by Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley
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October 5, 2007

What are YOUR Pet Peeves?

November 13, 2007 02:34 PM EST (Updated: November 13, 2007 02:46 PM EST)
views: 83 | comments: 120

I got my first computer on Thanksgiving Day of 1999. We hastily set it up, went online, and the rest is history. I took to the Internet like a duck to water and have been happily swimming along ever since.

During the very first few days I was online I ended up joining a mailing list (now long defunct) devoted to Pet Peeves. Over the years we have affectionately dubbed ourselves "The Peevers".

That mailing list led to a Yahoo! Club, back before they were morphed into groups... and then was abandoned sadly to the spammers, so we all left.

A core group of us, however, still clung together as friends and have remained so in a group on Yahoo!

If you ask me real nice I might invite you over there, to the inner sanctum, but first you must prove yourself worthy by posting your pet peeves for me below. My biggest pet peeves? Um... don't get ME started. I want to hear YOURS!

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Comments: 120

People who let their children behave like animals in public places.
Danielle P. Nov 13, 2007, 2:39pm EST
People that wait in line for what seems like hours and then don't have their tender ready. They look at the cashier like....What, I have to pay??/
Then it takes them AGES to find the cash or the credit card!!! OR THE PENNY AT THE BOTTOM OF THEIR PURSE!!!!!!!!!
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 2:39pm EST
Good writing...enjoyed reading it.

As for MY pet peeve.....I have many but since you said one - I think you said only one, anyway? I would have to say it is:

People who think of animals as objects!

Objects without feelings and emotions and get rid of them as soon as they tire of the work or the cuteness wears off.

That's my biggest pet peeve but I have many more.....LOL.
People who think their children are fashion accessories.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 13, 2007, 2:45pm EST
Okay. I'm editing to make it plural, LOL and thanks for the compliment!
; )
J W. Nov 13, 2007, 2:49pm EST
thanks for sharing
Erin P. Nov 13, 2007, 3:05pm EST
People that treat their pets like human children. My MIL does this, feeding her Arby's sandwiches and other human food that is BAD for her, but she doesn't listen to me OR the vet. She says she's her 'daughter' and she should eat the same things that she eats. NUT JOB!
Nanci B Nov 13, 2007, 3:12pm EST
My pets are my children Erin and there is nothing wrong with my treating them that way as long as I care for their needs properly.
Susan E. Nov 13, 2007, 3:13pm EST
Erin, my pet is my child. Can I say a pet peeve is people who don't understand that sometimes our animals are our children? Really she's my baby, but she eats dog food and dog treats!

I have often joked about pet peeve number 73 or whatever random number comes out of my mouth when I come across one. Here's one for today: people who leave multiple phone messages and emails and don't give me a chance to answer any of them.
Juan J Martinez Nov 13, 2007, 3:15pm EST
Idiots talking on their cell phones while driving.
Heather W. Nov 13, 2007, 3:25pm EST
People who pull out in front of me and then drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
Bonnie S. Nov 13, 2007, 3:27pm EST
People who talk on cell phones while in line
David B. Nov 13, 2007, 3:41pm EST
I'll check back later. I'll need to do a linear regression anaylsis to deduce the appropriate priority ranking of things that really tee me off!
David B. Nov 13, 2007, 3:42pm EST
OKay ... I'm back. My highest ranking pet peeve is people who over-anaylize everything!

;-)
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 13, 2007, 3:44pm EST
David, you're a riot!
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:45pm EST
Know-it-alls who talk too much
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:45pm EST
People who think everyone is crazy but them...LOL...and David you ARE a riot.
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:46pm EST
Chewing with your mouth open in public [or private for that matter]
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:46pm EST
Blowing your nose AT the table....how sickening can someone get!
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:47pm EST
Someone's BRAT kicking and standing up on the back of your chair/seat while they act like it's soooo cute! NOT!
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 13, 2007, 3:49pm EST
Parents who allow children to stand in the middle of aisles and don't move when you say loudly "excuse me" or make them move either....sometimes I feel like just ramming my cart into them to teach them a lesson....LOL...j/k....NOT.
David B. Nov 13, 2007, 4:02pm EST
"Blowing your nose AT the table....how sickening can someone get!

That's not as bad at blowing your nose ON the table cloth.

(I HATE my ex-brother-in-law)
Erin P. Nov 13, 2007, 4:12pm EST
I am also tremendously peeved by people who talk on their cell phones in a public restroom .. or, hey, why stop there? How about those who talk on ANY phone in ANY restroom!?!?
People who complain about being heavy and then sit around all day eating Cheetoes
Laziness
Repetitive People
Routine
Stupid Questions

The worst being "Were you named after Trinity on the Matrix?"
Assumption
Should I continue?
Diana B. Nov 13, 2007, 5:25pm EST
Irresponsible parents, people talking on cell phones in restrooms, having loud conversations in public or talking while driving, poeple who speed up just to cut you off during traffic, disrespectful stupid people, people who change their minds after the fact, people who stand there holding up the line trying to figure out what they want, pet owners who don't pick up after their pet, people who bring their pets in the mall, people who don't tell you they are tax-exempt until the end and or don't want to fill out the required paperwork, people who ask to use a business phone to make a personal phone call, people who are lazy and don't put things back where it belongs, not covering mouth or nose when they cough or sneeze, drivers who don't acknowledge other drivers for letting them in the lane, drivers who don't use their signals, slobs, people who try to impress others with what they have, and people who spend way too much on something like a purse or a pair of shoes, but criticize those who give spare change to a charity like the Salvation Army.

How do you like that list????
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 13, 2007, 5:27pm EST
Trinity, if you have peeves, feel free to vent and tell us about as many as you like. Feel free to elaborate!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 13, 2007, 5:28pm EST
Diana, you were on a roll!
People Talking Loudly in Restraunts
People Interupting Convos
Sherine W. Nov 13, 2007, 5:37pm EST
People who whine at their kids
White People acting Black
Black People acting White
Being Interrupted when I'm in the middle of a good book
When you ask someone a question and they don't answer or don't give a straight answer
People who flaunt their wealth
When you are driving down a highway and you let someone on when you could have just as well kept your pace and they would have had to wait and then they don't even try to give a thank you
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:43pm EST
My biggest is people who drive while on their cell phones - they drive ME crazy!
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 13, 2007, 5:44pm EST
geez trinity you have alot of pet peeves ahaha!! I do one of them hahahah!! iintrupt you during a book OOPS my bad!!
People who smoke in public places... Not everyone smokes
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:44pm EST
People who don't pick up after themselves
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 13, 2007, 5:45pm EST
my pet peeve is when people are too quick to judge you and they give you crap and dont know who you are!
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:45pm EST
About the only place you can smoke is outside anymore Trinity
I asked if I should continue... And I was prompted to go ahead
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 13, 2007, 5:46pm EST
Oh and people who think they know everything and think that EVERYONE likes them when really thats not the case
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:46pm EST
There are mostly non-smoking everything here as far as restaurants and such... the only place you can smoke is 20 ft away from an entrance to a building
Yes but that doesn't change the fact that I am highly allergic
I was meaning places like the fair and such
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 13, 2007, 5:47pm EST
didnt read that part just saw how many pics of you there were...

OH and another one is when people know im busy and yet stillllll text me saying why havent you mesaged me back yet
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:49pm EST
When my son doesn't clean up his mess - regardless of how many times I have asked him to
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 13, 2007, 5:49pm EST
Oh and when people call and you tell them can i call you back im busy and they call back in a hour and you tell them i will call you back in a little while im busy then they call AGAIN!! grrrr
People who change the subject in the middle of a conversation... Sorry Jules... But it does annoy me
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:49pm EST
When people let their dogs bark outside after 11pm at night and don't let them in
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:50pm EST
Surveyors who call at 7am on a Sunday morning about politics!!!
Col. George W. Nov 13, 2007, 5:51pm EST
I had a Pet Peeve once. Never could housebreak that thing. It eventually got a bad case of mange and shed all over the house. I gave it away to someone I didn't like.
When people call in general... I hate talking on the phone... but I'll Text ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT
Chain Letters
Irresponsibility
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 13, 2007, 5:53pm EST
When you go to the ladies room and there is no toilet paper in ANY of the stalls - give me a break - are they too cheap to buy toilet paper???
Protien shakes never mix right... Always clumpy
EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW.... Public Restrooms... Thanks for reminding me Lisa... Why can someone not clean them... Is it really that hard
When people wear wrinkled clothes... HELLO... Iron
Charlotte Babb Maven-Fairy Godmother Nov 13, 2007, 6:13pm EST
I guess I do'nt have ONE pet peeve. Lots of little things irritate me, but I usually figure that it's my problem and leave. I do hate seeing public signs misspelled or with wrong punctuation, but I have been an English teacher for too long and I can't type for cr*p.
David C. Nov 13, 2007, 6:25pm EST
sandwich shops that don't offer pickles. what kind of self-respecting sandwich place would do such a thing--alas, far too many.
Susan E. Nov 13, 2007, 6:58pm EST
I agree David.
Dorothy H. Nov 13, 2007, 6:58pm EST
Being gluten intolerant, and everyone knows it, and they invite me over for a meal, and I can eat nothing, as everything they are serving is not gluten-free.
Harrel (Len) Phillips Nov 13, 2007, 6:58pm EST
Hmmmm. I've just been reviewing all the above pet peeves and I have come to the conclusion that there is one common problem (peeve). "PEOPLE" So let's just get rid of people and then we won't have any more problems.
Harrel (Len) Phillips Nov 13, 2007, 7:00pm EST
Hey Trinity.............by chance are you married?............................Hmmmmmm
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:21pm EST
my pet peeves...hmmmmm...

my biggest is tailgaters!!! Geez...pass me if I am going to slow for you..I drive the speed limit...GO AROUND!!!! Don't flash your lights at me because I am NOT moving!!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:22pm EST
people who pop their gum
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:22pm EST
people who smack their food!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:22pm EST
slurping soup!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:23pm EST
people who start a sentence...then never finish what they were saying
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:25pm EST
people who let their kids run amok in a restaurant...remember the wait staff is carrying hot food and beverages people..the kids could get seriously injured as well as the wait staff and others around!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:27pm EST
Dorothy, my dad has the same problem, his pet peeve is trying to find something on a restaurant menu that isn't fried or a sauce cooked without flour!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:28pm EST
no towels in the restroom!! How hard is it for someone to check the restroom every now and then!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:29pm EST
coughing or sneezing without covering your mouth...that's just gross!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:30pm EST
people who eat while talking on the phone, especially in a professional setting..this is rude and gross!!!
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:32pm EST
people who don't use deodorant and STINK at the end of the day
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:33pm EST
people that listen to a story that you are telling, then tell one of their own to out do your story
Charlotte K. Nov 13, 2007, 7:38pm EST
people who let their kids have a binkie at 2 years old or older!
Leslie T. Nov 13, 2007, 9:00pm EST
People that are always late.
Marilyn M. Nov 13, 2007, 9:00pm EST
I think I have two big ones. People who talk on cell phones anywhere in public. I don't want to hear anyone's conversation. There's no one on this planet - well maybe Presidents - who are sooooooooooo important that they have to talk on the phone in the doctor's office (LOUDLY!), in restaurants, in public restrooms, in movie theaters (okay, the movie hasn't started yet, but maybe I want to see the previews?), in tiny boutiques (where there are 3 other loud women talking on THEIR phones), in mall walkways (where there are probably 3 dozen people also talking on THEIR phones!), and the list goes on. And I think that anyone who talks on the phone while driving should be fined heavily the first time a cop sees it, then carted off to jail the second time. Did anyone see the Dr. Phil show about the girl who texted while driving...and how many near misses she had? She's a car accident waiting to happen. (No talking or texting while driving as far as I'm concerned.) To me, cell phones are for emergencies, not for rudely thinking the world wants to hear you talking to your mother, boyfriend, daughter or your OB-GYN's office! Okay, got that off my chest.

My second pet peeve is people who think they have to send every stupid email they get to every person they know, used to know, almost know or wanna know. Grrr.
Leslie T. Nov 13, 2007, 9:02pm EST
Hypocrites.
Leslie T. Nov 13, 2007, 9:02pm EST
Preachy religious people.
Leslie T. Nov 13, 2007, 9:02pm EST
When people don't clean up after themselves
Leslie T. Nov 13, 2007, 9:03pm EST
People on their cell phones at inappropriate times.
Jessica I. Nov 14, 2007, 12:02am EST
Blind racism without cause or excuse......our sales rep at work is a good example.....but that's a long story.
Jessica I. Nov 14, 2007, 12:02am EST
People who cut me off in the fast lane just to go 5 below the speed limit
Jessica I. Nov 14, 2007, 12:02am EST
SPAM
Sandra T. Nov 14, 2007, 12:31am EST
People who let their kids run around a store and don't bother to teach them to pick up after themselves or to not make a mess in the first place.
Kevin L. Nov 14, 2007, 3:31am EST
People who throw cigarette butts out car windows thinking its not littering when they have a perfectly good unused ashtray in their car!
Kevin L. Nov 14, 2007, 3:32am EST
People who throw cigarette butts out car windows thinking its not littering when they don't have a perfectly good ashtray in their car!
Kevin L. Nov 14, 2007, 3:33am EST
People who throw cigarette butts on the ground...See a trend here? :o)
Kevin L. Nov 14, 2007, 3:33am EST
People who tell tall stories and think that its just entertaining instead of lying!
Kevin L. Nov 14, 2007, 3:37am EST
Women who make a profession out of sponging free drinks off guys at bars!