mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 08:55:22 PM
Little old ladies that cant see over the steering wheel and go 5 miles per hour are in front of me.
People parking where they dont belong and say "Im only here for a minute" and wind up staying an hour.
People who say "I axed you a question" instead of ASKED.
Constant YOU KNOW?'s
Constant UH's
An itch in the throat and the only way to scratch is to HAWKKKKKKKKK HAWWWWWWWWK (no snide remarks from the peanut gallery, please )
Extremely STUPID commercials of singing toilets, women smiling while showering and that ICKY one about folks slobbering over their burger and the dude says "dont bother me, Im eating".
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kiheicat
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:16:35 PM
ROTFLMAO Maui!!!
All of the above!
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RainyBear
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:26:58 PM
Little old ladies that cant see over the steering wheel and go 5 miles per hour are in front of me.
Yes! There was one of those in front of me in the parking garage today, you know the kind of multi-level garage where you drive around and up until you find an open space? Arrrrrrgh! It might have been a little old man instead of a little old woman, though - I couldn't tell for sure.
People who say "I axed you a question" instead of ASKED.
Shades of Jerry Springer and Ricki Lake.
An itch in the throat and the only way to scratch is to HAWKKKKKKKKK HAWWWWWWWWK
Or how about people who do that constantly? I used to have an office across the hall from a woman who cleared her throat loudly all day long. Thank goodness we moved to a different building later on and now she sits somewhere far away.
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mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:31:12 PM
Speaking of little old ladies that cant see over the steering wheel...have you noticed that most of them wear a huge straw hat? All you see when behind them is the top of the hat poking up over the headrest. When you can FINALLY pass her/him, both hands are firmly clamped on the steering wheel, knuckles white from the grip and the nose resting comfortably on the upper rim of said wheel.
People who post and do numerous typos. (I came back to edit, since Im guilty of that one)
[ edited by mauimoods on Aug 10, 2000 09:32 PM ]
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jamesoblivion
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:40:57 PM
The best is those folks right in front of you who sort of freeze at a green light only to speed off as it turns red.
James.
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mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:41:57 PM
This one might make someone angry, and it isnt my intention. But it irritates me, so going to say it:
I was looking for a veterinary info website for my dog, who is ill. I ran across a site that said GAY AND LESBIAN VETERINARY. Now, WHY the hell would I care if they are homosexual or not homosexual? What does that have to do with looking for help for my dog? Wonder what would happen if folks had a STRAIGHT parade? Or how about STRAIGHT VETERINARY CLINIC? Same thing can be said about Miss Black America. What would happen if there was just a Miss White America? See what I mean? Doesnt make sense to me. AND irritates me.
edited for spelling again. Sheesh. Im irritating myself.
[ edited by mauimoods on Aug 10, 2000 09:43 PM ]
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jamesoblivion
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:45:38 PM
Sort of like those companies that announce they are Christian.
We all know that some people like to support "their own" and some companies feel that announcing what "community" they are of gives them an edge over others in gianing the business of those people that look to support "their own".
James.
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jamesoblivion
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:46:15 PM
Ooh...a typo.
James.
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mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 09:52:00 PM
Makes sense James (I think)....to me, people are people. Even if they cant see over their steering wheels and drive ohhhh sooo slowwwww when Im behind them
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twelvepole
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:07:13 PM
The best is those folks right in front of you who sort of freeze at a green light only to speed off as it turns red.
Some of us do it on purpose. 
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mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:09:48 PM
I must admit that when someone is behind ME, waving their arms, honking their horn, hugging my butt, I do tend to slowwwwwww down, lightly step on the brakes from time to time and point out the window alot, gawking at the scenery
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twelvepole
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:13:10 PM
Yep, tailgaters irritate me...
[ edited by twelvepole on Aug 10, 2000 10:31 PM ]
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jt-2007
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:18:40 PM
Hello James. That's where I shop if it's an option.
How is that emerald eyed princess? *blink blink*
T
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jamesoblivion
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:22:44 PM
LOL Well... tailgaiters aren't any good, but what's with those people who drive 5 miles under the speed limit??
Hi Terri. She is very well, thank you.
James.
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twelvepole
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:32:17 PM
Old people drive under the speed limit... lol
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mauimoods
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posted on August 10, 2000 10:41:56 PM
I beg your pardon, twelve mah man...Im old and I drive the limit and sometimes a wee bit more. And...I can see over the steering wheel too
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kiheicat
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posted on August 10, 2000 11:10:07 PM
Maui you are NOT old!
And oooooh, yes, I can't stand tailgaters. And you can add daydreaming pedestrians to your list too. A few weeks ago, I stopped to let some tourists cross at the crosswalk, and this dude stood in the middle of the street with his knee high white socks and sandals doing a 360 with his camcorder...if I'd been in a hurry I would probably have been irritated but I just laughed.
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uglimouse
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posted on August 10, 2000 11:54:03 PM
Agree with it all Maui ; plus those that drive agricultural vehicles without side mirrors....and especially the singing toilets ( whose lids twist into lips ..aaaargh! ) and the talking T.P.
I'm glad I'm not alone in despising the glorification of schluuurrp re: Carl's Jr. I refused to try any of their stuff when they first opened up here ( but then I eat french fries with a knife & fork .. so what the ..) until they started the 99cent spicy chicken sandwich and I'm hooked.
Have to say that I too think it unecessary to have my daughter's orthodontist advertise his Faith in their brochure or Venus or Tiger be the " first" or " second " black champion , etc.
You and James have got it pretty well covered..
uglimouse
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HartCottageQuilts
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posted on August 11, 2000 05:18:06 AM
I was looking for a veterinary info website for my dog, who is ill. I ran across a site that said GAY AND LESBIAN VETERINARY. Now, WHY the hell would I care if they are homosexual or not homosexual? What does that have to do with looking for help for my dog? Wonder what would happen if folks had a STRAIGHT parade? Or how about STRAIGHT VETERINARY CLINIC? Same thing can be said about Miss Black America. What would happen if there was just a Miss White America? See what I mean? Doesnt make sense to me. AND irritates me.
Obviously, maui you've never gotten the "cooties" treatment from anybody because of something about you which, indeed, had nothing to do with the business you were trying to contract with them.
Val and I are a pretty innocuous, mainstream couple (no spikes, obvious piercing, "dyke hair" or overt displays of affection), but there have been instances where the desk clerk/salesclerk/receptionist has been so completely weirded out that it has been almost impossible (not to mention pretty damned insulting) to complete a transaction. So. All other things being equal, would I rather do business with somebody who I knew wouldn't STARE at me in horrified fascination the entire time and didn't look afraid to be in a room alone with me? Hmm....tough choice.
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toomanycomics
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posted on August 11, 2000 05:29:00 AM
...when someone tries to have the last word in the arguement
...when parents tune out their wailing kids at restaurants
...when someone kept bumping your rear with their shopping cart at the check-out line
...when I have 4 older moronic protective brothers
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RainyBear
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posted on August 11, 2000 07:40:38 AM
One thing that irritates me is walking though a department store during the holiday season (which is irritating enough in itself) and passing by one of those gyrating Santa Clauses who is "dancing" to Jingle Bell Rock. Even worse, anything which moves - or especially moves and makes noise - attracts my husband, so he's drawn to those things. He likes singing Christmas trees, too.
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mauimoods
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posted on August 11, 2000 07:51:34 AM
HCQ, Im sorry you have experienced that. Folks who do that to others just because they have a certain preference have no class.
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mauimoods
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posted on August 11, 2000 07:56:50 AM
Irritates me when folks are driving and jabbering on a cell phone at the same time.
A tenant banging on the door becaue they "locked themselves out".
Deadbeats who do retalitory neg's.
Bicyclists who refuse to make room when there IS room to skootch over.
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HartCottageQuilts
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posted on August 11, 2000 08:41:59 AM
My latest "I hate it when"?
Kids that think it's (A) fun and (B) safe to run in front of my motor scooter because I'm "not a real motorcycle". Sorry, but if I were going 25mph in a grocery cart and you stopped in front of me, you'd end up pretty sore.
I have had to pull over countless times recently, and in one case drag the kid to his house for a dressing-down (of him, not me) by his mother, to keep these kids from getting hurt. Of course by doing so I'm thwarting the natural-selection process, but I'm also trying to keep from breaking my own neck.
Gripe #2: folks who use their car stereos as at-home entertainment: pull the car up toward the front door, then pump up the volume so they can hear their music in the house, preferably with woofers the size of a sofabed.
I kid you not. Somebody was doing this 5 blocks away and my windows were vibrating! Fortunately the sheriff's dept takes peace-and-quiet laws seriously here.
[ edited by HartCottageQuilts on Aug 11, 2000 08:45 AM ]
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jt-2007
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posted on August 11, 2000 08:54:55 AM
GAY AND LESBIAN VETERINARY
Hart there is (I saw it on a web site just a couple days ago) a Lesbian Postal Workers Union. I guess there are no gay postal workers?
I agree. WHO cares!
I just want my mail. (little pun there...he, he)
T
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kiheicat
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posted on August 11, 2000 09:50:42 AM
Add WHINERS to the list... I could drag up umpteen scenarios of eBay transactions involving whiiiiiiiiiiiiiners...
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mauimoods
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posted on August 11, 2000 09:50:51 AM
"Gripe #2: folks who use their car stereos as at-home entertainment: pull the car up toward the front door, then pump up the volume so they can hear their music in the house, preferably with woofers the size of a sofabed."
LOL! Or the Pizza delievery dude who screeches up with his tunes blasting away, absolutely SURE that everyone else just "loves that song" too!
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calamity49
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posted on August 11, 2000 10:10:15 AM
People who drone on and on at meetings. Drives me right up the wall.
Know-it-alls who think they have all the facts.
Calamity
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lotsafuzz
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posted on August 11, 2000 02:22:22 PM
Add WHINERS to the list...
I do love irony.
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tokay99
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posted on August 11, 2000 02:58:57 PM
Irritates me when.....
The group of kids that now live in my old subdivision that walk right down the middle of the road and refuse to move over when I am driving by to visit my parents.
I would hit them but then the police would come and the parents would be upset at me. I could even end up in jail. I don't need all that hassle.
If I did that when I was a kid my parents would drag me in the house by my hair and ground me for a month.
8 months and counting
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