complaints and grievances

[firefox335]

I just wanted to start a new thread to have a place to just ..... about stuff that irritates you. Try to leave big important political topics out of this. That's what the OUTSIDE is for!

I have the wonderful task of being a cashier at a grocery store while I go to college to get a better job. On a daily basis, an item won't scan. The customer always says "Huh Huh! It must be free!" Whatever you do, if you have a soul, don't say this. Do you have any fricking idea how many times a day we have to hear this trite crap? It's all I can do to keep from snapping and putting on my sarcastic hat.

"Wow! Look at you! You are sooooo cleaver! Yes, you're right! It must be free! I've never ever heard that before in my entire life! You're a comedic genius!!! I beg to father your children!!!"

Your turn...

 

[leannebug]

(sorry .. but that was really funny)

 

[xrayspex77]

I have a couple of tattoos and I HATE it when complete strangers feel like they can just walk up to me w/o asking and touch me - especially when I'm not looking and they just sneak up on you like a freakin ninja and stroke my arm or back and go "OOoooh that's nice where did you get it?" .... Last time I checked I didn't get a tattoo that says "Please touch me here!" ~ That's all.

 

[firefox335]

I have a couple of tattoos and I HATE it when complete strangers feel like they can just walk up to me w/o asking and touch me - especially when I'm not looking and they just sneak up on you like a freakin ninja and stroke my arm or back and go "OOoooh that's nice where did you get it?" .... Last time I checked I didn't get a tattoo that says "Please touch me here!" ~ That's all.

Wow. That's kinda creepy.

Many years ago, I would hop on the bus and take what little money I had and go to the pawn shops downtown and buy a guitar. I would then have to get back on the bus with the guitar. For some reason, I could never afford a case and would have to carry the guitar in the open air. Without fail, some wise ... would always pipe up with:

"Gee, are ya gonna play us a tune on that thing?"

I noticed that nurses also rode the same bus and would still have their stethoscopes on. But nobody ever said to them:

"Gee, are you gonna listen to my heart?"

I guess I just must be a ..... magnet.

 

[justincase]

I work part time in an "internet cafe", you know, where you can play "promotional games" and win money.
Well, I hate it when you have people that come in, play, and walk out with $500 bucks, then come in the next day and ..... because they aren't winning. You hear the same thing over and over. "Boy, these machines are tight. Better loosen 'em up or people will stop coming here". It's like they expect to walk out with money every time they play. I get sick of hearing it.
People, when you go into those kinds of places, don't expect to win EVERY TIME! If you are not willing to part with your money, DON'T PLAY!
Vegas isn't Vegas cuz everybody wins.
These people also have no comment for when they ARE winning. Only when they lose.
I'm done....................

 

[Mac]

The FDA are nazis and Obama is a joke
Bush was even worse on blood and oil we choke
I hate that show the view and especially star jones
I do not care for glass houses with residents who throw stones
Politics makes me hurl and I can't stand TV news
Nascar is one big left turn that sets my alarm to snooze
Golf is very boring and tiger is a ho
Hollywood is lame and they ruined GI Joe
I hate liver and onions but chitlins are even worse
I hate the way pedestrians look at me and clutch their purse
Smoking everywhere is a villain and they make my life so hard
But a sentence that I love to hear is:

Do you accept mastercard?

 

[J-ShaZzle]

people

yup, people.

 

[Vidi]

There are !!!SIGNS!!! posted--> Slower traffic keep right

if you are in the left lane, you should be passing the cars on the right.

If you look into your rear view mirror, and you see cars right behind you and they are unable to pass you...speed up or move over to the right!!!

Your tax dollars are not more important than anyone elses!!!! Get the FRAK out of the way.

...and if the guy behind you wants to play, go find the cop, let him!!!!



( I hope this was in the spirit of the OP's intentions ...I DO feel better )

 

[firefox335]

See? Now that's what I'm talking about! Doesn't it feel good?

People who insist on driving 35mph when the posted speed limit is 50. I always seem to get behind these people right after I set my cruise control.

The worst invention of the 20th century? CELL PHONES! I know, I know, we all have 'em, we all love 'em. But they have made being rude socially acceptable. Everytime someone comes through my line, blabbing away on their cell, I just wanna yank it out of their hand and stomp on it. Unless you're talking to an emergency room, or you're buying/selling stocks, hang up when you're dealing with another person. Oh and the people driving 35 in a 50? Yeah, they're usually on their cells.

 

[Whistle_Pig]

Is it Festivus already? How are we going to do the feats of strength?

 

[Whistle_Pig]

I have a great many grievances. Some of them have been nicely illustrated already.

When to use i.e. in a sentence - The Oatmeal
10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling - The Oatmeal
How To Use An Apostrophe - The Oatmeal

Also, that Joye is still putting the 8-hour charge instructions on their batteries (based on evidence available here).

 

[o4_srt]

When I am driving 35-40 in a 35 zone, and people feel the need to tailgate me, and flash their high beams. I'm already over the speed limit, for ***** sake, slow down.

Usually, I force them to slow down, by slowing myself down to 20-25. This only ever seems to happen to me when I am driving home from work at 1215 am, so I'm not in much of a hurry.

If it's that much of an emergency, pass me. Otherwise, get off my ....

additionally, I hate when people say "irregardless."

 

[whiskey]

When you get a confirmation that your package is at the post office & it isn't there( so they say)!!!!!

 

[firefox335]

When I am driving 35-40 in a 35 zone, and people feel the need to tailgate me, and flash their high beams. I'm already over the speed limit, for ***** sake, slow down.

Usually, I force them to slow down, by slowing myself down to 20-25. This only ever seems to happen to me when I am driving home from work at 1215 am, so I'm not in much of a hurry.

If it's that much of an emergency, pass me. Otherwise, get off my ....

additionally, I hate when people say "irregardless."

Ooohhh, that last one is one of mine too. No such word. Never has been.

Some more of mine:

Symbology - (If you've seen Boondock Saints, you might chuckle at this.)

Acrossed or Acrosst - sorry, there is no "T" or "ED" at the end of "across."

Heighth - There's no "H" at the end of "height."

Hun-ert - I cringe everytime I hear the word "hundred" .......ized like this.

Nu-cu-ler - We have George Bush Sr. to thank for this popular version of "nuclear"

and last but definitely not least:

On-rey - "Ornery" has the distinction of being the most mispronounced word in the entire English language. It's orn-ery people, not on-rey. The "R" is there for a reason. Pronounce it. It's really not that difficult.

 

[NCC]

The worst invention of the 20th century? CELL PHONES! I know, I know, we all have 'em, we all love 'em.

I've never owned a cell phone, and sincerely hope I never have the need for one. It irritates me that people now EXPECT you to have one. I'm a refusnik.
I see people on their cells doing everything! I've even seen bicyclists talking on their phones, joggers. People who literally live in the woods, have cell phones. No thanks.

I view it as a kind of illness, or madness.

 

[firefox335]

I've never owned a cell phone, and sincerely hope I never have the need for one. It irritates me that people now EXPECT you to have one. I'm a refusnik.
I see people on their cells doing everything! I've even seen bicyclists talking on their phones, joggers. People who literally live in the woods, have cell phones. No thanks.

I view it as a kind of illness, or madness.

I didn't get one until this past November. I held out as long as I could. On July 1st, my battery died. I went to Verizon and they wanted 40 bucks for a new one. I said "Screw it! I hardly ever use it anyway. I'll get another battery when I can afford to drop $40." On July 4th I got off work and took the highway to go meet the family to see fireworks. I had a blowout and spent 3 and a half hours trying to find a way to contact my family. CURSE YOU, CELL PHONE!!!!

 

[NCC]

Well, firefox, there was a single time when it crossed my mind that it would be handy to have one. I was WAY off the highway on a tram road, looking for things to record. I sell hidef nature sounds recordings (soundscapes). I hit a washed out stretch, bottomed out and was stuck hard. It was about 10 miles to civilization, late at night (12-1AM), and I walked for 2 or 3 hours before I ran into a Game Commission car, and they had a cell for me to use to call for help.

They told me that at our location we were on the fringe of coverage, and that where I'd come from a cell would've been out of service.

I have considered buying a Trak phone to throw in the glove box for emergencies. But, the minutes expire, so they're useless.

 

[classwife]

OMG I am a teller in a bank !!! Can you even imagine.... I'll take an extra thousand... you shorted me 100, just kidding...or to the cell phone issue, I've really had people walk up to my counter, get a call and tell me 'just a minute' then stand there and talk on the phone-with a line of people waiting !!!!! Or my second favorite...What would you do if I said 'give me all your money'...people....please.....

 

[aine]

I'm a massage therapist in a chiropractic office. You'd be surprised how many people bring their children (toddlers) to their appointment and then expect the office staff to babysit while they're getting their massage. If your kids aren't old enough to sit quietly with a book or a gameboy in the waiting room, leave them home with a sitter!!! The office staff have a job to do and it's not looking after your out-of-control kids. I've even had one client bring her dog! WTH!!!

 

[potholerepairman]

Restaurant waiters/waitresses who ask "what would you like to drink?" you answer "water" and they respond with "just water?".Like either "just" water is a brand or you are a cheapskate because you don't want to order sugar water with your meal.