I buy cheap shirts (I can understand an Old Navy shirt going bad), but it happens to nicer ones like Hilfiger, Adidas and Cutter & Buck shirts, too. I have no idea what causes this or if I'm the only one who this happens to, but it's annoying.

Do you wear aftershave or lotion? Some have a bleaching effect on fabrics and the fold of the color would likely rub your face. But if it fades evenly along the fold, then popping while washing and storing is probably the best route.

[boozehound]

Tried to rep you but Muskie apparently is keeping all the reps to himself.

A pet peeve of mine is golf shirt collars. Not all collars, but the ones that get discolored at the "crease" after about 4 washings. Not only do they get discolored, the crease also becomes permanent, and no amount of ironing will straighten them out. Maybe it's just that I buy cheap shirts (I can understand an Old Navy shirt going bad), but it happens to nicer ones like Hilfiger, Adidas and Cutter & Buck shirts, too. I have no idea what causes this or if I'm the only one who this happens to, but it's annoying.

I have had very good luck with Nike golf shirts not doing that. Same deal with Under Armour.

You can also buy the golf shirts that have collars that are stitched from the same material as the rest of the shirt instead of the 'traditional' collars which are a separate piece that is sewn on.

[bobbiemcgee]

My brother-in-law got a plate expiration ticket at 12:03am the day of his birthday.

Got off work and found the ticket on his car.

When I came back to Florida, I drove for a whole year with my expired CO plate in protest of the new fees they had. Finally got even enough to pay for the $94 title, same pretty colored paper I had gotten in CO for $9.

[LadyMuskie]

My twitter account, which I never use and forgot I had, got hacked. I'm guessing because it had sat there for 2 years not doing anything it became an easy target. Luckily, I follow no one but my friend's business which is why I was on there in the first place - to help her get followers or whatever. Mostly, I hate twitter and have never twittered or tweeted or chirped or whatever the hell it's called. Now the account has been deactivated because the last thing I need is hackers hacking accounts of things I never use. I've got enough to worry about.

[bobbiemcgee]

"Cruisecontrolbrakers". I'm merrily speeding thru the Florida Panhandle at the acceptable Trooper approved rate of 79 mph when someone inevititably pulls into my lane at a slower rate causing me to "CruiseBrake" (hit the brake while on cruise control) . Then I have to wait 10 minutes while the moron can't muster an extra 1 or 2 mph to pass the other bozo causing a high speed hwy blockage. Holy shit people! Did they stop putting mirrors on cars? Get the fuck out of the way! The cops won't nail you for going 72 in Fla. (unlike Oh)

And for you other assholes that like to cruise all day in the left lane, don't look at me funny when I blow your doors off passing on the right! Get the fuck over!

Anyway, Nawlins was fun.

[Kahns Krazy]

"Cruisecontrolbrakers". I'm merrily speeding thru the Florida Panhandle at the acceptable Trooper approved rate of 79 mph when someone inevititably pulls into my lane at a slower rate causing me to "CruiseBrake" (hit the brake while on cruise control) ..

I drove recently from Phoenix to Flagstaff in a rental car that had a totally inadequate amount of horsepower for said drive. People would pull out in front of me to get around a truck on a two lane highway through the mountains, and I'd have to slow down to avoid rear ending them. Then they would speed up, and I'm flooring this stupid thing to catch up, but by then, I'm the a-hole going 60 in the left lane of a 75MPH zone.

Underpowered rental cars suck Garvin balls.

[UCGRAD4X]

Putting empty ice cube trays back in the freezer!:mad:

Same with the water pitcher but that's a much quicker remedy than empty ice cube trays when you just got finished cutting the grass and would like some ice in your filtered water.

[KC4X]

And for you other assholes that like to cruise all day in the left lane, don't look at me funny when I blow your doors off passing on the right! Get the fuck over!



It's even worse when the people who hang in the left lane speed up/play chicken with you when you try to pass them on the right. Then, they slow down as soon as you get to cars on the right again. Evil people!

[muskienick]

There are hotter places in hades for those folks and potentially nicer places in heaven for those negatively affected by them here in this life.

I feel the same about those people who dump their car's ashtrays on my street (especially since I'm the idiot who has "adopted my block"). I'm also not really into their condoms either!

[bobbiemcgee]

I'm also not really into their condoms either!

I think you have taken recycling to a ridiculous extreme, Nick.

[UCGRAD4X]

I'm also not really into their condoms either!

It should be easier to get into them if they are pre lubricated.

[paulxu]

Toss up: 15-30 second commercials to watch a video report on CNN vs. the never-ending pop-up ads on Cincinnati.com.

[Kahns Krazy]

Why isn't chapstick sold in one-day-use quantites? I probably have 30 various lip balms around the house because when you need that crap, you need it right away, but I never carry it. It just fills the bottom of every junk drawer.

[RealDeal]

Internet explorer.

Using Google Chrome and safari now and having far less problems.

[LadyMuskie]

This isn't a pet peeve exactly, so much as it is a WTF moment.

Our phone rang Saturday at dinner time and it was a woman calling from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The conversation went like this (no kidding). . .

Diana from St. Jude: We have you on our list as being a frequent donor. St. Jude does lots of great things, blah, blah, blah. We would like for you to join our care program where you would make a donation of about $20 per month.

Me: No. I'm sorry I'm not interested in that. St. Jude does a lot of great work, but I'm not going to donate each month. I will however make a one time large donation, or make a donation now and another at the end of the year.

Diana: No. We don't want that. We want you to donate each month. You don't only pay your bills twice a year do you? No. You don't. Just like you get a paycheck each month to pay your bills we need you to donate each month so St. Jude can pay its bills each month.

Me: Is this call for real? Are you really from St. Jude?

Diana: Yes. I'm Diana so and so, and I'm calling about blah blah blah.

Me: So you're telling me you're turning down my donation because I want to make it all at once and not monthly?

Diana: Yes. We have bills we have to pay each month.

Me: Right. Well, I've got to go I've got people over and since my money isn't good enough for St. Jude you can go ahead and take me off your list. I don't want to receive anymore calls from St. Jude.

WTF?!?!?! What kind of charity turns down money? I feel like I'm living in bizarro world.

[joebba]

This isn't a pet peeve exactly, so much as it is a WTF moment.

Our phone rang Saturday at dinner time and it was a woman calling from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The conversation went like this (no kidding). . .

Diana from St. Jude: We have you on our list as being a frequent donor. St. Jude does lots of great things, blah, blah, blah. We would like for you to join our care program where you would make a donation of about $20 per month.

Me: No. I'm sorry I'm not interested in that. St. Jude does a lot of great work, but I'm not going to donate each month. I will however make a one time large donation, or make a donation now and another at the end of the year.

Diana: No. We don't want that. We want you to donate each month. You don't only pay your bills twice a year do you? No. You don't. Just like you get a paycheck each month to pay your bills we need you to donate each month so St. Jude can pay its bills each month.

Me: Is this call for real? Are you really from St. Jude?

Diana: Yes. I'm Diana so and so, and I'm calling about blah blah blah.

Me: So you're telling me you're turning down my donation because I want to make it all at once and not monthly?

Diana: Yes. We have bills we have to pay each month.

Me: Right. Well, I've got to go I've got people over and since my money isn't good enough for St. Jude you can go ahead and take me off your list. I don't want to receive anymore calls from St. Jude.

WTF?!?!?! What kind of charity turns down money? I feel like I'm living in bizarro world.

Lady my gut reaction is it was a scam call.

[X-band '01]

Why isn't chapstick sold in one-day-use quantites? I probably have 30 various lip balms around the house because when you need that crap, you need it right away, but I never carry it.

I've gone to bed with better thoughts...

[LadyMuskie]

Lady my gut reaction is it was a scam call.

I thought so too. So I called St. Jude today to see what they said (using the 1-800 number on their website) because I do believe in their mission and if it was a scam, then they should know someone is scamming using their name. Turns out, sadly, it was real. They have a program called Partners in Hope where they get people to make monthly donations of $10 or up. They wouldn't verify that Diana worked for them, but they verified that I had received the call on Saturday. They also told me that that isn't how the call is supposed to go at all, and that they would check to see if there was a recording of it to use as "what not to do". The woman I spoke with apologized profusely and said they'd be happy with any amount anyone is willing to donate at any time. I don't want anyone to lose their jobs, but seriously that call was screwed up. I think someone was crabby that they were working at dinner time on Saturday. That problem might be rectified now.

[Kahns Krazy]

Two this morning: Sh*tty drivers and incompetent bosses.

[PM Thor]

As a guy, having to accept flowers at the door from a deliveryman. That's just awkward.

I HATE dayton.

[Kahns Krazy]

In the truly "pet peeve" category, the giveaways at sporting events that don't cover all ticket holders. If you sell 42,000 tickets to a game when you call it a bobble head giveaway game, give out 42,000 bobbleheads. And if you don't, please don't treat me like shit for asking where the bobbleheads are because I want one for my neice when I get there 45 minutes before game time. It's fine that they are all gone, just don't get shitty with me for asking if there are any left. Tell me you're sorry, and tell me how to buy the stupid bobblehead (or whatever they are giving away) if I've already promised it to a kid.

[Porkopolis]

The political forum on RedsZone (or just about any board for that matter). And this is coming from someone who loves political discussions in person.

Right Wing Poster: "The left is full of elitist academics who hate America!"

Left Wing Poster: "The right is full of trust fund babies who hate America!"

Rinse, repeat, regurgitate.

[coasterville95]

I'm with you on stadium give aways that don't cover everybody.

I thought the reds had changed the policy for bobbleheads to try to avoid fights and or stampedes/ crowd crushes at the gates

It would seem PR 101 would agree, if you only give out 25,000 premium items, that means you will have 17,000 customers that you know will be upset. What business sense does that make?




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[Porkopolis]

It would seem PR 101 would agree, if you only give out 25,000 premium items, that means you will have 17,000 customers that you know will be upset. What business sense does that make?

Because many of those 17,000 customers get to the ballpark early to try to snag one of the bobbleheads and in the process buy concessions and merchandise before the game. Giving out less than a full house worth of the promotion might anger some people, but they still get there early and spend more than they would otherwise. And they still come back the next time, too. That said, I agree that it stinks. I only get there early if I really want something, but then I use the season ticket holders early gate to make sure I beat the rush. And I only live right down the street so I bring my own food.

[Kahns Krazy]

For at least one of the 17,000 yesterday, it backfired. I was so annoyed with the attitude that I specifically avoided the concessions, so instead of the two or three beers each I would have bought, we saved our money and went out to eat after the game.

[Porkopolis]

For at least one of the 17,000 yesterday, it backfired. I was so annoyed with the attitude that I specifically avoided the concessions, so instead of the two or three beers each I would have bought, we saved our money and went out to eat after the game.

Sure, but you are a Xavier Man. Many of those 17,000 cheer for UC and UK so they wouldn't be able to make such a decision. They just said "mmm...beer" and took the bait. :)

[paulxu]

Does this mean you get to look forward to a MickandMack bobblehead night at the "neutral" site game next year?

[coasterville95]

Yeah, my tactic in those games is to go to Machine Room to eat. Opens three hours before the game and they do give you the premium item when they seat you.

So you get there way early, but you snag the item. Then you have a sit down lunch/ dinner. Then you go to the game.


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[MADXSTER]

When my innards are messing with me, so I go sit on the toilet and all I do is fart. Hell I could have done that and not missed any of the game. :mad:

[bobbiemcgee]

Get back from nice vacation under budget. Then your computer crashes and the car takes a shit.

[xu95]

Get back from nice vacation under budget.

I'm not sure what this is.

[Kahns Krazy]

Get back from nice vacation under budget..

This has only ever happened to me when I don't blow my entire gambling budget in Vegas.

I never count on coming home with any cash. On the rare occasions that I do, it's a huge bonus.

[Smails]

Bad morning so far...

Listening at the forecast for the week, and literally 3 minutes later listening to my car's A/C make the most horrific noise on the way to work. Followed up by a burnt plastic smell and warm air...

Arufukingkiddingme!!!

[boozehound]

When they are doing construction on my floor of my office building. Everytime I go into the bathroom some construction working is in there taking a crap.

[xu95]

When they are doing construction on my floor of my office building. Everytime I go into the bathroom some construction working is in there taking a crap.

When my wife and I were moving into our house, one of the movers took a crap at the old condo and one of them took a crap at our new house. Is this part of the ritual so you know who did your work for you?

[bobbiemcgee]

Followed up by a burnt plastic smell....!

You'll get to relive this sensation at the Auto Parts store.

:mad::(

[Smails]

You'll get to relive this sensation at the Auto Parts store.

:mad::(

More like the dealership...and it's going to smell really...really bad.

[HuskyMuskie]

That co-worker at the office who, under NO circumstances, will ever get up to speak to anyone face to face. The use of the telephone from the neighboring cubicle is an every day occurance. God forbid you stand up (or reach your head over the walling) and just ask the question.

[DC Muskie]

That co-worker at the office who, under NO circumstances, will ever get up to speak to anyone face to face. The use of the telephone from the neighboring cubicle is an every day occurance. God forbid you stand up (or reach your head over the walling) and just ask the question.

Our IT guy had the woman next to him provide all of his answers to me last week, because he was "busy."

Basically I would write and email to the two of them, with specific questions to the IT guy and the woman would write back, "I just spoke to Joe, and he said blah, blah.."

Not sure why he couldn't respond to the email itself. It was very annoying.

[Masterofreality]

That co-worker at the office who, under NO circumstances, will ever get up to speak to anyone face to face. The use of the telephone from the neighboring cubicle is an every day occurance. God forbid you stand up (or reach your head over the walling) and just ask the question.

Or the boss who calls you to call someone else, because he's too afraid to, knowing that the call will be unpleasant.

I love the people that will take 45 minutes writing an e-mail when they could have gotten things done with a 5 minute phone call.

[Kahns Krazy]

mid week holidays. It blows up the whole week. I can't get a meeting scheduled at all this week.

[DC Muskie]

mid week holidays. It blows up the whole week. I can't get a meeting scheduled at all this week.

I have 14 meetings tomorrow with everyone trying to get out of the office by 3:00.

It's not really important to have a meeting on Tuesday for stuff most of you won't even get to until next Tuesday.

But I also hate mid week holidays.

[GoMuskies]

I don't understand you people. Mid-week holidays are fabulous. I'm working this week, and the place is a ghost-town. I'm going to get caught up on things that have been on my to-do list for six months this week.

[Kahns Krazy]

I love the 4th of July. It's probably my favorite holiday. 6 times out of 7, it's either a 3 day or 4 day weekend for me. My liver hates me after the 4th.

It's the least fun when it falls on a Wednesday. I'm probably just bitter about that.

My job functions have also changed this year, and I have more things that need to get done shortly after the end of a quarter.

I should clarify that I don't dislike mid-week holidays. It's just that I love holidays any other day of the week so much that a Wednesday holiday is less awesome by comparison.

[jhelmes37]

The two middle aged women who were using the dip bars at the gym when I wanted to use them. They weighed maybe 110 apiece, they were being assisted 70 pounds on one of those little platforms, they each lowered their weight approximately 2 inches, and they KEPT THEIR CONVERSATION GOING through all of their weight sets. And they did like 6 sets each of this. While I waited.

I don't give a shit if you don't try hard in the gym, but don't make my workout take longer with your shenanigans. Stick to the elliptical with all the rest of the housewives.

I'll probably get yelled at for this peeve.

[GoMuskies]

I love the 4th of July. It's probably my favorite holiday. 6 times out of 7, it's either a 3 day or 4 day weekend for me. My liver hates me after the 4th.

It's the least fun when it falls on a Wednesday. I'm probably just bitter about that.

My job functions have also changed this year, and I have more things that need to get done shortly after the end of a quarter.

I should clarify that I don't dislike mid-week holidays. It's just that I love holidays any other day of the week so much that a Wednesday holiday is less awesome by comparison.

We get Thursday off, too, which means everyone and their brother is also taking Friday off to use one vacation day to grab a five day weekend. Probably why I am so pleased with the Wednesday holiday.

[Kahns Krazy]

Nice.

Our company recently made the day after Thanksgiving an official holiday. That was not a peeve.

[ballyhoohoo]

Nice.

Our company recently made the day after Thanksgiving an official holiday. That was not a peeve.

Almost as good a free boob during a haircut.

I work for a German company and the amount of days off they get in Deutschland is astounding.

[LadyMuskie]

Men, who do not look like Ryan Lochte (swoon!) or Michael Phelps, but still insist on wearing Speedos is not only a pet peeve, but it's also gross.

And, not to betray the sisterhood (again), but just because they sell a bikini in certain sizes does not mean that it should be worn by a person who wears that size.

I try not to be overly judgmental (or so I tell myself), but if the beer gut is hanging over and almost completely covering the Speedo, or the extra baby fat is still hanging around over the string bikini, then perhaps you should look for another style bathing suit.

[UCGRAD4X]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TSd7i31OHc4/ThLSyTQpyGI/AAAAAAAAA0E/ZOR_-fYrFlY/s1600/Speedos.jpg

My dad wears this when he goes out to get the paper in the morning. It gets the neighbors up early just to get a peek. Are you saying this is wrong?

[UCGRAD4X]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMCkTDuFFuDoxiczcdTvxWhmdal4KW0 LcTduqMEI7XwcyEDuL6

Sisters just want to have fun too.

[muskienick]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMCkTDuFFuDoxiczcdTvxWhmdal4KW0 LcTduqMEI7XwcyEDuL6

Sisters just want to have fun too.

What's with the skinny lady on the right?

[X-band '01]

Men, who do not look like Ryan Lochte (swoon!) or Michael Phelps, but still insist on wearing Speedos is not only a pet peeve, but it's also gross.

And, not to betray the sisterhood (again), but just because they sell a bikini in certain sizes does not mean that it should be worn by a person who wears that size.

I try not to be overly judgmental (or so I tell myself), but if the beer gut is hanging over and almost completely covering the Speedo, or the extra baby fat is still hanging around over the string bikini, then perhaps you should look for another style bathing suit.

That's still better than skeletal people like myself ever deciding to don a Speedo.

[Kahns Krazy]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMCkTDuFFuDoxiczcdTvxWhmdal4KW0 LcTduqMEI7XwcyEDuL6

Sisters just want to have fun too.

I went to the "Big Bad Bertha Butt" contest at Deja Vu several years ago. This is pretty much what the contestants looked like. One woman that I thought was totally nude already reached into one of those folds and pulled out a thong.

There was a regular Deja Vu stripper that sat behind us to watch that got a case of the giggles and couldn't stop herself.

[Masterofreality]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMCkTDuFFuDoxiczcdTvxWhmdal4KW0 LcTduqMEI7XwcyEDuL6
.

I believe that the great Spinal Tap song Big Bottom would be appropriate here.

[DC Muskie]

They look like Red Sox fans to me.

[UCGRAD4X]

What's with the skinny lady on the right?

You've got a good eye there muskienick. She is kind-of a babe fer sher.

[waggy]

Socialists. Choke on a bag of dicks, and die.

[SixFig]

Her: "I wonder why I never meet any nice guys, where are they?"

Me (to myself): "I'm right here hello!"



Frustrating...

[jhelmes37]

Her: "I wonder why I never meet any nice guys, where are they?"

Me (to myself): "I'm right here hello!"



Frustrating...

A girl never says that to a guy who has a chance. Sorry, SixFig.

I've been there many times. Just move on. The good news is it only has to work out once and then, BOOM, you're married.

[ballyhoohoo]

Her: "I wonder why I never meet any nice guys, where are they?"

Me (to myself): "I'm right here hello!"



Frustrating...

Translation: "I never meet any guys who are only sort of a jerk but hot and rich enough to compensate for what I know are his personality issues and lack of respect he has for me"

Dating can suck.

[Porkopolis]

Edit: You know, I'm just not going to go there. I really suck at smack talk.

[SixFig]

Edit: You know, I'm just not going to go there. I really suck at smack talk.

http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/internet-memes-will-smith-troll-repellant.jpg

[Kahns Krazy]

A girl never says that to a guy who has a chance. Sorry, SixFig.

I've been there many times. Just move on. The good news is it only has to work out once and then, BOOM, you're married.

What's the good news?

[XBR1]

The guy in the five hour energy commercials...I want to punch him in the face.

[DC Muskie]

The Heat signed Jesus Shuttleworth's so now they will be a dynasty.

I really wish NBA writers would pick a story line and stick to it.

[X-band '01]

That's like Danny Ainge joining the Lakers (or Joe Dumars joining the Bulls). I wonder how many solid years Allen has left.

[LadyMuskie]

I'm a big proponent of everyone learning how to swim. That said, if by the third week of lessons (held for a half hour each day ) your son is still crying hystericaly throughout the lesson, perhaps it's time to throw in the towel for this summer. Give the teacher, other kids and other parents a well deserved break instead of just screaming at your son to stop crying and telling him to be more like his big brother.

[GoMuskies]

Sounds like a kid who needs old fashioned swim lessons: throw him in the deep end and let him figure it out.

[SixFig]

When you pick up a hole puncher and all those little punched circles fall all over the place. Such a pain to pick up.

[bobbiemcgee]

I'm a big proponent of everyone learning how to swim. That said, if by the third week of lessons (held for a half hour each day ) your son is still crying hystericaly throughout the lesson, perhaps it's time to throw in the towel for this summer. Give the teacher, other kids and other parents a well deserved break instead of just screaming at your son to stop crying and telling him to be more like his big brother.

Wow. Three weeks of lessons? Really? I got two lessons before my brothers threw me into the middle of a lake laughing hysterically. Taught me to have great respect for the water but I am still pissed. Upside was I was skiing the next day.

[blobfan]

I agree that parents shouldn't let their kid ruin everyone's experience just because they paid for something, but tossing a kid in the water isn't the answer. I have an aunt that was tossed into a lake by an uncle when she was a kid and is still traumatized today. As she continues to tell me every time I see her near water. Pretty soon I'll have trauma by proxy.

Which leads me to my recent pet peeve: people that dwell on the same negative stories for years and years.

[bobbiemcgee]

people that dwell on the same negative stories for years and years.

UD and UC fans are already pet peeves.

[LadyMuskie]

I'm pretty sure if you threw this kid into the deep end, he'd drown or come damn close. He cries non-stop and screams when the teacher tries to take him away from the wall of the pool. When I posted my original post this morning, I think the kid almost hyperventilated and had almost climbed from the water to the top of the lifeguard/teacher's head. This kid is about 6 and I've never seen anything like it before in my life. He starts crying as they enter the gate to the pool. It's incredible.

In addition to his overwhelming fear of swimming, his mother is adding to his problems by saying things like "I wish you were more like your brother John. Do you see how great John is at swimming? John loves the water. Why can't you be like John and love the water too?" :eek:

Every time she opens her mouth I think to myself "You're going to make this kid's therapist a very, very wealthy person, and good luck getting little Matt to come around you when you're old and dying."

[SixFig]

I'm pretty sure if you threw this kid into the deep end, he'd drown or come damn close. He cries non-stop and screams when the teacher tries to take him away from the wall of the pool. When I posted my original post this morning, I think the kid almost hyperventilated and had almost climbed from the water to the top of the lifeguard/teacher's head. This kid is about 6 and I've never seen anything like it before in my life. He starts crying as they enter the gate to the pool. It's incredible.

In addition to his overwhelming fear of swimming, his mother is adding to his problems by saying things like "I wish you were more like your brother John. Do you see how great John is at swimming? John loves the water. Why can't you be like John and love the water too?" :eek:

Every time she opens her mouth I think to myself "You're going to make this kid's therapist a very, very wealthy person, and good luck getting little Matt to come around you when you're old and dying."

Little brother syndrome? He'll probably go to Dayton or UC!

[LadyMuskie]

When you pick up a hole puncher and all those little punched circles fall all over the place. Such a pain to pick up.

You can't even get those things up with a vacuum cleaner, and just when you think they're all cleaned up, they start showing up again.

[LadyMuskie]

Wow. Three weeks of lessons? Really? I got two lessons before my brothers threw me into the middle of a lake laughing hysterically. Taught me to have great respect for the water but I am still pissed. Upside was I was skiing the next day.

It'll be 4 weeks total when we're done, but it's worth it. She's not quite 4 and can swim the freestyle and backstroke fairly well for a 4 year old. She's desperate to join the swim team and cannot wait to learn how to dive. What's really cute (to me anyway) is that she's been watching the Olympic Trials so before she gets into the pool, she shakes her arms and legs like the pros do. Kinda funny to watch a preschooler performing Michael Phelps' pre-race routine for swimming lessons. I need to get it on video so I can embarrass her with it later in life :D

[GoMuskies]

I'm pretty sure if you threw this kid into the deep end, he'd drown or come damn close.

I think Snipe would consider this the natural order of things/eugenics.

[GoMuskies]

People posting threads titled "Hard Core Porn" that do not include any hard core porn. At least there were some solid leads.

[BandAid]

Mini-rant coming:

"I'll send good thoughts your way."

What the hell does that mean?

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "Oh, well, we'll send some good thoughts your way."
...
Me: "Uh, thanks."

Just let me pull out my good thoughts catching net and let's do this thing!

Really, why don't you just say: “I feel sorry for you, so here’s a trite expression of my pity that I know will be ineffectual in any way except by possibly giving you the feeling that I care about you.”

I mean, at least when people say, "I'll pray for you," they usually believe their prayers will in some way make an impact.

If you're worried about offending me by saying something of a religious nature then say, "I hope things get better for you and your family," or something like that.

"Sending good thoughts" just seems...empty.

After further consideration: Please don't think too many "good thoughts" about me. It's a little creepy.

[Kahns Krazy]

Right now I'm thinking you're kind of a petty shit, so I'm not worried about that being confused with a "good thought".

Out of the world of possible responses, I'd have to say your boss's response is about the best it can be. Consider:

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "The company doesn't recognize bereavement time, so your time off will be unpaid."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "My grandpa molested me as a kid. Good riddance."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "Yup. Life sucks and then you die."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "I'm really sorry to hear that, Iowa is a real waste of a trip."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "I hope you get something in the will, because you're fired."


In a matter of a few words, you boss conveyed that he empathized with your difficult time and that he and your coworkers care about you. Were you looking for a mandatory reflection session?

[BandAid]

Right now I'm thinking you're kind of a petty shit, so I'm not worried about that being confused with a "good thought".

Out of the world of possible responses, I'd have to say your boss's response is about the best it can be. Consider:

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "The company doesn't recognize bereavement time, so your time off will be unpaid."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "My grandpa molested me as a kid. Good riddance."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "Yup. Life sucks and then you die."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "I'm really sorry to hear that, Iowa is a real waste of a trip."

Me: "My grandpa just died. I have to go to Iowa tomorrow for the funeral."
Boss: "I hope you get something in the will, because you're fired."


In a matter of a few words, you boss conveyed that he empathized with your difficult time and that he and your coworkers care about you. Were you looking for a mandatory reflection session?

At least my boss would've been honest in those responses!

Did I touch a nerve here Kahn's? It's a pet peeves thread...

[waggy]

I save my good thoughts for people like Kate Upton.

[paulxu]

That the Enquirer hasn't posted anything about X in the last 11 days, and that was a story about Tu going to a team he's not on.

[muskienick]

That the Enquirer hasn't posted anything about X in the last 11 days, and that was a story about Tu going to a team he's not on.

Actually, The Enquirer did have an article on Semaj a couple of days ago. It also appeared here:
http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20120711/SPT01/307110090/Christon-should-help-Xavier

[UCGRAD4X]

Actually, The Enquirer did have an article on Semaj a couple of days ago. It also appeared here:
http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20120711/SPT01/307110090/Christon-should-help-Xavier

Thanks - I missed that one. Sounds as if he likes being a tough guy...

[Kahns Krazy]

At least my boss would've been honest in those responses!

Did I touch a nerve here Kahn's? It's a pet peeves thread...

No nerve. I just don't know what you would expect your boss to say at a time like that.

[BandAid]

No nerve. I just don't know what you would expect your boss to say at a time like that.

I do understand the intent behind someone saying the phrase, and I do appreciate the gesture. It's just one of those things that more critically I look at it, the more silly it sounds.

Along the same lines I have a peeve with people saying "no problem" instead of "you're welcome."

Now I understand they essentially mean the same thing. Yet "no problem" sounds like you've just tolerated a minor inconvenience. But saying "you're welcome" insinuates that you went out of your way to do something just for the sake of helping someone, that you enjoyed the inconvenience, that in some small way you have given a gift.

I have the habit of saying "no worries" (damn you Lion King!). I pet my own peeve! So switching to saying something "you're welcome", something I find more genuine, is one of the things I'm working on right now.

[LadyMuskie]

I hate seeing Butler Bulldogs shirts everywhere I go. None of these people were wearing these shirts before Butler made it to the Championship (yes, I know this for a fact!). I'm not denying them their right to revel in their glory, but it reeks of bandwagonism. Damn bandwagoners!

[Juice]

I hate seeing Butler Bulldogs shirts everywhere I go. None of these people were wearing these shirts before Butler made it to the Championship (yes, I know this for a fact!). I'm not denying them their right to revel in their glory, but it reeks of bandwagonism. Damn bandwagoners!

They'll be back to wearing IU shirts next year.

[Kahns Krazy]

People that use a photo in their e-mail signature so every e-mail they send me looks like it has an attachment in outlook.

[DC Muskie]

People who go to baseball games and tell a beer vendor, "No Coors Lite, nah, I'll just wait for the next guy."

Passing up ridiculously bad beer for one that prides itself on how "cold" it is.

[coasterville95]

At least for the reds you can be thankful that the in park UDF's have somewhat of an import beer selection.

The beet vendor beer has one advantage. It's served to your seat

[Smails]

Planning a 'light week' at work in anticipation of my trip to Glacier NP on Friday. I thought it would be a good idea, but I'm simply bored out of my mind and I'm quite sure I'll have a note from my I/T guy when i return letting me know that my internet usage is a tad high for the month.

Longest...week...ever..

I would have been better served scheduling meetings all day

[DC Muskie]

Chick-Fil-A for hating on lesbians most especially for not being open on Sundays.

[MADXSTER]

I actually applaud Chick-Fil-A for giving their workers Sunday off. It has nothing to do with religion, just that the give all of their workers a day off to spend time with their families.

[DC Muskie]

I actually applaud Chick-Fil-A for giving their workers Sunday off. It has nothing to do with religion, just that the give all of their workers a day off to spend time with their families.

Completely disagree. They are a fast food restaurant. When I get hammered on Saturday and need a buttery chicken sandwich and shake I need Chick-Fil-A to be open.

I highly doubt all of the employees of CFA are sitting at home with their families praying, tossing the baseball in the backyard and growing together.

No, they are probably out at Home Depot, swinging by Old Country Buffet stuffing their faces and then headed to see a terrible movie like The Help or something.

No, CFA needs to open its doors on Sunday and be the corporate giant it is and stop pretending they are some Mom and Pop shop.

[Blueblob4life]

I can't be the only one who hates crappy fruit snacks. I'm talking about the ones that either claim to be healthy and tasty (but suck), or the ones that are just plain bad. Like they're flat and lack any real flavor. Or they're too damn mushy. Screw that.

[LadyMuskie]

The fact that every single time there is a storm, or a threat of a storm, somewhere in the tri-state area, at least 3000 people are without power for hours on end. If Duke would man up and maintain its lines and transformers this wouldn't keep happening. We finally broke down and bought a generator today after being without power, again, last night for 12 hours for a 15 minute storm. Is there nothing good named Duke?

[paulxu]

Is there nothing good named Duke?

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs32/i/2008/197/e/d/Daisy_Duke_T_shirt_first_test_by_hardbodies.jpg

[bobbiemcgee]

Ahhh.....the wonders of underground utilites. Can't lose that air in Fla.

[Porkopolis]

Ahhh.....the wonders of underground utilites. Can't lose that air in Fla.

Underground lines are the best. I live in Downtown Cincinnati where all of our lines are underground. I can't remember the last time our power even flickered. When I lived in the northern suburbs power outages were a monthly occurrence.

[GoMuskies]

Turning a thread about a mass-shooting into a political thread.

[Porkopolis]

Turning a thread about a mass-shooting into a political thread.

I agree, but it was bound to happen. The gun control debate is like the abortion debate: no one is changing anyone else's mind but people are going to scream loudly at inappropriate times if given an opportunity to press their agenda.

[paulxu]

Turning a thread about a mass-shooting into a political thread.
You'll be lucky if it doesn't degenerate into a religious one.

[XUFan09]

Turning a thread about a mass-shooting into a political thread.

And that's why I haven't even touched that thread yet.

[Blueblob4life]

You'll be lucky if it doesn't degenerate into a religious one.

Touche.

[RealDeal]

Roach is on it, just a matter of time now.

[blobfan]

I do understand the intent behind someone saying the phrase, and I do appreciate the gesture. It's just one of those things that more critically I look at it, the more silly it sounds.

Along the same lines I have a peeve with people saying "no problem" instead of "you're welcome."

Now I understand they essentially mean the same thing. Yet "no problem" sounds like you've just tolerated a minor inconvenience. But saying "you're welcome" insinuates that you went out of your way to do something just for the sake of helping someone, that you enjoyed the inconvenience, that in some small way you have given a gift.

I have the habit of saying "no worries" (damn you Lion King!). I pet my own peeve! So switching to saying something "you're welcome", something I find more genuine, is one of the things I'm working on right now.

And now we've entered NSFW territory! I do much of my Xhoops browsing during the lunch hour at work so I really appreciate those who appropriately mark their threads. Nothing like opening a thread with a family friendly title only to see a mostly naked woman pop up on the screen!

[bobbiemcgee]

Using 40% of the mostly burnt up corn crop to put in gas to gum up your motors. Maybe we should just go back to 100% gas and EAT the corn? Nah, that would make sense, and we gotta get those food prices up.

[MADXSTER]

When you take a crap only to realize that no one restocked the toilet paper.

[Blueblob4life]

Crappy Olympics event coverage. Seriously, I love me some basketball and soccer, but Archery has been a quality event to watch. But with only the medal rounds being available, kinda ruins the fun of seeing some of the other late match dramatics that occurred.

[Muskie]

You dont like synchronized diving?

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[Blueblob4life]

You dont like synchronized diving?

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Nah, doesn't do it for me.

[Kahns Krazy]

You dont like synchronized diving?

I think it's a stupid sport, but I find myself unable to stop watching it. It's sort of hypnotic.

[Kahns Krazy]

We were watching the 10M synchronized diving last night. If said I were in last place going into the final dive, I would have done a synchronized cannonball. That would have been bad ass.

It's also bizarre to me that the Chinese can be so dominant in this "sport". Are they training harder, training better, or do they have some sort of genetic advantage when it comes to doing something exactly like someone else. Maybe it's because they all look alike. (Kidding - calm down).

[X-band '01]

Doesn't seem too bizarre to me - they've dominated the sport for the better part of 2 decades now. All you have to do is look at their been-there-done-that mindset when they collect gold and everyone else is overjoyed at silver and bronze.

[bobbiemcgee]

I ain't no gymnast judge, but if Maroney couldn't get the max score for that absolutely beautiful vault, no one can get one. Holy shit! I ran it back 5 times - perfecto!

[joebba]

The lack of data on the NBC olympic broadcasts. Would it be too much to put some text on the screen indicating exactly what event is showing? Example: swimming, I may have missed the start of the event that is running but what is it? 200m fly, 400m IM what? In the woman's team gymnatics event last night they never showed the score the final US competetor got. Bush league. Bush league.

[Kahns Krazy]

I hate that every announcer is going for the soundbite. Whoever did the women's gymnastics repeated his pre-scripted comment twice word for word in case anyone missed just how profound he was being.

Announcers in general that say dumb stuff. During the men's 3M synchronized diving (it was on in the background) I heard the announcer say that very few people in the world were doing this particular dive.

It's freaking mens syncronized diving. Very few individuals in the world are doing any dives. It's a dumb sport. How many men compete in synchronized diving world wide? 1,000?

Not every event in the olympics is a moving experience. Stop attaching more drama than there is.

[X-band '01]

Al Trautwig is the announcer you're thinking of. And he's an experienced announcer - not exactly a spring chicken.

[paulxu]

People who say they have heard a rumor, everybody will be shocked...and don't say what the rumor is.

What's the point? Just wait for God's sake.

[DC Muskie]

People who say they have heard a rumor, everybody will be shocked...and don't say what the rumor is.

What's the point? Just wait for God's sake.

Something like this simply makes messageboards hilarious.

I heard a rumor! It's going to be devastating!!!

Well what is it?

You will find out in four days!!!

Great thanks. Four days from now you could have brought this up. Thanks!

[MADXSTER]

DOOM ON YOU

http://www.dodo.blog.br/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ferahgo.jpg

[Kahns Krazy]

Companies that use "secure e-mail" crap where I have to click a link in my e-mail, open a web browser then punch in another password just to view the e-mail. I have yet to have one of these things actually contain anything that really requires that level of security.

[Cheesehead]

Olympics has BMX racing (isn't that what the X games are for?) but no baseball or softball.

WTH?

[nuts4xu]

Spam emails that require me to "unsubscribe" to something I never "subscribed" to in the first place. If I do not "unsubscribe" to the spam I didn't subscribe to, they will take it this message to mean I really did want this subscription and continue to hit my in box every 90 minutes with the same crappy emails about shit I didn't subscribe to.

I have not seen one of these things where I decided to continue my subscription I didn't ask for, unless I am too lazy to go through 5 seconds worth of effort to "unsubscribe".

Very Annoying.

[Smails]

The phrase "War on..."

Middle class
Seniors
Coal
Oil..

And so on...

[chico]

Spam emails that require me to "unsubscribe" to something I never "subscribed" to in the first place. If I do not "unsubscribe" to the spam I didn't subscribe to, they will take it this message to mean I really did want this subscription and continue to hit my in box every 90 minutes with the same crappy emails about shit I didn't subscribe to.

I have not seen one of these things where I decided to continue my subscription I didn't ask for, unless I am too lazy to go through 5 seconds worth of effort to "unsubscribe".

Very Annoying.

The problem is if you unsubscribe they know they have a valid email and will sell it to others who will also spam your email. It's a pain in the ass but I set up my email to send messages from their email addresses directly to the junk folder.

[muskienick]

Rolls of toilet paper on which the perforations of the 2 plys do not match up.

[Kahns Krazy]

Rolls of toilet paper on which the perforations of the 2 plys do not match up.

That is most likely user error. You probably pulled off one ply of the outer layer, and the wrong ply is now on the outside.

[muskienick]

That is most likely user error. You probably pulled off one ply of the outer layer, and the wrong ply is now on the outside.

It was like that when I went into the bathroom. It isn't the first time this has happened. Perhaps I didn't describe the situation clearly. The squares of paper within the two plies (plys?) are both lying flat against the roll but one row/level of squares is clearly 1-2 inches off from lining up with the other. It remains that way through the use of the entire roll.

Oh screw it!

My new pet peeve is when somebody finds fault with my old pet peeve. It is MY pet peeve regardless of the reason!

Sheeeeesh!

[bobbiemcgee]

It's how you roll:

http://socialcam.com/v/6fgliPtu

[paulxu]

Gadzooks...visual proof of Kahn's theory.
Nice that it comes from the Golden Nugget.

[UCGRAD4X]

It's how you roll:

http://socialcam.com/v/6fgliPtu

Looks like 'nick's easy fix.

Kahns can now focus on being unranked so we can sneak up on everyone.

[bobbiemcgee]

TP threads....gotta love the offseason.

[nuts4xu]

TP threads....gotta love the offseason.

They can be shitty for sure....

[UCGRAD4X]

They can be shitty for sure....

That's full of crap!

[muskienick]

Great! I'll try that the next time I find the "TP Problem."

How about this one -------

Spouses who never answer the damn question you ask.

Example:

You: "Dear, it's your birthday coming up. What would be your dream birthday restaurant dinner together?"
Spouse: "Anything you choose will be ok. Just make sure you don't make reservations at (insert restaurant name #1) or (insert restaurant name #2) or (insert restaurant name #3)."

Observation: Don't you have to wonder how many other restaurants would not live up to spouse's "dream dinner together"? Also, If "Anything you choose will be ok" were really true, why did the birthday spouse specify some restaurants not to call? Will you ever be sure you made the right choice --- a problem you woudn't have had if you'd received a straight answer to your original question.

[UCGRAD4X]

Great! I'll try that the next time I find the "TP Problem."

How about this one -------

Spouses who never answer the damn question you ask.

Example:

You: "Dear, it's your birthday coming up. What would be your dream birthday restaurant dinner together?"
Spouse: "Anything you choose will be ok. Just make sure you don't make reservations at (insert restaurant name #1) or (insert restaurant name #2) or (insert restaurant name #3)."

Observation: Don't you have to wonder how many other restaurants would not live up to spouse's "dream dinner together"? Also, If "Anything you choose will be ok" were really true, why did the birthday spouse specify some restaurants not to call? Will you ever be sure you made the right choice --- a problem you woudn't have had if you'd received a straight answer to your original question.

And when you ask questions such as, "What do you want for your birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, Mother's Day" etc. - you don't even get the 'what NOT to buy' examples leaving you totally hanging in the breeze.

[bobbiemcgee]

You could take her here, but it's a grand as soon as you sit down:



http://www.opentable.com/the-french-laundry

[UCGRAD4X]

You could take her here, but it's a grand as soon as you sit down:



http://www.opentable.com/the-french-laundry

And at least that much to get there and back.

[blobfan]

Great! I'll try that the next time I find the "TP Problem."

How about this one -------

Spouses who never answer the damn question you ask.

Example:

You: "Dear, it's your birthday coming up. What would be your dream birthday restaurant dinner together?"
Spouse: "Anything you choose will be ok. Just make sure you don't make reservations at (insert restaurant name #1) or (insert restaurant name #2) or (insert restaurant name #3)."

Observation: Don't you have to wonder how many other restaurants would not live up to spouse's "dream dinner together"? Also, If "Anything you choose will be ok" were really true, why did the birthday spouse specify some restaurants not to call? Will you ever be sure you made the right choice --- a problem you woudn't have had if you'd received a straight answer to your original question.

I'm sorry but I've done that and I reserve the right to continue to do that. I do it with my friends too. I am the only truly non-picky eater in my family and social circle. Rarely has my first choice been suitable for all parties so I just quit having one. Particularly with my husband's limited palette we tend to visit the same few restaurants frequently so if I'm not in the mood for one, dang-it, I'm going to say it!

[Kahns Krazy]

When I take the bus because there's a Bengals game later today, and I'm on time and the GD bus is early. Close enough to sniff the fumes as it blasted by.

[American X]

When I take the bus because there's a Bengals game later today, and I'm on time and the GD bus is early. Close enough to sniff the fumes as it blasted by.

You can run to catch up and jump on a streetcar.

[LadyMuskie]

Now that tempers aren't flaring quite as much, I feel like I'm less likely to incur a lot of wrath by saying that a big pet peeve of mine is people writing or saying that Xavier (or anyone) "could care less". If Xavier could care less, then there is more caring left to be had and therefore there is hope. Whereas, if it is said and written properly as "Xavier couldn't care less" then that means that Xavier has zero regard for whatever it is we're talking about.

[paulxu]

Being the lead story on ESPN's basketball page for something bad happening at my school...instead of something good.

[BENWAR]

Why do runners have to wear a gray shirt to show everyone how much they sweat during their run?


I see it all the time!

[blobfan]

Being the lead story on ESPN's basketball page for something bad happening at my school...instead of something good.

Twice in one 12 month period.

[RealDeal]

People who litter. Just saw a guy throw his lit cigarette but out the window of his car. Really? Put it in your ashtray you knob.

[DC Muskie]

College kids who don't put on rubbers before they bone each other and ruining part of my enjoyment of college basketball.

[Masterofreality]

Prosecutors who Grandstand pontificate outside the purview of their cases.

[coasterville95]

People who litter. Just saw a guy throw his lit cigarette but out the window of his car. Really? Put it in your ashtray you knob.

Not to mention when you see the aftermath of this when it presents itself in the form of a smoldering/burning bush.

[bobbiemcgee]

Not to mention when you see the aftermath of this when it presents itself in the form of a smoldering/burning bush.

Didn't realize Moses was a smoker.

[bobbiemcgee]

Gas up 30 cents in a month. Worried about the Arabs, Iran, hurricanes, floods, Israel, situation in BumFuck, Egypt, Corn syrup shortage to put in the gas to fuck up the gas. Nothing really materialized to lead to a frickin' shortage, instead a mini-glut. Gouge, gouge, GOUGE.......

[coasterville95]

Well played.

[blueblob06]

When the dipshit in front of you at Chipotle asks for "extra" everything all the way down the line. Then, every worker on the line is annoyed and gives you less of everything on your burrito.

[waggy]

Gay or obnoxious "sig" lines.

[X-band '01]

Football. Fuck it.

[Cincypunk.org]

When the dipshit in front of you at Chipotle asks for "extra" everything all the way down the line. Then, every worker on the line is annoyed and gives you less of everything on your burrito.

People tend to treat Chipotle workers like shit! It makes me ashamed for the human race.

[Dr. X]

OU students who magically became life long football fans when their team got good last year. Didn't see many of those "OU Oh Yeah" statuses freshman year, did we?

[SixFig]

How on a normal day I can shave just fine but the one day I really need a good shave my neck looks like I just met Freddy Kruegger

[paulxu]

Posts in a thread that tease to a great article, link to that article, and I arrive at the destination to find a subscription site to which I don't have a subscription.

[Kahns Krazy]

Stupid furry toilet seat covers that make it so the lid won't stay up.

[coasterville95]

Restaraunt servers that forget the "Rest" part of Restaraunt and hurry you through the meal. I'm not talking about camping out for 2-3 hours, mind you. Just trying to eat at a relaxed pace.

[Kahns Krazy]

Restaraunt servers that forget the "Rest" part of Restaraunt and hurry you through the meal. I'm not talking about camping out for 2-3 hours, mind you. Just trying to eat at a relaxed pace.

On the opposite side, I had a meal with another couple Friday night at 20 Brix in Milford. We arrived at 7 for our reservation and left just before 11. We never once felt rushed. It was the kind of service that makes you feel good about leaving a tip.

[Kahns Krazy]

The phrase, "I know, right?" What the hell does that mean? Are you asking me if it is correct that you know? How would I know?

[waggy]

Yeah. No.

[paulxu]

Posts in a thread that tease to a great article, link to that article, and I arrive at the destination to find a subscription site to which I don't have a subscription.

OK, I think Svoboda is one of the admins that keeps our neat site going.
And I guess he has an auto link set up with pay sites when they post something about us that a new thread is created in this web site with him as the poster.

But seriously....

[Kahns Krazy]

Peeing at a urinal next to a guy who has difficulty getting the stream going. Especially when they are grunting and breathing hard. That's just plain awkward, and it's a reminder that someday that could be me.

There's no real solution for it, but I don't like when it happens.

[muskiefan82]

Peeing at a urinal next to a guy who has difficulty getting the stream going. Especially when they are grunting and breathing hard. That's just plain awkward, and it's a reminder that someday that could be me.

There's no real solution for it, but I don't like when it happens.

Especially when the strain causes them to fart. That is the worst.

[American X]

Peeing at a urinal next to a guy who has difficulty getting the stream going. Especially when they are grunting and breathing hard. That's just plain awkward, and it's a reminder that someday that could be me.

There's no real solution for it, but I don't like when it happens.


Especially when the strain causes them to fart. That is the worst.

Leave Fred Garvin alone.

[X-band '01]

Peeing at a urinal next to a guy who has difficulty getting the stream going. Especially when they are grunting and breathing hard. That's just plain awkward, and it's a reminder that someday that could be me.

There's no real solution for it, but I don't like when it happens.

It's just harder for some people to let go with their pickle in public. Conversations between people at urinals is more annoying.

[coasterville95]

Not a word should ever be spoken in a Men's room. It can cause the end of civilization as we know it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw

[X-band '01]

So Q and Guy are discussing Linux in adjacent urinals? Just disgusting.

[GoMuskies]

Emp

[DC Muskie]

Major League baseball for expanding the playoffs and giving the Trash a chance to sneak in.

[X-band '01]

Your Nats still have 2 more series against Philly, if I'm not mistaken. Don't blame MLB if your own team can't throw the final knockout punch.