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[Jobber]

Kids crying in public.

People who complain about kids as if they never were one.

 

[Christo]

Kids crying in public.

People who complain about kids as if they never were one.

Okay, we'll tweak it. Kids crying in public places where their parents should not have brought them. Wanna take you kid to the zoo and he cries because he drops his ice cream cone? Fine. But don't bring your crying kid to a nice restaurant or a theater.

 

[Jobber]

Kids crying in public.

People who complain about kids as if they never were one.

Okay, we'll tweak it. Kids crying in public places where their parents should not have brought them. Wanna take you kid to the zoo and he cries because he drops his ice cream cone? Fine. But don't bring your crying kid to a nice restaurant or a theater.

Oh yeah I agree with that wholeheartedly.

 

[AAABatteries]

Long sleeve with shorts is fine

Sweatshirt with shorts is a bridge too far

Do sweatshirt with shorts too. I live in Georgia and it doesn't get really cold here but during the winter I'll wear shorts around the house and if I need to run out to the store or something I'll toss on a sweatshirt.

 

[AAABatteries]

Long sleeve t-shirt? Or are you talking about a button-down? Huge difference here.

T-shirt.

 

[offdee]

#stopit

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Che Guevara t-shirts.

except for this one

http://www.boilr.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/che-wearing-che.jpg

 

[McGarnicle]

Wearing sneakers with just a pair of briefs and a wifebeater. Technically they have to let you in to CVS, but those stares are really uncomfortable.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Wearing sneakers with just a pair of briefs and a wifebeater. Technically they have to let you in to CVS, but those stares are really uncomfortable.

This is the main reason I switched to boxer briefs.

 

[mad sweeney]

Long sleeve with shorts is fine

Sweatshirt with shorts is a bridge too far

I'm going back to 92 with long john pants under my shorts, socks over leg sleeves. Usually I'd go with a T-shirt over a long sleeve, but I'm sensitive about my belly right now so I have a long sleeved plaid shirt.

 

[mad sweeney]

Che Guevara t-shirts.

except for this onehttp://www.boilr.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/che-wearing-che.jpg

Needs xzibit in the corner.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Reading a book while waiting in a drive thru.

 

[Major]

valet parking at the gym....wtf? even better when the person goes immediately to the treadmill.

 

[Christo]

valet parking at the gym....wtf? even better when the person goes immediately to the treadmill.

http://gallery20110908.derekweber.com/610x488xmain.php,qg2_view=core.DownloadItem,ag2_itemId=8426,ag2_serialNumber=4.pagespeed.ic.mN7blNPmNo.jpg

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I should probably start a driving-only thread:

- people inexplicably slowing down as they merge into highway traffic

- slackjawed gawking at accidents, especially on the other side of the highway

- cars matching pace in two lanes

- semis cruising in the left lane

- slow cars and honorary citizen defenders of the law cruising in the left lane

- pretty much anyone being in the left lane

- routine use of high beams guy

- people throwing #### out their window

- texting and driving

Still don't get your deal with high beams.

this may help

 

[shuke]

I should probably start a driving-only thread:

- people inexplicably slowing down as they merge into highway traffic

- slackjawed gawking at accidents, especially on the other side of the highway

- cars matching pace in two lanes

- semis cruising in the left lane

- slow cars and honorary citizen defenders of the law cruising in the left lane

- pretty much anyone being in the left lane

- routine use of high beams guy

- people throwing #### out their window

- texting and driving

Still don't get your deal with high beams.

this may help

Maybe you should clarify as "routine use of high beams with oncoming traffic apparent guy"

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I should probably start a driving-only thread:

- people inexplicably slowing down as they merge into highway traffic

- slackjawed gawking at accidents, especially on the other side of the highway

- cars matching pace in two lanes

- semis cruising in the left lane

- slow cars and honorary citizen defenders of the law cruising in the left lane

- pretty much anyone being in the left lane

- routine use of high beams guy

- people throwing #### out their window

- texting and driving

Still don't get your deal with high beams.

this may help

Maybe you should clarify as "routine use of high beams with oncoming traffic apparent guy"

Not obvious? Oh right. You're shuke.

 

[Quint]

SantaCon and all of its horrid offspring.

 

[Flying V]

Waitresses that constantly interrupt the conversation at my table to ask if everything is okay.

Sometimes I just want to tell them "If I need something, I'll wave you over. Otherwise, try not to pretend you're part of the dinner party. We didn't come here just to be with you."

 

[SacramentoBob]

Waitresses that constantly interrupt the conversation at my table to ask if everything is okay.

Sometimes I just want to tell them "If I need something, I'll wave you over. Otherwise, try not to pretend you're part of the dinner party. We didn't come here just to be with you."

Yeah, there's definitely a fine line here. Coming by once after we get the meal is fine, anything after that and you need to chip in on the bill.

 

[17seconds]

Waitresses that constantly interrupt the conversation at my table to ask if everything is okay.

Sometimes I just want to tell them "If I need something, I'll wave you over. Otherwise, try not to pretend you're part of the dinner party. We didn't come here just to be with you."

Yeah, there's definitely a fine line here. Coming by once after we get the meal is fine, anything after that and you need to chip in on the bill.

I don't think there is a line. She can walk by your table and look at you for a few seconds. If something is needed she should notice or someone at the table will ask her. There's no reason for her to break in to ask if things are OK.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Is everyone ok in this thread? Can I get anyone anything?

 

[Mister CIA]

Has anybody mentioned commercial ... kickoff ... commercial yet?

Should be in the top 10.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Sending Christmas emails to every mailing list you can find in the global address book.

 

[SacramentoBob]

The Winn-Dixie here has some of their employees wearing shirts that say "I can help you with your GAS".

 

[culdeus]

Has anyone covered girls wearing boots that are meant for riding horses yet?

This trend is out of control now. I'm even seeing boots that go above the knee with some sort of stupid "cup" feature. what's next? waders? It is the defacto uniform of the 25-35 female here.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

You're complaining about chicks in high boots?

 

[17seconds]

Yeah, riding clothing is some bull*** but it's hot so who cares.

 

[sublimeone]

Waitresses that constantly interrupt the conversation at my table to ask if everything is okay.

Sometimes I just want to tell them "If I need something, I'll wave you over. Otherwise, try not to pretend you're part of the dinner party. We didn't come here just to be with you."

yeah. Lady, can't you see we are in the middle of a conversation and no, I was not planning on licking the plate clean, just assume I'm done with it. If you are standing there and we are not acknowledging you move the f along. Also, chef and owner, the meal was fine, I could do without the small talk. Thanks

 

[sublimeone]

Aerial coverage of dome stadiums and enclosed arenas

Christmas music before Thanksgiving

Bringing a laptop to every meeting

Peyton Manning saying "hurry hurry!" before every snap

Posting every minor milestone of your baby on Facebook

Seriously. I just don't get it. Such a waste of fuel on the blimp. They could literally burn hundreds in a can for hobos and that would serve more purpose than that aerial coverage.

What exactly are you getting out of the aerial coverage of open-air arenas? The point of the blimp is the advertising not the "coverage"

 

[culdeus]

You're complaining about chicks in high boots?

yeah. It's dumb. Give me some regular high heels anyday.

 

[-fish-]

You're complaining about chicks in high boots?

yeah. It's dumb. Give me some regular high heels anyday.

Yeah, no.

 

[jwp]

Speaking of movie etiquette - put your ####### phone away. A big reason I don't go as much as I used is b/c I have to see 50 lights from all the phones in the crowd. Having the volume off or not talking on it doesn't make it any less distracting and annoying.

Curtis? Reeves?

 

[17seconds]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

 

[arrow1]

Yeah, riding clothing is some bull*** but it's hot so who cares.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Using a motorized scooter while grocery shopping.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Using a motorized scooter while grocery shopping.

Every time I see somebody (who isn't 90 years old or handicapped) using one of those I'm tempted to go hop on one myself. Ask them if they want to race. If the don't just demolition derby the #### out of them.

 

[17seconds]

Using a motorized scooter while grocery shopping.

Every time I see somebody (who isn't 90 years old or handicapped) using one of those I'm tempted to go hop on one myself. Ask them if they want to race. If the don't just demolition derby the #### out of them.

People who used handicapped spots or scooters just because they're fat

 

[SacramentoBob]

Chewing gum like a horse.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

I do it. It's fun and makes me feel young. Didn't realize anyone would actually care. Not even sure why you would. But duly noted.

 

[sho nuff]

75 year old guy riding the back if a cart sounds awesome.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

I do it. It's fun and makes me feel young.

I do this one as well. still puts a smile on my face.

 

[shuke]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

Lighten up.

 

[Flying V]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

How do you know the cart didn't get away from him and he was too scared to bail?

 

[SacramentoBob]

Bald guys with thick beards.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

I do this 75% of the time I go shopping with my wife.

 

[Jobber]

Using a motorized scooter while grocery shopping.

Every time I see somebody (who isn't 90 years old or handicapped) using one of those I'm tempted to go hop on one myself. Ask them if they want to race. If the don't just demolition derby the #### out of them.

People who used handicapped spots or scooters just because they're fat

This has probably been mentioned before, but deserves a repeat. What makes it even worse is when you see the garbage they put into their cart. Oh well, at least they're less of a burden to society long term. So there is that.

 

[17seconds]

I'm sure it's been mentioned. Hell, I've probably mentioned it but it's not stopping.

Grown adults riding the back of shopping carts going downhill in a parking lot.

I #### you not I saw an 75yo man doing it last weekend.

I do this 75% of the time I go shopping with my wife.

that's one lucky woman

 

[Apes with Guns]

I feel like a #### when one of my pet peeves runs up against someone else's cultural norms.

Example: I absolutely detest people who smack when they eat when people smack their food. However, I work with a number of people for whom this is not an issue, and based on everything I can find, actually quite normal in their culture. My solution is headphones, but sometimes I resent having to do that. And that makes me feel jerk-ish.

edit: the noise is what I detest. I don't hate the people. :(

 

[SacramentoBob]

Coming out.