Comments on: Pet Peeves II

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:13:53 +0000

Hey Chuck, is your best friend You?

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By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:39:48 +0000

i realize this is an old post. But i had to weigh in, because i got ticked. about the Starbucks thing. I’m trying to not get angry, but seriously. If you’re complaining about the tip jar you’ve obviously never been on the other side of the counter. The baristas work their butts off for relatively little pay so you smug bloggers can sip away at your double non fat-soy latte with caramel drizzle, while you sit in the corner with your macbook listening to whatever pitchfork decided was cool this week. My best friend had the privilege to work at the most busy starbucks in the county. When he was done with his shift he could barely walk, and tips were sometimes the only thing putting food on his table and diapers on his baby. “I just spent a lot on this coffee…” Are you SERIOUS? 1. no one says you have to go to starbucks, (unless your black thick rimmed emo glasses have some sort of mind control chip in them. ) and 2. do you really think the employees see that money? Do you? Tip your minimum wage earning baristas, because if you are a regular, then they know who you are. Treat them well, get ready for some free coffee coming your way, treat them badly and enjoy your latte with an extra shot of loogie.

By: Stew

Stew — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:34:22 +0000

I just recently had an encounter with an old friend, and of course, we have the handshake/hug mix-up, which was then followed by the, “why is he still wearing his bluetooth but pretending that he doesn’t know it’s there, just so he can impress me?”

I’d like to add something to the pet peeve list (maybe you’ve already said this one in a previous post, by I’m too lazy move my mouse and make a few clicks to see if that is so). I hate bathroom stalls that open inward, toward the toilet, instead of outward. Who thought this up? Every time I encounter one of these, I tell myself, “Alright, you can do this! This time it’s going to be different” and then I proceed to try to walk into the stall while trying to avoid touching/falling/stepping into the toilet that clears the door by mere centimeters. And every time, I end up failing to some degree. So far, I haven’t been so unfortunate as to actually step into the toilet, but I know that day is coming like a thief in the night.

By: davidarmin

davidarmin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:50:27 +0000

Great choice to sequel this post. Loved your selections.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:35:21 +0000

Aside from Post-Oil Change convo being the number 1 stress factor in my life, I’ll add to Nate’s and say that I hate being invited to every group imaginable by people I haven’t seen in 7+ years. No, I’m not coming to “Ashley Summers is turning 23″ nor do I want to be a part of “Bringing Snap Bracelets Back.”

By: Bob Carter

Bob Carter — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:54:23 +0000

I too am a fan of boortz, and between that and the drudge report…I too wish I could be ignorant on the issues. I do though have a pet peeve that should be added to the list. I call them “dude fests”. These are guys…generally in their mid 30′s to 40′s, usually wearing jean shorts (sorry Florida) and ulitmately sun glasses…..INSIDE. Drives me nuts, very similar to the bluetools. Are they looking at me…or not?

However, I have to take offense to the oil change guy. Seeing as how I run a car repair shop…i’m usually the guy holding the prop. I mean well, but our industry has a bad rap from all those “express” type places. Thanks for a good laugh. Bob

By: Greta

Greta — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:38:59 +0000

Bluetooths irk me. How important are those people anyway? They must.be.reachabale.at.all.times.

And the Starbucks tip jar? That’s always bugged me too and I hadn’t given it too much thought, but you’re right…I’ve already paid quite a bit, thankyouverymuch, for my drink. And I’ve got the black card to try to knock off a few cents. No way am I going to turn around and drop that in your “gas money” jar.

By: nate

nate — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:04:03 +0000

lately, i’ve become really annoyed with the same 3 facebook friends that constantly update their status so i am forced to acknowledge how they spend every waking hour. they’re not even real friends, either, they’re just people i accepted so i wouldn’t feel bad for rejecting them. its like a virtual never-ending conversation that can’t get out of, and since i’m a cranky jerk, i find this to be totally unacceptable.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:14:04 +0000

My new pet peeve is using the term “bailout” or “stimulus” for uses in blogs, sermons, jokes, advertisements or and most of all from the mouths of our politicians.

“2 tacos for $3-finally a bailout that works for you”

“Buy 3 copies of my book and get a free sticker! (hurray) Compliments of Mr. Author’s Bailout plan

“No down payment for 30 days- your bailout has arrived”

It’s not clever nor does it do anything but remind us that the government is just printing money! Please for the love, find a new catch phrase.

(Speaking of Catch Phrase tyler, how’s bar doing?)