QUOTE (Ried @ Jan 26 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You would hate to hear me play any FPS game then, online or otherwise. I don't do it on purpose, though - the littlest things in FPS's tend to startle me into swearing. 
I'm the same way... especially in Left4Dead
. Or around morons.My pet peeve is the overabundance of political labels, a problem further compounded by the general public making sweeping assumptions about anyone who marks themselves with one of said labels. This problem is made even worse by jackasses who think that their views are the only acceptable views and would rather spit on people than try to find out what's actually going on. Further, the use of labels alters how one is perceived and how one perceives, leaving little room for truly independent though.
Secondary, when jerks, including some (shock of all shocks) PROFESSORS at my school walk past the Pro-Life students (many of whom actually believe in something more complex than just "ban all abortions everywhere" and recognize the occasional medical need for abortions, such as during an ectopic pregnancy that would kill both mother and child), they feel the need to jiggle the sticks up their die-hard liberal posteriors, go over to the table and spit on the people there, or shout obscenities at them, or stomp on their displays..... The list goes on for quite a while. I mean, seriously, what the
is wrong with these people? It's part of why I can't go to these events even though I would like to show public support for what I believe in, because the overwhelming STUPIDITY of humanity would undoubtedly put me into a homicidal rage. (fill in a very long list of expletives that I had to delete after writing this post because otherwise Fain would pwn me)ing morons are so blinded by the labels that they don't even want to hear the rationale behind other people's thoughts, and I can vouch that these people who staff the tables and make themselves available have thought their positions through quite solidly and seek only to have open discourse regarding why they believe what they do. On par with this is the "Conservative Bashing" that goes on in my school (Stanford, if you can believe it). If you mark yourself as a conservative, you're the target for an incredible amount of hostility from the kinds of people you see in the news that spraypaint "bigot" on the homes of people who hold to conservative ideals. Who's the bigot there, huh?*pant pant pant*
No, I'm not a conservative. As per part 1, I reject being politically labeled.
QUOTE (Tervic @ Jan 26 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm the same way... especially in Left4Dead . Or around morons.
My pet peeve is the overabundance of political labels, a problem further compounded by the general public making sweeping assumptions about anyone who marks themselves with one of said labels. This problem is made even worse by jackasses who think that their views are the only acceptable views and would rather spit on people than try to find out what's actually going on. Further, the use of labels alters how one is perceived and how one perceives, leaving little room for truly independent though.
Secondary, when jerks, including some (shock of all shocks) PROFESSORS at my school walk past the Pro-Life students (many of whom actually believe in something more complex than just "ban all abortions everywhere" and recognize the occasional medical need for abortions, such as during an ectopic pregnancy that would kill both mother and child), they feel the need to jiggle the sticks up their die-hard liberal posteriors, go over to the table and spit on the people there, or shout obscenities at them, or stomp on their displays..... The list goes on for quite a while. I mean, seriously, what the is wrong with these people? It's part of why I can't go to these events even though I would like to show public support for what I believe in, because the overwhelming STUPIDITY of humanity would undoubtedly put me into a homicidal rage. (fill in a very long list of expletives that I had to delete after writing this post because otherwise Fain would pwn me)ing morons are so blinded by the labels that they don't even want to hear the rationale behind other people's thoughts, and I can vouch that these people who staff the tables and make themselves available have thought their positions through quite solidly and seek only to have open discourse regarding why they believe what they do. On par with this is the "Conservative Bashing" that goes on in my school (Stanford, if you can believe it). If you mark yourself as a conservative, you're the target for an incredible amount of hostility from the kinds of people you see in the news that spraypaint "bigot" on the homes of people who hold to conservative ideals. Who's the bigot there, huh?
*pant pant pant*
No, I'm not a conservative. As per part 1, I reject being politically labeled.
. Or around morons.My pet peeve is the overabundance of political labels, a problem further compounded by the general public making sweeping assumptions about anyone who marks themselves with one of said labels. This problem is made even worse by jackasses who think that their views are the only acceptable views and would rather spit on people than try to find out what's actually going on. Further, the use of labels alters how one is perceived and how one perceives, leaving little room for truly independent though.
Secondary, when jerks, including some (shock of all shocks) PROFESSORS at my school walk past the Pro-Life students (many of whom actually believe in something more complex than just "ban all abortions everywhere" and recognize the occasional medical need for abortions, such as during an ectopic pregnancy that would kill both mother and child), they feel the need to jiggle the sticks up their die-hard liberal posteriors, go over to the table and spit on the people there, or shout obscenities at them, or stomp on their displays..... The list goes on for quite a while. I mean, seriously, what the
is wrong with these people? It's part of why I can't go to these events even though I would like to show public support for what I believe in, because the overwhelming STUPIDITY of humanity would undoubtedly put me into a homicidal rage. (fill in a very long list of expletives that I had to delete after writing this post because otherwise Fain would pwn me)ing morons are so blinded by the labels that they don't even want to hear the rationale behind other people's thoughts, and I can vouch that these people who staff the tables and make themselves available have thought their positions through quite solidly and seek only to have open discourse regarding why they believe what they do. On par with this is the "Conservative Bashing" that goes on in my school (Stanford, if you can believe it). If you mark yourself as a conservative, you're the target for an incredible amount of hostility from the kinds of people you see in the news that spraypaint "bigot" on the homes of people who hold to conservative ideals. Who's the bigot there, huh?*pant pant pant*
No, I'm not a conservative. As per part 1, I reject being politically labeled.
Two times in this I notice you use the word "moron". Both times when I read it through the first time I read it as "mormon". I didn't even stop to think, "that didn't make sense."
That said, it's different wherever you live. Here in Central California we live in a major red area. As a result I (as a democrat) have been frequently labeled a liberal (which, at least in this area, is used as an insult) and subsequently have found myself in many arguments where my stupidity was supposedly inherent because of said liberalism. After a lifetime of this, I have found myself from time to time honestly hating conservatives even though I know the stereotype is bad.
Also, as per the pro-life thing, I think that's a little different wherever you go, too. At one point in my life I had to walk a female friend who was raped and impregnated into an abortion clinic because, on her first attempt to go, there was a crowd of people screaming at her, insulting her, calling her a sinner and a whore. She felt as though if she attempted to walk in she would be lynched.
The scene has stuck with me since, and I have never before seen such a act of blind hate. Without understanding her situation in the slightest, they had to make her feel even more awful about something that was realistically her only option. She was 16, had no job and no means to take care of a baby, with a full life ahead of her and she did not make a choice to engage in sexual intercourse. I do not believe she could be held at fault for her decision, which was not taken lightly.
My point: after having experienced that, I don't blame anyone for giving that type of pro-lifer hell. Spit on them, harass them, physically harm them, whatever. They deserve it. Just make sure you're doing it to the right people, because not all pro-lifers are such extremists.
QUOTE (Everiine @ Jan 26 2009, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, my pet peeves:
4) Cats.
4) Cats.
QUOTE (Tervic @ Jan 26 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed with all except part 4. Well... maybe sometimes part 4. Some cats are -eeeviiiiill-.
They're so cute. How can they be a pet peeve?
QUOTE (Myrkr @ Jan 26 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... insert images of cats ...
They're so cute. How can they be a pet peeve?
They're so cute. How can they be a pet peeve?
One of my biggest pet peeves: lolcats. I HATE THAT
!!!edit: took out redundant images.
I hate cell phones. I hate that I have to have one to be invited to things, I hate that people talk on them while driving, I hate that people talk on them in places that are supposed to be quiet, I hate that the guy at work made his cell phone sound like a fire alarm so I jump every time it rings, I hate that everyone relies on them so much, I hate that people are irresponsible and have $400 phones with $100 a month plans that they can't afford, and most of all, I hate when people call/text/have extended conversations on the phone while they're with me, especially when its my girl friend. 
QUOTE (Deschain @ Jan 26 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
People who drink soda out of a can WITH A STRAW. What is with these people?! And the noise it makes when the plastic rubs against the sharp metal of the can opening is excruciating.
People that call it soda when everyone who matters knows it is pop
.I think people tied to their phones are ridiculous too. The ONLY reason I have mine on 24/7 is that I have promised a couple of select people that they can call me at any time, day or night, for any reason; and I take my promises very, very seriously.
But my phone is over 4 years old, isn't a fancy phone, it's not even a flip phone or camera phone. It has a few little extras that came with it, but for crying out loud, all I need is a phone. It is not the focal point of my life. My (now ex) gf used to answer her phone while we were having serious talks. Drives me up the frakin' wall.
Earphones: I'm doing the dishes, walking down the hallway, cat jumps off my lap, and they rip, not pull, rip my earphones out. That irritates me to no end.
Cellphone ringers: It should be in any variation of: Beep, Beep, Beep. It should not sing, it should not play music. It should be annoying as hell so you answer your damned phone.
Cellphone users: "Where are you now?" "Bathroom." No. Nonononono. You do not answer the phone in the bathroom. My call can wait. I don't care if I'm going to tell you that someone is going to murder you, it can wait. This is just something you don't do. My sister has answered her phone while in the shower (How do I know this? Because her speakers are on loud and you can hear her get out of the shower and get the damned thing.) No, see, the phone call can wait. You take care of whatever you are doing first, then answer. The cell phone will not disappear in between starting the car and answering it, or whatever it is you are doing.
"I don't care, shut up.": Phrases like that, essentially saying "Really, I don't give a rat's hindquarters for you or what you may think about what I'm doing/saying/wearing/etc. Just shut up and go away." essentially tell me that you are a child and should be shaken like one until the immaturity is rattled out. I know it's bad, but when a child assumes it's smarter than me, and then when I show it up using simple logic (It goes this way. Nu-uh stupid. Here, watch. I don't care, shut up), I just get the urge to backhand the brat and tell it to go back to it's mother.
Manners: Please, thank you, hold the door open, chew with your mouth closed, don't speak with food in your mouth, use a napkin, elbows do not go on the table, start with the farthest fork and work your way inwards, do not reach across the table, ask people to pass things. It's simple, common, manners. Use them. I'm not talking knowing the difference between two nobles, I'm saying basic manners here. Ladies first, smile and nod, tip the hat if you don't remove it.
Elite speak, both on the computer and people actually saying it. No. I will hit you with a dictionary until the words seep into your brain. No. Just don't. It doesn't take much more movement for a couple of letters. On a cellphone, it's understandable to shorten some (not all) words to save space, but I throw something at my sister every time she says "L. O. L.". Just don't do it.
I also have issues with people singing along with songs, P.E.T.A., Fundamentalists (Read: Believe or die), racism, P.E.T.A. again, and touching my food.
I will clarify: When I cook, I set my food aside and prepare it differently to try out new spices/combinations/cooking methods. You do not know what stage it is in. You do not know if I have laced it with fresh crushed pepper or garlic yet to keep the cats away. You stay away from my food, don't move it, don't touch it, and for whatever you believe in, don't add anything to it.
Oh, and don't touch my Funyuns. That's a crime punishable by lethal injection of garlic extract and hemlock.
Cellphone ringers: It should be in any variation of: Beep, Beep, Beep. It should not sing, it should not play music. It should be annoying as hell so you answer your damned phone.
Cellphone users: "Where are you now?" "Bathroom." No. Nonononono. You do not answer the phone in the bathroom. My call can wait. I don't care if I'm going to tell you that someone is going to murder you, it can wait. This is just something you don't do. My sister has answered her phone while in the shower (How do I know this? Because her speakers are on loud and you can hear her get out of the shower and get the damned thing.) No, see, the phone call can wait. You take care of whatever you are doing first, then answer. The cell phone will not disappear in between starting the car and answering it, or whatever it is you are doing.
"I don't care, shut up.": Phrases like that, essentially saying "Really, I don't give a rat's hindquarters for you or what you may think about what I'm doing/saying/wearing/etc. Just shut up and go away." essentially tell me that you are a child and should be shaken like one until the immaturity is rattled out. I know it's bad, but when a child assumes it's smarter than me, and then when I show it up using simple logic (It goes this way. Nu-uh stupid. Here, watch. I don't care, shut up), I just get the urge to backhand the brat and tell it to go back to it's mother.
Manners: Please, thank you, hold the door open, chew with your mouth closed, don't speak with food in your mouth, use a napkin, elbows do not go on the table, start with the farthest fork and work your way inwards, do not reach across the table, ask people to pass things. It's simple, common, manners. Use them. I'm not talking knowing the difference between two nobles, I'm saying basic manners here. Ladies first, smile and nod, tip the hat if you don't remove it.
Elite speak, both on the computer and people actually saying it. No. I will hit you with a dictionary until the words seep into your brain. No. Just don't. It doesn't take much more movement for a couple of letters. On a cellphone, it's understandable to shorten some (not all) words to save space, but I throw something at my sister every time she says "L. O. L.". Just don't do it.
I also have issues with people singing along with songs, P.E.T.A., Fundamentalists (Read: Believe or die), racism, P.E.T.A. again, and touching my food.
I will clarify: When I cook, I set my food aside and prepare it differently to try out new spices/combinations/cooking methods. You do not know what stage it is in. You do not know if I have laced it with fresh crushed pepper or garlic yet to keep the cats away. You stay away from my food, don't move it, don't touch it, and for whatever you believe in, don't add anything to it.
Oh, and don't touch my Funyuns. That's a crime punishable by lethal injection of garlic extract and hemlock.
QUOTE (Jigan @ Jan 27 2009, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Earphones: I'm doing the dishes, walking down the hallway, cat jumps off my lap, and they rip, not pull, rip my earphones out. That irritates me to no end.
Cellphone ringers: It should be in any variation of: Beep, Beep, Beep. It should not sing, it should not play music. It should be annoying as hell so you answer your damned phone.
Cellphone users: "Where are you now?" "Bathroom." No. Nonononono. You do not answer the phone in the bathroom. My call can wait. I don't care if I'm going to tell you that someone is going to murder you, it can wait. This is just something you don't do. My sister has answered her phone while in the shower (How do I know this? Because her speakers are on loud and you can hear her get out of the shower and get the damned thing.) No, see, the phone call can wait. You take care of whatever you are doing first, then answer. The cell phone will not disappear in between starting the car and answering it, or whatever it is you are doing.
"I don't care, shut up.": Phrases like that, essentially saying "Really, I don't give a rat's hindquarters for you or what you may think about what I'm doing/saying/wearing/etc. Just shut up and go away." essentially tell me that you are a child and should be shaken like one until the immaturity is rattled out. I know it's bad, but when a child assumes it's smarter than me, and then when I show it up using simple logic (It goes this way. Nu-uh stupid. Here, watch. I don't care, shut up), I just get the urge to backhand the brat and tell it to go back to it's mother.
Manners: Please, thank you, hold the door open, chew with your mouth closed, don't speak with food in your mouth, use a napkin, elbows do not go on the table, start with the farthest fork and work your way inwards, do not reach across the table, ask people to pass things. It's simple, common, manners. Use them. I'm not talking knowing the difference between two nobles, I'm saying basic manners here. Ladies first, smile and nod, tip the hat if you don't remove it.
Elite speak, both on the computer and people actually saying it. No. I will hit you with a dictionary until the words seep into your brain. No. Just don't. It doesn't take much more movement for a couple of letters. On a cellphone, it's understandable to shorten some (not all) words to save space, but I throw something at my sister every time she says "L. O. L.". Just don't do it.
I also have issues with people singing along with songs, P.E.T.A., Fundamentalists (Read: Believe or die), racism, P.E.T.A. again, and touching my food.
I will clarify: When I cook, I set my food aside and prepare it differently to try out new spices/combinations/cooking methods. You do not know what stage it is in. You do not know if I have laced it with fresh crushed pepper or garlic yet to keep the cats away. You stay away from my food, don't move it, don't touch it, and for whatever you believe in, don't add anything to it.
Oh, and don't touch my Funyuns. That's a crime punishable by lethal injection of garlic extract and hemlock.
Cellphone ringers: It should be in any variation of: Beep, Beep, Beep. It should not sing, it should not play music. It should be annoying as hell so you answer your damned phone.
Cellphone users: "Where are you now?" "Bathroom." No. Nonononono. You do not answer the phone in the bathroom. My call can wait. I don't care if I'm going to tell you that someone is going to murder you, it can wait. This is just something you don't do. My sister has answered her phone while in the shower (How do I know this? Because her speakers are on loud and you can hear her get out of the shower and get the damned thing.) No, see, the phone call can wait. You take care of whatever you are doing first, then answer. The cell phone will not disappear in between starting the car and answering it, or whatever it is you are doing.
"I don't care, shut up.": Phrases like that, essentially saying "Really, I don't give a rat's hindquarters for you or what you may think about what I'm doing/saying/wearing/etc. Just shut up and go away." essentially tell me that you are a child and should be shaken like one until the immaturity is rattled out. I know it's bad, but when a child assumes it's smarter than me, and then when I show it up using simple logic (It goes this way. Nu-uh stupid. Here, watch. I don't care, shut up), I just get the urge to backhand the brat and tell it to go back to it's mother.
Manners: Please, thank you, hold the door open, chew with your mouth closed, don't speak with food in your mouth, use a napkin, elbows do not go on the table, start with the farthest fork and work your way inwards, do not reach across the table, ask people to pass things. It's simple, common, manners. Use them. I'm not talking knowing the difference between two nobles, I'm saying basic manners here. Ladies first, smile and nod, tip the hat if you don't remove it.
Elite speak, both on the computer and people actually saying it. No. I will hit you with a dictionary until the words seep into your brain. No. Just don't. It doesn't take much more movement for a couple of letters. On a cellphone, it's understandable to shorten some (not all) words to save space, but I throw something at my sister every time she says "L. O. L.". Just don't do it.
I also have issues with people singing along with songs, P.E.T.A., Fundamentalists (Read: Believe or die), racism, P.E.T.A. again, and touching my food.
I will clarify: When I cook, I set my food aside and prepare it differently to try out new spices/combinations/cooking methods. You do not know what stage it is in. You do not know if I have laced it with fresh crushed pepper or garlic yet to keep the cats away. You stay away from my food, don't move it, don't touch it, and for whatever you believe in, don't add anything to it.
Oh, and don't touch my Funyuns. That's a crime punishable by lethal injection of garlic extract and hemlock.
Ewwww, Funyuns, you can keep them!
