you know what really grinds me gears?

hooslisa · January 2013

you know what really grinds my gears?

when someone is speaking in english and says a word with an accent from another language. you know what i'm saying? am i making sense? i'm watching food network and this twit, giada, is on. i hate the way she says all italian words. yeh, yeh. i get it. you're italian. whatever.

it's the same way with spanish or mexican words.

if i'm talking about fish and chips, for example, i don't break into a fake english accent, for crying out loud.

so pretentious.

my father in law does this with words like coffee and wine. it's cafe and vino (spoken with some cheap a$$ bad italian accent). he's from baltimore. give me a break.

i once knew this woman who was a conductor in an orchestra. her name was nancia. she always pronounced her name "naaaaaaahhncia". like exaggerated it...simultaneous with some limp, "i'm regal" handshake. she also spoke really properly, you know what i mean? like she's from some hoity toity family. come to find out her name is nancy and she's from cleveland. nothing against cleveland, but, cut the crap lady. your nancy from ohio. save me this naaaahncia BS.

i'm tired and cranky. sorry.

feel free to add what grinds your gears.

Crossingfingers · January 2013

I would have liked this more if it had frosted your cookies

My husband cannot remember how to say Carbonara to save his own life. It always comes out with a spanish flair. As in "Car-bun-yer-oh". I am always so embarrassed for him.

hooslisa · January 2013

...also, randomly..when i'm typing i frequently type "me" for "my" (like in my subject name). when i notice it (after the fact), i realize i sound like freaking popeye...or a leprachaun.

hooslisa · January 2013

Scout2005:
Like Giada? Her food is awesome, but I often want to throw things at the TV.

she is exactly who i was watching.

hooslisa · January 2013

..and while i'm free flowing in my very own thread, let me ask you?

do you know anything about this barefoot contessa lady? i did not. in fact, today is the first day of my life that i've turned it on. i was curious, so i wiki'ed her. holy hell is she one amazing lady.

....although, she did just start a sentence with..."first, I start with one large leak."

ha. that's exactly how i start my day too, lady....although, i think she said leek, but whatever.

hooslisa · January 2013

CourtneyEPillar:
When my husband says "carne asada" he rolls the r. No.

noone with a child *that* white should be rolling their r's Wink

god, i love it when threads collide.

hooslisa · January 2013

Sharona1700:

Speaking of the og...

I worked the one summer in college. I went up to a table, greeted them and told then about the specials. The older gentleman said to me "ha, dont you think you're working in the wrong restaurant?" (I'm Asian American). And I was like, wtf mf'er, we're at the motherflucking olive garden

ugh. just be grateful he didn't call you oriental.

CARPETS AND NOODLES, B!TCHES! CARPETS AND NOODLES!!!!!...i've told my FIL this 1,000 times.

latnprincess · January 2013

Oooohhh... I'm sorry. We can never meet. I say Spanish words properly because I am latina and know how speak, read, and write Spanish. I feel like I look dumb if I say it with an English accent. I mean wouldn't I?

Along those same lines I HATE when people think that Spanish is as easy as adding an O at the end of words. Ugh. >.< You just look dumb in my eyes when you do that.

Oh and Barefoot Contessa bores the crap out of me.

aroman1 · January 2013

One time my husband and I were at Calistoga (its like a Panera Bread) and his order went like this:

Husband: I would like to order the Bahcan Sandwich

Cashier: You mean..bacon?

Ha! My husband honestly didn't see it as bacon. A lot of the sandwiches have fancy Italian sounding names and he misread and pronounced the word bacon. One of his favorite foods. We still laugh about it today.

hooslisa · January 2013

latnprincess:

Oooohhh... I'm sorry. We can never meet. I say Spanish words properly because I am latina and know how speak, read, and write Spanish. I feel like I look dumb if I say it with an English accent. I mean wouldn't I?

Along those same lines I HATE when people think that Spanish is as easy as adding an O at the end of words. Ugh. >.< You just look dumb in my eyes when you do that.

Oh and Barefoot Contessa bores the crap out of me.

yeh, i'm not saying anything about her show, but do you know anything about her? her bio is pretty impressive.

KAB414 · January 2013

hooslisa:

..and while i'm free flowing in my very own thread, let me ask you?

do you know anything about this barefoot contessa lady? i did not. in fact, today is the first day of my life that i've turned it on. i was curious, so i wiki'ed her. holy hell is she one amazing lady.

....although, she did just start a sentence with..."first, I start with one large leak."

ha. that's exactly how i start my day too, lady....although, i think she said leek, but whatever.

hahaha I am still laughing at this several minutes later.

My best friend is from Venezuela and her name is Karen but not KARen like we americans say it. Kaa(roll the r -en) It is so frickin hard for me to say. but she hates when people call pronounce it the other way. You would think after several years of friendship I could do it but I think it is my own irritation with adding an accent when I don't normal speak with one.

hooslisa · January 2013

C_mo:
hooslisa:

CourtneyEPillar:
When my husband says "carne asada" he rolls the r. No.

noone with a child *that* white should be rolling their r's

god, i love it when threads collide.

this is exactly what is happening in my house right now.....except, i'm smacking my own a$$.

mamahawk12 · January 2013

hooslisa:

when someone is speaking in english and says a word with an accent from another language. you know what i'm saying? am i making sense? i'm watching food network and this twit, giada, is on. i hate the way she says all italian words. yeh, yeh. i get it. you're italian. whatever.

Oh my gosh, I have always hated Giada for this exact reason. Hearing her say "ricotta" is like nails in my eardrums.

Also, I'm pretty sure there is something inappropriate going on between her and Matt Lauer. Do you ever watch the exchanges between them when she does segments on Today? Lots of touching, inside jokes, awkward lingering eye contact...

latnprincess · January 2013

meaknigh:
hooslisa:

when someone is speaking in english and says a word with an accent from another language. you know what i'm saying? am i making sense? i'm watching food network and this twit, giada, is on. i hate the way she says all italian words. yeh, yeh. i get it. you're italian. whatever.
Oh my gosh, I have always hated Giada for this exact reason. Hearing her say "ricotta" is like nails in my eardrums.
Also, I'm pretty sure there is something inappropriate going on between her and Matt Lauer. Do you ever watch the exchanges between them when she does segments on Today? Lots of touching, inside jokes, awkward lingering eye contact...

Speaking of Giada and inappropriateness (here is my celeb gossip!) I read that she likes to give head. Like she's the queen of BJ's. So maybe Meaknigh, maybe....

latnprincess · January 2013

hooslisa:
latnprincess:

Oooohhh... I'm sorry. We can never meet. I say Spanish words properly because I am latina and know how speak, read, and write Spanish. I feel like I look dumb if I say it with an English accent. I mean wouldn't I?

Along those same lines I HATE when people think that Spanish is as easy as adding an O at the end of words. Ugh. >.< You just look dumb in my eyes when you do that.

Oh and Barefoot Contessa bores the crap out of me.

yeh, i'm not saying anything about her show, but do you know anything about her? her bio is pretty impressive.

I guess you're right. She's such a boring speaker on her show though. Zero personality.

HeartsOnABand · January 2013

A coworker Im relatively close to is Mexican and she doesnt have a Spanish accent ,nor does she even know how to speak spanish, but she pronounces English words that start with -ch with a -sh sound. Ex: shapstick, sharts (charts), sherry (cherry) - you get the point. This not only bugs the sh!t out of me but it cracks me up at the same time. I feel embarrassed for her.

KAB414 · January 2013

HeartsOnABand:
A coworker Im relatively close to is Mexican and she doesnt have a Spanish accent ,nor does she even know how to speak spanish, but she pronounces English words that start with -ch with a -sh sound. Ex: shapstick, sharts (charts), sherry (cherry) - you get the point. This not only bugs the sh!t out of me but it cracks me up at the same time. I feel embarrassed for her.

I laughed a little too hard at this. Big Smile

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

Scout2005:
Like Giada? Her food is awesome, but I often want to throw things at the TV.

I want to throw things at her boobs. Good for you you spent a lot of money on those. But put them away sometimes.

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

mlynne37wiu:
You know what grinds my gears?nbsp; People who don't throw things away.nbsp; This happens where I work ALL THE TIME.nbsp; I brought in a coffeecake today and put it in the work kitchen.nbsp; I went in there an hour ago and the empty box was just sitting on the counter.nbsp; Um, yeah...there's a garbage literally 12 inches away.nbsp; This happens every week.nbsp; Who is that lazy?nbsp; I always end up throwing it away while mumbling some swear word under my breath.nbsp; My goto is "lazy ass mother effers."ETA: and you totally sound like a leprechaun based on your title.nbsp; I love it.nbsp; You're not taking me Lucky Charms, b!tches!

What kind of coffee cake? Now I want coffee cake. And coffee. And someone to watch my kid while I read a food magazine. That would be heaven.

Rhomonk · January 2013

Giada is annoying. Did any of you watch the Thanksgiving special where it was her and a bunch of the chefs from the Food Network. She started drinking, and I think she drank a bit too much...b/c she was being obnoxious and touchy feeling. Bobby Flay just kept giving her the death stare. Loved it!

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

Rhomonk:
Giada is annoying.nbsp; Did any of you watch the Thanksgiving special where it was her and a bunch of the chefs from the Food Network.nbsp; She started drinking, and I think she drank a bit too much...b/c she was being obnoxious and touchy feeling.nbsp; Bobby Flay just kept giving her the death stare.nbsp; Loved it!

Can't stand Bobby Flay. I hope she inappropriateky touched him!

bigbootyjudi · January 2013

SO's LB does that, but not to sound pretentious...but, because he's 9 and didn't learn English until he was 4.5 years old, so he forgets what some words are in Spanish/English. I think it's cute.

I hate when people ask me to repeat things or repeat things themselves over and over again. I only need to be told once and I'm only saying it once. If you weren't paying attention, tough sh!t.

Rhomonk · January 2013

Baker_Bride:
Rhomonk:
Giada is annoying.nbsp; Did any of you watch the Thanksgiving special where it was her and a bunch of the chefs from the Food Network.nbsp; She started drinking, and I think she drank a bit too much...b/c she was being obnoxious and touchy feeling.nbsp; Bobby Flay just kept giving her the death stare.nbsp; Loved it!
Can't stand Bobby Flay. I hope she inappropriateky touched him!

NOOOO. I love me some Bobby Flay. There is something about him.

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

Rhomonk:
Baker_Bride:
Rhomonk:
Giada is annoying.nbsp; Did any of you watch the Thanksgiving special where it was her and a bunch of the chefs from the Food Network.nbsp; She started drinking, and I think she drank a bit too much...b/c she was being obnoxious and touchy feeling.nbsp; Bobby Flay just kept giving her the death stare.nbsp; Loved it!

Can't stand Bobby Flay. I hope she inappropriateky touched him!
NOOOO.  I love me some Bobby Flay.  There is something about him.

You know who I used to like? Don't laugh. Alton Brown. I like how concerned about sanitation he is. And I like the little science demonstrations.

hooslisa · January 2013

also, i hate it when people stand too close to you while you're waiting in line, like i am now. chump is on my tail. brother, you could stand IN my pants and you're still not getting your burrito before me so BACK OFF.

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

shmozly:
Baker_Bride:
Rhomonk:
Baker_Bride:
Rhomonk:
Giada is annoying.nbsp; Did any of you watch the Thanksgiving special where it was her and a bunch of the chefs from the Food Network.nbsp; She started drinking, and I think she drank a bit too much...b/c she was being obnoxious and touchy feeling.nbsp; Bobby Flay just kept giving her the death stare.nbsp; Loved it!

Can't stand Bobby Flay. I hope she inappropriateky touched him!
NOOOO.  I love me some Bobby Flay.  There is something about him.

You know who I used to like? Don't laugh. Alton Brown. I like how concerned about sanitation he is. And I like the little science demonstrations.

Used to like!? I love Alton Brown. So smart...and a cook....aahhh

I live under a rock now. I only watch Netflix.

merricksmom · January 2013

Pretentious people grind my gears.

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

BayleighPaws:
hooslisa:
also, i hate it when people stand too close to you while you're waiting in line, like i am now. chump is on my tail. brother, you could stand IN my pants and you're still not getting your burrito before me so BACK OFF.

I lean back into them so that we are touching. It makes people really uncomfortable and they back off.

I turn around and say Hi!

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

mlynne37wiu:
Baker_Bride:
mlynne37wiu:
You know what grinds my gears?nbsp; People who don't throw things away.nbsp; This happens where I work ALL THE TIME.nbsp; I brought in a coffeecake today and put it in the work kitchen.nbsp; I went in there an hour ago and the empty box was just sitting on the counter.nbsp; Um, yeah...there's a garbage literally 12 inches away.nbsp; This happens every week.nbsp; Who is that lazy?nbsp; I always end up throwing it away while mumbling some swear word under my breath.nbsp; My goto is "lazy ass mother effers."ETA: and you totally sound like a leprechaun based on your title.nbsp; I love it.nbsp; You're not taking me Lucky Charms, b!tches!

What kind of coffee cake? Now I want coffee cake. And coffee. And someone to watch my kid while I read a food magazine. That would be heaven.

Raspberry and cheese danish...not gonna lie, I ate three pieces.

Yum! I want to work with you if you bring treats!

NerdyMama2 · January 2013

Crossingfingers:
I would have liked this more if it had frosted your cookies
My husband cannot remember how to say Carbonara to save his own life. It always comes out with a spanish flair. As in "Car-bun-yer-oh". I am always so embarrassed for him.

Haha! DH is terrible at pronunciation too.

latnprincess · January 2013

LiliDragon:
KAB414:
HeartsOnABand:
A coworker Im relatively close to is Mexican and she doesnt have a Spanish accent ,nor does she even know how to speak spanish, but she pronounces English words that start with -ch with a -sh sound. Ex: shapstick, sharts (charts), sherry (cherry) - you get the point. This not only bugs the sh!t out of me but it cracks me up at the same time. I feel embarrassed for her.

I laughed a little too hard at this.
 Me too!! All of this! Shapstick?!? WTF? 

This is hilarious!! I know someone like this too. How annoying!! I have aunts that talk like that but they're born in Mexico and Spanish is their first language. We love to bother them about it!

AggieDaner · January 2013

Baker_Bride:
BayleighPaws:
hooslisa:
also, i hate it when people stand too close to you while you're waiting in line, like i am now. chump is on my tail. brother, you could stand IN my pants and you're still not getting your burrito before me so BACK OFF.

I lean back into them so that we are touching. It makes people really uncomfortable and they back off.

I turn around and say Hi!

MommyMelRN · January 2013

Bobby Flay is a major douche bag IRL. That is all.

rp-chicago-mom · January 2013

AggieDaner:
Baker_Bride:
BayleighPaws:
hooslisa:
also, i hate it when people stand too close to you while you're waiting in line, like i am now. chump is on my tail. brother, you could stand IN my pants and you're still not getting your burrito before me so BACK OFF.

I lean back into them so that we are touching. It makes people really uncomfortable and they back off.

I turn around and say Hi!

I saved this to my phone. It really made my day.

Msbean22 · January 2013

hooslisa:
you know what really grinds my gears?

when someone is speaking in english and says a word with an accent from another language. you know what i'm saying? am i making sense? i'm watching food network and this twit, giada, is on. i hate the way she says all italian words. yeh, yeh. i get it. you're italian. whatever.

it's the same way with spanish or mexican words.

if i'm talking about fish and chips, for example, i don't break into a fake english accent, for crying out loud.

so pretentious.

my father in law does this with words like coffee and wine. it's cafe and vino (spoken with some cheap a$$ bad italian accent). he's from baltimore. give me a break.

i once knew this woman who was a conductor in an orchestra. her name was nancia. she always pronounced her name "naaaaaaahhncia". like exaggerated it...simultaneous with some limp, "i'm regal" handshake. she also spoke really properly, you know what i mean? like she's from some hoity toity family. come to find out her name is nancy and she's from cleveland. nothing against cleveland, but, cut the crap lady. your nancy from ohio. save me this naaaahncia BS.

i'm tired and cranky. sorry.

feel free to add what grinds your gears.

Ohhhh my god I'm laughing so hard here! I had to read it to my husband, who also laughed!

WhimsyGirl14 · January 2013

I like Alton Brown. I'm not a fan of Ree Drummond of that Pioneer Woman show. I feel she tries waaaaay to hard to be country.

Mrs. Rohde · January 2013

CourtneyEPillar:
When my husband says "carne asada" he rolls the r. No.

Thanks for the laugh!!!

Mrs. Rohde · January 2013

hooslisa:
Sharona1700:

Speaking of the og...

I worked the one summer in college. I went up to a table, greeted them and told then about the specials. The older gentleman said to me "ha, dont you think you're working in the wrong restaurant?" (I'm Asian American). And I was like, wtf mf'er, we're at the motherflucking olive garden

ugh. just be grateful he didn't call you oriental.

CARPETS AND NOODLES, B!TCHES! CARPETS AND NOODLES!!!!!...i've told my FIL this 1,000 times.

OMG. YES! I hate when people say "oriental" like that. WTF.

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