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People Are Sharing What Makes Them So Angry, They Can’t Think Rationally Anymore (40 Posts)
As humans, making our way through this big crazy world, we are all a bunch of imperfect weirdos. Like, we can totally master the office smile that hides the “I hate this work” mood you’ve been dragging for the past you've-lost-count-kinda years.
But if, for whatever reason, someone blocks your way on the way to point B at a busy street, or worse, is painfully slowly dragging their feet right in front of you, you burst into uncontrollable anger. And that poor person, unknown to them, has become your nemesis.
This is just one of many scenarios that trigger our bad selves without much rationality. And people shared so much more in this thread when Redditor Baconbear36 posed the question “What is something that makes you unreasonably angry?” What followed was a bunch of illuminating stories, and hey, it’s honestly very relatable.
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Recipes that start with an essay about the author.
I don't need to know your f*cking life story, Jessica, I'm trying to figure out how to make fried chicken.
I've been scrolling for 15 minutes, is there actually a recipe on this damn page?!
To find out just why we get irrationally angry about small things, and how to control it, Bored Panda reached out to Helen Marlo, a licensed clinical psychologist and Jungian psychoanalyst who provides psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and consultation. Helen is also a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the Department Chair at Notre Dame de Namur University.
“We often get irrationally angry about the small things because these small situations may be temporary and easier to confront, control, or solve. When we get angry at the small things, we address and emote at easier and safer things,” Helen said.
Anti maskers. Wear the f***ing piece of cloth or go somewhere else
Daylight savings time. There is no reason to change times twice a year, every theory about why it’s good has been debunked and I hate it.
I'd prefer it if we stayed on DST year-round. I'd rather wake up and have it darker than have it be dark when I'm done with work.
But it turns out that “We may fool ourselves into feeling like we are having a voice or addressing our stressors yet, in reality, we remain insulated and protected from directly facing more painful, traumatic, or complex issues that we push out of consciousness.”
The psychologist warns that “the more we push the important stuff out of consciousness—and not deal with what is going on in our lives—the more we find ourselves getting angry at smaller, less threatening things.” Helen explained that “we are often unconscious of how the small things that lead to anger are often connected to more meaningful emotions, memories, thoughts, sensations, and images.”
She continued: “This inner material makes up our personal, psychological complexes which are associated with intense experiences and relationships. They need very little provocation to be activated.”
People with trolleys chatting in the middle of the aisle, while blocking it for everybody else.
People who say freedom of speech as an excuse for being an asshole. Yes, you are allowed to say it, but you don't have to.
People mistake freedom of speech for freedom of consequences for that speech
Turns out that unraveling what these reactions are about is not that simple, and it requires us to “face our defenses and be mindful and aware of the issues, which is psychological work,” Helen told us.
Meanwhile, things that make us more seriously angry usually have to do with something more complex, emotional, meaningful, personal, and complicated. “We often have competing thoughts and feelings about these situations—that is, we feel in conflict about them and they may be related to our wounds or traumas.” Helen explained that “often, the situations that make us more seriously angry are challenging for us to avoid, escape, influence, or control.”
When people litter out their car windows. Especially cigarette butts.
People talking on their phone in public or break room at work on speakerphone.
When asked why we don’t normally get that sudden, overpowering burst of anger when dealing with these situations, Helen said that it comes down to the fact that they “are often difficult to resolve so our psychological defenses kick in to help us manage the ongoing stress and anxiety and continue functioning.”
She continued: “For example, we may consciously deny, minimize, suppress, repress, or even dissociate the big stuff.” However, the psychologist warns that this style of coping cannot be sustained and eventually catches up. Moreover, “It may result in irrational anger towards seemingly small things.”
When people are famous for existing or being rich. Other people have to work to get places, meanwhile Trisha McMoney gets red carpet treatment simply for being born to tax dodging a**holes who think poor people are a plague
Kardashians. Fame off the back of their dad being the lawyer in OJ Simpson trial
People who enter the bus/train/whatever without letting other people out first. I get it, you don't want to miss your ride, but it won't leave while others still exit.
If we cannot deal with stressful and angering situations, we can at least control our behavior around it. When asked how we can learn to be in a better relationship with our anger, Helen said “by first, noticing when we are having an exaggerated or heightened reaction, especially to a situation that seems small.”
Such heightened reactions can signal to us that we are vulnerable and need to pause to become more conscious and mindful in that moment, she argues. “When angry at something that seems small, the anger can feel autonomous, like it has a mind of its own, and we can feel out of control. This is a clue that we are in a psychological complex and not in good, conscious relationship with our anger.”
When a group of people walk next to each other on a sidewalk taking all of it up and not moving out of the way when you approach. I just started to walk into people.
Y'know, my theory is that's a fault of bad parenting. Good parents will teach their children to always be aware of other people and to be courteous and move to the side when they approach -- even if those people who approach you don't do so. I'm amazed at how few people seem to bother with the sidewalk thing.
When I was younger, I always have right of way to my elders, and people with small children. Now I am the elder, so will walk right into someone younger who isn’t yielding. However, I still move over for people with small children (they have enough to do—-keeping their children safe being the most important)..
I've recently started using a mobility scooter. It's amazing how fast people move when you aim for them with an evil grin
If I walk by the side of my wife, and other people walking towards me walking side by side too and there is not enoungh room on the sidewalk to pass each other, I tend to move out of the way exactly the same amount the other will do. Always prepare to hit the other with the shoulder. And if I do, they are pissed because I have done it. AITA?
Oh man, I started doing that too. Back when I was dating a girl who lived in NYC, I'd stay to the side of the walk so there was plenty of room for people going the other direction. If you are far enough over to be in my way, you are the AH. And I Will walk through you. I'm a fairly large guy, and have yet to have anyone even manage to make me break my stride.
This summer, as I was (very obviously) 6 months pregnant, I decided to visit a town. The sidewalks were very, very wide but tons of (lonely) people forced me to step sideway to let them pass, as many of them didn't even watch where they were going. After a while and too many efforts, I was infuriating, so I began to take more space and look straight in their eyes (it often works), but one man looked at me and didn't bother to let me pass. I remember I sweared loudly.
Same goes for Pedal Bikers on roads. They legally have the right of way, BUT....they don't have to register their bikes and have license plates. These Pedal Bikers are sometime 3 - 4 beside each other. It is dangerous for all involved and is really annoying too.
Also the ones who can't decide which part of the pavement/sidewalk they want to use, and weave about all over the place.
This drives me nuts. Especially now that we're in the middle of a pandemic. I end ip yelling, single fill people single fill. If you don't know what that is ask your kid!
And please kindly do not do this on the running track. It's unbearable.
I worked in Iraq a few years ago and this one brings to mind choked entry/exit points, one lane in and one lane out. For some reason SO many people had the habit of walking in the middle of the street, taking up the main span of the road. One day I was frustrated at having to slow down and wait for the walkers while I was driving. I chose to mount the sidewalk in order to drive around them. While no other people, my passengers or the gate guards, gave a s**t about what I did these few people reacted as if I had directly attacked their personal dignity.
No just stop. Stand your ground with a bored look on your face making direct contact. They'll figure out how to go around.
Believe me, after the fifth group of indelicate people you just go straight , whatever happens. If one doesn't move, you just tighten your arm.
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Me too. With my arms close to my front so that I don't get tangled up with theirs.
Try doing it with social distancing (when that was in around in the UK). Lost count of how many times I was suppose to phase through the wall or walk on the road.
Yeah, I do, especially if it's school kids who are oblivious to the rest of the world.
I do that to, and I do a little crowd surfing moment when people try to get in the bus before I exit, in relation to the post a few rows above.
When I pause to have a conversation outside, and some asshole shoves his way through instead of saying "excuse me." I usually disembowel them and mail their remains to their loved ones. Of course not. In fact, I think it is rude to block a sidewalk. But it sounds like you have a serious temper issue if you shove your way through instead of saying, "excuse me."
I usually tell them that if they extend their arms out to the side and join hands, they can block the whole damn sidewalk!
So others need to move out of YOUR way, but you can not move out of their way? Maybe one is blind and the other is assisting them? But you selfish people never consider anyone else but yourself.
How exactly are we suppose to move out of their way if the group of people are taking up the whole sidewalk? Moving out of the way for 2 people if fine and not a problem but a whole group isn't possible.
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Loud chewing noises, especially if you're an open-mouthed chewer, double especially if you're also a lip smacker.
I have misophonia and I literally want to punch people sometimes, it sucks.
Only “when we realize this, it can be a good time to physically move, change one’s physical environment, ground oneself physically, or shift one’s physical position to help break away from the strong emotions that prevent us from being conscious.”
According to Helen, once we are more grounded, we can take the next steps and ask ourselves two basic questions: “'What am I noticing inside me?' And, 'what else might this situation be?'”
“This can help us to connect with the emotions, memories, images, sensations and thoughts that may be swirling around inside during this seemingly small event,” the psychologist explained and added that “This can help us begin to become more conscious of how this small situation may be related to other meaningful issues in one’s life.”
People not using their turn signals. Absolutely enraged.
"If only there were some way I could let the people around me know I was going to change both speed and direction... perhaps some useful gadget that could let them know!" I swear it's like people never heard of a turn signal before. It just reinforces my belief that, for a large part of the population, other people aren't really real but are instead just life hazards to be navigated.
Bored Panda also spoke to Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and award-winning author of “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor” who said that it’s indeed a paradox that sometimes we can handle serious stress, and then completely lose our patience over something trivial. “This reminds me of the poem 'The Shoelace,' by Charles Bukowski:
'...it’s not the large things that
send a man to the
madhouse. death he’s ready for, or
murder, incest, robbery, fire, flood…
no, it’s the continuing series of small tragedies
that send a man to the
madhouse…
not the death of his love
but a shoelace that snaps
with no time left…'"
“I think that people often emotionally prepare themselves to handle big stresses. We know we have something hard ahead of ourselves, and we prepare to handle it. And often we DO handle those big things quite well,” Lise explained.
Force hyped youtubers who just scream around for no reason like idiots
I hate the thumbnails where they're gasping at nothing with some giant text that says something like "SHE SAID WHAT?!?!?!" They're a waste of space.
When people tell me I'm shy or quiet. No. I'm simply uncomfortable. I can be very loud and extroverted in a comfortable environment surrounded by people I'm comfortable with, but that's obviously not what I'm doing right now if I'm shy and quiet.
I understand that. It's even worse when the parents or others label a child as shy. Kids buy into that immediately and figure that's who they are. We just said our kid took her time getting to know people.
“But then, when one more little thing goes wrong, we just lose our cool. It can feel profoundly unfair, because we are trying so hard to handle big problems, and then that one more issue comes along,” she said.
The good news is that many times, we can handle this anger better with a reset of expectations. “It is good to assume that we may have difficulties, that our plans may not turn out exactly as we hoped. It is safe to assume that people will occasionally misbehave or disappoint us,” Lise explained.
“For myself, for example, I try to build extra time into my schedule, on the assumption that my schedule will not go exactly as I hoped, and that plans frequently go wrong.”
Banks. Why would an institution that almost all people are required to use have shorter hours than an average job.
And charge you for services that used to be free (like Teller assistance), or aren’t really “services” at all when most of it is essentially self-service?
I cannot give blood just because I am gay. I have been in a monogamous relationship for the past few years so it is not like STDs are going to randomly spring up.
On the other hand, things when put into practice are not always that simple. According to Lise, even when we reset our expectations, sometimes people will still get triggered. “If you find yourself overwhelmed with anger, try to take a break. Give yourself a little time-out. Walk away from the frustration if possible. Get a little fresh air. Do some deep breathing, and while you do it, try not to rehash your annoyance.”
The psychologist reminds us that “Life is aggravating at times, we all know that. Usually with a brief time-out, we can let our little frustrations go and get back to enjoying our day.”
When someone throws in a negative aspect of a life milestone or accomplishment. For example when someone buys a first house, as I recently did. It's something my wife and I have saved a long time for, found the perfect one, and finally have a place to call our own. Some chuckle head throws in how expensive it is and how it's a money pit and how you'll have so much work to do. I'm aware of those things, just be happy for me.
"Connected but no internet."
When I get a high score on the dinosaur game but then the internet starts working again XD.
Capcha. Hate having to teach AI what fire hydrants and Stop lights are and it's a robot making sure I'm not a robot.
Youtube tutorials, and the guy starts telling you his life story. Mate I dont give a f***, tell me how to make a omellete
Clicking on a news article and hitting a paywall. The crappy stuff is free for the taking, but oh, you want accurate news? Gotta pay.
Getting touched out of nowhere.
I never noticed until I got married. In a restaurant, I'd just sit at whatever chair/booth on the table I came too. Until I noticed if my wife was sitting closest to the walk way, people would just randomly touch her going by. Now I sit closest to the walk way and no one touches me except maybe by accident (usually, I don't get touched at all).
Whenever somebody tries to sound like they are more educated on a topic than you yet it’s obvious they only have surface level knowledge of said topic
Unsolicited and/or condescending advice.
Approaching 40, happily divorced, single and do not want children - I hate it when I am advised about getting pregnant like "You should really get on with it, you are not getting any younger". Or my second "favorite" "Don't worry, there is someone out there for you too". Aaaaargh
People who are walking out of a shop and then suddenly decide to stop smack bang right outside blocking the door.
Just move to the f***ing side.
People snapping at me to get my attention. Like literally, when people snap in my face as if I'm a dog or something just makes me so mad
+1... a finger snap is another way of saying "i would like my face re-arranged please"
Going outside and seeing other people who are also outside.
Be kind; it’s a challenge for people in high density areas to get outside and spread their legs when they are surrounded by other people. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/23/spread-your-legs-new-zealand-makes-hay-with-covid-ministers-gaffe
Unsolicited phone calls! Stop calling my number and not leaving a message and if I do answer, you hang up! Go to hell, get a real job loser!
Mosquitoes. They're irritating, but I get so angry once I see them flying around, irrationally mad when they buzz by my ear & unreasonably ruin-my-day/night livid if I get bit
Going into the bathroom and seeing one sheet of toilet paper on the roll.
or finding out the TP dispenser is on the wall OUTSIDE the stall on your way in
When I flip a book over to read the summary and it's just a bunch of, "'A beautiful story!' -New York Times" crap and so I have to completely flip the book around to find the summary on the inside front cover.
Getting earbuds pulled out of your ears by accident or by someone else.
Crappy mobile game ads
What pisses me off more is when they advertise an app you find interesting so you download it and it's nothing like the ad. Really gets my goat.
Poor elevator etiquette. People coming in before those inside exit or are standing right in front of the door when it opens. Drives me CRAZY
When my significant other "soaks dishes" before washing them.
The washing never happens.
Suprise, suprise.
Some things need soaking, but they should always be washed up at some point, not much needs a long soak, normally stick it in the sink first and wash everything else above it and all good
The sound of styrofoam.
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Something that irritates the heck out of me if people messing with their phone at a stop light. Traffic is bad enough without some dipwijit holding back the flow. I give them 3 good seconds (no quicky counts) and if brake lights are still on, they get a toot from the air horn. BWAMP BWAMP!!
Which gives them just enough time to get through but you get stuck for another round.
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One uppers.... omg do I loathe one uppers. You know, you do something, they've done it better. You have a story, they have a cooler story. You know about a subject, they wrote the subject. (not really but you get the idea). Drives me crazy. I once busted someone at work who was a one upper because he couldn't even keep his stories straight. Started self bragging about this amazing situation he was part of, and I went ummm, dude, that was me. Lol. You would think that would've curbed his one uppiness, but no it did not.
People who smoke right outside the door of a public building. I don't want to walk through your stinky ass cancer smoke on my way to the restaurant, Carol!
For me is repeated beeping. It drives me more insane than I am able to explain. Things like people who sends you 15 whatsapps at the same time if you dont answer immediately or the stove beeping because its slighly wet.
My dishwasher beeps when it's done. Fine, but if you don't go open it immediately it will beep every three minutes for the next fifteen minutes.
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Tailgaters. I'm sorry I'm not driving at the speed of light for you. There is a perfectly useful lane to the left you can use to pass me. Oh...there's someone else there also going slower than the speed of light...then I guess you're just going to have to be patient. I'm also irritated by people that play their stereos so loudly that their windows rattle. Dude....I was sound asleep until you rolled through my neighborhood at 2am. Certainly there are not enough outside sounds to interfere with the enjoyment of your music. Turn the S*** down.
I hate them so much. I used to have panic attacks driving because if how it scared me. I have comed a long way and I can drive up to 50km/h without fear (more than 70 and i panic still). I have come a long way but I still prefer driving slower. Soecially if I am in a small village. I dont care what the sign says. 50 is too fast to cross a village. It makes a lot of noise and bothers the pedestrians. I even have an L in my window so other cars know what to expect. But I still get assholes in my ass all the time.
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When people walk in the middle of the road and there's a perfectly good sidewalk they could use. Then they look at you like you're crazy for driving where they are walking. Just why?
Some idiot in San Luis Obispo CA. put tile on the sidewalks and they're not perfectly good, they're slippery as hell when it rains so yes if I have to go downtown I'll walk in the street.
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People rushing to get off holiday flights, despite the fact their luggage will not be on the conveyor till the last person off gets there still.
I do this for two very good reasons. One, I have anxiety and waiting to get off the plane always triggers it for me. And Two, I usually need to use a restroom.
Load More Replies... When you're Googling a particular topic or word and there happens to be a movie or TV show with the same name. You have to wade through endless, tedious links related to the movie or show that can go on for more than a page
Kids movies. I know it's dumb and it's just a movie but god, it makes me so mad at how brainless they are. I understand that some people like kids movies and I'm probably just a lamo, but they're just nit my cup of tea
My mum & my sister! I take after my dad and am almost always early :)
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Having to being over the top friendly to complete strangers. I'm an introvert, I have finite amount of friendly I can give. If I don't know you I haven't decided yet if you are worth a deduction from the friendly bank. Friends get friendly, strangers get nice. Nice bank is finite too, but it's easier to fake when it runs out. Rude and snarky are unlimited, but you only get that if you are repeatedly rude (or worse).
People who watch YouTube movies on their phone with the sound on - in public. It's just f@#ing anti-social, mate. We don't want to know that you're perving at gymnasts doing a medley of 80s songs. And no, I don't care if it's the Olympics. Turn the sound off or get ear buds.
Anyone who tried to give me medical advice. I'm in end stage kidney failure and have a few other things wrong with me (mental and derm issues). I get the whole stuff kale up your butt, do yoga during the full moon, eat bees, rub your body in coconut oil, just be happy, just stop scratching, you need Jesus in your life, etc.
I have grey, almost white hair. I'm in my 60's. Any store I go in and I'm looking for something. "Can I help you dear?" What 😠? Would they walk up to a man and say that? No they most certainly would not. It would be "Can I help you sir?". I do get really ticked and look at them and say " It's can I help you ma'am. So let's start again.".
In a restaurant they say "Just one?" I tell them is "One" not 'just one'.
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Decorating "Before and "After" photos that are not taken from the same viewpoint.
Strangers calling me "dear", "hun", "honey", "sweetheart". I don't know you. You are not writing a letter, I'm not related to Attila the Hun, I'm not a delicious super sweet substance, and we are not in the South!
I absolutely hate the following words: preggo, hapenstance, "chop chop", bruh" , etc.
The person in my neighborhood who blasts heavy bass music from his speakers in the afternoon and late at night. Especially when he invites friends over and they're all cheering and laughing at 11pm when I'm trying to sleep. There's a lot of young children in my neighborhood who are trying to sleep as well. :/
People that say 'Literally' which unfortunately is about 95% of people
Literally? 95%? Sorry. It was right there and I could not resist.
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The sound of bottles clanking in a cascade of emptiness into the neighbor's recycling bin. Yes, he drinks a lot. Yes, we already knew. But the clash and clatter and breaking of glass as he dumps them into the bin.... My ears cry.
Why not a billionaire? Dreaming is free ;) I would open a huge animal shelter and give money to my friends and family so they wouldnt struggle.
Load More Replies... Sandwiches cut on the diagonal. I know everyone does it and it's a real first world issue for me, but I hate the unequal bread/filling/crust ratio. I simply prefer a more uniform dining experience!
Funny. In my case I could swear (I know that it’s not true) that they taste better diagonally.
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I've just been to the pool. People chatting and hanging on ladders and blocking them: we need those to get out! Men who swim "shark" style creating basically waterfalls around them and splashing everyone with lots of water full of chlorine and piss. No macho BS in pool where there are children, older people and not so great swimmers, just calm down. It's just a city pool not Olympics. I also don't like when people stand in the middle of sidewalk and talk to each other or on phone. Move aside, don't block the sidewalk if you are going to stand.
People who think they are exceptions to the rule. Like "parking lot is for staff only" but hey...I am dropping off my kid for school...screw the staff that need to park. Or I had someone jump over stanchions because she wanted to see something on the other side...Lady...the rope is there to keep you out of that space.
When people say "that's not my job." Just because it is not specifically mentioned in your job description does not mean that you can't do it. No matter where you are working, it take a team as well as team effort to make it run properly. If you are there, have time , and know how to do it, just do it. Help each other out. I makes for a much happier work environment.
Not getting a return call from a company that you are doing business with and/or getting the run around from their admin. assistant.
In northern Illinois, everyone (EVERYONE) goes through stop lights like it’s a Sunday drive. They get to the red arrow and Happily run through it. But if they are stopped at that red arrow they literally act like they forgot they were waiting for the green less than 30 seconds later. It’s ridiculous. And it would drive anyone absolutely insane.
Left (passing) lane drivers. The left lane is the best tool to create a smooth traffic flow. Get in, pass, get out. That lets you do your speed, and everyone else do theirs. Should be a $500 ticket plus $100 for every car behind you.
My personal pet peeve's being misgendered. I'm going to start misgendering people right back when they do that, see how they like it.
I used to look like a boy when I was 13 and some people called me "little man" which made me cry. I was even misgendered when I had long hair. I have breasts, obviously I am not a man.
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The one that really pisses me off, is the folks who show up to a movie half way through the ads and trailers and make a big deal out of finding their searts.
People who don't have a tough enough skin to endure the slightest bit of criticism or a so hyper-sensitive they can't take a joke.
Pedestrians with their faces in their phones. If you don't look up to check if there's someone walking towards you, I WILL walk into you.
I've come to realize over the years, that the small thing that drives me crazy, is dirty plates on the table. If you finished your food, take the fckn plate to the sink. Especially if we're going to keep hanging out there. I can't have a conversation while staring at dirty dishes. Even worse if we're having a gathering with friends and all the used/dirty stuff are piled up there while we talk/whatever.
Something that irritates the heck out of me if people messing with their phone at a stop light. Traffic is bad enough without some dipwijit holding back the flow. I give them 3 good seconds (no quicky counts) and if brake lights are still on, they get a toot from the air horn. BWAMP BWAMP!!
Which gives them just enough time to get through but you get stuck for another round.
Load More Replies... One uppers.... omg do I loathe one uppers. You know, you do something, they've done it better. You have a story, they have a cooler story. You know about a subject, they wrote the subject. (not really but you get the idea). Drives me crazy. I once busted someone at work who was a one upper because he couldn't even keep his stories straight. Started self bragging about this amazing situation he was part of, and I went ummm, dude, that was me. Lol. You would think that would've curbed his one uppiness, but no it did not.
People who smoke right outside the door of a public building. I don't want to walk through your stinky ass cancer smoke on my way to the restaurant, Carol!
For me is repeated beeping. It drives me more insane than I am able to explain. Things like people who sends you 15 whatsapps at the same time if you dont answer immediately or the stove beeping because its slighly wet.
My dishwasher beeps when it's done. Fine, but if you don't go open it immediately it will beep every three minutes for the next fifteen minutes.
Load More Replies... Tailgaters. I'm sorry I'm not driving at the speed of light for you. There is a perfectly useful lane to the left you can use to pass me. Oh...there's someone else there also going slower than the speed of light...then I guess you're just going to have to be patient. I'm also irritated by people that play their stereos so loudly that their windows rattle. Dude....I was sound asleep until you rolled through my neighborhood at 2am. Certainly there are not enough outside sounds to interfere with the enjoyment of your music. Turn the S*** down.
I hate them so much. I used to have panic attacks driving because if how it scared me. I have comed a long way and I can drive up to 50km/h without fear (more than 70 and i panic still). I have come a long way but I still prefer driving slower. Soecially if I am in a small village. I dont care what the sign says. 50 is too fast to cross a village. It makes a lot of noise and bothers the pedestrians. I even have an L in my window so other cars know what to expect. But I still get assholes in my ass all the time.
Load More Replies... When people walk in the middle of the road and there's a perfectly good sidewalk they could use. Then they look at you like you're crazy for driving where they are walking. Just why?
Some idiot in San Luis Obispo CA. put tile on the sidewalks and they're not perfectly good, they're slippery as hell when it rains so yes if I have to go downtown I'll walk in the street.
Load More Replies... People rushing to get off holiday flights, despite the fact their luggage will not be on the conveyor till the last person off gets there still.
I do this for two very good reasons. One, I have anxiety and waiting to get off the plane always triggers it for me. And Two, I usually need to use a restroom.
Load More Replies... When you're Googling a particular topic or word and there happens to be a movie or TV show with the same name. You have to wade through endless, tedious links related to the movie or show that can go on for more than a page
Kids movies. I know it's dumb and it's just a movie but god, it makes me so mad at how brainless they are. I understand that some people like kids movies and I'm probably just a lamo, but they're just nit my cup of tea
My mum & my sister! I take after my dad and am almost always early :)
Load More Replies... How about when someone gets seated at a restaurant long after you but gets served first, gets drinks/meal before you, gets check before you
Having to being over the top friendly to complete strangers. I'm an introvert, I have finite amount of friendly I can give. If I don't know you I haven't decided yet if you are worth a deduction from the friendly bank. Friends get friendly, strangers get nice. Nice bank is finite too, but it's easier to fake when it runs out. Rude and snarky are unlimited, but you only get that if you are repeatedly rude (or worse).
People who watch YouTube movies on their phone with the sound on - in public. It's just f@#ing anti-social, mate. We don't want to know that you're perving at gymnasts doing a medley of 80s songs. And no, I don't care if it's the Olympics. Turn the sound off or get ear buds.
Anyone who tried to give me medical advice. I'm in end stage kidney failure and have a few other things wrong with me (mental and derm issues). I get the whole stuff kale up your butt, do yoga during the full moon, eat bees, rub your body in coconut oil, just be happy, just stop scratching, you need Jesus in your life, etc.
I have grey, almost white hair. I'm in my 60's. Any store I go in and I'm looking for something. "Can I help you dear?" What 😠? Would they walk up to a man and say that? No they most certainly would not. It would be "Can I help you sir?". I do get really ticked and look at them and say " It's can I help you ma'am. So let's start again.".
In a restaurant they say "Just one?" I tell them is "One" not 'just one'.
Load More Replies... Decorating "Before and "After" photos that are not taken from the same viewpoint.
Strangers calling me "dear", "hun", "honey", "sweetheart". I don't know you. You are not writing a letter, I'm not related to Attila the Hun, I'm not a delicious super sweet substance, and we are not in the South!
I absolutely hate the following words: preggo, hapenstance, "chop chop", bruh" , etc.
The person in my neighborhood who blasts heavy bass music from his speakers in the afternoon and late at night. Especially when he invites friends over and they're all cheering and laughing at 11pm when I'm trying to sleep. There's a lot of young children in my neighborhood who are trying to sleep as well. :/
People that say 'Literally' which unfortunately is about 95% of people
Literally? 95%? Sorry. It was right there and I could not resist.
Load More Replies... The sound of bottles clanking in a cascade of emptiness into the neighbor's recycling bin. Yes, he drinks a lot. Yes, we already knew. But the clash and clatter and breaking of glass as he dumps them into the bin.... My ears cry.
Why not a billionaire? Dreaming is free ;) I would open a huge animal shelter and give money to my friends and family so they wouldnt struggle.
Load More Replies... Sandwiches cut on the diagonal. I know everyone does it and it's a real first world issue for me, but I hate the unequal bread/filling/crust ratio. I simply prefer a more uniform dining experience!
Funny. In my case I could swear (I know that it’s not true) that they taste better diagonally.
Load More Replies... I've just been to the pool. People chatting and hanging on ladders and blocking them: we need those to get out! Men who swim "shark" style creating basically waterfalls around them and splashing everyone with lots of water full of chlorine and piss. No macho BS in pool where there are children, older people and not so great swimmers, just calm down. It's just a city pool not Olympics. I also don't like when people stand in the middle of sidewalk and talk to each other or on phone. Move aside, don't block the sidewalk if you are going to stand.
People who think they are exceptions to the rule. Like "parking lot is for staff only" but hey...I am dropping off my kid for school...screw the staff that need to park. Or I had someone jump over stanchions because she wanted to see something on the other side...Lady...the rope is there to keep you out of that space.
When people say "that's not my job." Just because it is not specifically mentioned in your job description does not mean that you can't do it. No matter where you are working, it take a team as well as team effort to make it run properly. If you are there, have time , and know how to do it, just do it. Help each other out. I makes for a much happier work environment.
Not getting a return call from a company that you are doing business with and/or getting the run around from their admin. assistant.
In northern Illinois, everyone (EVERYONE) goes through stop lights like it’s a Sunday drive. They get to the red arrow and Happily run through it. But if they are stopped at that red arrow they literally act like they forgot they were waiting for the green less than 30 seconds later. It’s ridiculous. And it would drive anyone absolutely insane.
Left (passing) lane drivers. The left lane is the best tool to create a smooth traffic flow. Get in, pass, get out. That lets you do your speed, and everyone else do theirs. Should be a $500 ticket plus $100 for every car behind you.
My personal pet peeve's being misgendered. I'm going to start misgendering people right back when they do that, see how they like it.
I used to look like a boy when I was 13 and some people called me "little man" which made me cry. I was even misgendered when I had long hair. I have breasts, obviously I am not a man.
Load More Replies... The one that really pisses me off, is the folks who show up to a movie half way through the ads and trailers and make a big deal out of finding their searts.
People who don't have a tough enough skin to endure the slightest bit of criticism or a so hyper-sensitive they can't take a joke.
Pedestrians with their faces in their phones. If you don't look up to check if there's someone walking towards you, I WILL walk into you.
I've come to realize over the years, that the small thing that drives me crazy, is dirty plates on the table. If you finished your food, take the fckn plate to the sink. Especially if we're going to keep hanging out there. I can't have a conversation while staring at dirty dishes. Even worse if we're having a gathering with friends and all the used/dirty stuff are piled up there while we talk/whatever.
