Strangely this year's grievances are sort of church-themed. Not sure exactly why. Maybe because going to church is practically my only social activity.
Short-sleeved white shirts-
Your mission's over dude. Where do you even get a short-sleeved white shirt?
Rolling up your dress shirt sleeves-
Unless you're fixing a kitchen drain, don't roll your sleeves up. Tacky. Church isn't a very physically taxing activity. If you roll your shirt sleeves up, you may as well roll your pant legs up.
Slamming hymn books shut-
"I finished the hymn first! Did you hear me close the book loudly?"
Closing hymn books before the song is over-
Sometimes we share hymn books and sometimes I attempt to sing parts. Just because you know all the words, it doesn't mean I'm not done looking at them -- or the notes I'm attempting (and failing) to sing.
Two people holding one hymn book-
It's actually harder for two people to hold one hymn book than it is for one person to hold it. If I don't help you hold it, it's because I'm giving you a break. Don't expect me to be miserable with you.
Fascist youth march-
Um, maybe you should ask me about this one. It's actually totally different than it sounds.
Sitting at the edge of the bench-
Be nice. Sit in the middle. Don't make people crawl over you just because you like to stick your leg out into the aisle.
Standing in doorways while talking-
People enjoy talking in doorways for some reason. Yeah, it's peace of mind in case an earthquake suddenly hits, but people need to get through that dang door.
Toilets that flush automatically-
This applies to many public toilets. I especially hate the ones that flush automatically and don't give the option to flush manually. I stand in front of the toilet or urinal doing all sorts of dances in order to get the movement detection sensor or whatever to work on the thing. Sure, toilet handles are gross, but maybe public toilets should have a flushing mechanism similar to one I used in Candada one time. It was a foot pedal. That's perfect. Unless you're barefoot. That's gross for so many reasons.
Saying "Merry Christmas" spitefully-
I say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" usually, but I do hate it when people get mad when people don't say "Merry Christmas." "Happy Holidays" works just fine. No need to make it a spiteful issue.
Not putting DVD back in its case-
So you wanna watch one of your DVDs. You open the player and there's already a DVD in there! Omigosh! Where does it go? Look at the top of the DVD. Now look at the DVD shelf. The title on the DVD and the title on a DVD case SHOULD match. I'll bet you A MILLION DOLLARS that's where the DVD belongs. Does it belong face down on top of the DVD player? No, actually. Weird. One movement miscalculation and the DVD is scratched and unplayable.
Stupid DVDs that get scratched too easily and don't play anymore-
This is stupid.
Weird American values-
I've been watching lots of documentaries lately and I've noticed a strange common theme in them. Strangely as Americans we say we value honesty and integrity, but in private we overwhelmingly value corruption and dishonesty. Maybe it's a weird documentary agenda. Watch Food Inc, Capitalism: A Love Story, No End in Sight and especially Bigger, Stronger, Faster.
My looks-
I'm handsomer now than I was when I was 22. My face is anyway. Unfortunately I'm also way balder. Why can't there be one period of my life where I REALLY look good?
My softness-
I think my metabolism is giving out. I'm noticing my body isn't that much bigger, but it is softer. Sorta buttery. This grieves me.
No free parking at the JSMB-
I always need to call Jaime, totally make her stop working, have her take the elevator downstairs and finally meet me at the JSMB to give me a parking validation for $2. Do you have any idea how inconvenient this is for me (and her)?
Saying "Ha ha do it again!"-
If someone does something funny and spontaneous, it's a total buzzkill to ask them to do it again.
You're not nearly as smart as you think you are-
Not nearly.
Couples-
They have no right to exist. Any of them. I agree I'm a horrible person and I can be a total jerk oftentimes and I'm phsically atrocious and I'm not loaded or anything. I don't know why any girl anywhere would be foolish enough to find me intersting. It boggles my mind that such a thing could ever happen -- BUT I'm way better than every other guy on the planet. True story.
This has been this year's airing of grievances. Happy Festivus everyone!
3 comments:
You've been blog-stocked.
And yes, two people holding a hymn book is a work-out... but if there are guys wearing short sleeved shirts around, shouldn't you be encouraging this practice? Short sleeves + Toned arms = Not so bad.
People not putting DVD's back in their case is a huge grievance for me! This is why I rarely lend mine out. You're on my OK list, which is evident when I lent you a DVD for 2 years.
For the most part I agree with your whole list...except for not liking couples. Scott and I are a pretty darn cool couple if I do say so myself. Though playing games with cutesy couples should be on your list. Just because you love that person it doesn't mean you should try to help them win, you should try to win for yourself! So annoying!
Oh the Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays issue was annoying me this year. I would say MC and get a snotty HH in response. I would say HH to the next person and get a snotty MC. Like I am supposed to telepathically know which the person on the phone or in front of me prefers!
Then, I know one person who made a big deal of not celebrating anything and resented the goings on around her. Really?? Can't find one holiday in November and December to be happy about?
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My problem with automatic toilets is that I am being conditioned to not flush any longer. Same with automatic doors. I walk into the door and bang my face because I assume it will open for me.
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