Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The rule while driving tends to be that one drives as the consensus dictates. This is sometimes nightmarish, but if everyone drove at or below the speed limit in all areas many roads would become nightmarishly slow and thus, in the interest of traffic flow, drivers do as they must. —Alorael, who has also noticed that police cars always travel in their own little bubbles of traffic law-abiding congestion. It must make going home after patrol irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Let's tack on people who pretend to be law-abiding citizens only when the police are around. If you're doing something you think is wrong, what kind of person does that make you? This is the worst kind of infraction in our society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: Enraged Slith Let's tack on people who pretend to be law-abiding citizens only when the police are around. If you're doing something you think is wrong, what kind of person does that make you? This is the worst kind of infraction in our society. There's a difference between doing something you know is illegal and not wanting to be punished for it, and doing something you think is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Sleeping Dragon Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I agree with Thuryl. I don't feel I'm doing anything wrong when I drive a bit above the speed limit. In fact, if an officer were to pull me over for driving five or even ten miles per hour above the speed limit, I might even feel wronged. I never do anything while driving that I would feel uncomfortable with other people doing. It's proven to be a safe rule to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 New pet peeve. Fantasy and science fiction worlds that think you can make a name sound exotic by writing it with an apostrophe instead of a weak vowel, even though that kind of transliteration makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: Excalibur I find it particularly annoying when the person tailgating me is an elderly person. Come on! I'm sixteen and I'm going the speed limit, why can't you? Wait until you're tailgated by a fully loaded 18-wheeler on a slick road; that incident still makes me shudder. Quote: Naughty Salmon: Cats make great chew toys for real pets. Alorael: Real pets make great scratching posts for cats. I don't know about anyone else here, but I find that rocks make excellent pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have a pet rock called the Byoonifoow Wock. I got it for Christmas when I was four years old. I asked for a beautiful rock, but couldn't pronounce it or spell it. My mother found a piece of red-brown granite, and wrote my name on the smooth, shiny side, and I thought it was a bag of bird seeds when I got it because of the speckled pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I went into a store today and there was already Christmas music on. What the hell is wrong with people? And what's the earliest date Dikiyoba is allowed to go postal over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba And what's the earliest date Dikiyoba is allowed to go postal over it? Dunno. I just know it keeps getting earlier every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Christams is too frequent...it should be every four or five years so that it's actually special...and so we aren't annoyed by Christams music so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Christmas in...February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba I went into a store today and there was already Christmas music on. What the hell is wrong with people? In three words: Consumerism run amuck. If you think the Christmas music was bad, you should've been at one of the local stores towards the end of August a few years back. The back-to-school items were in one aisle; the next aisle had costumes and decorations for Halloween; and the aisle next to that had decorations for Thanksgiving. Next to all of that, and occupying about the same total amount of space, was one of the tackiest Christmas tree displays I've ever seen. Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba And what's the earliest date Dikiyoba is allowed to go postal over it? As far as I'm concerned, November 2, which was when I first heard it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I would think Diki would know better than to be a topic necromancer . I just wasted ten minutes of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 But it's still relevant to the original topic, and is therefore forgivable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Christmas music should be permissible a week before Christmas. I won't like it then, but I can accept it. Any earlier is an auditory crime. —Alorael, who at least can rest secure knowing his favorite radio station won't be cranking out the Christmas tunes in November this year. The downside, of course, is that the station is off the air. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Happy holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Inestimable Sirs Christmas music should be permissible a week before Christmas. I won't like it then, but I can accept it. Any earlier is an auditory crime. It used to start up the day after Thanksgiving, which is a lot better than starting November 1st. Quote: —Alorael, who at least can rest secure knowing his favorite radio station won't be cranking out the Christmas tunes in November this year. The downside, of course, is that the station is off the air. Oh well. At least it's better than the radio at the pizza place where I work; somebody fixed (or, more accurately, broke) it so that the only thing that comes in is a station that plays rap music. And judging from what they play, "music" is hardly the term for it; a better description would be a conglomerate of moaning, adult-themed lyrics, and rude sound effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Welcome to pop music. Just know that it is simple. There is not much going on musically and that is why people like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I prefer classical. Rap is one of my pet peeves, it really annoys me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 *sigh* Bigoted morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Acky Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm not seeing what makes them Bigoted, though. Overzealous, probably, but playing Christmas music months earlier then the actual holiday isn't racist or a crime (although it should be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I look forward to introducing my son to Christmas. He will, of course, hate me for it, since it won't involve consumerism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Hypnotic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Christmas sales already. Even before a lot of people start shopping. 25% off. Yay, that reduces prises to around *Does calculations* normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Sporefrog Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Spddin Ignis I prefer classical. Rap is one of my pet peeves, it really annoys me I agreed with you before my ears were graced with this melodious tune: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Hypnotic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Still hate rap but that is one accpetion I will gladly make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 you mean exception btw. Anyways.I agree, that is acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Skomer Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 The cat thing. My housemate's cat also used to keep me awake by scratching at my door, so I decided to respond to her the way an angry cat would. Every time she did it, I stamped towards the door and hissed as loud as I could. She'd stop, and think for a bit, then carry on. More hissing. Eventually I'd snatch open the door and hiss right at her and she'd run off. She did learn after a few days. I also discovered that she hates being blown in the face, so that was another response to her scratching. Failing that, try a water pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Sss-Chah Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 a few things that annoy me: people who show their gums when they smile women who don't take care of their feet but still wear open toed shoes people who interrupt you and say, "i don't mean to interrupt you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Nalyd Bigoted morons. Nalyd, consider this as close as you can get to an official warning. Cool it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Sss-Chah Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 rap can be pretty awesome if you listen to the right stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Nur with the toes poking lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba I went into a store today and there was already Christmas music on. What the hell is wrong with people? And what's the earliest date Dikiyoba is allowed to go postal over it? I went into home depot or something back in October, over a month ago. The first few isles were already filled with Christmas things. My dad and I almost walked right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: Sss-Chah a few things that annoy me: people who interrupt you and say, "i don't mean to interrupt you" Or more accurately, "I don't mean to interrupt you, but," and go on for five minutes. The conjunction "but" can be really annoying when used between sentences; basically it means, "I told you one thing, and now I want you to forget what I just said while I tell you what I'm really saying." Some examples:"Great job, but..." "You're a nice person, but..." "Nice car (or whatever), but..." "You're the most qualified candidate, but..." "I'd save you from this burning building, but..." Very little, if anything, has ever followed "but." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 People who fail to follow the golden rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: Enraged Slith Everyone FYT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have a friend who got tired of his neighbor always outdoing him on the Christmas lights each year. Little pet peeve of his I think. This year he spent all weekend putting up his own. I think he may have actually 'won' this time. The one on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Actually, that kind of ostentatious display is a pet peeve of mine. They're burning coal, dumping tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, as well as other noxious chemicals, just so that those folks can show off? How very Roman of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I enjoy a goon Christmas spectacle, but it's November for crying out loud! I must admit, I actually laughed aloud when I saw that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Originally Posted By: The Ghost of Jewels I have a friend who got tired of his neighbor always outdoing him on the Christmas lights each year. Little pet peeve of his I think. This year he spent all weekend putting up his own. I think he may have actually 'won' this time.The one on the right. Did you submit it to Failblog or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 ...He posted it on his FB page but hubby says it's not really his house. Guess I fail. Course that's nothing new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Okay, I've finally got one for this thread. I believe there is a special circle of hell reserved for people who use leaf-blowers to obsessively blow every single leaf off of their property and into the street. Not only are they lazy and wasting resources (it's called a rake, people), but they're wasting biomass. And our county doesn't have city-organized leaf pickup, which would've made this less stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 When I was living in Iowa, the city would come by with dump trucks and bobcats, scooping all the leaves in the streets and recycle them. Yes, we lost biomass, and it's not the greatest thing to do, but it was very convenient. Not to mention, it was fun to have huge piles of leaves in the streets for a few days. Here, though, I just run over them with my mulching lawn mower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan inni Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 i would like to have a leaf blower but not for leafs just because they look fun to play with, (my point is that leaf blowers should be used by kids not gardeners) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I love using mine to clean off my trampoline. Put on the suction tool and such up all the leaves and needles that fall on to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Marlenny Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba And what's the earliest date Dikiyoba is allowed to go postal over it? November 27th is when we'd always used to set up our fake Christmas tree. It was the last long weekend prior to Christmas, and it is close enough to Dec. 25th to feel right. Besides, the tree was huge and annoying to put together so we wanted to make sure it'd be there for a few weeks. With that said, I already have all my presents picked out and some of them all wrapped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 The more important question not being asked here is: When is it too early to begin to celebrate Festivus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Another pet peeve: People who actually believe end-of-the-world predictions, and use various forms of "evidence" (read "bad guesswork") to try and convince everyone else that they're right. Originally Posted By: Ephesos I believe there is a special circle of hell reserved for people who use leaf-blowers to obsessively blow every single leaf off of their property and into the street. Not only are they lazy and wasting resources (it's called a rake, people), but they're wasting biomass. I have a leafblower, but it's sitting on a shelf in the garage, collecting dust; the rake collects the leaves better, and is a lot less noisy. And since we put all the leaves on a compost pile in the back yard, and nearly all those leaves are from neighboring trees, we actually have a net gain in biomass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Enraged Slith Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Playing sports with non-competitive people. It's fine to lose or play bad if you're trying, but if you're just standing around it's no fun for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Originally Posted By: Enraged Slith Playing sports with non-competitive people. It's fine to lose or play bad if you're trying, but if you're just standing around it's no fun for everyone else. This is why I always hated P.E. I totally suck at soccer, but at least I was attempting to defend the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Acky Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Annoying people who keep asking me for gum. That was my last piece of Double Trident. Here's the box goddamnit. Stop asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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