This is hilarious. The top 2 are def on my list. When I read your post I thought about this for a brief moment (I generally try not to churn up memories of things that bother me) and the only thing I could come up with was people who argue with me about something and once they realize they’ve lost the argument, they fire back with “irregardless…” and continue to yammer on so they can feel like they got the last word in.
I alluded to this in my comment this morn but didn’t include it in your round up because there was a story…when I looked up the origins of “irregardless” and its use, apparently there are current day dictionaries that list this word as an actual word because “it’s been used for over 200 years” - first cited in a South Carolina newspaper no less. Nothing like giving Latin etymology the long finger and just saying something wrong for a couple hundred years to make it right.
Regardless, (see how easy that is?) I’ve backed off only marginally. It’s a patently stupid word. Figured you’re a history buff and you’d appreciate a gripe like this that has some history behind it.
Matt, this is top shelf. You have to submit when and if I do this exercise next holiday season.
Definitely interesting history of the word. I feel like lots of the words we use in the English language are mispronunciations of their ancestral originals. Particularly if coming from a foreign language.
I'm concurring with all of the above in Henny's list. Matt's hits home, though. I am the silent grammar policeman who lets stuff like this cause a slow and quiet death.
I feel I should interject here since it was my entry - I'd say no, and I swear I'm not just saying this to be diplomatic! I had a good friend at university who had some variation of this RBF at the age of 18!
I think even more than RBF it's a case of miserable, sour looks, which affects all genders and all ages in my experience. I'm a grouchy old curmudgeon, but I try to look positive in public, not with some shit-eating grin, but a neutral-positive expression. It's not hard - if I can do it, anyone can! There are way too many grumpy faces where I live (Austria).
I’m a little late to the party but I agree with the one about hold music being interrupted every 60 seconds to let you know your call is important. That is not often enough! At least every 20 seconds is better or else I feel abandoned.
Oh man Larry I have thoughts! First, I grew up outside Philly and had a first hand view of what a charlatan this guy was/is. That being said, most of the country didn’t. And imo the Dems put forth two lukewarm at best candidates to run against him.
I know a good amount of decent people in the Midwest that voted for the guy because they felt they had to. I disagreed but can honestly see things from their perspective and quasi-understand.
I don’t know if we can handle 3 more years of this. But I’ve been extremely disappointed in Democrat leadership so far.
Don’t you think if there was a centrist politician that had an ounce of gravitas they would’ve shown themselves by now? And couldn’t that person just be crushing it right now? I feel like we are all waiting for someone to take the bull by the horns.
I wasn't referring to our president. I voted for him. Twice.
KIDDING!
The Dem candidates in '16 and '24 were horrible. And truth be told, the Pig Who Shall Not Be Named isn't really the problem; to me, he's a *symptom* of a sick society that's either (1) ignorant (2) delusional (3) pissed off (4) racist (5) dumb as a bag of doorknobs, or (6) all of the above.
Again, The Evil One is a symptom, who's been fleshing out our collective id. Just my 2 cents – and I could be dead wrong.
So many terrific entries here, and a worthy winner, though for my money, Maria TC would've been the winner. My ex has a horrible habit of doing this (hence the reason, just one among many, she's my ex 😂)
Best of luck with renumeration from Seinfeld and Larry David. Still can't believe I didn't know this - I lived with devout Seinfeld fans at university but never paid attention to it while it was on.
I'm with your dad on the takeout tipping thing, and tipping culture gets doubly confusing for me going back and forth between the US, the UK and Europe. Changes catch me by surprise. I was in California a few years ago and EVERYWHERE I went had a default 20% tip option, even CVS for crying out loud!
Oh, and one more related to the Super Bowl - the people more interested in the ads than the game!
OHMYGOD! I didn’t get notified about this post, I just stumbled upon it. Well done on a title that got me to click and yay, thanks for choosing my grievance! I feel delightfully justified in my bitching.
Re: waiting for a parking spot. This happened to my mom and I once and it was a unique sitch where we were late for her presentation and we needed a close spot to unload a trunk full of books, and we waited FOREVER and finally my mom got out to see what was up and the lady was reading the Bible 🤦🏻♀️
This is hilarious. The top 2 are def on my list. When I read your post I thought about this for a brief moment (I generally try not to churn up memories of things that bother me) and the only thing I could come up with was people who argue with me about something and once they realize they’ve lost the argument, they fire back with “irregardless…” and continue to yammer on so they can feel like they got the last word in.
I alluded to this in my comment this morn but didn’t include it in your round up because there was a story…when I looked up the origins of “irregardless” and its use, apparently there are current day dictionaries that list this word as an actual word because “it’s been used for over 200 years” - first cited in a South Carolina newspaper no less. Nothing like giving Latin etymology the long finger and just saying something wrong for a couple hundred years to make it right.
Regardless, (see how easy that is?) I’ve backed off only marginally. It’s a patently stupid word. Figured you’re a history buff and you’d appreciate a gripe like this that has some history behind it.
Matt, this is top shelf. You have to submit when and if I do this exercise next holiday season.
Definitely interesting history of the word. I feel like lots of the words we use in the English language are mispronunciations of their ancestral originals. Particularly if coming from a foreign language.
I'm concurring with all of the above in Henny's list. Matt's hits home, though. I am the silent grammar policeman who lets stuff like this cause a slow and quiet death.
I have to stop myself from correcting people in polite company
Aren't resting b*tch faces featured by all women over the age of 35 (depending on whose company we're in)?
I feel like this is a set-up
🤣🤣🤣
I feel I should interject here since it was my entry - I'd say no, and I swear I'm not just saying this to be diplomatic! I had a good friend at university who had some variation of this RBF at the age of 18!
I think even more than RBF it's a case of miserable, sour looks, which affects all genders and all ages in my experience. I'm a grouchy old curmudgeon, but I try to look positive in public, not with some shit-eating grin, but a neutral-positive expression. It's not hard - if I can do it, anyone can! There are way too many grumpy faces where I live (Austria).
I’m sensing a possible deep dive on this topic in your future Daniel 🧐😀
Second place! I feel validated! But also, why are there so many people who can't throw away boxes?
The universe has it’s mysteries Maria
Hey! I came looking for some Happy Gilmore content…”oh, I didn’t call your name? Let me check the list…”
Also, the 98% full seltzer cans…grrrr.
“Now that wasn’t very nice!” 🤣🤣
lol. Adam Sandler was my first parasocial relationship. Back in the day we called those “celebrity crushes.”
Ha!
I’m a little late to the party but I agree with the one about hold music being interrupted every 60 seconds to let you know your call is important. That is not often enough! At least every 20 seconds is better or else I feel abandoned.
Hahaha. Didn’t know you had attachment issues 🤣🤣
I approve all of these grievances!!
Mazel tov!
How about this one, Henny: People who knowingly vote for a convicted felon...
Just sayin.
Oh man Larry I have thoughts! First, I grew up outside Philly and had a first hand view of what a charlatan this guy was/is. That being said, most of the country didn’t. And imo the Dems put forth two lukewarm at best candidates to run against him.
I know a good amount of decent people in the Midwest that voted for the guy because they felt they had to. I disagreed but can honestly see things from their perspective and quasi-understand.
I don’t know if we can handle 3 more years of this. But I’ve been extremely disappointed in Democrat leadership so far.
Don’t you think if there was a centrist politician that had an ounce of gravitas they would’ve shown themselves by now? And couldn’t that person just be crushing it right now? I feel like we are all waiting for someone to take the bull by the horns.
Uh...
I wasn't referring to our president. I voted for him. Twice.
KIDDING!
The Dem candidates in '16 and '24 were horrible. And truth be told, the Pig Who Shall Not Be Named isn't really the problem; to me, he's a *symptom* of a sick society that's either (1) ignorant (2) delusional (3) pissed off (4) racist (5) dumb as a bag of doorknobs, or (6) all of the above.
Again, The Evil One is a symptom, who's been fleshing out our collective id. Just my 2 cents – and I could be dead wrong.
Totally agree. I say all the time, you get the leadership you deserve. Hopefully we can withstand this.
Thanks for acknowledging my “curmudgeon” status, Henny - it’s well-earned.
You’re an inspiration Bill
So many terrific entries here, and a worthy winner, though for my money, Maria TC would've been the winner. My ex has a horrible habit of doing this (hence the reason, just one among many, she's my ex 😂)
Best of luck with renumeration from Seinfeld and Larry David. Still can't believe I didn't know this - I lived with devout Seinfeld fans at university but never paid attention to it while it was on.
I'm with your dad on the takeout tipping thing, and tipping culture gets doubly confusing for me going back and forth between the US, the UK and Europe. Changes catch me by surprise. I was in California a few years ago and EVERYWHERE I went had a default 20% tip option, even CVS for crying out loud!
Oh, and one more related to the Super Bowl - the people more interested in the ads than the game!
Yes on the ads!
We were in Spain over the holiday and I definitely have opinions on tipping culture as it relates to that. That will actually be in next week’s post!
These are great pet peeves. I think I’ll name my neighbor’s yapping dog, Peeve. Hehe.
Love the winner. Also, I can relate to empty cartons or boxes put back in the fridge or pantry. Hello hubby.
Ha! Challenge him to some feats of strength!!!
I hate when people ask for your help/opinion and then argue with you and tell you you’re wrong!
Good one Pam!!
😂🤣
OHMYGOD! I didn’t get notified about this post, I just stumbled upon it. Well done on a title that got me to click and yay, thanks for choosing my grievance! I feel delightfully justified in my bitching.
Re: waiting for a parking spot. This happened to my mom and I once and it was a unique sitch where we were late for her presentation and we needed a close spot to unload a trunk full of books, and we waited FOREVER and finally my mom got out to see what was up and the lady was reading the Bible 🤦🏻♀️
You EARNED it!! Thanks for participating. And hopefully your mom MF’d that lady 🤣🤣🤣
I honestly don't remember what she did because I was laughing too hard. Like, who does that?
Uh, my Meemom! Although she used to walk to the store. But I’m pretty sure if she drove she woulda had a Bible in her car!
Go read at home Meemom! Jesus wants you to be comfortable and have snacks 🤣
That does not with jive the Catholicism I grew up with.
I like snacks Jesus better.