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Rant Thread - What really grinds your gears?

New rant: today was supposed to be a short day at work that turned into a LONG day... want planning on that. :(
 
Something that always grinds my gears: People who don't use their turn signals. It's inconsiderate and DANGEROUS.

Plus - and this is the part that *really* grinds my gears - why would you NOT signal??? It's about the easiest thing to do besides breathing and chewing gum. As in, there is no good excuse not to. Just none whatsoever. Using your turn signals is so easy that failure to use them should be considered a valid medical symptom of brain damage.

I struggle with trying not to go postal on a daily basis... that's how bad people in this area drive. Le sigh.
 
septembergurl said:
Something that always grinds my gears: People who don't use their turn signals. It's inconsiderate and DANGEROUS.

Plus - and this is the part that *really* grinds my gears - why would you NOT signal??? It's about the easiest thing to do besides breathing and chewing gum. As in, there is no good excuse not to. Just none whatsoever. Using your turn signals is so easy that failure to use them should be considered a valid medical symptom of brain damage.

I struggle with trying not to go postal on a daily basis... that's how bad people in this area drive. Le sigh.
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Absolutely quoted for truth.:congrats:

They are there to forewarn the vehicle around you what you are "going" to do, not what you are currently doing. Cramming on the breaks and finally flipping the directional as you begin turning the wheel doesn't count.:mad::banghead:
 
People calling chimps monkeys!! I know its irrational but its one of those things i just HAVE to be a smart arse about and correct :)
 
Unforgiven said:
Absolutely quoted for truth.:congrats:

They are there to forewarn the vehicle around you what you are "going" to do, not what you are currently doing. Cramming on the breaks and finally flipping the directional as you begin turning the wheel doesn't count.:mad::banghead:
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YAY!!! Another person who gets it!!! I swear, sometimes I feel like I'm one of a very few number of sane drivers left. I grew up in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudis drove like maniacs... so, naturally, I thought it couldn't get any worse...... yes, yes it can, it turns out. Move to Boone, NC and you will be amazed. My husband used to live in Atlanta and commute every day, and he's never seen anything like this. Pretty scary considering this is a very small mountain town!

If I had a quarter for every time I got stuck behind some guy in a work truck driving waaaaaay under the speed limit while the guy is yapping away on his cell phone, weaving all over the place... yeesh. :stupid:
 
GRardB said:
I hate people who can't walk correctly. It frustrates me when people are oblivious to the fact that they're in people's ways (like standing in front of a doorway for example). Other examples would be 3-4 people walking side by side on a sidewalk or in a hallway and won't let people walking in the other direction through OR they won't let faster walkers coming from behind pass them.

Also, I'm a vegetarian and eat mostly vegan. I hate when people ask me how I get my protein, B12, etc. I'm a fairly big kid, and more muscular than most people who ask me these questions. I eat extremely healthy and people observe that, but they still ask stupid questions about vegetarianism and sometimes debate that I am unhealthy. Ugh...

This post just makes me think of everything that angers me. I get angry with lots of people because it seems like nobody likes to think about anything...ever.
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Oh I am right there with ya on the walking thing. If I told you how many times complete strangers have made rude comments to me because I supposedly "walk too fast" you would probably feel like punching someone (I know I do! heh!). I mean, really. It all comes down to common courtesy: BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS so you can be a considerate, fully functioning person. At least when I "walk too fast" I don't inconvenience people by treating the outside world like it's my freaking living room. My walk is "purposeful", not "too fast"... just like my life has purpose.

I also feel you on the healthy eating thing. I'm not even a vegetarian, and have been in work places where I've constantly been subjected to comments like, "What are you eating?!?! Hummus?!?! What the heck is that?!? UGH!" and "Vegetables?!??? I don't even know what a vegetable is! Why do you need to eat vegetables?? You don't need to exercise! You're so skinny!" First of all, every person on this earth NEEDS exercise. It is something that our bodies require to function to their optimum capacity. And, earth to people, "skinny" (whatever that means to whoever is saying it) does not automatically = healthy. Also, our bodies weren't meant to consume crap. Just because some people *want* to keep eating absolute crap doesn't mean they *should* be eating absolute crap. They're just self-conscious and/or clueless, that's why they make these idiotic comments. People should at least read a well researched book or well researched articles before they start lecturing people on their food choices. :banghead:
 
Include bicyclists in the signals. I don't think half of them know which hand signal is which or what signals are for.

Does anyone know what merge means? Half this state doesn't seem to.
 
septembergurl said:
YAY!!! Another person who gets it!!! I swear, sometimes I feel like I'm one of a very few number of sane drivers left. I grew up in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudis drove like maniacs... so, naturally, I thought it couldn't get any worse...... yes, yes it can, it turns out. Move to Boone, NC and you will be amazed. My husband used to live in Atlanta and commute every day, and he's never seen anything like this. Pretty scary considering this is a very small mountain town!

If I had a quarter for every time I got stuck behind some guy in a work truck driving waaaaaay under the speed limit while the guy is yapping away on his cell phone, weaving all over the place... yeesh. :stupid:
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You had better stock up on anti anxiety meds if you ever plan on driving in Massachusetts then. Most of the most travelled roads here are less than 20 feet wide with all the wonderful driving habits you just described.:rolleyes:
 
The roads in New England just followed the cow paths. I've never seen a cow walk in a straight line. They meander.

Also they kept pretty much the same dimensions as a wagon. Probably due to property rights and cost when roads were paved. My Spitfire did real well on those roads. Corners were a breeze.

snopes.com: Railroad Gauges and Roman Chariots

As an example: My cousin's house in CT had a marker put there by the British on the march to Danbury. It was right along side of the road, and widening the road would have made them move it.
I think it was finally fenced and locked down to keep idiots from digging it up. Still didn't widen the road.
 
You really don't want me to get into the argument I recently had with bureaucrats in Boston about varying width road layouts and why they were justified. Forget cows, we're talking deer and native Americans.:banghead:
 
septembergurl said:
Something that always grinds my gears: People who don't use their turn signals. It's inconsiderate and DANGEROUS.

Plus - and this is the part that *really* grinds my gears - why would you NOT signal??? It's about the easiest thing to do besides breathing and chewing gum. As in, there is no good excuse not to. Just none whatsoever. Using your turn signals is so easy that failure to use them should be considered a valid medical symptom of brain damage.

I struggle with trying not to go postal on a daily basis... that's how bad people in this area drive. Le sigh.
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They don't like using them here, either. I can only think they see other drivers as The Enemy and do not wish to give away their planned maneuvers.

I'd accuse the current heat wave of grinding my gears, but I don't think you can grind something that's melting. Today was the first of at least six straight days expected to have highs over 100F (about 38C), with overnight lows no lower than 67F (19C). I have no problem with a daily high temp of 67!

My only consolation right now (especially since my car's air conditioning does not work at present) is checking out conditions in Death Valley, which is usually at least 20F higher than Sacramento.
 
Wow those sound like really bad drivers! :mad:

hmmm... I wonder some day if a company will make automated turrets on top of your car so when a crazy eventually drifts like a crazy into your lane it will just open fire with millions of rubber bullets! :)

I am genius!

I am gonna make a FORTUNE...


By the wayz.... in Cape Town my God save your soul if you are just trying to cross a pedestrian crossing because if you aint fast enough they will just run you over!! :mad:

Freaks!

I sometimes have to fracking sprint across the road because they accelerate!

Stinky Sighz :(
 
Kelmar said:
FIFY :)
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:D

whahahahaa!

What about something like paint balls??? :)

But make them all multicoloured and also make the paint balls STINK like nothing on Earth so they never do madness again! :)

Stereotypical as hell sports presenter says: "It's gonna be a close one people! ... WAIT ... the little guy is going for it! ... The tiny Stinky roach shoots... HE SCORES!!!"

(Cheering like crazy crowd noises and then out of control burning of the stadium seats from their total and utter lack of self control! Yeah! Society at it's finest!)
 
I used to be BIG into paintball.

What you're describing reminds me of the Tippmann hellhound



Paintball mini turret:cool:
 

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Rxpert83 said:
I used to be BIG into paintball.

What you're describing reminds me of the Tippmann hellhound



Paintball mini turret:cool:
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Peoplez like this guy grind myy gears for no good solid moral reason what so ever! :mad:

I am AAAANGRRRRY!
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xD

:D

Dankershern Kelmar / funny-looking-chimp guy! :)

Maybe you could shoot tasty poops that smell worse than hell at their car??? :):):)

Crazy Stinky is Crazy! :D

Concerned citizen on the side of the road watching this "insanity" while calling the police says:

"OH MY GOOD LORD!

Look at that crazy Roach!!

He is not aiming to try and get into the window of that crazy and psychotic (and most probably high!) driver's car to get that **** right into his face! :mad:

Shame on him!

He must aim properly!

COME on dude! Hit the face!

I am so calling the cops for his PATHETIC aiming skills!!!

Sheesh!

Who the heck taught him to aim like that!?!

His Grandma!? :mad:"
 
Stinky Stinky said:
Wow those sound like really bad drivers! :mad:

hmmm... I wonder some day if a company will make automated turrets on top of your car so when a crazy eventually drifts like a crazy into your lane it will just open fire with millions of rubber bullets! :)

I am genius!

I am gonna make a FORTUNE...


By the wayz.... in Cape Town my God save your soul if you are just trying to cross a pedestrian crossing because if you aint fast enough they will just run you over!! :mad:

Freaks!

I sometimes have to fracking sprint across the road because they accelerate!

Stinky Sighz :(
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LOL!!! I feel ya, I have been very nearly run over on more than one occasion in this town. The last time I just stopped in the middle of the crosswalk and gave them the finger. I know, I know... imprudent (to say the least), but it sure did make me feel better! Alas, people in this town don't seem to be aware of how to drive OR of how to use crosswalks. If they're not almost running over someone using a crosswalk, they're walking out into traffic against the "no crossing" signal. As if a crosswalk signal is difficult to interpret. Heck, if grade school children can do it, then so can grown-ass men and women, lol.

And I officially endorse your rubber-bullet-turret idea! Speaking of, just the other day a crazy did in fact drift into my lane and almost hit me. :rolleyes: Sighsighsigh.
 
i almost get hit by a car at least once every time i go out on my bike, yes i follow the rules of biking and respect the lane rule and the sidewalk rule, but yet drivers dont know how to honk or signal a cyclist on the road! they usually just push the pedal to the metal and almost hit me/us(a group consisting of 2-5 members). i ride fixed(fixed gear or fixies called now a days) so braking without actually brakes is fairly difficult especially going downhill or when going about 30mph non stop in a wide road. once a car cut me off and i couldn't avoided it, i had to basically throw my bike and during that small process i got about 3 butcher knife thick scars on my leg and the ******* guy didnt stop to see if i was ok. i was going to school and we didnt(still dont) have a nurse, i was bleeding badly i felt faint and all they could do was give me a bandage to try to stop the bleeding... anyways after that i carry a small baseball bat in hand just in case, they wanna cut me off i "tap" their car softly for them to notice that im there...the city knows that many young folks are riding bikes and that drivers are more likely to hit a biker than a standalone tree...they decided to do nothing but add a few bike lanes but that cant stop cars from hitting us...i wish we could get alil more respect while enjoying our method of transportation...
 
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