Ver’s Pet Peeves!

I was having so much fun with my pet peeve tweets on Twitter and received so many great reactions, that I decided to put all of them, plus a few more, into one blog post. This, of course, also gives me the advantage of being able to add some additional comments and details, since I am no longer limited to just 140 characters. I’ve decided to list the most flagrantly irritating first and if you’re following me on twitter, I am sure you’re already aware of them.

Here for your perusal are Ver’s Pet Peeves:

1) Dweebs that fall in love with my picture and are convinced we are meant for each other after a few tweets!

Seriously, this is just not going to work and I don’t care what your reasoning may be! In the public stream, what you learn about someone is pretty limited and I would prefer someone realize that there is a lot more to me than just the way I look.

2) Men who think that just because I am a mother, I should willingly take on their kids.

3) People who refuse to be spontaneous and won’t ever step out on a limb and take a risk!

I’m not saying you have to be stupid, but in most cases, if you think about it, if something doesn’t work, you’ll end up right back where you were to begin with and really, what’s so bad about that?

4) People who either stay in a miserable relationship or won’t try for a relationship to begin with, because they are afraid of change or of getting hurt.

This one can also be applied to jobs and it really goes right along with #3 and my opinion on taking risks. Some people think I’m nuts for walking away from a 14 year marriage, but we were both miserable and just didn’t want to admit it, so why should we have kept it going? What’s wrong with changing things and trying to find happiness? Everyone deserves a chance at that, we were never in love with each other and are both young enough to move on and get what we want out of life.

5) Bouquets of flowers!

Sure, I know they’re supposed to be romantic and all that, but realistically, they just die. If you really want to show someone how much you care, there are many other lasting things you can do instead.

6) People who let their children run wild in public!

I’m sorry, you can corral  your kids and teach them to behave without being mean and abusive. I did it with my son and am proud to say I always get compliments on how well-behaved and well-mannered he is in public.

7) Children in bars!

Sorry, this is just no place for children.

8 ) Parents who insist their hell child is a little angel!

All you’re doing is raising a child who thinks they can do no wrong and this never leads them down a good path, which leads to:

9) The victim mentality!

I’m sorry, but it’s time to get real and stop blaming everyone else for your problems or criminal tendencies. I don’t care what you’ve been through, if you can think rationally, then you can differentiate between right and wrong.

10) Anyone who wears pants that reveal the crack of their ass!

I don’t care how ‘hot’ you think you are, no one wants to see that. BUY A DAMN BELT!

11) People who don’t realize their turn signals can also be turned off!

12) People who call them ‘draws’ instead of drawers!

13) People who are capable of learning, but just won’t!

14) People who can say a word correctly, but just can’t be bothered!

Such as: Picksburgh for Pittsburgh, pasketti or alumyum.

15) Lawsuit happy freaks!

Sorry, the legal system was not put in place with the intention for you to use it to make a living.

16) People who use the word ‘like’ multiple times in every sentence they utter.

17) Leaving cabinet drawers or doors open!

They aren’t that hard to close.

18) People who can’t clean up after themselves!

19) When someone empties a package and doesn’t throw it away.

20) When someone says “It’s always in the last place you look!”

Well, no shit, if I’ve found it, why would I keep looking?

21) When someone calls YOU and then just shuts up or starts talking to someone else in the background!

22) When completely clueless people insist they are an expert on any given subject.

23) When people lecture me about drinking coffee, smoking, my eating habits and etc.

I’m not making you do it, my vices, I can take or leave them at any time, so my problem, just leave me alone about it.

24) Stupid nicknames for celebrity couples!

25) People who walk around whistling in public!

Trust me on this, it’s really annoying, so just stop it, before I put some alum in your drink.

26) When someone will not admit they have developed a hearing problem and they accuse your of mumbling or not answering!

27) Anyone who talks to me like I am a kid, rather than an adult!

28) People who can’t get my first name right, even though the pronunciation is quite obvious from the spelling.

If you really are in doubt, just ask, rather than botch it completely!

29) Using abbreviations when they aren’t necessary!

If you text or tweet, you might need to do this, but otherwise…

30) When someone uses cutesy spellings!

I mean, really, what does zOMG mean, anyway?

31) Virtual strangers who worry about my sleep schedule!

If you’re a friend, that’s one thing, but when we’ve barely even tweeted each other and what you start sending are repeated messages asking if I ever sleep, then it is VERY ANNOYING! News for ya, I am an adult and quite capable of taking care of myself.

32) People who give their kids weird names….oh, wait….nevermind, just scratch that!

33) Women who wait to do their hair and makeup while driving!

Give me a break, get up a few minutes earlier and get ready BEFORE you leave the house.

34) When someone visits YOUR home and complains about your pets!

Sorry, they live there, you don’t. It is just not right to expect someone to shut them up or toss them outside, because you showed up for a visit. If you are allergic to them, then invite the pet owner to your home or go out somewhere neutral.

35) Not hearing from someone until they need or want something from you.

If you can’t be bothered to keep in touch any other time, then I am just not going to be inclined to lend you money or do anything else you ask.

36) ANYONE who asks me to BABYSIT!

37) When someone takes a bath in their cologne or perfume!

When someone tells you that you can have too much of a good thing, they are not joking.

38) Double dippers!

39) Not covering your mouth when you cough, sneeze and etc.

Why NO, I don’t wish to share all your germs, thank you.

40) Thongs! (Flip-flops for the uneducated.)

41) Finding bread crumbs, jelly, peanut butter or any other food particles in the margerine!

42) Double negatives!

43) People who cannot read without mouthing the words or saying them all out loud!

44) Those who try and convince me that I shouldn’t have stopped narcotic pain management!

Let’s see now, when I was on them, I could barely function and couldn’t get around without a cane, however, without them, I only get the occasional ache or headache and have never used a cane since. Yes, I quit high doses cold turkey and not everyone can do that and if you can’t get by without them, I am not going to bitch at you, so leave me alone in regards to my choice.

45) Those who ride on public transportation and think everyone else wants to listen to their music or cell phone conversations!

46) People who think they are going to get my phone number right away.

Sorry, I am actually really selective on who gets it and WILL NOT just give it to anyone. There’s a reason I have a cell phone and don’t allow it to be listed in any directories.

47) Conspiracy theorists.

All I can say here is, PLEASE, go find a hobby or something.

48) Abnormally flavored jelly beans!

I can handle fruit and spice flavors, but what the hell is up with things like jalepeno, buttered popcorn, peanut butter and the like? I’m sorry, these should be optional. (ATTENTION: JELLY BELLY!)

49) When someone self-righteously says “My kid(s) would never have gotten away with that!”

This was once said to me by a friend when my son, who was around 4 years old, started crying in the car. Said friend had a 14 year-old who had just gotten arrested on multiple counts of Grand Theft Auto and I AM NOTashamed to report that my response was: “I’d rather my son cry in them now, than grow up and steal them!”

50) People posting porn pics or wanting me to post some of myself.

AIN’T HAPPENING! I don’t care if you want them or want to share yours, publicly or privately, just doesn’t work for me.

I know there are more I could add, but I think I’ll stop now, before this turns into a thesis. Feel free to post yours in the comments section!