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I guess I won't be hanging out with any of you guys. I'm permanently late. I really try but I ALWAYS end up late. One day I will be 10 minutes late, so I think "Tomorrow, I'll leave 15 minutes earlier." Next day, still 10 minutes late. WTF? I have to leave the day before to get anywhere on time. Seriously. I have a time/space continuum conundrum.
Anyhoo, a few of my pet peeves are: -Cracking knuckles and other parts of the body -Cigarette butts flying out of car windows and/or emptying your ashtray at the stoplight -Blowing your nose anywhere in public (go to a bathroom or something!) -When people do that nervous knee bounce thing (I realize it may be unintentional but it stills drives me nuts) -Also have to agree with the UMM thing when someone is talking (the HR lady at my company does it constantly during our meetings in a loud seizure-inducing nasal-y tone, I will have to count how many times she says UMM during the next meeting since I won't be paying attention to the actual agenda anyway) -When someone crosses his/her feet at the ankles and then rubs his/her shoes together so it either makes either a scrapy or squeaky noise
That's all I can think of right now, but I'm sure there are many many more.
Post by spookymonster on Aug 15, 2007 8:00:32 GMT -5
messedupgirl77 said:
-Also have to agree with the UMM thing when someone is talking (the HR lady at my company does it constantly during our meetings in a loud seizure-inducing nasal-y tone, I will have to count how many times she says UMM during the next meeting since I won't be paying attention to the actual agenda anyway)
My boss does that a lot. When we're in our weekly staff meeting, I sometimes bust his chops by umming along with him:
My boss - "so we're looking at a new install this weekend..." (in unison) - "UMMMMM" My boss - "... and we'll need some extra coverage...." (in unison) - "UMMMMM"
Usually followed by dirty looks from boss for rest of meeting.
I can't stand people who say "I don't watch television", it's fine if you don't but I hate it when someone acts all superior when they say it.
The same for people who don't read.
but but - I don't watch television - well I watch the news - but I am not sure what that is worth - LOL
It's one thing if you just don't have time or your children have stolen control of it, it's those people who are just TOO intellectual to bother themselves with taking part in pop culture.
I bet they were scrambling on 9/11 or during Katrina to find a TV.
^^^LMAO - see - I knoew you would understand - 3 TV's in the house and I never have time and when I do - there is normally 2 kids watching one - the teenager watchinig Fuse and Boz in the bedroom watching something
My kids have stolen all of my entertainment EXCEPT for the computer which is why I'm always here, checking myspace, reading news, or downloading and listening to music.
I defend this thing everyday... "NO, you can't look up any cheats for the playstation. I'm doing my "important" work".... lol
My kids have stolen all of my entertainment EXCEPT for the computer which is why I'm always here, checking myspace, reading news, or downloading and listening to music.
I defend this thing everyday... "NO, you can't look up any cheats for the playstation. I'm doing my "important" work".... lol
OMG - you sound just like me!
Teenager: Mom can I check my email and Facebook? Me: Nope - I am in the middle of downloading something.
9 year old: Mom - can I play on the computer? Me: Nope - I am about to check my email, look up a recipe, check your school schedule and see what your teacher assigned ofr homework.
Boz: Are you using the computer right now? me: (From the kitchen - where I am in the middle of cooking) - sorry - I am using it - can't you see that I am downloading that show for Mo?
people that tell me their SSN's like its 4 numbers instead of 9. Example - ssn 123-45-6789 . .. they saw One Twenty Three - Forty Five - Sixty Seven Eighty Nine.
1. I hate when people are apologetic when they know they don't need to be. "Oooh, I know this cake is too dry." "I'm sorry, I know the presentation doesn't look perfect." The cake is moist and delectable and the presentation looks as though it was made by professionals so shut the heck up!
2. I hate the"I don't watch TV" or "I hate reality television" schtick too. Doesn't make you have a higher IQ to say that. Just makes you look like a jerkoff.
3. When people write, "your so funny." Dude, it's a contraction, it deserves a darn apostrophe in there.
4. When people find out what I do for a side job (sorta fashion related) and they say to ME "fashion is stupid," or "I think it's ridiculous to care about that." You know what, I don't give you crap about your Star Trek fascination, your Harry Potter obsession, your collection of Depression glass, your utter need to have your house match that of a Pottery Barn catalog or your choice in band to follow around the country. We all have different hobbies. Mine is just a bit different from yours. Go ahead and think it's dumb, but don't say it to my face. That's rude.
5. Passive-agressive people. I want to beat them.
6. People who use speakerphone and leave their office door open.
7. People who use bluetooth or a hidden earpiece and walk around in public places talking. LOUD. I find that annoying and strange and many a times I have said, "pardon me?" thinking they were speaking to me and ahve gotten "I AIN'T TALKING TO YOU!" in return. Okay Miss Talking to the Air, I'm the jerk here.
Whew, that felt really good to get off my chest! Thank you!
Post by oleander124 on Aug 15, 2007 16:03:33 GMT -5
^^That's my problem. I work in one big room with little cubes. There is one lady that always talks with speakerphone. All she has to do is pick up that damn receiver and talk, but NO! She can't do that.
Oooh hate that too. I used to be in an office and changed department and am now in a cube right across from three very loud people who never close their door and use speakerphone for everything - to order lunch, to check voice mail, to call their spouse, to take conference calls...
I also hate annoying as crap ring tones on full volume. Come on peeps, you are right next to your desk phone... turn that crap down.
I hate when the bloody shower curtain keeps "floating" into the shower and sticks to my calf and I have to pull it off about 10 freaking times during my shower. (sorry)
Speaking of your with an apostrophe, I took my placement test on Monday and had to write an essay which was graded by a computer. Apparently "your skills" is incorrect. It should be "you're skills". I got points knocked off for using the correct form of "your"? Did someone change the rules about that and not tell me?
I hate when my co-worker sends out an email telling everyone that they're doing something wrong and this is how you need to do it, blah blah, and then proceeds to completely ignore his own email like it doesn't apply to him.
People who schedule Matisyahu and Toots and the Maytals at the same time, especially when they are the only two reggae acts on the bill for a four day festival. Just hypothetically.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Aug 15, 2007 23:46:40 GMT -5
I HATE to be called "buddy"! It just seems SO dismissive and degrading to me! It's just like being called "pal", "sport", "son", "kid" or "boy", in my opinion. It's rude and condescending to EVER address anyone like that(unless you're actually trying to start sh!t), if you ask me.
Maybe it's irrational, but that is the best/quickest way to push my buttons.
Post by strumntheguitar on Aug 15, 2007 23:52:18 GMT -5
^^What about "man" does that irk you as well?
I'm just curious, because I often find myself saying "hey man" a lot, sometimes even when talking to females. It's weird, I know. I definitely hate being called "pal" though. Usually when someone calls me pal or buddy I translate it to "I'm about to ask a favor of you that I know you will want to refuse but let me throw as much BS your way as I can possibly manage"
Post by sparklybecca on Aug 15, 2007 23:55:43 GMT -5
messedupgirl77 said:
I guess I won't be hanging out with any of you guys. I'm permanently late. I really try but I ALWAYS end up late. One day I will be 10 minutes late, so I think "Tomorrow, I'll leave 15 minutes earlier." Next day, still 10 minutes late. WTF? I have to leave the day before to get anywhere on time. Seriously. I have a time/space continuum conundrum.
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well, ill still hang out with you if your late, but be ready to hear SHIT! i even plan for my friends to not be lat,e and they stll manage to be! im extremely early so it seems to bug me more than the average personn.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Aug 15, 2007 23:59:57 GMT -5
I don't mind being called "man" in the slightest. It doesn't seem near as negative to me. I actually say "man" VERY often. (i even call Hilari "man")
How someone says it DOES make a difference, but it always seems a little inflammatory to me. "Buddy", "pal", etc... just seem unnecessarily provocative to me.
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Post by oatmealschnappz on Aug 16, 2007 0:05:06 GMT -5
oatmealschnappz said:
I HATE to be called "buddy"! It just seems SO dismissive and degrading to me! It's just like being called "pal", "sport", "son", "kid" or "boy", in my opinion. It's rude and condescending to EVER address anyone like that(unless you're actually trying to start sh!t), if you ask me.
Maybe it's irrational, but that is the best/quickest way to push my buttons.
Example:
Would you like some ice cream? = Would you like some ice cream, buddy? =