Can we discuss pet peeves here? (3 Viewers)

[Cowboysfan8]

Why you all in such a hurry to get out of the house on the weekends? Love a relaxing morning without feeling rushed. We all got places to be at certain times during the work week. Chill

My wife and I like to get any errands out of the way first thing in the morning so we can do whatever we want the rest of the day/evening

 

[parasaurolophus]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Apple CarPlay is one of the greatest inventions of recent years, to the point where I kinda dread driving my wife's 2015 Subaru because it doesn't have it. But the unchangeable default setting of "We're going to start playing whatever music/podcast was on your phone the moment you start the car up, and if you turn off the audio we're going to assume you made a mistake and turn it back on" drives me up a @#!@! wall.

Same with AirPods. If I'm listening to something, pause it, take out my case and put the AirPods away, why would you think that means I want to automatically turn the audio back on? Worst is when it does that, but the volume on my phone is all the way down, so it burns through half of my podcast queue before I even realize it

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Tastiest part of the dryer!

In all seriousness, if you have any kind of DriFit clothing, sheets will destroy the sweat-wicking capabilities over time. Before the advent of dryer balls, I had to make sure my wife never accidentally threw one of my running shirts in with her load

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Tastiest part of the dryer!

In all seriousness, if you have any kind of DriFit clothing, sheets will destroy the sweat-wicking capabilities over time. Before the advent of dryer balls, I had to make sure my wife never accidentally threw one of my running shirts in with her load

Or don't use that stuff at all, like a normaler person. Dryer sheets smell like ***.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

We have these again for some reason.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

 

[mr. furley]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Tastiest part of the dryer!

In all seriousness, if you have any kind of DriFit clothing, sheets will destroy the sweat-wicking capabilities over time. Before the advent of dryer balls, I had to make sure my wife never accidentally threw one of my running shirts in with her load

Or don't use that stuff at all, like a normaler person. Dryer sheets smell like ***.

what do you use to prevent wrinkles?

 

[belljr]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

I always just hang my dry fits out of the wash. I love dry fits

 

[belljr]

2 lane road. No/very small shoulder.

The jackholes that just go around stopped mail/trash/recycle vehicles without making sure there isn't any oncoming traffic. You don't have the right away. I do dumb-dums

 

[Gally]

2 lane road. No/very small shoulder.

The jackholes that just go around stopped mail/trash/recycle vehicles without making sure there isn't any oncoming traffic. You don't have the right away. I do dumb-dums

It's a good thing you are still here to be able to complain about this type of jackhole

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

So I take it your avatar is not a self portrait?

 

[Payne]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

 

[arrow1]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

loud thumps though

 

[3C's]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Tastiest part of the dryer!

In all seriousness, if you have any kind of DriFit clothing, sheets will destroy the sweat-wicking capabilities over time. Before the advent of dryer balls, I had to make sure my wife never accidentally threw one of my running shirts in with her load

Or don't use that stuff at all, like a normaler person. Dryer sheets smell like ***.

what do you use to prevent wrinkles?

botox

 

[3C's]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

loud thumps though

Soft balls...

Amazon.com

 

[Keerock]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

loud thumps though

Soft balls...

Amazon.com

No way I'm clicking on that...

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Tastiest part of the dryer!

In all seriousness, if you have any kind of DriFit clothing, sheets will destroy the sweat-wicking capabilities over time. Before the advent of dryer balls, I had to make sure my wife never accidentally threw one of my running shirts in with her load

Or don't use that stuff at all, like a normaler person. Dryer sheets smell like ***.

what do you use to prevent wrinkles?

I hang or fold my clothes. No wrinkles. (And I don't buy 100% cotton shirts any more. Life is too short. Poly/cotton blends, if you please.) Ironing clothes is for the birds.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

The best smelling clothes I remember was when my mom and grandma used to hang dry clothes in the sun. Luckily for us the birds back then lacked good aim.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

Yeah, nicer stuff has antimicrobial tech that limits stinkage. As someone who also regularly exercise in a tropical environment, agree it’s waaaay better than cotton.

 

[GreenNGold]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

loud thumps though

Get wool dryer balls, they are superior

 

[MTskibum]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

Yeah, nicer stuff has antimicrobial tech that limits stinkage. As someone who also regularly exercise in a tropical environment, agree it’s waaaay better than cotton.

I have switched to long sleeve even in the summer when working out just to keep the sun off. As soon as I get home from work every day I am outside exercising in the houston heat for an hour wearing long sleeves and sometimes even long pants. Dry fit is the greatest invention of all time. Nothing can keep you cooler while keeping the sun off.

I bet I have 10 of the below, mostly bought on sales from academy not at that price.

Men's PFG Terminal Tackle™ Long Sleeve Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

This technical fishing tee features UPF 50 and quick-drying fabric for comfort by the water.

www.columbia.com

I even have 2 of the below if I am going to be in the sun all day. I often wear a face gator with the hoodie too.

Sites-Columbia_US-Site

www.columbia.com

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

Yeah, nicer stuff has antimicrobial tech that limits stinkage. As someone who also regularly exercise in a tropical environment, agree it’s waaaay better than cotton.

I have switched to long sleeve even in the summer when working out just to keep the sun off. As soon as I get home from work every day I am outside exercising in the houston heat for an hour wearing long sleeves and sometimes even long pants. Dry fit is the greatest invention of all time. Nothing can keep you cooler while keeping the sun off.

I bet I have 10 of the below, mostly bought on sales from academy not at that price.

Men's PFG Terminal Tackle™ Long Sleeve Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

This technical fishing tee features UPF 50 and quick-drying fabric for comfort by the water.

www.columbia.com

I even have 2 of the below if I am going to be in the sun all day. I often wear a face gator with the hoodie too.

Sites-Columbia_US-Site

www.columbia.com

Im going to have to eat crow here because I do love those. (Still cant wear them exercising though)

 

[belljr]

Dri-fit clothing.

It’s hot and it stinks.

I was using the term generically to refer to all sweat-wicking clothing. Some versions are much better than others.

But as someone who lives in Miami and runs every day, it's an absolute necessity

Yeah, nicer stuff has antimicrobial tech that limits stinkage. As someone who also regularly exercise in a tropical environment, agree it’s waaaay better than cotton.

I have switched to long sleeve even in the summer when working out just to keep the sun off. As soon as I get home from work every day I am outside exercising in the houston heat for an hour wearing long sleeves and sometimes even long pants. Dry fit is the greatest invention of all time. Nothing can keep you cooler while keeping the sun off.

I bet I have 10 of the below, mostly bought on sales from academy not at that price.

Men's PFG Terminal Tackle™ Long Sleeve Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

This technical fishing tee features UPF 50 and quick-drying fabric for comfort by the water.

www.columbia.com

I even have 2 of the below if I am going to be in the sun all day. I often wear a face gator with the hoodie too.

Sites-Columbia_US-Site

www.columbia.com

I just purchased some sleeves instead

Similar to this

Amazon.com

ROXUN Arm Sleeves, Cooling UV Sun Protection Sports Compression for Men/Women https://a.co/d/0ahrNMsO

 

[parasaurolophus]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

Right with you, bro.

Dryer balls are really useful for fluffing quilts and eiderdowns, which do need fluffing.

 

[arrow1]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

Right with you, bro.

Dryer balls are really useful for fluffing quilts and eiderdowns, which do need fluffing.

 

[3C's]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

So you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

 

[Dezbelief]

My driver's ed was a semester-long class in high school. Simulators, advanced maneuverability, etc. I really wish it was still the norm.

With that said, in Ohio, first license requires 50 hours of driving with an adult in addition to drivers ed. I know it's the honor system, but I definitely made my son do it and will with my daughter.

In MD it is 60 hours. I also made my daughter do that and more.

My daughter completed her drivers ed and received her drivers license in Okinawa Japan. When we moved to Virginia, the state of Virginia gave her a VA drivers license without consideration for the fact that she had never driven on the right side of the road and her complete training was based upon Japanese driving laws. I was stunned.

Is there any major difference in Japanese laws?

Heck...we could require retaking the eye test every five years starting then, and we'd eliminate a lot of unsafe drivers.

I am only 51 and had to get a new license as mine was expiring in the next month or so. Since the DMV only allows one license tied to an email address I couldn't use our family email since my wife already tied her license to it and had to go in. Since I went in I had to take an eye test as part of the issuance. So they do this if you go in.

Many years ago my grandfather went into DMV to renew his license and failed the eye test. So instead he mailed in his renewal paperwork and he got his new license in the mail.

Stickers on vegetables at the grocery store.

That’s good one

I've read those are edible. But I still peel them off

Does the grocery store clerk really not know that this is a cucumber?

but is it organic or pesticide free or juiced up with GMO's or ????? I mean there are 100's of different types of cucumbers

How you doin?

 

[parasaurolophus]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

Right with you, bro.

Dryer balls are really useful for fluffing quilts and eiderdowns, which do need fluffing.

Nope. You have been scammed.

 

[parasaurolophus]

you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

Look i was trying to be nice. You got scammed. They dont save you money. They dont dry faster. They are dumb.

"Soften your clothes, sheets and more every time you dry with the National TV Products' Dryer Balls! These incredible small round fabric softeners take the stiffness out of clothes, sheets and towels naturally, with no chemicals or toxins. Durable construction lasts and lasts for hundreds of uses and actually helps your clothes dry faster. These handy dryer companions will keep all your fabrics feeling soft and fresh use after use."

The Test:
Drying with and without the Dryer Balls.

The Verdict:
Difficult to detect a noticeable difference--other than increased noise--when drying with the Balls."

 

[Parrothead]

i thought this thread was about the benefits of sweat wicking underwear

 

[wlwiles]

i thought this thread was about the benefits of sweat wicking underwear

Summertime in the south, I need me some of these...

 

[arrow1]

i thought this thread was about the benefits of sweat wicking underwear

Now it's "To Ball or not to Ball

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

i thought this thread was about the benefits of sweat wicking underwear

Now it's "To Ball or not to Ball

Consumer Reports says no.

 

[belljr]

So I posted this before but I would like to post verbatim the Ring Neighborhood Alert - i received.

For those not familiar you can "join a community" with your Ring doorbell and other cameras. I guess its 10 mile radius a little less/more. You can post anything but its usually - hey someone tried to open my door last night - here is the video. There is a fire here etc. There is an emergency at xyz....... Of course people post really dumb stuff - like did anyone see the fox running around the neighborhood and gets posted at 6am......

Without further ado

Hummingbirds missing?
I'm just curious if anyone else has been feeding hummingbirds over the years and now suddenly they are not showing up anymore? I started out this season having my normal hummingbirds come to my feeder every day and all of a sudden they are not coming back anymore and it's sad. I keep fresh nectar and everything for them and they are just gone. They have been returning for years now. Could it be the neat?

 

[mr. furley]

Dryer balls. These things are so dumb. Just use a dryer sheet like the rest of the normal people.

Way wrong here.

Helps dry towels and sheets faster. "Fluffs" the towels as well.

Lol. Who the f is in a rush to dry towels and sheets? I put them in the dryer. I turn it on. I come back after cycle is finished at some point and wah lah, they are dry.

this is my wife and oldest daughters favorite excuse for when they don't want to do something "oh, i just started my laundry".

OK. it will wash/dry for 90 minutes and then sit there for days until someone else uses the washer/dryer. it takes 3 minutes to load/unload either. that's not quite the clever loophole they think it is.

 

[3C's]

you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

Look i was trying to be nice. You got scammed. They dont save you money. They dont dry faster. They are dumb.

"Soften your clothes, sheets and more every time you dry with the National TV Products' Dryer Balls! These incredible small round fabric softeners take the stiffness out of clothes, sheets and towels naturally, with no chemicals or toxins. Durable construction lasts and lasts for hundreds of uses and actually helps your clothes dry faster. These handy dryer companions will keep all your fabrics feeling soft and fresh use after use."

The Test:
Drying with and without the Dryer Balls.

The Verdict:
Difficult to detect a noticeable difference--other than increased noise--when drying with the Balls."

Not sure what product they were testing but there's plenty of anecdotal evidence (people who've used them) that says it does reduce drying time.

“Using a Wool Dryer Ball can decrease drying time by up to 50%." https://www.parachutehome.com/blog/wool-dryer-balls

"Depending on the make and model of your dryer, they decrease drying time by 30 to 50 per cent, saving energy and money." https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/wool-dryer-balls-shrink-drying-time/

One of the main benefits of using dryer balls is that they help reduce drying time, sometimes as dramatically as cutting it in half. https://www.thespruce.com/what-do-dryer-balls-do-6741931

Real world experience, about 3minutes in he states reduced drying time. https://www.amazon.com/vdp/07eec6b74e7740449ed80bc573fc13ca?ref=dp_vse_rvc_6

ETA: here's someone who went to the extreme of doing an actual test. https://littlemainefarmhouse.com/do-dryer-balls-really-work/

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

ETA: here's someone who went to the extreme of doing an actual test.

And that's what Consumer Reports does. Those other people are trying to sell you something.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

If you run an airport concession, just hand people utensils automatically with their order. Don’t make them go find them.

Signed, someone who didn’t realize until I was on my three-hour flight that a) I didn’t have a fork and b) JetBlue doesn’t carry utensils since they don’t serve food.

Where’s Amy Klobuchar when you need her? My kingdom for a comb!

Was at the airport quickly grabbing a bite to bring on the plane. Paid for my bowl, started to walk off, and I suddenly flashed back to this post and looked in my bag. Sure enough, no utensils. Crisis narrowly averted.

My new pet peeve: Put the utensils at the exact spot where people place, pick up and pay for their order, not out of sight around the corner

 

[Terminalxylem]

you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

Look i was trying to be nice. You got scammed. They dont save you money. They dont dry faster. They are dumb.

"Soften your clothes, sheets and more every time you dry with the National TV Products' Dryer Balls! These incredible small round fabric softeners take the stiffness out of clothes, sheets and towels naturally, with no chemicals or toxins. Durable construction lasts and lasts for hundreds of uses and actually helps your clothes dry faster. These handy dryer companions will keep all your fabrics feeling soft and fresh use after use."

The Test:
Drying with and without the Dryer Balls.

The Verdict:
Difficult to detect a noticeable difference--other than increased noise--when drying with the Balls."

I don't own dryer balls, but have used tennis balls to fluff up down garments.

Since you seem to offer ball authority around here, do you approve of their use as a fluffer?

 

[nirad3]

you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

Look i was trying to be nice. You got scammed. They dont save you money. They dont dry faster. They are dumb.

"Soften your clothes, sheets and more every time you dry with the National TV Products' Dryer Balls! These incredible small round fabric softeners take the stiffness out of clothes, sheets and towels naturally, with no chemicals or toxins. Durable construction lasts and lasts for hundreds of uses and actually helps your clothes dry faster. These handy dryer companions will keep all your fabrics feeling soft and fresh use after use."

The Test:
Drying with and without the Dryer Balls.

The Verdict:
Difficult to detect a noticeable difference--other than increased noise--when drying with the Balls."

Since you seem to offer ball authority around here, do you approve of their use as a fluffer?

I'll let someone else smash this softball.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

you're not into saving money? Less drying time means less time the dryer is running, less money to the electric company. Plus, ~$7 for a set of dryer balls that lasts for hundreds (or more) loads is cheaper than the several boxes of dryer sheets you'd have to buy.

Look i was trying to be nice. You got scammed. They dont save you money. They dont dry faster. They are dumb.

"Soften your clothes, sheets and more every time you dry with the National TV Products' Dryer Balls! These incredible small round fabric softeners take the stiffness out of clothes, sheets and towels naturally, with no chemicals or toxins. Durable construction lasts and lasts for hundreds of uses and actually helps your clothes dry faster. These handy dryer companions will keep all your fabrics feeling soft and fresh use after use."

The Test:
Drying with and without the Dryer Balls.

The Verdict:
Difficult to detect a noticeable difference--other than increased noise--when drying with the Balls."

Since you seem to offer ball authority around here, do you approve of their use as a fluffer?

I'll let someone else smash this softball.

Smash? I’ll pass

 

[3C's]

Places that advertise in big bold numbers a great price for gas and then in little letters below that "with car wash" and then below that also in small numbers the real price without a wash.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Places that advertise in big bold numbers a great price for gas and then in little letters below that "with car wash" and then below that also in small numbers the real price without a wash.

This must be illegal in NJ because I've never seen this tactic here, even though there are plenty of places that sell both gas and car washes. (NJ has a ton of gas station regulations, including no self serve and no selling gasoline below cost.) But I see it all the time in MA, where my mom and sister live.

 

[3C's]

Places that advertise in big bold numbers a great price for gas and then in little letters below that "with car wash" and then below that also in small numbers the real price without a wash.

This must be illegal in NJ because I've never seen this tactic here, even though there are plenty of places that sell both gas and car washes. (NJ has a ton of gas station regulations, including no self serve and no selling gasoline below cost.) But I see it all the time in MA, where my mom and sister live.

The no self serve would bother me...but then again it would eliminate the idiots who can't figure out the gas pumps at Costco.

 

[James Bond]

Probably already posted in the first 200 pages of this topic but...

On-line and telephone customer technical service.

I had a problem with my furnace and after they fixed it, the app doesn't connect to the thermostat. So I try the chat feature and it's just a bot that can't do anything. So I called the customer service number for the thermostat and I gave them the model number, serial number, MAC ID, mother's maiden name etc. etc. and they tell me it's an easy fix but I have to call the manufacturer of the internet gateway and he gives me their number. I call them and they are already closed because they're on the east coast. Next day I called back and gave them all the same info and they say they can't help and refer me back to the thermostat manufacturer.

I ended up doing what I should have done from the start. Googled it and followed a YouTube video.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Places that advertise in big bold numbers a great price for gas and then in little letters below that "with car wash" and then below that also in small numbers the real price without a wash.

This must be illegal in NJ because I've never seen this tactic here, even though there are plenty of places that sell both gas and car washes. (NJ has a ton of gas station regulations, including no self serve and no selling gasoline below cost.) But I see it all the time in MA, where my mom and sister live.

Everything is legal in New Jersey…

 

[massraider]

Everything is legal in New Jersey…

Has everyone met the mayor of Atlantic City?