A lot of the things that get to me have to do with people who are totally oblivious to anyone else being on the planet. Take for instance:
- People who stay in the left lane (aka "fast lane") no matter how many cars are stacked up behind them. Their argument is "well, I'm going the speed limit." Here's a news flash for you - the sign says "Slower Traffic Keep Right". If someone is directly behind you, you ARE "slower traffic", whether you're doing the speed limit or 30 miles over. MOVE OVER!
- People (usually women) who pack a carry-on bag so heavy they can't put it in the overhead bin, and then expect someone else to put it up and take it down for them. They look at you, then look up at the overhead bin with that sad, puppy dog look. Well, it doesn't work with me, Sister! I'll sit there and watch you strain until your veins pop! If you can't put it over your head, then don't pack it. Better yet, check it at the ticket counter!
- While we're on the subject, let's add people who carry (wear?) backpacks on planes. These are the people who never stopped to think that when they turn around, the backpack has to go somewhere - usually into the back of some unsuspecting soul's head. If you're going to use one of those things, backpack responsibly!
- People who seem to be surprised when the arrow in the turning lane turns green. It's like they didn't know it was going to happen. So here's the deal.....if you are the first car waiting to turn left in a turning lane, you have one responsibility - to make sure you get off the mark. By that I mean that as soon as the light changes, take off. Consider it a favor to the guy who is 8 cars back and would like to make it through the light, too.
- Now picture this.....it's a warm summer day, you're going through the drive-thru at your favorite fast food restaurant, you're the second car back from the speaker and you've already rolled your window down, ready to order, just in time to hear the person in front of you say "On the first order I want........" Then you have to sit there and listen to this moron place 16 orders on separate checks. Put it on one check and figure it out later! Go inside! Better yet, call ahead! By the way, if you hear him say "Can you read that back to me?", you can ram him with your car without penalty.
- The guy who can't bear to pump his gas without having his radio on loud enough to hear it two blocks away. Just can't tear himself away from his music. I guess I'm supposed to be impressed with his woofers or something, but I have to tell you, I'm not. Why can't I decide what I want to hear for myself? If you want to listen to something at that volume, get some headphones and crank it up until your head explodes. Now that, I would pay to see.
- And last but not least, those people whose phone calls are so important they have to wear a bluetooth headset to restaurants, ball games, funeral homes, you name it. You see, it's not just that they are important and get important phone calls. It is also imperative that they are hands free when that important call comes. You never know when you might have to scratch or something - maybe with both hands. Heaven forbid you would actually have to hold onto the phone during the next terrorist attack! "Hands free at last, hands free at last, thank God Almighty.........."
So there you have it, the first installment of "Pet Peeves". Rest assured it won't be the last. There's just too much material out there!
Till next time.......
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