Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

signs.

signs really grind my gears.

especially signs in places where no one is around.

Humans are top of the food chain.

Yet when we approach a flat piece of metal painted "No Turn on Red", we obey. we comply with a silent request from an inanimate object.

We walk upright for freaks sake.

I refuse to not turn right on a red if the coast is clear.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

When you order "chicken and cashews" but when you get it, you are not sure if it is chicken or the kitchen made a mistake and gave you tofu.

all you do know is that you are eating an unknown product that has the consistency of a scallop.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Got a....serious scare the other day.
It appeared that my local ESPN affiliate afternoon show had been replaced with the....Dan Le Batard show
My world nearly ended when considering trying to deal with life with DL....whew
Thank God it was a one day deal. I have been reunited with reality.....> <

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Guys on the internet who think it is okay to hit a woman. If a woman pushed you, tries to slap you or throws a drink on you ..... act like a man and walk away.

My mind is blown by all these internet guys who say "she hit him first" .. or "" women want equality, here it is" ...

i just dont get this mind state at all.

muslimponder says:
Jul 6, 2015 4:46 PM
Why in the world would be people be demanding the alleged “victim” have her name redacted? This isn’t a rape case. Also, real victim blaming at its finest, that pushy broad deserved it, but he’s going to take all the heat.

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skunksprayjim says:
Jul 6, 2015 4:40 PM
The video clearly shows her hitting him first. He did absolutely nothing wrong here whatsoever. If anything, he should be commended for putting a violent bully in her place.

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redwoodking says:
Jul 6, 2015 4:54 PM
If you act like a man, prepare to be treated like one. More females need to learn this and stop being shocked when a man hits them after she puts her hands on him first.

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^^^^ this guy got 238 likes vs 98 dislikes ..... are u effing kidding me?

its called proportion. a football player vs a random chick.

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/06/graphic-deandre-johnson-punch-video-likely-means-no-nfl-for-him/]Graphic De’Andre Johnson punch video likely means no NFL for him | ProFootballTalk[/url]

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[quote=over the mountain;1114771]Guys on the internet who think it is okay to hit a woman. If a woman pushed you, tries to slap you or throws a drink on you ..... act like a man and walk away.

My mind is blown by all these internet guys who say "she hit him first" .. or "" women want equality, here it is" ...

i just dont get this mind state at all.
[/quote]

While I do agree with you 100% I want to take it a little further .

Over the last week to ten days there have been two different cases of child abuse and to me neglect in Hagerstown Maryland ,a 9 year old was hand cuffed to a bed and beaten and kicked for sneaking a piece of his own birthday cake .Second a 6 year old autistic boy was beaten to death both by the boyfriends of the mothers ,if I was a cop I would have shot them on the spot and the mothers too .

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[quote=Giantone;1114780]While I do agree with you 100% I want to take it a little further .

Over the last week to ten days there have been two different cases of child abuse and to me neglect in Hagerstown Maryland ,a 9 year old was hand cuffed to a bed and beaten and kicked for sneaking a piece of his own birthday cake .Second a 6 year old autistic boy was beaten to death both by the boyfriends of the mothers ,if I was a cop I would have shot them on the spot and the mothers too .[/quote]

such sad cases.

add to that the little boy who was being pushed in a swing for 3 days straight in waldorf and the baby left on the side of the road a few days ago in pasadena. . . .

mental illness is soo real and impactful on so many levels. of course, the ppl who need help think everyone is the problem ...

life is hard on so many levels for so many ppl w mental issues (big or small)

for some wout mental problems, you say, what is so hard about getting up in the morning, going to work, working, coming home and relaxing.

ppl w anxiety or bi polar or ptsd cant think in small manageable ways. they cant make life simple. they make it very hard and too complex and over-whelming. they are so consumed with future what-ifs and negative thoughts that it cripples them.

life is as hard as you make it for yourself.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[quote=Giantone;1114780]While I do agree with you 100% I want to take it a little further .

Over the last week to ten days there have been two different cases of child abuse and to me neglect in Hagerstown Maryland ,a 9 year old was hand cuffed to a bed and beaten and kicked for sneaking a piece of his own birthday cake .Second a 6 year old autistic boy was beaten to death both by the boyfriends of the mothers ,if I was a cop I would have shot them on the spot and the mothers too .[/quote]

Unfortunately I believe the 9 year old succumbed to his injuries today. This world is horrible at times. I have 4 kids under 8 and it blows my mind how anyone can hurt a child.

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[url=http://nypost.com/2015/07/02/gunmans-sister-wants-your-money-because-her-racist-brother-ruined-her-wedding/]Charleston gunman’s sister did about the most narcissistic thing she could | New York Post[/url]

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[QUOTE=over the mountain;1114809][url=http://nypost.com/2015/07/02/gunmans-sister-wants-your-money-because-her-racist-brother-ruined-her-wedding/]Charleston gunman’s sister did about the most narcissistic thing she could | New York Post[/url][/QUOTE]


Maybe there is room for two in the chair?

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Finding a black snake in the house

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

I'm starting a GoFundMe account to cover my anger management counseling this has caused me.....

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1114889]Finding a black snake in the house[/QUOTE

dude that is some scary stuff right there.

i need details. did you find him? did you catch him or cattle him through an open door? if he got in once he can get in twice.

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[quote=over the mountain;1114900][QUOTE=Chico23231;1114889]Finding a black snake in the house[/QUOTE

dude that is some scary stuff right there.

i need details. did you find him? did you catch him or cattle him through an open door? if he got in once he can get in twice.[/quote]

this is funny...i have the little mound of "snaps"(those little loud noise making kids thing) on top of my fridge and one fell and pop in the kitchen. I went to find out what it was and i saw a little black snake(bout 18 inches-2 feet) trying to run back down the back of fridge and gotten wedged between the wall. I pulled the fridge out where he fell and coiled up. I have a garden rake on my deck and just litterally pick it up and pushed it out the back door. It hit my deck and was gone. I pretty sure its the dryer vent how he got in, because he did make an effort to go that way.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[quote=Chico23231;1114907][quote=over the mountain;1114900]

this is funny...i have the little mound of "snaps"(those little loud noise making kids thing) on top of my fridge and one fell and pop in the kitchen. I went to find out what it was and i saw a little black snake(bout 18 inches-2 feet) trying to run back down the back of fridge and gotten wedged between the wall. I pulled the fridge out where he fell and coiled up. I have a garden rake on my deck and just litterally pick it up and pushed it out the back door. It hit my deck and was gone. I pretty sure its the dryer vent how he got in, because he did make an effort to go that way.[/quote]

thats man stuff right there.

i would scream, run up stairs to the deepest bath tub, get into the bath tub, assume the fetile position and pee my pants.

maybe not for a 2 footer.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Jenner winning the arthur ashe courage award over the likes of people like jim kelly. Dont really care what the hell you wear or call yourself.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

The Liberal media shoving Caitlyn Jenner down our throats. I seriously doubt many people want to see a 65 year old heshe in a dress.

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Caitlyn doesnt deserve it over Jim Kelly. Sorry, just doesnt.

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[QUOTE=Buffalo Bob;1114936]The Liberal media shoving Caitlyn Jenner down our throats. I seriously doubt many people want to see a 65 year old heshe in a dress.[/QUOTE]


Espn is giving her the award because people are going to tune in to watch it. Its bullshit.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Love Kelly but he's not the first one to fight cancer. I'd say they're both courageous in their own ways.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Last I heard, Caitlin was courageous to an expected tune of.......500m

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

This isn't that high on the scale of "grinding gears" but I don't want to start a new thread for this. What is it with companies over-promising and under-delivering? Case in point "Prime Day." I would probably be more pissed if I paid 100 for a subscription only to see the weak sales but I was definitely expecting more from a company usually known for quality, especially since it was saying it would be bigger than Black Friday.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[QUOTE=Mattyk;1114940]Love Kelly but he's not the first one to fight cancer. I'd say they're both courageous in their own ways.[/QUOTE]


No he certainly isnt and yes they are but as Hog pointed out the Jenner thing just smells like a kardashianesque money grab and the same can be said for ESPN and ratings. For the first time in my life I whole heartedly agree with Bob Kostas. God that hurt to say.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

But really Jim Kelly is an inspiration to fight cancer as believe me I have had way too many family members, loved ones fight it. One aunt succumbed to it two years ago.

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[quote=punch it in;1114976]No he certainly isnt and yes they are but as Hog pointed out the Jenner thing just smells like a kardashianesque money grab and the same can be said for ESPN and ratings. For the first time in my life I whole heartedly agree with Bob Kostas. God that hurt to say.[/quote]

Jenner had plenty of $ before all this. Calling it a money grab is a little insulting.

What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Im not sure what you mean by insulting. I certainly could care less who wants to wear what, or whether someone is trans, strait, gay, bi, or whatever. I think everybody deserves to be happy and i hope that Jenner helps alot of people by coming out. Just not sure that when you take the publicity /money/ into account that I consider her so "courageous ".
What is insulting is that ESPN or ABC expect me to believe that they are more moved by Jenners story than the countless other courageous stories out there and that this has nothing to do with ratings or money. Last time i checked the network had plenty of money before this just like Jenner.

[url]http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-caitlyn-jenner-courage-award-espys-20150715-story.html#page=2[/url]

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

If you want to see courage......walk through the Cancer ward at any children's hospital.
We throw around words like courage and hero way to freely in this country.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[QUOTE=Hog1;1114981]If you want to see courage......walk through the Cancer ward at any children's hospital.

We throw around words like courage and hero way to freely in this country.[/QUOTE]


Amen

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[quote=Mattyk;1114979]Jenner had plenty of $ before all this. Calling it a money grab is a little insulting.[/quote]

well we are talking about the most self exploitive family in the country over the last 10 years maybe all time, unfortunately its in the conversation. To say they are not extemely calculating is naive. Im generally sick of everything kardashian, so Ill hate the family while not hating the cause of which they standing for. I support the equality Cait is seeking, but i really dont know how geniune it really is.

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[quote=Chico23231;1114997]well we are talking about the most self exploitive family in the country over the last 10 years maybe all time, unfortunately its in the conversation. To say they are not extemely calculating is naive. Im generally sick of everything kardashian, so Ill hate the family while not hating the cause of which they standing for. I support the equality Cait is seeking, but i really dont know how geniune it really is.[/quote]

I just find it hard to believe it's all an act or just a money grab. There's many easier ways to seek attention or money.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[QUOTE=Mattyk;1114999]I just find it hard to believe it's all an act or just a money grab. There's many easier ways to seek attention or money.[/QUOTE]


It isnt an act. Lol. I mean obviously jenner is for real. It is just that the attention/ratings/money aspect is completely intertwined with all of it. The timing is perfect. Read the article i linked a few posts ago. What could be easier and more convenient for all networks and parties involved than to give Jenner the award last nite?

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[quote=Mattyk;1114999]I just find it hard to believe it's all an act or just a money grab. There's many easier ways to seek attention or money.[/quote]

Pretty sure Jenner wanting to become a woman has been a long time in the making. The timing of it and exploiting it is a money grab. Other than Jenner none of the current family ever accomplished anything and they have always been about money and fame. Jenner is just as bad as the rest of the bunch for seeking attention and making a dime anyway they could. It starts off by Robert Kardashian defending the murderer of his ex-wife's best friend. What kind of slime does that?

Due note Jenner never confirmed any desires or actions to become a woman until a TV deal was in place. If Jenner did this publicly to help people why isn't the $75 million or whatever is earned getting donated to a charity that helps those with gender confusion or whatever they have.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Jenner clearly grinds some gears.

I have 2 oldies but goodies:

1. people on the road who speed up and honk their horn when you indicate that you are going to attempt to safely merge in front of them. If you need to speed up and are blaring your horn for a few seconds just to make, what is otherwise, a normal merge/lane change a closer call .... you have issues.

I had at least 10 car lengths to merge. Before i even started to merge I hear this horn constantly blaring. I start my merge and complete my merge and still hear this horn honking. i look in my rear view and apparently this white 700 series BMW and its old lady driver was the one honking her horn. she was soo far back when i started my merge, i was like "come on man!".

2. people who leave a ton of space in front of them STOPPED at an intersection and dont pull up when they are the car that is otherwise blocking you from getting into the wide open left turn lane.

yesterday, if this SUV just pulled up 3 feet, i would have had room to get into the left turn lane but the SUV in front of me was just blocking me enough. i watched the left turn arrow go from green to red but i didnt mind bc i assumed that there was another car in front of the SUV that i couldnt see and that is why the SUV didnt move up appropriately .... but no, apparently the SUV left a good 3 car spaces open in front of it.


i dont mind the minor inattentiveness. im not asking cars to squeeze right up on the bumper of the car in front of them BUT SOME SENSE OF FUCKING AWARENESS WOULD BE NICE!!

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[QUOTE=over the mountain;1115003]Jenner clearly grinds some gears.



I have 2 oldies but goodies:



1. people on the road who speed up and honk their horn when you indicate that you are going to attempt to safely merge in front of them. If you need to speed up and are blaring your horn for a few seconds just to make, what is otherwise, a normal merge/lane change a closer call .... you have issues.



I had at least 10 car lengths to merge. Before i even started to merge I hear this horn constantly blaring. I start my merge and complete my merge and still hear this horn honking. i look in my rear view and apparently this white 700 series BMW and its old lady driver was the one honking her horn. she was soo far back when i started my merge, i was like "come on man!".



2. people who leave a ton of space in front of them STOPPED at an intersection and dont pull up when they are the car that is otherwise blocking you from getting into the wide open left turn lane.



yesterday, if this SUV just pulled up 3 feet, i would have had room to get into the left turn lane but the SUV in front of me was just blocking me enough. i watched the left turn arrow go from green to red but i didnt mind bc i assumed that there was another car in front of the SUV that i couldnt see and that is why the SUV didnt move up appropriately .... but no, apparently the SUV left a good 3 car spaces open in front of it.





i dont mind the minor inattentiveness. im not asking cars to squeeze right up on the bumper of the car in front of them BUT SOME SENSE OF FUCKING AWARENESS WOULD BE NICE!![/QUOTE]


I have often regretted not being a traffic cop so i could fuck with those d-bags!

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Telemarketers who call offering their BS, even after signed up for non-telemarketing calls.


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[quote=tomahawk134;1115008]Telemarketers who call offering their BS, even after signed up for non-telemarketing calls.


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You just gotta flip the script. Watch the YT videos where they prank the telemarketers, they're pretty funny. Alternatively stop picking up the phone if you don't recognize the number. If it's important they'll leave a voicemail.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

Jersey bros at obx beaches. Keep it at the jersey shore

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

People that complain about the weather. Yeah, it's hot today, it's summer what do you expect? A few months from now the same people will be bitching about the cold.

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

The weather in S Fl is....spectacular all winter
Summer is hot as.....Hell.
If I don't like it, I can always change the station...

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1115048]Jersey bros at obx beaches. Keep it at the jersey shore[/QUOTE]


Woah woah woah! Lol. Dont confuse the trash from North Jersey and New York with the fine folks from the Jersey Shore. Those d-bags invade our beaches too!

Re: What REALLY grinds your gears?
 

[quote=punch it in;1115068]Woah woah woah! Lol. Dont confuse the trash from North Jersey and New York with the fine folks from the Jersey Shore. Those d-bags invade our beaches too![/quote]


I've been saying this since that effing show came on TV!I wouldn't even include the North New Jersey People ,the Quido's from Staten Island ,Long(a) Island and NY and Philly have been screwing up the New Jersey Shore for years,about time they go somewhere else .