I have pet peeves. Things that just irk me big time.
My husband would say that I don’t have any pet peeves, but that in fact, everything actually bugs me. And to him I say go suck a lemon.
#1. Nail biting – Gross. The only thing worse is using your teeth to actually rip the nail right off in one piece. But I don’t know anyone that would do that. (yes I do)
#2. Gross Eaters – This includes eating with your mouth open, horse chewing and not wiping your face when there is a huge glob of condiments slowly dripping down your chin. Again, I don’t know anyone that does that last one. (Yes. I do.)
#3. Toilet Etiquette – Nothing worse than going into a stall and the last person couldn’t make that extra effort of flushing their nastiness away. How about those people who do half their business ON the seat. And at home, PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE ALL THINGS HOLY, PUT THE SEAT DOWN! And that empty toilet paper roll, it actually doesn’t refill itself people.
#4. Bad Breath – Just breathe in the opposite direction, or anywhere remotely close to me and we will all get along just fine. Of course, being Greek and seeing how Greeks love their garlic, I ignore this peeve when involving those who birthed me.
#5. Poor Manners – I can’t stand rude people who have zero manners – and this includes little people. It’s one thing to try to instill manners in your child and it being a work in progress – it’s a whole other thing when you couldn’t care less and your child is an out of control hyena.
#6. Slow, Annoying, Bad Drivers - Please go away, or use public transit.
#7. Movie Talkers – I don’t like people even talking during the previews to be totally honest, but during the movie is brutal. If we make eye contact, you will get my evil eye.
#8. Neighborhood cats that poop – I like animals. Yay for animals. But I don’t have pets, and it’s not because my husband is allergic to everything with fur (the REAL reason I married him). I don’t have them because I have enough poop, and pee and dust and hair to deal with. So, WHY do I have to deal with the neighbour’s cats who feel the need to crap in my flowers?? Is it wrong to want to kick them? How about a little friendly push – with my feet. (Oh, and along the same vein – people who let their dog shit anywhere, and can’t be bothered to pick it up – I want to hurt them)
#9. Toy Packaging – All those twist tie thingies, and tape and string and holy crap, WHY? First, it takes FOREVER to even get the box open, and you get all excited about that accomplishment. Then you turn the toy upside down and realize you have another 30 minutes to go before you can untwist those damn industrial twist ties (created by satan). Just put the toy in a pretty bag and tape the crap out of it, and write the name of the toy on the bag. DONE. I’ve solved the packaging crisis. Let’s move on to the environment.
#10. Starbucks Store Hours/Delivery - You know those days, those late nights when you’re up because of insomnia, or illness, or children? You’re dying for a Starbucks. DYING for one. But of course, they all closed hours ago. Dear Starbucks peoples, don’t you realize the thousands upon thousands of moms out there that need your support? Having a latte during those dark hours of loneliness, and screaming babies, and snoring husbands, would sure be nice. Also, the fact that you don’t deliver is a tragedy in itself. Do something about that.
I’m all peeved out. Thanks for reading my first GIRL TALK THURSDAY post!
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Those were great, I have a sign in my guest bath that says “Changing the Toilet Paper Roll will not cause Brain Damage”
And I totally agree about Starbucks.
Mother in laws. (oh no I didn’t…)
I can’t believe I forgot that one of my list!! Honorary #11
OMG if Starbucks was open late I would be such a happier mother/wife some nights. And Delivery??? How amazing would that be??? I can totally relate to all your pet peeves, kind of gives me the idea of doing my own pet peeve list. Thanks for the inspiration!!
#10 I even sent Starbucks that they should deliver. My Tassimo is loud and would wake up the house.
I’m so glad so many people are with me about the outdoor cats. I expected to draw some ire from that one as a ZOMG ANIMAL HATER or something. Stop pooping in my yard! I don’t have pets for a reason!
I laughed out loud at the cat pooping. There are two solutions. Moth balls in your garden to deter them. Or don’t garden. I personally go for the latter because my thumb is black as night and I pretty much kill anything I touch.
There is a 24-hour Starbucks not too far from us. It’s lovely.
LOL stopping by from SITS and you’ve officially grossed me out!
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Some jackhole’s outdoor cats killed my parents’ shrubs. Twice. They get no love from me, either.
HOW CAN PEOPLE NOT FLUSH THE TOILET?! I just don’t get it. Just. Flush. It.
Yay for your 1st Girl Talk post! Too funny – and I love it! And yes, please to the drivers…get off my road.
Ohhhhh and lattes…ah, sweet nectar of the gods in the middle of the night when I’m seriously contemplating strangling my happily snoring and less sleep deprived husband…would be bliss.
: ) Go YOU!
At work we have someone we call the bathroom bandit. This woman comes downstairs to use our bathroom, and always leaves a mess behind. UGH so disgusting!
Thanks for stopping by!
First, your huzb and mine = clearly related. I’m with ya on #2, 3, 5, 7, & 9. I, for one, find it most unfair that people let their cats roam around. I don’t blame the cats for pooping where they find a place, but I can see that irresponsible pet ownership = annoying as hell. Also, join me in the icy cold stare to the movie talkers during the previews. I mean, really, I kinda WANT to hear about that great new movie coming up. At least more than I want to hear about how much you love your candy. Boooooooo.
All of the above please! (plus the mother-in-law) Luv you lots!
Dear Starbucks, It would be real peachy if you delivered. But barring delivery, if you could just open a drive thru window so when my baby’s asleep in the car I can still get my fix, I’d really appreciate it. I mean, by not offering either option, you’re coming across a bit…uh…mom-ist. Thanks.
The twist ties on toys have passed a pet peeve for me and are now an intense HATE.
I hate the fact that Starbucks closes early. The one around the corner from me closes at 9:30pm. Sucky.
Just found your blog through SITS and love it. You are so funny! By the way, are you from Toronto? I saw something in one of your posts that made me think you were. I lived there for four years after college. Loved it!
I’m from Kingston actually (about 2.5 hours East of Toronto) – but we do try to get there quite often. Thanks for stopping by!!
I share your pet peeves, truly. The bathroom one bothers me so much – and seeing people actually walk out of the bathroom without washing their hands!!! WTF?? And, if there is skordiala in the house, OMG… watch out!!! Haha… I don’t eat it though, so don’t worry about sharing a room with me at BlogHer!
Toy Packaging. How did I not remember that?! I can not stand toy packaging. I think there is someone somewhere laughing his ass off (has to be a man, has to be) over the frustration he caused EVERY parent.
Your #5 and #7 together makes me think of people who glare at you as if you’re being the rude one when you ask them to please be quiet once the movie starts. That drives me nuts!
Oh good GAWD the toy packaging. It’s horrendous. And yeah, pretty much all the other stuff I agree with too. Except I bite my nails on occasion so…
hey there–found you on SITS. I’m with you on the Starbucks thing especially. Driving cross-country overnight SUCKS with only gas station coffee to propel you…
Your pet peeves are basically identical to mine!
Stoppin’ by from SITS!
Sometimes I wish that Starbucks was a 24/7 type of place…that’d make me very happy.
Here comes a boy to interrupt the girl talk!
I have this from a good source, when it comes to bathrooms girls seem to have it a lot rougher than guys do. While I do know that some bathrooms at public places are like lounges for woman, I have heard horror stories from several female friends about the state some bathrooms are left by other women. As a guy, I have only encountered one horrible bathroom “crime scene” and most woman that have participated in this conversation can recall several.
Hahaha! Great pet peeves list! I must say, when people bite their nails it is one of the most disgusting things ever! I think it looks like an animal (beaver) or some sort! I think it is gross! And I have to say traffic (specifically people who can’t drive!) is another huge pet peeve of mine!
Oh I SO agree. Right now the pooping pets thing is a big, fat #1 on my list. The neighbors let their dogs out the FRONT door to do their business at night, and guess what I’ve noticed? About 15 piles of poop, all within inches of each other, right on my front lawn. This makes me very, very, very peeved.
I agree with you on SO many of these!!
And #9–that’s why Amazon created “frustration free” packaging! What a lifesaver!
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I am totally with you on the Starbucks angst!
My younger son has been waking up at 3:45am for the past 4 days in a row. UGH!
I could really use some Starbucks love right about then!
Ah, most of YOUR pet peeves are also MY pet peeves.
Regarding that nail biting….Get this- I can’t stand to hear my cat bite her nails. OHHH EMMM GEEE! That drives me bonkers. It is so flippin’ nasty sounding.
I agree with all of those!!
I’m all for starbucks delivery!
Leaf blowers. In California, gardeners use these huge blowers that are so noisy you can’t hear yourself think, more-less, anyone talking, t.v., etc. Also, it is stunning to watch them blow stuff around and think they are doing anyone any good. They blow stuff into the street or onto the property next door and then their Gardner blows it right back! In short, nobody wins, nothing actually gets clean, and for such a “green” society, how come nobody has called these guys out! Oh! And the air pollution this causes. Allergies! Crap, now I’m just plain mad. There’s such a thing as a broom people. It actually works. USE IT.
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