What drives you crazy? Pet Peeves (not with your car)

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:26 am

I know we have the pet peeve thread for our car, but what about just life in general? So I was just curious - what drives people nutty around here? For me... hmm there's lots... where to start? Ottawa driversRude, obnoxious peopleUsing the word "seen" when you should be using the word "saw"Long lines

millster · Post by **millster** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:29 am

I will have to agree with your number 3, Sputnik. Other than that, my list is too long to come up with just a few. I will have to think on that one for a bit.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:32 am

quote:I will have to agree with your number 3, Sputnik. I didn't think I would be the only one with that peeve.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:02 am

So many to list, but here are my top ones:* people who talk on cell phones constantly -- about anything or nothing. at lunch, with other people eating around them, while walking, WHILE DRIVING (should be a criminal offense IMHO)...I have a cell, but damn it, nothing is likely to ever be that important!!! HAVE RESPECT FOR YOUR FELLOW HUMANS!!!* slow drivers* maniacally fast drivers* people who race off of a sidestreet to cut you off, then go 20 km/h BELOW the speed limit. It's like, "who the hell are you to cut me off and then slow down not only me, but the 5 km of traffic behind you!!!!"* people who drive "luxury" cars. 99% of those i've met think they should be treated like royalty (see next bullet for related peeve), and they can have whatever they want, whenever they want it, and HOW they want it -- including the road! GRRRRRR....* elderly people who think they are god's gift to this green earth and should be treated like kings and queens (cause guess what, you're NOT!!!!), and treat people like crap cause they think they have the RIGHT to do so!!!* people who don't know when to use "to" and "too"* people who chat, e-mail, or message using single letters or stupid letter/number combos to represent real words (e.g. "C U L8R")* people I DON'T KNOW that call me by my first name. e.g. when I worked @ target and had to wear a nametag, some random guy comes up "hey mike, i have a question." you don't know me. don't do that.and finally, not even last, and most definitely not least:* people who borrow something of yours, then return it in worse condition you received it in. For example -- lending out your Vibe, and getting it back with an interior FULL OF CRUMBS, wrappers and other miscellaneous junk!I think that's a solid list for now...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:32 am

quote:* people who don't know when to use "to" and "too"Agree with that one - kinda goes with my seen/saw peeve. And there/their.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:34 am

quote:And there/their.And they're too!

fire_502 · Post by **fire_502** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:53 am

I also have many, but one of the biggest ones is people biting their nails. I think it's disgusting. I guess I can deal with the fact that some people do it, but it's actually *hearing* it that I can't stand. I have one friend that I will not even go to the movies with because he sits and chews his fingernails for the whole 2 hours. Ew ew ew ew.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 2:11 pm

mismatched hangers of different color and material. i hattteeee that.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 3:31 pm

â€¢ People spelling my name "John" when it is really "Jon" (THIS IS MY LARGEST ONE AND I WILL CORRECT YOU IF YOU DO IT! )â€¢ Anyone driving on the road that isn't me that either: slows me down, tailgates me, or that I don't feel like looking over.â€¢ People who yap on the cell phone *AND* you can tell it is imparing their vehicular control. (If you can talk and drive w/o problem where I don't notice it, then no harm done.)â€¢ Ricers.â€¢Â People who automatically assume that Macintosh/Apple = Crap ... and only base their opinions on the OS9 computers they use at work or school (They are using 3 year old technology, it's like me complaning how much Windows ME sucks compared to OSX 10.2 Jaguar)â€¢Â Anyone who supports PETA and like minded nazi groups. Eh, i'll stop. There's too many to list. However, I only really care about the name one. The rest are trivial things and it's not worht my time getting upset over them. Just don't ever call me "John."

Robert G · Post by **Robert G** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 12:03 am

Drivers who drive into an intersection when traffic is backed up, just as the light turns yellow, so they stop in the middle of the intersection and block traffic.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:02 am

quote:* people who chat, e-mail, or message using single letters or stupid letter/number combos to represent real words (e.g. "C U L8R")aLoNg ThOsE sAmE LiNeS, PeOpLe WhO TyPe LiKe ThIs ReAlLy (removed) Me OfF!!!!

Shadow Realm · Post by **Shadow Realm** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:23 am

Bad table manners!Improper English!People who can't dress themselves!People who talk on their cell-phone while in the their Vehicle!Bad Drivers!!Slow Drivers!!Stupidity!!!People who have no common sense!!!People who ask you a question when they already know the answer!!!"That's all I have to say about that"Shadow Realm

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:35 am

I try to be laid back, but I get pissed off when people just waste my time. Everything else I just make fun of.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 2:01 am

Bad DriversSlow DriversDrivers that Drive Too Fast at the Wrong TimePeople Who Talk on the Phone While DrivingPeople that Don't Know What the Hell They are Doing with Everyday Tasks (ie. pumping gas and using a card to pay for it or ordering food at McDonald's)Long LinesRicersPeople who Drive Cars that Cost More per Month than their Living ArrangementsToo many others to list. Those are some of my main ones though.

dmitri · Post by **dmitri** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 3:05 am

Soccer moms in a Navigator or some retarded minivan on their cell phones and of coarse have to cut you off then go 20 mph. These people i have to tailgate until i drive them crazy. sorry, im a (removed).

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:06 am

quote: Using the word "seen" when you should be using the word "saw" quote: * people who don't know when to use "to" and "too" quote: Agree with that one - kinda goes with my seen/saw peeve. And there/their. quote: Improper English! Holly crap, this is not good for me!!!!

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:13 am

quote: Using the word "seen" when you should be using the word "saw" * people who don't know when to use "to" and "too" Agree with that one - kinda goes with my seen/saw peeve. And there/their. Improper English! Holly crap, this is not good for me!!!!Ben, your exempt from this. Its not your first language

millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:24 am

I agree, you're very much exempt from this. I can only imagine what would be said about my French! We're just bothered by those who were born speaking English and still can't seem to get a grasp on it.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 5:10 am

Thanks, I feel better now.I can give same comment about french people and I will never blame anyone who try to speak another language then is born speaking language.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 5:43 am

I agree, we didn't mean people who aren't English first language. Your english is very good Ben - better than some English first language people! I can only wish that my French was as good as your English!

fire_502 · Post by **fire_502** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:10 am

quote:â€¢ People spelling my name "John" when it is really "Jon" (THIS IS MY LARGEST ONE AND I WILL CORRECT YOU IF YOU DO IT! )That sucks. People constantly just blank out on my name. I really can't explain why, but it's very common. It used to annoy me, but now I think it's funny and when I can tell that someone can't remember my name, I purposely won't remind them. I just let them squirm in the awkwardness of it. Oh well, karma will get me someday I suppose...

Vibe · Post by **Vibe** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 7:16 am

My foremost pet peeve---being in a nice place and there are people who will not control their kids and let them run wild and make noise while others are trying to ---example-- enjoy their meal in a resturant.I have nothing against kids --but I get very upset at the parents who make no attempt teach them proper manners. JamesCOMPUTER STILL DOWN-------via---a friends computer.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:06 am

quote:People constantly just blank out on my name. I really can't explain why, but it's very common. It used to annoy me, but now I think it's funny and when I can tell that someone can't remember my name, I purposely won't remind them. I just let them squirm in the awkwardness of it. Oh well, karma will get me someday I suppose...Funny you should say that...you never told us your real name...lol...

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:29 am

I've got family members who spell my name wrong! But thats a peeve I forgot to mention - when people put an "h" in my name!

fire_502 · Post by **fire_502** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:52 am

quote:Funny you should say that...you never told us your real name...lol...I know I was wondering if anyone would catch it. Can't get anything past you!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:55 am

Quote, originally posted by Vibe Â»My foremost pet peeve---being in a nice place and there are people who will not control their kids and let them run wild and make noise while others are trying to ---example-- enjoy their meal in a resturant.I have nothing against kids --but I get very upset at the parents who make no attempt teach them proper manners.On a similar note, being a server, and parents who's kids are running laps around the restaurant and crashing into servers, almost causing accidents, but not doing a thing about it!!!!!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:00 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»On a similar note, being a server, and parents who's kids are running laps around the restaurant and crashing into servers, almost causing accidents, but not doing a thing about it!!!!!speaking of kids... what i really hate is when you are in a confined area and someone lets their kids scream and scream, kick your seat, break other people's things, etc like at a movie theater or on the airplane! i am rude (as some people tell me) because i will go to their parent and tell them they owe me money for the movie they just ruined! and most of the time, it's a movie that kid shouldn't even be in! my cousins have 5 kids. they all think i'm mean (except the oldest, he thinks i'm cool LOL) cause when they come over i tell them that they can only play w/ one toy at a time. when they are done, they put it back. if they break it, they will buy me a new one... most of the toys were mine growing up, so i don't appreciate it when they disrespect my things and just trash them. i also believe in spanking and they know it. it's my house and i will smack their butts (not very hard of course but since they don't get spanked ever, it's a fear... seems to work so far ).

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:07 am

i do not hate kids. some i even really like. but i HATE misbehaved kids. there's a big big difference. and tho i do not want any in the near future, if with the right person, perhaps i would. but not now!

AJ_'04 Vibe · Post by **AJ_'04 Vibe** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 1:52 am

Quote, originally posted by Triton Â»People who Drive Cars that Cost More per Month than their Living ArrangementsThat would be me. House Payment = ~$250/moCar Payment = ~$290/moBut I have more equity in my house than my car is worth, so I think that makes up for it. Heck... I'd be willing to bet that I have more equity in my house than my AND your car is worth.Seriously though...On the topic of names, I hate it when people mispronounce my wife's name. Her name is Danelle, pronounced Duh-Nell. She gets mad at me because I'm always correcting people when they say her name wrong. More than not it gets pronounced Danielle (Dan-Yell). It just irks me to no end, especially the morons who work behind a desk and have the name right in front of them on the computer!!! Then they have the nerve to spell it like THEY pronounce it; THE WRONG WAY!!!Another pet-peeve of mine is people who just do NOT pay attention to me when I'm telling them something important. I'm one who likes to try and foresee a problem and to have a plan to avoid it or solve it before it does. I hate people who say "oh, that won't happen", then just flat out ignore me.I get my sweet revenge when what I say might happen, does, then that person(s) is sitting there with a look of surprise/confusion on their face. The next thing out of my mouth is "I hate to say it, but I told you!!!"As far as drivers... the people who are on an interstate in the left lane and go the EXACT SAME SPEED AS THE PERSON IN THE RIGHT LANE!!! But on the same note, I hate tailgaters. I'll be behind that same idiot who's in the left lane, keeping a safe distance, and some moron is trying to drive his car into my hatch back!!! Hey dipsh*t... Tailing me won't make the person in front of me drive any faster, you MORON!!!OK. I'm done.

03autovibe · Post by **03autovibe** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:31 am

1. people that obviously should not have a drivers license2. people that cannot speak their own language properly3. people that automatically assume, because i am a teenager, i don't have good language skills and that i do not know what common courtesy and manners are.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:42 pm

Quote, originally posted by millster Â»I will have to agree with your number 3, Sputnik. That one does get to me too. Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»I've got family members who spell my name wrong! But thats a peeve I forgot to mention - when people put an "h" in my name!Do they mis-spell it Sphutnik, Shputnik or Sputhnik?

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 1:26 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»That one does get to me too. I "seen" this in a post just yesterday and thought of this thread! Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»Do they mis-spell it Sphutnik, Shputnik or Sputhnik? Har!

millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:49 am

Thought this one would be fun to bring back...My latest, using "prolly" when it should be "probably".

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:12 am

The expression "Perfect Storm"

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:22 am

I can't stand it when you are engaged in a debate with someone and rather than listen to what you are trying to say and reflecting thoughtfully on your interpretation of something, the other person is merely biding their time waiting to speak. And you know this is happening because they start the same sentence over 3 or 4 times in the middle of your argument.

millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:28 am

Quote, originally posted by engineertwin2 Â»I can't stand it when you are engaged in a debate with someone and rather than listen to what you are trying to say and reflecting thoughtfully on your interpretation of something, the other person is merely biding their time waiting to speak. And you know this is happening because they start the same sentence over 3 or 4 times in the middle of your argument.Oh, definitely. Part of the reason I'm no longer "engaged".

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:38 am

Quote, originally posted by millster Â»Thought this one would be fun to bring back...My latest, using "prolly" when it should be "probably".lol did you read my post in the "80,000 miles" thread and think of this?? i'm guilty of that one

millster · Post by **millster** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:39 am

Quote, originally posted by MRCN RCE Â»lol did you read my post in the "80,000 miles" thread and think of this?? i'm guilty of that one Heh. No, that actually wasn't the one. It was in an email (repeated several times, no less). But that IS funny timing.

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:56 am

Quote, originally posted by millster Â»Heh. No, that actually wasn't the one. It was in an email (repeated several times, no less). But that IS funny timing. yeah it is. i looked at your post time and thought, "damn, there goes my 100% rating" lol j/pa lot of mine have already been posted. lack of common sense, cell phone drivers, bad kids, gridlock, snobs, etc...in addition to what raging said about people pulling out right in front of you and going slow, this almost always happens to me when there's NOBODY behind me in ANY lane. or the lane(s) next to me are wide open, but they choose to stick right in my lane, no matter which one i'm in. when someone older looks at me and automatically labels me as a "troublemaker" or something. i've seen older women hold their purses closer to their bodies as i pass them like it's really gonna stop me if i seriously wanted to take their purse/hockey bag. it's always funny to me when i see their reaction as i do something they never thought i'd be capable of, and hold a door open for them or somethin little like that. it's almost as good as seeing a stuck up girl who thinks her crap doesn't stink trip over her own feet as she's trying to strut her stuff

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:14 am

REALTORS!I get to deal with them every day... I'm suprised they even know how to turn on a computer.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:33 am

people who ride their brakes cause then I can never tell if they are actually stopping until its almost to late.

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:38 am

very true mav, those people suckhow about the people that drive 20mph in a 45+ zone with the turn signal on, and slowing down even more at every street?? and of course, everyone else is flyin by you doing the speed limit or more, and there's no chance that you'll be able to pass the bonehead in front of you without causing a collision

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:18 am

People who constantly ask me if my bakery products are freshPeople who don't use a turn signalPeople who think I'm a guy because I'm on the Internet (ie GenVibe, Halo, IMDB, 2009 Camaro)People who think I'm a lesbian because I had short hair.People in general.Kids with those little heelys.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:03 am

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE Â»Kids with those little heelys.HELL yea... I just want to trip every single one people who don't know what the yield sign meansMy mother works for the PA DOT doing DMV work and I hate that the government alows people to take the driving test in languages other than english!Hello all the street signs are in english...

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:47 am

Two of mine revolve around written/typed communication...- Not using a question mark when one asks a question.- That fricken comic sans MS font that everybody has to use for everything, it's ridiculous... Hell our software developers at work are using it to write their tech specs/manuals/etc! You don't do that with technical writing!!!!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:42 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â» That fricken comic sans MS font that everybody has to use for everything, it's ridiculous... Hell our software developers at work are using it to write their tech specs/manuals/etc! You don't do that with technical writing!!!! Have I got a web site for you...http://bancomicsans.com/home.html

vibebob · Post by **vibebob** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:43 am

I have a long list but I'll cut it down- the use of the word ir-regardless; it makes no sense: the prefix ir- means 'not' and the suffix -less means 'without,' irregardless is a double negative- minivan drivers: I've had more close calls with these than any other vehicle- Apple users; any time some on posts a question about a PC problem the Apple user chimes in with "shoulda bought an Apple" or something along those lines- red light runners (we have lots of them here in College Station)- people that read books/newspapers while driving- so-called 'reality' TV (big brother, survivor, american idol etc..) I don't watch them- the English language; too many words spelled the same, pronounced differently; here are read (reed)read (red)bass (like the fish)bass (like the drum/guitar)hearheretherethe'rethey're

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:50 pm

Well, maybe you'd be less angry if you had a bought an Apple! just kidding. I will say Micro$oft is another favorite hated thing of mine though... I'm just a Linux/Mac guy. I'll second the reality shows... They all are crap! I remember a time when you could turn on the TV and find shows that were funny, I think they called them SITCOMS? What happened to those? I could care less who makes it off the fricken island, give me something I can laugh at.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:23 pm

When I go into a store such as Lowe's, and all of the signs are both English and Spanish. This is not the United States Of Mexico. At least not yet.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:02 pm

1) People who talk on cell phones while in line at a store or at a restaurant ordering food. When I served years ago I would literally ignore the table until they were off the phone before I went up to them. They sometimes would get all mad and ask why I took so long and I would politely tell them that they were on the phone, which means they are busy.2) Those blutetooth things and people walk around a store on them. You can never tell if they are crazy and talking to themselves or to you or what. And when you look at them, they give you odd looks like your the crazy one. 3) People who can't speak english properly. This also goes for the people who love to speak with the (deez, datz, and dose). Like "Lemme git sum dem hot wingz sun." Ok, your not my dad and I only heard hot wings. It irks me to no end to hear that kinda slang. 4) Left lane drivers who do 40mph and won't move over cause they are apparently under the impression they work for the police force, thus angering the people behind them more, causing them to be more rash in there manuevers to get around, thus causing more accidents. Just move over.5) Fake things on cars. Hood scoops, side vents, stickers for things you don't have (Kumho tires, when you have goodyear).6) $20 Pep Boys mufflers7) Porn you have to pay for.8) Any medication commercials that spend 90% of the time saying who cannot take it.9) Reality shows on the big networks (big brother, survivor, etc.) I do love the Discovery ones though (Ice Road Truckers, Deadliest Catch)