I've been thinking about the things that annoy me for awhile but haven't wanted to post them because I'll look like a big baby. This is by no means all-inclusive, but it's a good start:
- Denim skirts or flip flops at church -- If you're one of those people, I'm not judging, just commenting. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I just don't like them as Sunday dress.
- Subway employees who don't know the difference between oil and vinegar -- I always order salt and pepper and a little vinegar as my dressing and there's nothing worse than ripping open the tasty turkey on honey oat and realizing they've doused it in OIL instead of vinegar. Ick.
- "Is Mr. Pibb okay?" -- Um, no. Mr. Pibb is not the same as Dr. Pepper. You Coke/Pepsi fans out there know what I'm talking about.
- Grape Jolly Ranchers -- I don't have anything against the grape (in moderation), but it seems that 50% of every bag of JR's is grape. Are they cheaper to make or something? Is there a good reason for the grape-centric bags? Would it kill them to throw in a few extra watermelons?
- Irregardless/Supposably/Avaidable -- Those aren't words, people! Think before you speak! {Full disclosure: Even though I hate it, I sometimes say "could care less" instead of "couldn't care less." Apparently, I'm even annoyed by myself. My bad.}
- Singalong imposters -- I'm a huge fan of singing/dancing in the car. I admit, I'm not a stellar singer, but I at least know the words (or at least what I think are the words). In high school, I had a friend who routinely sang along to songs a half-syllable behind because she didn't know the words at all.
- Babies in theaters -- Now, I don't have any kids, so maybe I don't know the logic behind bringing a baby to the movies. Just the other night, there were even a few babies at Wicked. Did I miss something? A crying baby definitely shouldn't interrupt a play or a non-kid-themed movie.
Wow, I sound like even more of a whiner than I thought. I guess I just like a good rant now and then.
What are your pet peeves?
7 comments:
Getting the backs of my flip flops stepped on. This takes me from content to irate in about 2 seconds flat (I really don't know why).
"Unindated." The word is "INUNdated," people!
I have to confess that I occasionally wear a denim skirt to church, but never flip flops. I have two deim skirts that make it to Sunday: one is really dark blue, floor-length, and sort of bell-shaped. That one comes out in winter. The other is lighter in color, just past my knees, and a really structured A-line type shape. I have to maintain that these two are acceptable for church, especially the first. The second might be borderline, but I take that risk.
Oh, and going to the store WITH a list, getting home, and realizing I still forgot to buy something from the list. It's usually the one thing I really went there for in the first place.
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Babies at the movie, seriously people get a babysitter....that's what they were invented for. And, if you bring them and they cry, you must leave and waste your $8.25 not mine! (Maybe it is the not having kids thing that makes you feel this way?)
Megan: what would be worse for you if you got the back of your flip flops stepped on AT church... then that would make you and your sister go totally postal! The baby at the movies: even after having kids I STILL don't understand why anyone would do this! Get some time away from your kids people! The demin skirt at church: should be allowed only if you are pregnant... and then, most things are allowed. Dude, was that friend in high school who couldn't sing me? If so, then I completely agree. And I hear ya on the grape jolly ranchers! There must be 4 grape for 1 watermelon.
Dude, you weren't the friend in high school. I can tell you who it was sometime in person... it actually makes me laugh just thinking about it!
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