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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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#1
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.
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#3
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.
Dasha Slepenkina 4 years ago
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.”
#4
People with trolleys chatting in the middle of the aisle, while blocking it for everybody else.
#5
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.
Wyn Williams 4 years ago
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.”
#6
When people litter out their car windows. Especially cigarette butts.
#7
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.”
#8
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
cybermerlin2000 4 years ago
Kardashians. Fame off the back of their dad being the lawyer in OJ Simpson trial
#9
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.”
#10
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.
#11
Loud chewing noises, especially if you're an open-mouthed chewer, double especially if you're also a lip smacker.
Jess Thompson 4 years ago
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.”
#12
People not using their turn signals. Absolutely enraged.
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
"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.
#14
Force hyped youtubers who just scream around for no reason like idiots
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago
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.
#15
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.
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
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.”
#16
Banks. Why would an institution that almost all people are required to use have shorter hours than an average job.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
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?
#17
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.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 4 years ago (edited)
They are slowly. Many banks have switched over. In the US, there are banks that have religious/contractual obligations still that prevent them from taking this perfectly great gift. They now refer someone who does not meet their criteria to another bank that will take it. The banks know its harmless but when you are a branch of St.Luke's Hospital, the board isn't as open-minded.
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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
This is a thing? Wtf where and why? Donated blood has saved my life more than once and they r turning good donors away, frig 😡
Clara Edvardsson 4 years ago
It's a thing in Sweden. It's because old prejudice about gay men spreading aids. It's such a stupid rule, they test all donor blood, there is a shortage of blood, and gay men are turned down even in monogamous relationships because of stigma and old prejudice that gays are dirty
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Josy Bannon 4 years ago
All blood donation restrictions for gay men were abollished in Isreal this month.
Aldert Nagel 4 years ago
Hurray for Israel, leading example for many countries on this topic and Corona.
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I gave blood most of my adult life. Right up until they found out I'd had a cornea transplant (have actually had 3 of those during my life). Now I'm banned from giving blood because I've had a tissue transplant from a cadaver. (Thanks. Thanks twice because I'd never really thought about where those came from when I was a kid) It apparently wasn't bad enough to keep me from donating blood for over 20 years.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
TBH, everybody should be tested for blood born conditions before giving blood anyway. Your sexual preferences shouldn’t enter into it. You could be totally celibate and not be able to give blood because of an exposure to “XYZ” a few years ago. The test results are what matter.
Steve Barnett 4 years ago (edited)
You are correct Auntriarch. It is/has. The following link might not work outside of the UK. https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/uk-to-change-eligibility-to-give-blood-on-world-blood-donor-day-with-launch-of-new-donor-safety-assessment/
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Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago (edited)
I can't donate blood because I have a family history of GSS which is genetic. It is not transmissible by blood and flesh like CJD aka mad cows disease but because GSS is a prions disease like CJD they won't accept my blood. It's frustrating coz I would love to donate my blood and organs after I die, but I can't even do that.
CatWoman312 4 years ago
They test your blood before they give it to anyone anyway so I don’t see the issue
Dave P 4 years ago
because at one time there was a high rate of STDs in the gay community, btw it only is gay men not women, however it is still triple the general society rate even today. Same reason why people who visit or are from certain countries cannot donate blood, because of diseases there. In the US people from the UK cannot donate blood because of mad cow, etc. While your case is different, until the general numbers change, this is for safety so they dont need to do extensive testing on the blood which makes it more expensive.
Al Cook 4 years ago
Same in Australia. I can't donate blood because im originally from the UK
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Brandy Grote 4 years ago
They have fiiiinnnallllyyy changed this rule! You have to jump thru hoops and get a piece of paper, but it does allow you to give blood. With some women not allowed to give after childbirth, you'd think they reeeeallly want to open up the field for donations!
zovjraar me 4 years ago
this is still a rule?? like straight people can't get HIV? how stupid.
Memere 4 years ago
It's so easy now to get a blood test for all communicable diseases - I just don't get why the blood banks refuse anyone. I was involved in a relationship back in 1971 & we used needles two times (yeah, I was a druggie for a couple of years, lucky I made it out alive & got clean in 1973). I've been tested, I'm clean & healthy, but because I shot up some drugs 50 freakin' years ago, I can't donate blood. Sheer stupidity.
MyCatsTheRealPanda 4 years ago
Yes once you've used iv drugs they label you as tainted basically. I'm an addict who's been in recovery for 8 years and I am always upfront and honest about my past but still get judged. I understand it can take time for certain things to show up but come on 50 years!? It's crazy how poor choices can follow you forever after you've done everything you can to correct your mistakes.
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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Rule doesn't apply in the Netherlands since 2012. Only risky sexual behavior is a criterium to refuse you as a donor, not your sexual preferences.
Bacony Cakes 4 years ago
If you can't give blood, ẗ̴̢͔̱̟͕͇̩͉̭͇̞́͠à̷̛͔̑͗̓̂̍ͅk̷̨̧̗̙̦̦͚̙̪̜͕̍͂́̀͑̽̐̐̍̚͝e̵̯̞͕͈̮͌̿̈́͂̅̈́̿̃ ̴͉̀̓̈́͛̿b̷̗͚̲̰͋̿l̸͎̃̂̒͛̆̈̾͝͠͝ơ̵̢̝̳̻͈̜̞̩̜̳̦̾̽̒͗͂̆̆̕͠ȏ̵̞͕̼͍͔̀̽̀̕d̷̯̒͒͆̀̔͠.̴̛̻̣̪̟̬̹̺̯͚͕̏͆̄̋͐
buttonpusher 4 years ago
Stupid thing is anyone can get an STD regardless of sexual orientation. Like if their long term partner is cheating and passes one on.
Marco Hub-Dub 4 years ago (edited)
THIS! I’m AB-Neg, which is rare. I first tried donating as a senior in high school. While I was laying in the chair and being prepped, in the school gymnasium full of students donating & waiting to donate, the phlebotomist asked me a round of questions that included if I’ve ever had sexual relations with men or identified as gay or bisexual. Their words, not mine. I answered “yes” and was told I couldn’t donate. I had to get up & move on. Over the years I’ve gotten cold requests from blood banks and medical facilities asking if I would be interested in donating. They obviously didn’t check their records very well, because I legally can’t. Utter bullshit.
Petra Biedermann 4 years ago
I can't donate blood either cause I was in Europe during the mad cow disease.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
While no gay people are giving for free on tinder like it's spring break.
Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
I can't give because I lived in England 30 years ago. Never mind the fact that I worked for the Red Cross and gave regularly at the blood drives done at their national hq for several years.
Valley Girl 4 years ago
I can't give blood because around 2003 I had kidney stones. I was taking tylenol/ ibuprofen around the clock for SOME relief. It caused my liver to release some sort of enzyme. In 2003!
Judy Steelman 4 years ago
Ridiculous is what I think. Surely this has changed. I wouldn't tell them. Your blood won't tell anybody you're gay.
Kram Dragvelk 4 years ago
That is not a rule anymore, all blood is tested after you donate it now.
Got Myself 4 Dwarves 4 years ago
Pretty sure in Scotland that's no longer the rule, I'm not certain but I think the rule is now if you've been in a long term relationship with one person for x amount of time, or just not had any in that time - reminds me I need to book an appointment now to give blood, better go do it
Beth Arriaga 4 years ago
The times I've needed blood to stay alive, I didn't care who the donor was. I just say thank you. There are too many who can't or won't donate, so why turn away those that want to??
Tim Fountain 4 years ago
And I spent time in the UK so no blood donation for me because I might have been infected with Mad Cow Disease (BSE), even though I don't eat red meat......
kjorn 4 years ago
don't get it. any blood are tested so who cares? if blood from a pig could suite me, go ahead. my sweat will taste bacon fat
Donkey boi 4 years ago
I suppose it's easier and cheaper than screening donors(!). (I genuinely cannot think of a way to express how sarcastic this comment is!)
Lisa Chambers 4 years ago
The deviants in the NIH however are waiting for this to be overturned though so they can spawn a new dawn of plague, cast upon certain groups of people as test subjects because these 'doctors and scientists' do not value life. Wait till you figure out who created HIV/AIDs and its connection to c o v i d.
Michelle Belle 4 years ago
Not all states have this rule, some apply the same restrictions to gays as they do to heteros
Mike Loux 4 years ago
Blood donor rules in general are pretty draconian. I used to give regularly in college, until one day I got a letter that said that, due to an elevated level of ALT's in my blood (not a clue what that is), I was not allowed to ever donate blood again. Several years later, I got another letter saying, "Oh, we changed our screening process; you can give blood again." Yeah, f**k you. You didn't want it when I was freely offering it, so now you get nothing. Not to mention that whenever I went to a blood drive, which had big signs on the door - "WALK INS WELCOME!", they were pretty nasty to walk-ins. "You should have made an appointment!" Make up your f*****g mind, people. This is the American Red Cross, BTW. F**k them.
deathrose 4 years ago
This is strange to me. (I'm a female US citizen) My husband has herpes and couldn't give blood until he was in remission for 5 years. We've been together for 10 years and I've never gotten it but I had to wait 2 years of him being in remission for me to give again but ultimately we both could give again. Side note: something that pisses me off about giving blood, I have really high iron so I usually give double reds instead of a standard pint which means I get a saline return, MS Blood Services put a hot hands pack on your arm because the saline return is cold and makes me REALLY nauseous. The banks that don't give a hot hand or any sort of heating need to get on MS blood services level. That cold saline is the absolute worst and will put me down for the rest of the day.
AJ 4 years ago
Such a foolish comment... all you have to do is search and you'll find countless stories about this. It would take the same amount of time to type out that comment.
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Klas Klättermus 4 years ago
No they are not. At least not where I live. If you use drugs, especially with needles, you are out!
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ThoughtsAreNotFacts 4 years ago
Might wanna cite your reference stating something like this.
Load More Replies...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.”
#18
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.
#19
"Connected but no internet."
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago
When I get a high score on the dinosaur game but then the internet starts working again XD.
#20
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.
#22
Youtube tutorials, and the guy starts telling you his life story. Mate I dont give a f***, tell me how to make a omellete
#23
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.
#25
Getting touched out of nowhere.
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
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).
#26
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
#27
Unsolicited and/or condescending advice.
SlartyBlartFast 4 years ago (edited)
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
#28
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.
#29
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
ben woskje 4 years ago
+1... a finger snap is another way of saying "i would like my face re-arranged please"
#31
Going outside and seeing other people who are also outside.
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
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
#32
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!
#33
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
#34
Going into the bathroom and seeing one sheet of toilet paper on the roll.
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
or finding out the TP dispenser is on the wall OUTSIDE the stall on your way in
#35
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.
#37
Crappy mobile game ads
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
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.
#38
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
#39
When my significant other "soaks dishes" before washing them.
The washing never happens.
Suprise, suprise.
Devil's Advocate 4 years ago
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
#40
The sound of styrofoam.
#41
People that move out of a lane so they can secure first place at a red light then drive like a f****ng funeral procession.
WHY BRO?!?! That spot is for movers and shakers!!
#43
People throwing a PLASTIC BAG full of compost into the compost bin. It honestly ruins my day every time I see it in the garbage room of my apartment building. I can't even begin to comprehend the combination of ignorance, laziness and sheer stupidity it would take to do that.
#44
When people leave the bathroom stall unlocked and I end up walking in on them. I'm in the wrong but rage always fills me that they should have locked the door and saved us both from that embarrassment.
#45
Trying to cook and someone is always in the way of a drawer I need or the sink
Lord Mysticlaw 4 years ago
Nobody is allowed in the kitchen when I'm cooking. If you annoy me in the kitchen you will suddenly find yourself making your own dinner.
#46
People parking or stopping their vehicle in clearly marked No Parking spots ... particularly red curbs on a narrow road with near constant traffic. Bonus points if it's directly across from open parking spaces.
#47
People having their dogs off leash.
Lucas 4 years ago
People with untrained dogs off lead. Mine is trained, has excellent recall. She only comes off when it's allowed and looks safe. Another unleashed dog comes into view she is back on the lead. We have been attacked twice by dogs in the last two months. Fortunately only I got minor injuries as I protected my dog. People should not have dogs they cannot control.
#48
The phone ringing at work.
It does constantly.
#49
People driving too slowly.
Devil's Advocate 4 years ago
Impatient people tailgating people who drive at or just below the speed *limit* like it's going to make them hurry up because they want to drive just over said limit, or at the next speed limit before they get there. You're welcome :)
#50
My mother in law says ‘HUH?’ and interrupts people a lot. It sounds like a goose honking.
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 4 years ago
There's those people that "Whaaa?" in that annoying tone when they don't hear something you say, and they say something you don't hear and you say "sorry?" or whatever, then they yell what they were saying which is infuriating.
#51
My dog's food and water bowl set are identical, except for one being labeled "Hungry" and the other "Thirsty". My wife will put the dog food in the "Thirsty" bowl and water in the "Hungry" bowl.
#52
“What’s the time Bob?” “10AM in the morning”
WHY
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
We just say "It's 10 o'clock." because even a Brussels sprout knows if it's morning or evening.
#53
People who say ATM Machine
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Or pin number? I'm guilty of saying pin number, bad habit even though I know better (pin=personal identification number I think)
#55
Iceberg lettuce. Crunchy bulls**t water leaves.
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
I disagree. I only like iceberg and cos lettuce. I find the others have a bitter taste and I hate it. One of the reasons I don't eat salads at restaurants.
#57
When people at my job have the nerve to ask me to do my job.
What do you think ?
Chucky Cheezburger 4 years ago
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!!
Christopher Doke 4 years ago
Which gives them just enough time to get through but you get stuck for another round.
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AzKhaleesi 4 years ago
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.
Samantha Becker 4 years ago
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!
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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.
Rae Reyn 4 years ago
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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Carol Emory 4 years ago
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.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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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Sarah Cockrell 4 years ago
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?
Jane Alexander 4 years ago
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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Solidhog 4 years ago
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.
Doctor Strange 4 years ago
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... Nevits Yibble 4 years ago (edited)
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
• Lemønchu • 4 years ago (edited)
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
Huddo's sister 4 years ago
My mum & my sister! I take after my dad and am almost always early :)
Load More Replies... Nevits Yibble 4 years ago
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
Rider 4 years ago
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).
Anna McHugh 4 years ago
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.
Bettie-Jean Neal 4 years ago
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.
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
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.".
Jane Alexander 4 years ago (edited)
In a restaurant they say "Just one?" I tell them is "One" not 'just one'.
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Donna Gricus 4 years ago
Decorating "Before and "After" photos that are not taken from the same viewpoint.
Ashley Scranton 4 years ago
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!
Angelica Victor 4 years ago
I absolutely hate the following words: preggo, hapenstance, "chop chop", bruh" , etc.
Peppy Piplup 4 years ago (edited)
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. :/
Hodor! Hodor? 4 years ago
People that say 'Literally' which unfortunately is about 95% of people
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Literally? 95%? Sorry. It was right there and I could not resist.
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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
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.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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... Doug Fuidge 4 years ago
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!
Burs 4 years ago
Funny. In my case I could swear (I know that it’s not true) that they taste better diagonally.
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Bilja M 4 years ago
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.
Crycket 4 years ago
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.
Lovin' Life 4 years ago
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.
Don't Look 4 years ago
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.
Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
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.
Sky Render 4 years ago
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.
Bilja M 4 years ago
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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Esther Op den Kamp 1 year ago
Women who have the nerve to frame a man and have a child with them, while they know the man doesn't want it and while they are not in a relationship with him. And then suddenly show up on the doorstep with a child and ask for child support. Just as bad is that the law then says that the man has no rights and his life is in disarray. The result is stress and depression!
Ronnie Beaton 4 years ago
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.
More Thinking Needed 4 years ago
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.
Danjal Jannik TIndholm 4 years ago
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.
Chucky Cheezburger 4 years ago
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!!
Christopher Doke 4 years ago
Which gives them just enough time to get through but you get stuck for another round.
Load More Replies... AzKhaleesi 4 years ago
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.
Samantha Becker 4 years ago
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!
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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.
Rae Reyn 4 years ago
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... Carol Emory 4 years ago
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.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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... Sarah Cockrell 4 years ago
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?
Jane Alexander 4 years ago
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... Solidhog 4 years ago
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.
Doctor Strange 4 years ago
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... Nevits Yibble 4 years ago (edited)
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
• Lemønchu • 4 years ago (edited)
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
Huddo's sister 4 years ago
My mum & my sister! I take after my dad and am almost always early :)
Load More Replies... Nevits Yibble 4 years ago
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
Rider 4 years ago
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).
Anna McHugh 4 years ago
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.
Bettie-Jean Neal 4 years ago
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.
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
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.".
Jane Alexander 4 years ago (edited)
In a restaurant they say "Just one?" I tell them is "One" not 'just one'.
Load More Replies... Donna Gricus 4 years ago
Decorating "Before and "After" photos that are not taken from the same viewpoint.
Ashley Scranton 4 years ago
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!
Angelica Victor 4 years ago
I absolutely hate the following words: preggo, hapenstance, "chop chop", bruh" , etc.
Peppy Piplup 4 years ago (edited)
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. :/
Hodor! Hodor? 4 years ago
People that say 'Literally' which unfortunately is about 95% of people
Miss Frankfurter 4 years ago
Literally? 95%? Sorry. It was right there and I could not resist.
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
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.
Ozacoter 4 years ago
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... Doug Fuidge 4 years ago
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!
Burs 4 years ago
Funny. In my case I could swear (I know that it’s not true) that they taste better diagonally.
Load More Replies... Bilja M 4 years ago
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.
Crycket 4 years ago
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.
Lovin' Life 4 years ago
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.
Don't Look 4 years ago
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.
Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
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.
Sky Render 4 years ago
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.
Bilja M 4 years ago
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... Esther Op den Kamp 1 year ago
Women who have the nerve to frame a man and have a child with them, while they know the man doesn't want it and while they are not in a relationship with him. And then suddenly show up on the doorstep with a child and ask for child support. Just as bad is that the law then says that the man has no rights and his life is in disarray. The result is stress and depression!
Ronnie Beaton 4 years ago
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.
More Thinking Needed 4 years ago
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.
Danjal Jannik TIndholm 4 years ago
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.
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