Pet Peeves and General Annoyances
Whiny Wednesday
There are plenty of things that annoy me and cause me to achieve toxic levels of anger. Actually, that’s a slight exaggeration. ‘Toxic’ is a strong word that I best keep in my word arsenal, lest I need it for future use. Let’s just say that these things make me MIGHTY MAD.
Who are the imbeciles that think they need to take up two spots in the parking lot? I always imagine them to be some sort of red-neck from the Dukes of Hazard. (Not that I ever watched that show in my life…) but it just seems like such a Hillbilly, cowboy thing to do. Especially if it’s a souped up Mustang or one of those hideous trucks. I hate people who love cars, just in general.
I think this answers my question.
Why do some people give you the stink eye if your packaged food touches theirs on the conveyer belt at the check out? They can’t get to that little divider stick fast enough. Like my packaged food has cooties. And while I’m in the grocery store, what about those customers at the deli counter that grab for a number like it’s the winning lottery ticket? “Calm down! There’s plenty of oven roasted chicken to go around!” And the bearded Nazi women behind the counter that act so impatient? Do I really want them handling my food? “FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, PUT ON THOSE PLASTIC GLOVES!”
What possesses people to enter into a relatively empty movie theater and sit directly in front of or in back of you? Apparently some people have NO PERSONAL BOUNDARIES! And while I’m going over movie theater etiquette, “Stop making all that noise with your wrapper, you crazy lady!” (I’m speaking to, and about my own mother.) She’s the one next to you that’s guessing every twist in the plot, gasping, laughing, screaming, whispering loudly, commenting on everything and just being a general nightmare. “Mom, we’re not at home!” I think the last movie I took my mother to was Avatar. I was hoping the noise would drown her out. It didn’t.
Didn't they have popcorn in those days?
Does anyone hate the sales people that actually try to persuade you to buy clothing items that they think are “Super cute.” “Umm, I think I know what looks best on me and what my taste is better than you do, since you only just laid eyes on me this second.” And why do they think they can pull the curtain open from my dressing room and walk in when I’m half naked? So annoying. “Back off lady or I won’t hang up any of these clothes!”
So concludes this weeks grievance session.
I mean this with the deepest sincerity:
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! *SNORT* *GUFFAW* AHAHAHAWHEEZEAHAHA!!
Thank you for your time.
Glad you enjoyed it!
“I was hoping the noise would drown her out. It didn’t.”
Perfect description of the worst situation.
You know how it is, so annoying! Haha!
Ahh I still remember a few months ago at the cinema, I was there with some friends and these two “chavs”/druggies were sat near us, they werent watching the film at all, the man kept going down stairs for 20 minutes at a time while his woman was playing on her phone throughout the entire film. Then he’d come back and start talking loudly.
My friend Stacey shushed them to which he replied, “No good shushing me love.”
So I intervened with, “You can either shut your mouth or I’ll do it for you, you f**king c***.” Then he mumbled and quietened down. He waited for me outside of the cinema, saw how much bigger than him I was and thought better of it haha. So had the urge to run them down when I was driving out of the car park.
Also, if a car takes up more than their alloted space, do what I do and park right up next to them, climb out of the window if you have to. It’s priceless looking at their “Why would they do this” face when they return.
Haha! That’s a great plan of action. I’ll definitely try it.
The movie theater thing makes me crazy. I always tell people to be quiet. That chav better think twice next time. They act like they own the world. Glad you spoke up. Haha! when he saw your size! My Son is a really tall/big guy and he gets the same thrill. NOBODY bothers him!
I handed a lady my Blockbuster card at a movie (after she had knocked over stuff, read subtitles to her kids–if they can’t read they shouldn’t be watching a film that above them), had her phone ring twice and carried on a conversation both times. In a lull between shushes, I said in a carrying voice, “I have four words for you–wait for the video.” and gave her the card. She threw it down, and left to a round of applause.
Good one! My husband once told these two, old, chatty women, “Shh, Silence is golden.” They were so traumatized! Haha!
haha, this is a great list. i don’t mind people taking up two spaces very much, i usually just think it’s funny that they thought that was a good idea/didn’t care whatsoever.
i’m sad to say that if i made a grievances list it would be incredibly exhaustive and about 90 pages long. hey, that’s enough to make a book with! maybe.
i hate when you’re watching a movie you’ve already seen with someone who hasn’t seen it and they keep guessing what’s gonna happen next and when they get it right, they just ask like am I right?? that’s what happens next, right?? and it’s like JUST WATCH IT.
Those are the people you direct to Wikipedia to read the plot details–after midnight tonight, of course.
I hate that, too. It just ruins the whole experience. That’s why some people should only watch movies alone. No temptations.
People who take up two spaces, especially when the weather is bad, ought to be punished severely. Seriously. It’s so rude.
My mother used to take pecans to the theatre. Whole, uncracked pecans. And crack them DURING the movie. This was before I came along and told her that was insane. She still loves pecans and movies, but is relatively quiet while watching. My MIL on the other hand, is the loudest, most hilarious person to watch a movie with. She gasps at every kiss (imagine this during Harry Potter with kids surrounding) and sighs and tut-tut-tuts. There is literally no capping the sounds she makes. But she’s really sweet and knows she does it. But can’t do anything about it.
I hate two parking lot taker-upers too!!
Pecans, huh? That’s so crazy? Maybe it’s a generational thing? Maybe that’s what they did at the drive in theater?! Your Mother in law sounds like my mom, so totally unaware. I’ve seen people apologize for their parents when the movie is over, like, “I know, sorry!”
ooh, I hate those two parking spot people! I always want to put a note on their car but then I think they’ll see me! Haha Such a coward!
Nice list! I find people who go into a cinema and do anything other than just sit there watching the film utterly bizarre.
If the film bores you just leave.
I totally agree! There are so many things that get on my nerves at the cinema. That’s why I usually go in the middle of the day. No one is there to annoy me! Haha
Addie – handing the Blockbuster video card is a classic. I love that one.
AgrippinLife – Loved all of your grievances. I am on your page completely. Next week, I have a suggestion for you. Whiny Wednesday needs to include: SMACKING YOUR FOOD. ‘nuf said
I so agree! How difficult is it to eat with some decorum? Puh-leaze!
I hope you’re well, my beautiful friend.
Have a wonderful, pain free day!
Lisa
That whole movie theater rant, wow. I totally feel that way. I get annoyed though any time there are open spaces and someone comes near me. It’s kind of like the whole “urinal code” thing which I’m sure you’ve never experienced but have heard about. I have a feeling these posts of yours will be my favorite.
P.S. Check out on my blogroll “Simple Observations” if you haven’t already. I think you’d really like him and he too would probably really enjoy you.
Thanks! I figured the movie theater boundary issue would be one you could get behind. What would possess a person? Freaky….
I’ll check out Simple Observations. Sounds like something I might enjoy. Thanks for the recommend.