Can we discuss pet peeves here? (13 Viewers)

[Bogeys]

I don't know when this became an acceptable thing to do but this driving around at night with your brights on is a big pet peeve of mine. The first few times it happened, I thought "there's no way this idiot is doing this intentionally, right?" Yeah, people do this intentionally all the time now. Regular headlights have never been better since I've been driving (1984) yet people still insist on driving with their brights on, in a full lit up city with streetlights every 3 feet. "No, no, I need to have my full blinding brights on because a deer might jump out in between these two office buildings. . . because everyone knows that your brights keep the deer away. . . and there's so many deer running around downtown grazing in the parking lots." Just stop it already, please!

In a lot of cases those are the new headlights.

This happens ALOT out here in the country. I've flashed a bunch of people only to find out those bright lights are the lower setting.

It's a serious problem if I'm being honest. And really dangerous. On a two lane road you can't see anything when people with newer cars have their regular lights on.

I'm in a newer car with those kind of lights ('22 Highlander) and was getting flashed a decent amount on country roads. I usually ignored them (like, what am I supposed to do?), especially when half the time the person flashing me had the same kind of lights, and there was always the possibility they were warning of deer or police instead. I thought it was interesting because it would only really happen when there wasn't any other lighting around, and usually when there was some kind of incline or curve involved. I figured part of it was more the directness of the light rather than the brightness - like when I noticed other cars with those lights, it was only a temporary thing when they really seemed too bright, and that was when it felt like they were directed right at my eyes.

Anyway, I realized my beams might be directed too high. Youtube showed me it was a quick adjustment with a screwdriver, so I lowered them just a tad and now I hardly ever get anyone flashing me (I think it's only happened once in the few months since I did it).

This goes along with all the "lifted" trucks/suvs I see. It seems they don't adjust the height of the low beams so they end up directly in the oncoming cars eyes...with of course the highest intensity lights possible.

 

[jhib]

I don't know when this became an acceptable thing to do but this driving around at night with your brights on is a big pet peeve of mine. The first few times it happened, I thought "there's no way this idiot is doing this intentionally, right?" Yeah, people do this intentionally all the time now. Regular headlights have never been better since I've been driving (1984) yet people still insist on driving with their brights on, in a full lit up city with streetlights every 3 feet. "No, no, I need to have my full blinding brights on because a deer might jump out in between these two office buildings. . . because everyone knows that your brights keep the deer away. . . and there's so many deer running around downtown grazing in the parking lots." Just stop it already, please!

In a lot of cases those are the new headlights.

This happens ALOT out here in the country. I've flashed a bunch of people only to find out those bright lights are the lower setting.

It's a serious problem if I'm being honest. And really dangerous. On a two lane road you can't see anything when people with newer cars have their regular lights on.

I'm in a newer car with those kind of lights ('22 Highlander) and was getting flashed a decent amount on country roads. I usually ignored them (like, what am I supposed to do?), especially when half the time the person flashing me had the same kind of lights, and there was always the possibility they were warning of deer or police instead. I thought it was interesting because it would only really happen when there wasn't any other lighting around, and usually when there was some kind of incline or curve involved. I figured part of it was more the directness of the light rather than the brightness - like when I noticed other cars with those lights, it was only a temporary thing when they really seemed too bright, and that was when it felt like they were directed right at my eyes.

Anyway, I realized my beams might be directed too high. Youtube showed me it was a quick adjustment with a screwdriver, so I lowered them just a tad and now I hardly ever get anyone flashing me (I think it's only happened once in the few months since I did it).

This goes along with all the "lifted" trucks/suvs I see. It seems they don't adjust the height of the low beams so they end up directly in the oncoming cars eyes...with of course the highest intensity lights possible.

Yeah, I hadn't changed a thing with these lights before - they were set as they were brand new off the lot at the dealer. I'm not sure if they were set incorrectly vs Toyota guidelines or if that's how they're all done. I wasn't curious enough to bring it in to the dealer to check since I'm over warranty miles and I wasn't interested in being charged an unreasonable amount for something that literally took 5 minutes and a phillips head to adjust.

 

[arrow1]

At Diner waiting for my car to be repaired.

8 seats at the "bar". One guy all the way on the left. Call it position 1. I sit in position 7.... (8 is right next to display case so a touch cramped).

Couple comes in. Guess what ****ing seats they sat in

8?

 

[BeTheMatch]

Stop talking to me in public bathrooms!

 

[Bogeys]

I don't know when this became an acceptable thing to do but this driving around at night with your brights on is a big pet peeve of mine. The first few times it happened, I thought "there's no way this idiot is doing this intentionally, right?" Yeah, people do this intentionally all the time now. Regular headlights have never been better since I've been driving (1984) yet people still insist on driving with their brights on, in a full lit up city with streetlights every 3 feet. "No, no, I need to have my full blinding brights on because a deer might jump out in between these two office buildings. . . because everyone knows that your brights keep the deer away. . . and there's so many deer running around downtown grazing in the parking lots." Just stop it already, please!

In a lot of cases those are the new headlights.

This happens ALOT out here in the country. I've flashed a bunch of people only to find out those bright lights are the lower setting.

It's a serious problem if I'm being honest. And really dangerous. On a two lane road you can't see anything when people with newer cars have their regular lights on.

I'm in a newer car with those kind of lights ('22 Highlander) and was getting flashed a decent amount on country roads. I usually ignored them (like, what am I supposed to do?), especially when half the time the person flashing me had the same kind of lights, and there was always the possibility they were warning of deer or police instead. I thought it was interesting because it would only really happen when there wasn't any other lighting around, and usually when there was some kind of incline or curve involved. I figured part of it was more the directness of the light rather than the brightness - like when I noticed other cars with those lights, it was only a temporary thing when they really seemed too bright, and that was when it felt like they were directed right at my eyes.

Anyway, I realized my beams might be directed too high. Youtube showed me it was a quick adjustment with a screwdriver, so I lowered them just a tad and now I hardly ever get anyone flashing me (I think it's only happened once in the few months since I did it).

This goes along with all the "lifted" trucks/suvs I see. It seems they don't adjust the height of the low beams so they end up directly in the oncoming cars eyes...with of course the highest intensity lights possible.

Yeah, I hadn't changed a thing with these lights before - they were set as they were brand new off the lot at the dealer. I'm not sure if they were set incorrectly vs Toyota guidelines or if that's how they're all done. I wasn't curious enough to bring it in to the dealer to check since I'm over warranty miles and I wasn't interested in being charged an unreasonable amount for something that literally took 5 minutes and a phillips head to adjust.

Wasn't meaning you, you had actually taken the time to address the issue so big kudos to you!

 

[Terminalxylem]

At Diner waiting for my car to be repaired.

8 seats at the "bar". One guy all the way on the left. Call it position 1. I sit in position 7.... (8 is right next to display case so a touch cramped).

Couple comes in. Guess what ****ing seats they sat in

8?

I was gonna guess 6 & 8

 

[Gr00vus]

"Do you mind if I take a picture with you?"
"Sure!"

The answers to the query "Do you mind..." are:
A) If you are okay with it, "No, I don't mind"
B) If you're not okay with it, "Yes, I mind"

It's a war that was lost long ago, yet I still get peeved at the pervasive misuse of the term "beg the question." I realize that now its been rendered a way for unclever people to think they sound clever when they're wondering aloud, but I was introduced to the phrase as logical reasoning fallacy.

 

[jhib]

I don't know when this became an acceptable thing to do but this driving around at night with your brights on is a big pet peeve of mine. The first few times it happened, I thought "there's no way this idiot is doing this intentionally, right?" Yeah, people do this intentionally all the time now. Regular headlights have never been better since I've been driving (1984) yet people still insist on driving with their brights on, in a full lit up city with streetlights every 3 feet. "No, no, I need to have my full blinding brights on because a deer might jump out in between these two office buildings. . . because everyone knows that your brights keep the deer away. . . and there's so many deer running around downtown grazing in the parking lots." Just stop it already, please!

In a lot of cases those are the new headlights.

This happens ALOT out here in the country. I've flashed a bunch of people only to find out those bright lights are the lower setting.

It's a serious problem if I'm being honest. And really dangerous. On a two lane road you can't see anything when people with newer cars have their regular lights on.

I'm in a newer car with those kind of lights ('22 Highlander) and was getting flashed a decent amount on country roads. I usually ignored them (like, what am I supposed to do?), especially when half the time the person flashing me had the same kind of lights, and there was always the possibility they were warning of deer or police instead. I thought it was interesting because it would only really happen when there wasn't any other lighting around, and usually when there was some kind of incline or curve involved. I figured part of it was more the directness of the light rather than the brightness - like when I noticed other cars with those lights, it was only a temporary thing when they really seemed too bright, and that was when it felt like they were directed right at my eyes.

Anyway, I realized my beams might be directed too high. Youtube showed me it was a quick adjustment with a screwdriver, so I lowered them just a tad and now I hardly ever get anyone flashing me (I think it's only happened once in the few months since I did it).

This goes along with all the "lifted" trucks/suvs I see. It seems they don't adjust the height of the low beams so they end up directly in the oncoming cars eyes...with of course the highest intensity lights possible.

Yeah, I hadn't changed a thing with these lights before - they were set as they were brand new off the lot at the dealer. I'm not sure if they were set incorrectly vs Toyota guidelines or if that's how they're all done. I wasn't curious enough to bring it in to the dealer to check since I'm over warranty miles and I wasn't interested in being charged an unreasonable amount for something that literally took 5 minutes and a phillips head to adjust.

Wasn't meaning you, you had actually taken the time to address the issue so big kudos to you!

Oh yeah, I didn't take it as meaning me, but re-reading my post now I could see how it might have sounded defensive.

 

[3C's]

Stop talking to me in public bathrooms!

Hey, how's it hanging over there?

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

I want to give the crossing guard at my kid's school a tutorial on hand signals. He stands at the exit and directs cars emerging into incoming traffic.

There are really only two signals you need in that situation: Wave your hand in a "come here" gesture to tell drivers it's OK to exit onto the street, or hold your palm out to tell us to stop. Instead, this guy does all kind of weird stuff that leaves me wondering what I should do. Completely unnecessary, and potentially dangerous if I misinterpret him

 

[Joe Schmo]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

 

[nirad3]

Hospitals.

 

[General Malaise]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

I feel like broccoli belongs here too. I enjoy the green mini-trees as much as the next guy, but reheating them in a microwave is about as bad as reheating fish.

 

[General Malaise]

Hospitals.

Amen. Hope you're on the mend soon. Hospitals are a terrible place.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Those awful color blocks on the Superbowl broadcast. What idiot thought those would work?

 

[Gally]

Those awful color blocks on the Superbowl broadcast. What idiot thought those would work?

I thought we were back in the 80's with those graphics

 

[Keerock]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

I feel like broccoli belongs here too. I enjoy the green mini-trees as much as the next guy, but reheating them in a microwave is about as bad as reheating fish.

And [racist] Indian Food [/racist]

(I'm sure there are other ethnic foods that belong here too, but this one is my hell)

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Those awful color blocks on the Superbowl broadcast. What idiot thought those would work?

I thought we were back in the 80's with those graphics

For some reason I thought we were in the middle of a game of Pong.

 

[parasaurolophus]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

Common courtesy is dead.

Selfishness pushed it up the mountain. Virtue signaling threw it off the cliff.

People have always been jerks. But it used to be that society had some self regulation. That is all gone now. "You never know what somebody is going through"

 

[nirad3]

Those awful color blocks on the Superbowl broadcast. What idiot thought those would work?

I thought I was the only one that noticed how lame those were. Apparently not.

 

[General Malaise]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

 

[jhib]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

Agreed, but honestly I would feel pretty much the same about anyone these days, mask or not. "At least 6 feet" might be extreme in some cases, but I'm usually annoyed if anyone comes close to me when there's no good reason for it.

 

[Keerock]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

Agreed, but honestly I would feel pretty much the same about anyone these days, mask or not. "At least 6 feet" might be extreme in some cases, but I'm usually annoyed if anyone comes close to me when there's no good reason for it.

100% This.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

"Kiss From A Rose" just came on my playlst, and all I can see is that stupid Superbowl ad. Not good at all.

 

[Osaurus]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

FWIW, this is the way my coworkers will know I left the company. Salmon on high for 10+ minutes in one microwave and popcorn at 10+ minutes in the other microwave. Adieu.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Do Not Heat Your Fish Leftovers in the Office Microwave!!!! You freakin heathen!!! Shouldn't have to tell you this, moron!

FWIW, this is the way my coworkers will know I left the company. Salmon on high for 10+ minutes in one microwave and popcorn at 10+ minutes in the other microwave. Adieu.

Maybe throw in a couple raw eggs still in the shell.

 

[3C's]

"Kiss From A Rose" just came on my playlst, and all I can see is that stupid Superbowl ad. Not good at all.

Did it sound like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8KjTP9jXy8

 

[Zeppelin]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

Agreed, but honestly I would feel pretty much the same about anyone these days, mask or not. "At least 6 feet" might be extreme in some cases, but I'm usually annoyed if anyone comes close to me when there's no good reason for it.

"I would advise you to not stand that close to me. You don't want to catch what I have"

 

[the moops]

My coworker wears a mask on his solo drive into the city, and on his walk from the car to the building, and on the elevator ride to our shared office. He then takes the mask off the moment he walks into our 400 square foot space that has 4 or 5 people in it. I am very confused

 

[arrow1]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

Agreed, but honestly I would feel pretty much the same about anyone these days, mask or not. "At least 6 feet" might be extreme in some cases, but I'm usually annoyed if anyone comes close to me when there's no good reason for it.

"I would advise you to not stand that close to me. You don't want to catch what I have"

"I have Ebola"

 

[arrow1]

When there is snow in the forecast and some reports are "1-3" and another source says "4-8." Schools cancel and people panic. It's winter, we've done this before. Our society is soft.

 

[Gally]

My coworker wears a mask on his solo drive into the city, and on his walk from the car to the building, and on the elevator ride to our shared office. He then takes the mask off the moment he walks into our 400 square foot space that has 4 or 5 people in it. I am very confused

Maybe he is the bubble boy and treats your 400 ft^2 office as the bubble?

 

[Schmeabs]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

 

[the moops]

My coworker wears a mask on his solo drive into the city, and on his walk from the car to the building, and on the elevator ride to our shared office. He then takes the mask off the moment he walks into our 400 square foot space that has 4 or 5 people in it. I am very confused

Maybe he is the bubble boy and treats your 400 ft^2 office as the bubble?

I was thinking he is actually carrying ebola or something and is trying to take the 4 of us out

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

Agreed, but honestly I would feel pretty much the same about anyone these days, mask or not. "At least 6 feet" might be extreme in some cases, but I'm usually annoyed if anyone comes close to me when there's no good reason for it.

"I would advise you to not stand that close to me. You don't want to catch what I have"

"I have Ebola"

6 feet please

 

[Raging weasel]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

Breville or similar quality coffee maker. I can’t fathom wasting time and money for coffee every morning.

 

[General Malaise]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

So honk.....I mean, that's what the horn is for.

 

[Gr00vus]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

It gets even worse when you're stuck that half car length behind and the person in the booth starts asking you for your order (this goes for any drive through situation).

 

[DA RAIDERS]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

It gets even worse when you're stuck that half car length behind and the person in the booth starts asking you for your order (this goes for any drive through situation).

I rarely do fast food. So I need to look at the menu for longer than 3 seconds. Can I get 30 seconds? My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going. . Winning?

 

[General Malaise]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

It gets even worse when you're stuck that half car length behind and the person in the booth starts asking you for your order (this goes for any drive through situation).

I rarely do fast food. So I need to look at the menu for longer than 3 seconds. Can I get 30 seconds? My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going. . Winning?

Okay, hold up....if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops) don't you already have an idea of what you're after? I'm calling horse shneers that you don't know what you're after at a fast food drive-thru if you rarely go. If I hit Jackin The Box, I know it's for the Sourdough Jack. Wendy's, spicy chicken sandwich. McDs for breakfast, I know what I'm after.

I am calling supreme BS on this one.

 

[Gally]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

 

[General Malaise]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

 

[Gally]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

 

[MTskibum]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

Below is the menu, this way you can know what you want ahead of time.

Sonic Menu - Order Online | Sonic

Order online now at Sonic Drive-In! Be first in line, every time

www.sonicdrivein.com

I feel like I am being helpful and deserve internet points for this post.

 

[Gally]

Below is the menu, this way you can know what you want ahead of time.

The other problem is that I do not have a Sonic anywhere near me. I only see them when on vacation or road trips. So in those cases I am generally either going to better places to eat or places I know because I am in a hurry and a place like Sonic won't jump to mind.

But thanks for the post and I will take a look so I know next time.

 

[MTskibum]

Below is the menu, this way you can know what you want ahead of time.

The other problem is that I do not have a Sonic anywhere near me. I only see them when on vacation or road trips. So in those cases I am generally either going to better places to eat or places I know because I am in a hurry and a place like Sonic won't jump to mind.

But thanks for the post and I will take a look so I know next time.

I have never eaten at sonic and I have one a couple blocks away.

My problem is I assume the food sucks. Best case scenario is it is as good as Wendy's or Burger King, and I think they both are kind of terrible.

 

[General Malaise]

Below is the menu, this way you can know what you want ahead of time.

The other problem is that I do not have a Sonic anywhere near me. I only see them when on vacation or road trips. So in those cases I am generally either going to better places to eat or places I know because I am in a hurry and a place like Sonic won't jump to mind.

But thanks for the post and I will take a look so I know next time.

I have never eaten at sonic and I have one a couple blocks away.

My problem is I assume the food sucks. Best case scenario is it is as good as Wendy's or Burger King, and I think they both are kind of terrible.

I mean, yeah....it's terrible. All fast food is terrible. But it's terrible in a good way. That's why our country is addicted to it. It's horrible for you but it tastes so damn good until it settles in your stomach and you have deep remorse. I know the instant I eat fast food it's diahareah in my future. That's the deal. That's the risk I'm willing to take a few times a year. I know going in it's going to wreck me and I don't care.

Sonic has tater tots, hot dogs and burgers. Their gimmick used to be waitresses on roller skates and giant drinks in Styrofoam with crushed little ice. That's it. That was the delta between them and other fast food places.

 

[General Malaise]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

You know, you COULD walk into the establishment and take a look around before ordering. No rules that say you HAVE to use the drive-thru. Look at me solving your problems here, friend!

 

[Gally]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

You know, you COULD walk into the establishment and take a look around before ordering. No rules that say you HAVE to use the drive-thru. Look at me solving your problems here, friend!

I have done that when I have no idea what I want. I don't want to clutter up the drive thru lane with indecision. That was kind of my original point (cluttering the drive thru with indecision). I don't want to be an obstacle to the other drive thru people.