GTKY: Pet Peeves

Pepper6

I'm feeling exceptionally bitchy today and all my little pet peeves are really pissing me off, so lets compare and make me feel better about my hormonal rage.  ;-P

LovetoLive614

Littering! There is never a legit reason - just means you are lazy.

Pepper6

1.  driving under the speed limit.  

2.  putting on the roll of toilet paper under instead of over.

3.  people in my workspace/looking over my shoulder. 

emslade982

People making comments about how big you are and about your baby name choice.

bebemac

People that don't leave me the f alone!

kellyjayne

1. Putting empty containers/boxes back in the fridge or cupboards. For the love of god, throw them away.

2. Talking through walls or floors. My H always screams at me from downtstairs, and is usually shouting over music or the TV. I can't hear you, and you just pissed me off. If you have something important to say, walk your happy ass to wherever I am.

3. When people abbreviate words by taking the vowels out. Take the extra 2 seconds to throw those vowels in. Not challenging or time consuming.

diagonalley

People who do not use turn signals when changing lanes or turning.  Seriously, how hard is it?  

People who do not stop at stop signs

People who do not know how to merge and thus create more traffic

Pepper6

kellyjayne said:

1. Putting empty containers/boxes back in the fridge or cupboards. For the love of god, throw them away.

2. Talking through walls or floors. My H always screams at me from downtstairs, and is usually shouting over music or the TV. I can't hear you, and you just pissed me off. If you have something important to say, walk your happy ass to wherever I am.

3. When people abbreviate words by taking the vowels out. Take the extra 2 seconds to throw those vowels in. Not challenging or time consuming.

I used to have a FB friend who did this (hence the 'used to').  And it's not just to abbreviate, she purposely left vowels out of every word she could.  Example "I dnt wnt 2 go 2 wrk tdy, gt 2 mch 2 do n no tm 4 ths sht"

Like WTF, it had to take way more effort to specifically leave out vowels than it would have to just type like a normal person.

bebemac

People who put recyclables in the garbage.

babygabe614

Slow drivers

People who irrationally hate cat people for no reason (obviously I have cats... and they are awesome, by the way!)

People who swear at their kids in grocery stores/Target/etc. Really? Get it together.

On that note, anyone who thinks pajama pants are appropriate attire for anywhere beyond your bedroom. Gross. Put real pants on, you hobo.

kibean

You sure you have time for this? I have too many so I will give my top ones. 

People who talk over loud background noise. I CANNOT HEAR YOU.

Commercials and people who don't mute or fast forward over them.

When you order a Diet Coke and they ask you if Pepsi is ok. Or when you order a diet and they give you a regular. X(

When people text at the dinner table. 

Any mixing of peanut butter and jelly in the opposite jars. 

Tall things in my line of view (like in the center of a table, or obstructing my windows)

Having to walk on ice.

When DH leaves his wet towel on the bed for any length of time. 

Pepper6

kaceymarie said:

i second slow drivers x 1 million & just people who don't know how to drive in general. ugh.

Yeah...most of my pet peeves are usually related to driving.  H teases me that I have road rage, but he doesn't have to drive in rush hour traffic everyday.  (I never do anything road-ragey, it's just how easily I get pissed at people)

To add to this:  TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.  Get the fuck off your goddamn phone people.  You aren't that important and it just makes you drive like an asshole.  I swear, every. single. time. I see someone drifting in their lane, speeding up/slowing down, not paying attention at a light, etc....it's always someone fucking around with their phone.  Sometimes I wish driving was like bumper cars where I could just ram into someone for being a dick. 

otter1103

- toilet paper placed so it rolls underneath
- pulling the milk/juice/cereal out and finding just a swig or handful left in it. My teens are notorious for this. I think it's their way of saying well it wasn't empty or gone so they don't have to deal with it. Grrr.
- Lack of punctuation. I'm not gonna call you out if it's wrong because you tried. Make and effort so we can distinguish Eats Shoots and Leaves...
- the lack of manners in society sometimes. Is it that hard to say "excuse me" to people when going past or bumping into?
- Biggest peeve: when my kids say oh that's good enough. Eeek! You were raised to always do your best not to find the easiest/laziest method/outcome.
With that said, I do not expect perfection from them, only that they do the best to their ability.

Pepper6

Also, when people who see me everyday, ask everyday "how are you feeling"  "how's the baby".  I'm fine, she's fine....just like we were yesterday and the day before that and pretty much every damn day for the last 5 months since I've told you several times that I've actually had a very symptom-less pregnancy.  

bebemac

Pepper6 said:

Sometimes I wish driving was like bumper cars where I could just ram into someone for being a dick.

THIS!

kibean

Pepper6 said:

Also, when people who see me everyday, ask everyday "how are you feeling"  "how's the baby".  I'm fine, she's fine....just like we were yesterday and the day before that and pretty much every damn day for the last 5 months since I've told you several times that I've actually had a very symptom-less pregnancy.  

people who have symptom-less pregnancies  :P

Jennylou0604

1) People that smack their gum or food.

2) People that constantly tap their foot when your sitting with them in the car, on the same bench, on the same couch, etc. 

3) People that drive under the speed limit.

4) My friend who calls for no reason ALL of the time.

5) People who ask stupid questions on Facebook or make statements just to get attention.

6) Pretty much anything right now since I can't have a drink to make me not give a shit.

kibean

Jennylou0604 said:

1) People that smack their gum or food.

2) People that constantly tap their foot when your sitting with them in the car, on the same bench, on the same couch, etc. 

3) People that drive under the speed limit.

4) My friend who calls for no reason ALL of the time.

5) People who ask stupid questions on Facebook or make statements just to get attention.

6) Pretty much anything right now since I can't have a drink to make me not give a shit.

quote fail

YES and then does she leave a voicemail? I think voicemails are SO annoying from family/friends. Send me a text!!!

Edit: words 

BruiserB

Drivers going below the speed limit in the left lane.  Get the F out of my way!  And, just stupid drivers in general, especially those busy playing with their phones.  My road rage is very, very bad...

Jennylou0604

kibean said:

Jennylou0604 said:

1) People that smack their gum or food.

2) People that constantly tap their foot when your sitting with them in the car, on the same bench, on the same couch, etc. 

3) People that drive under the speed limit.

4) My friend who calls for no reason ALL of the time.

5) People who ask stupid questions on Facebook or make statements just to get attention.

6) Pretty much anything right now since I can't have a drink to make me not give a shit.

quote fail

YES and then does she leave a voicemail? I think voicemails are SO annoying from family/friends. Sme a text!!!

YES!  She does!  "Call me back"  And then I never do because it's always "What are you doing".  I'd much rather a text.  

Pepper6

Jennylou0604 said:

4) My friend who calls for no reason ALL of the time.

And when people call and expect you to start the conversation.  I've had to yell at my boss for this several times.  He's usually out of the office most of the day, so he calls in a lot and it drove me crazy because the conversation would go like this:

Me: ((answers phone)) Hello

Boss:  Hi

Me:......

Boss:  .......

Me:  You called for something??

kibean

Jennylou0604 said:

kibean said:

Jennylou0604 said:

1) People that smack their gum or food.

2) People that constantly tap their foot when your sitting with them in the car, on the same bench, on the same couch, etc. 

3) People that drive under the speed limit.

4) My friend who calls for no reason ALL of the time.

5) People who ask stupid questions on Facebook or make statements just to get attention.

6) Pretty much anything right now since I can't have a drink to make me not give a shit.

quote fail

YES and then does she leave a voicemail? I think voicemails are SO annoying from family/friends. Sme a text!!!

YES!  She does!  "Call me back"  And then I never do because it's always "What are you doing".  I'd much rather a text.  

Oh no no no. Pointless voicemails are possibly the worst. My mom does this to me and I always feel like calling her back to say "can you give me back the 5 minutes it took for me to listen to that!?"

Read247

People who "talk over" other people. Be polite. Let them finish! I will call you out on this.

Slow driving in the left lane. (Get the fuck over)

Pausing movies or talking during movies. Get your snacks before it starts. If I'm watching it for the first time with you, I have all the same information you do. Shut up and watch!

Trying to start a conversation with me while I'm reading a book. I'm in my happy place. Leave me alone. I can't hear anything you're saying when I'm lost in a book.

flojo973

Not shutting doors all the way.  DH will leave the pantry and closet doors half open all of the time and it drives me bonkers.

gmc222

When people hit the brakes before using their directional. If you're already braking, you're too late!

When DH puts something in the trash that doesn't fit, and then the cover stays open and stinks up the house. If it's full, take it out!

People who put dirty dishes in the sink without rinsing off the food first. DH will leave an entire meal's worth of leftovers in the sink, on the opposite side of the garbage disposal. Gross!

When I'm at the grocery store and people leave their carts in the middle of the aisle unaware that people are trying to get by. Driving rules should apply to shopping: stay to the right except to pass!

People who sit in a cubicle and use their speakerphone. You have a headset for a reason!

Any comments about the size of my belly, or their guess about my 'big' baby based on how huge I am.

erind228

bebemac said:

Pepper6 said:

Sometimes I wish driving was like bumper cars where I could just ram into someone for being a dick.

THIS!

I always tell my husband that I wish driving was like Mario Kart and you could throw banana peels and turtle shells.(preferably, red ones)

Pet peeves:

People who tailgate when I'm going above the speed limit and I have no way to get into the slow lane.

As a pp said, lack of manners in the general public. And the me, me, me mentality.

Leaving towels on the floor.

People that make excuses for their kids missing assignments when they should be teaching their kids responsibility. ( not legitimate excuses, but ones that are made up)

ElTrain5

-People who use 45696 words to say one thing, and then get mad when I interrupt them

-People who answer your question by repeating your question to you

-Revolving doors

-People who counter a fact with an opinion, as if it carries the same weight

-People talking loudly on cell phones, anywhere

-People who do not pick up their work phones even when I know they are at their desks, and then respond to you via email.  Bitch, I will come FIND YOU.

 

kellyjayne

wareagle1220 said:

Oh I have more.

People who slurp their food/drinks. 

People who hum or whistle all the time (I'm looking at you cube mate).

People who expect me to get rid of my dogs or make them outside dogs because I'm having a baby.

I have had so many people ask me what I plan on doing with Bella (my dog) when the baby comes. Um, the same thing I do now? Feed her, play with her, walk her, cuddle...oh, that's not the answer you were looking for? She is great with kids and a huge, important part of our family. She is not going anywhere.

otter1103

Oh I've got another one... FaceTime!
It is not intended to be used in a restaurant or at the gate area of the airport. It took all I had not to just smack the phone out of the offenders' hands or just smack the shit out of them period. Everyone around you doesn't want or need to hear your whole conversation!!

JulieSmiles

-People who whisper when they talk to you, especially if we are in a room by ourselves. Talk normal! I cant hear you!
- People who walk into your workspace and just stand there. A particular guy at my work walks into my classroom when I'm teaching and just stands there. What do you want?!?
- Adults who tell other adults what to do. For example, the lady at work who told me I better stay home tomorrow unless I'm 100% healthy. Trust me, I'm an adult. I know when I shouldn't go to work.
I guess I'm bitchier today than I realized.

flojo973

Another one - people who board on the plane when its not their boarding group.  You do realize that you have an assigned seat, right?  Everyone has carry-on luggage that they want to fit overhead - you're not special.

Ashes92813

1. People who chew loud; especially gum
2. Narcissists
3. When people touch my curls or my belly
4. The phrase "no offense, but..."
5. Hypocrites and drama queens. Even worse, the combination of these two paired with a narcissistic personality.

Pepper6

lizardbreath14 said:

I just started to scan this thread, but one thing quickly comes to mind:  A huge pet peeve of mine is when someone burns her bridges on other boards, then squirms into a new one that has already had enough nutjobs of its own.  And NO, I am not referring to OP! 

Edited to add suspicious side-eye gif

I hope not ;-P

Ashes92813

@lizardbreath14, you read my mind! Hence, my drama queen and hypocrite addition to my list. I still feel salty after her posts! But the saltiness turned into a damn ocean when it continued to May and then back to us was a load of drama bullshit. It grinds my gears and ruffles my feathers.

RedMar

@flojo973- my H NEVER shuts doors!!! It drives me nutssssssssssss!!!! When we were moving in to our new home, all of the kitchen cupboards were open as I was organizing, putting stuff away. I looked at him and said "this must be a dream come true for you!"

Ashes92813

@Pepper6, clearly I'm hormonal too the past week. I think my baby ate my filter. You are not alone!

cMichelle0423

People who chew loud or with their mouths open...

All the driving ones...

When someone tries to give you bull shit advice about something they know nothing about, all for the sake of trying to be a "know it all"

kimberly11511

repetitive sounds, loud and obnoxious eaters, and gum chewers

Bozzy2

@babygabe614 I am one of those pajama pant wearing people. They are so comfortable and the only pants that fit me right now because I am to lazy to goto the store to get maternity pants. :P

A couple of peeves -

When you order a coke and they ask if Pepsi is ok? Obviously not or I would have ordered a Pepsi or a cola.

Toilet paper roll under instead of the proper over. I am to the point of actually fixing it at people's homes and businesses if I can.

People chewing with their mouths open. Ugh, it's gross.

People who go out to dinner and then play on their phone instead of talking to the people they came with. My SO is really bad at this. So now we made a deal if we go out to dinner with just us or with friends we all put our phones in the center of the table. Then whomever touches their phone has to pay for dinner. I so far have not had to pay.

Roommates. I really hate the ones who talk behind each other's backs and I'm almost positive that's all of them.

I'm sure there are more but that's all I can think of right now.

Edited to add one more.

Cherylwang

People that park too close to my doors so I'm squeezing trying to get my kids in the car.
Loud eaters
People that swear out in public
When you don't answer the phone and the person keeps calling back (my dad)

bumpuser9343355

1.  In general, bad drivers, but more specifically the ones who go the speed limit in the fast lane on the LA freeways.  If you're not going at least 75, GTFO.

2.  Students who ask me a question that I literally just answered.  I spent a good three minutes describing the talent show to my drama class today only to have a student raise his hand as I was done and ask what the talent show was.

3.  When my husband eats, he scrapes his teeth on the fork and it drives me INSANE.  I am super sensitive to sounds (like a fork scratching a plate) and that one really gets to me.

I'm sure there are more...I will think on it!