Pet Peeves....

Now, while I constantly keep saying that this blog is just another way to talk to myself, I do have hopes that maybe someday, some person other than myself will read this. Not for the attention, mind you, but for the simple fact that if people were more aware of what was so annoying about them, the world may be a better place.

Maybe.

Anyway, I hate...

1) When people have greasy hair and oily skin. Or when they have a bunch of gross acne. No, it is not something you can't help you unhygienic idiot, all it takes is washing your face every night and morning and perhaps taking a shower every now and then. And please... please put on some deodorant.

2) When people try to tell you what you should have done in a situation, or how stupid you were by making a certain decision. Hello, I KNOW I screwed up. I don't need you telling me that again. Also, there is a big difference between mentioning ways I could avoid unpleasant situations again and telling me that I SHOULD have taken a right instead of a left.

3) People that end an argument by saying they agree with you, but implying they think you're the biggest freaking idiot on the planet

4) Angry and demanding costumers that treat employees like shit because their fucking McDonald's Happy Meal came with honey mustard instead of barbecue sauce. Those people deserve to have the stuffing beaten out of them. You are not the most important person in the world, and your need to have barbecue sauce so you can stuff your fat face with greasy food is not more important than exhibiting some manners or being considerate of other people.

5) People who don't have manners. Oh my god is it SO HARD to say "please" and "thank you"? Or, you know, not chew with your mouth open when you're talking to me? Hold the door open for the people behind you for a change, and LEARN to at least say excuse me whenever you have to pass a person (in close proximity)/invade their personal space to reach for something/accidentally bump into them.

6) When people ask for a favor and then get angry at you if you don't do it "right" (translation: the way they want it done). Fucking do it yourself then, you ungrateful bitch.

7) Those who don't know the difference between "they're" "their" and "there" or "you're" "your" or "effect" and "affect" or "where" "were" and "we're" or "here" and "hear". Oh. My. God. Go read a fucking book and STOP watching Flavor of Love reruns. Or at least learn to write a freakin sentence.

8) When I am obviously having trouble with something, and people suggest the most obvious fucking answer. "This document isn't printing!" "Did you go to file then print?" OF COURSE I DID YOU MORON. This is even worse when, should I choose to grace them with an answer, they come back with a "Are you sure?" I will punch you in the face.

9) People who don't get sarcasm.

10) While on that note, people who don't have even the slightest sense of humor. No, I do not care if you are naturally serious. At least take a joke with a smile and don't fucking ruin everyone else's day by flipping out. I understand the people who get angry when someone plays a particularly nasty practical joke on them, but if you get mad because I made fun of the fact you just put your sweater on inside out, you have issues.

11) People that tell you you are being ridiculous for wanting something, or that a dream of goal of yours is unachievable. "It's going to take a lot of hard work to get into Harvard" is acceptable, "You'll never get in, it's IMPOSSIBLE!" is not. Fuck you.

12) Fat people who complain about being overweight and/or make up excuses as to why they are fat. "I don't have enough time to exercise" or "It's a disease"... give me a freakin' break. You know damn well you spend your afternoons stuffing your face with Doritos watching Wheel of Fortune and the Real World. Be fat for all I care, but don't try to fish a compliment out of me or expect me to feel sorry for you. I don't you lazy bastard

13) Those who ride your ass when you're going the speed limit. God forbid I slow down in a curvy and bumpy road because I don't want to risk my life! On that note, I hate impatient drivers in general. If you are in a rush, it's your fucking fault for leaving late in the first place. And if you are naturally that impatient and just can't STAND the thought of fully stopping at a Stop sign, then get off the fucking road and stop forcing the rest of us to pay higher taxes when you finally get into an accident. As much as I hate the DMV, they let people get off wayyy too easily. It's one thing to put your life in danger by driving like a maniac, but other people are at risk as well. Think of your family, at the very least.

14) When ignorant people try to give their opinion on a subject they know nothing about. I lose all respect for you if you say "Politics are stupid" and when asked why, you answer with a "I don't know, I just don't like them". It amazes me how such dumb fucks are allowed to plague the world. I may hate you for insulting the Yankees, but if you are able to present an argument, then I will respect you for it. "Yankees suck"just makes you sound like every other Beantown drunk moron. (I do actually like Boston though)

15) People (especially older women) who get scandalized easily. OH MY GOD SHE SAID SHUT UP!! Give me a fucking break. The world is a corrupt place. If you get offended by the word "fuck", then do society a favor and don't come out of your home. It's excusable to deem certain words/phrases/behavior in professional settings or, say, an elementary school building. But if you go to a sports game and cause a scene because the guy next to you let out a string of profanities.... you deserve to get your ass kicked.

16) Lastly, I hate whiny people who complain every two seconds. If you don't like how long this line is, either suck it up or come back some other time. Don't loudly exclaim how this is taking such a long time and cause a scene. I may be a bit of a coward, but I WILL pay a $100 if I see a person punch one of these whiny bastards.


I'll probably think of more later, but that's it for now.

Attention is like a DRUG... one that makes people act like whiny, intolerable brats

So I am kind of addicted to chat programs. No, not the type where you go into chat rooms and meet creepy 30 year old guys looking for a "good time", but things like AIM and MSN Messenger. I'm actually kind of a hypocrite, because I think its ridiculous how much more easily people converse online instead of face to face... but that's another rant for another day. Today, I am going to complain about those whiny people who always want the attention to be on THEM.

My friends and I often make chat rooms and spend the day talking to each other that way. We cover topics from the Englis test that's coming up to what we plan to do during the weekend. If we're bored, we start getting random or send each other link of funny pictures and pass lazy Saturday afternoons that way. Now, it's not like we never go out. In fact, my group of friends is one of the most active ones I know... but anyway. Sometimes, people are invited into the chatroom that I don't really know that well or don't talk to that much, but for some reason or another they get dragged into the conversation.

Today, a girl that I've never had any problems graced us with her presence. I'm actually friendly with her, and while I am nice and conversational whenever we see each other in school, I wouldn't really want her as a close and personal friend. For one, she thinks her opinion is always the right one. She gets offended really easily, and, well... she's a bit weird sometimes. These are traits that aren't really in your face, so they're relatively easy to ignore, especially when she's being funny. So, I do like her. However... there is one thing I cannot STAND and that is her constant need for attention.

I seriously felt like driving over to her house and breaking her neck.

It all started with a "I'm not really in a good mood today". While that is sort of asking for attention, it's passable. Normal, even, especially when around friends. We all asked her what was up and she told us how she got into a fight with her boyfriend blah blah blah, I lost interest rather quickly. But it didn't end there. Throughout the whole day, she kept making random comments here and there how she just wasn't in a good MOOD and how she didn't FEEL good and please excuse her snappiness because she was going through a hard time. Just earlier when we were discussing proper nutrition (what did you think, that I hang out with a bunch of airheads who can only talk about how hot Nick Jonas is and the color they want to paint their nails?), he literally FLIPPED when we all sort of agreed she didn't have the best habits. Then she proceeded to SIGH and say she's having a tough time. Whenever we so much as threatened to FORGET about her (god forbid) she would add in the occasional "I just sent him a text telling him I don't like the music he listens to... heh"

THAT WILL SHOW HIM!

Seriously, what the hell is wrong with people nowadays? Is everyone so freakin' full of themselves that they believe every little detail of their lives is interesting enough for other people to hear about? Can anyone ever STAND the thought of someone having different opinions than them, or take every comment made against them as a personal attack on their character? It fucking ridiculous. It's not just this girl that annoys me, it's every single person out there who FORCES their problems on other people, not really seeking for good advice or even a different viewpoint, but sympathy and assurance that what they are doing is the RIGHT thing to do? I'm sorry, but who died and made you the center of the universe?

I have so many different thoughts and opinions on this topic that I am actually having trouble typing them all. Much less keep them straight... but gah! It just frustrates me how some people have the audacity to believe their problems are so fucking important they must be addressed NOW. All the attention always has to be on THEM. Since fucking when? Whenever I'm having a bad day, I don't try to show it. I hate the idea of wasting someone else's time talking about how the boy I liked didn't say hi to me this morning and how that has me feeling so down. It may be a little pathetic, and I may not WANT to feel that way... but even if I do, I. Don't. Let. Other. People. See. It. Plain and simple. I put on a smile and just go about my everyday business. Now, it's not my fault that I have good friends that actually do notice my slight change in behavior and ask me. No, not because I constantly sigh heavily and purposely bring attention to the fact I'm pouting. That is also another pathetic antic to drive people to roll their eyes and ask "what is it NOW?"

I can't picture ever wanting THAT kind of attention.

Even when it's good news, I don't try to rub it in people's faces. Even when I'm particularly happy, I may share the news once and let it go. I don't randomly clap excitedly and exclaim "oh my god this is the best day ever!" every two seconds because I just can't seem to understand why not everyone at my lunch table constantly keep commenting on how awesome it is I got a new car. It has been 5 minutes since you've complimented my shiny new Acura! Talk about how it has leather seats now! TELL ME YOU'RE JEALOUS!! TELL me that it's the NICEST car you've seen!

FUCKING TELL ME YOUR LIFE WOULD BE DEVOID OF MEANING WITHOUT MY NEW CAR!!

Give me a fucking break. If there is anything worse than that, is the person who wants to bring everybody down with them. "My cat died today, so I may be a little down." Is okay. Hell, I'll give you a hug. I'll tell you that your cat was super cute (even if I thought it was kind of ugly) and comfort you any way that I can. But I will not tolerate you mentioning every five fucking seconds how this song reminds you of Mittens, and two minutes later commenting on how the way I said "blue" reminded you of this particularly awesome saturday morning you spent cuddling in the couch. I do not want you to sigh whenever the conversation shifts away from your cat and mention how much you miss him.

This is not mourning. I don't care what anyone says. Call it bitchy but all that is IS A CRY FOR ATTENTION. Attention, attention, attention. That is everything half the world ever wants. Especially us Americans, who have been led to believe we are so incredibly superior that every single little detail of our measly lives is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT that everyone MUST want to hear about it. And not just once! Oh no, Every minute of every day because we are just that interesting.

Well, I am sorry you're not happy. I truly am, but I have a right to not be depressed with you. I may even feel sorry and want to comfort you, but I may not want to mention it every five fucking seconds. Or, I'm glad for you that you're having a good day! I'll jump up and down and cheer with you.... but not every two minutes. Your good news may be super important to you, and I'm glad for that, but it doesn't phase me enough to change my whole freakin' day around. So why can't people just ever take the "I'm happy for you" or "I'm sorry you're going through that" and end it there? WHY oh WHY must everyone insist on having the spotlight on them until they decide it's no longer necessary... at which point they come up with a brand new issue for people to talk about that is all about them! And if god forbid the attention shifts to someone else, then they find a way to RELATE to it and make it all about them again!

Or maybe I'm just a bitch? Who knows. But if this country is plagued with people who can't stand sharing the spotlight for even half a second, then no wonder America is so hated by the rest of the world.