When I go to Gamestop, and I want to pre order something and they tell me about a game I have little or no interest in, and then called a casual gamer because of it.
Pretty much everything that people do in the US, though they've started doing it in the UK more and more frequently. So things like...
Talk loudly on their cellphones, ramble on about the most inane things as if they have no inner monologue, discuss utterly unsuitable topics in public places (women talking about giving birth on the bus, guys talking about murder cases at a breakfast table, etc), never holding doors open...
This friend of mine never hangs his coat on the coat rack.
He always brings it up to my room and lays it on my bed or chair!
Damn you! The coat rack is there for a REASON!
There's a guy at my school who kept walking around with my friend and me while we were talking. It drove me mad! Then there's this other kid who I think is a bit thick, and he just pops up everywhere! In short, I hate it when someone I wish wasn't around randomly pops up.
People talking about the economy in EVERY conversation. As in EVERY SINGLE conversation. Ever. Sometimes it leads to them whining how poor they are even though you can completely understand their background and where they are coming from, and yet they still give you a guilt trip when you go out of your way to get a something you like/need.
People talking about the economy in EVERY conversation. As in EVERY SINGLE conversation. Ever. Sometimes it leads to them whining how poor they are even though you can completely understand their background and where they are coming from, and yet they still give you a guilt trip when you go out of your way to get a something you like/need.
I, for one, think it has to do with the shape of the economy.
I, for one, think it has to do with the shape of the economy.
Oh believe me, I know that's the case. I'm just saying it because I'm dealing with two people I live with that always angst about it even though I'd be talking about my grade or an e-mail from a friend. But I assure you, I know that to be the leading factor of such conversation.
Consider this a late night addition. How's about fools who try to get a taxi with you who claim they're you're best friend even though you've no idea who they are?
When a group of people walk really slowly in front of you, and you have no way past then because they're walking spread out in a big line, unaware of you, who is in a hurry to get somewhere.
Pleonasms drive me crazy, especially when they're unintentional. (Actually, intentional ones can be rather funny).
Here, I'll give you a few examples (unnecessary parts bolded)
"This is a free gift!", well duh, if it wasn't free, it wouldn't be a gift, now, would it?
"They're a pair of twins"... Noo, really? I thought there were three of them!
Or in French, "monter en haut" (going up up) or "descendre en bas" (going down down), "il suffit juste de" (you just just need to).
It just annoys me for some reason. I think it's because people nowadays like exaggerating and insisting on things so much. Or maybe they don't know the meaning of words.
Pleonasms drive me crazy, especially when they're unintentional. (Actually, intentional ones can be rather funny).
Here, I'll give you a few examples (unnecessary parts bolded)
"This is a free gift!", well duh, if it wasn't free, it wouldn't be a gift, now, would it?
"They're a pair of twins"... Noo, really? I thought there were three of them!
Or in French, "monter en haut" (going up up) or "descendre en bas" (going down down), "il suffit juste de" (you just just need to).
It just annoys me for some reason. I think it's because people nowadays like exaggerating and insisting on things so much. Or maybe they don't know the meaning of words.
This makes me think of a pub sign I saw in Wales once:-
No. I don't want it back after you've written on it.
Actually, I've lent a piece of paper before, the person gives a piece of paper back next time they can. It's not the exact same one, but technically it's not the same money you get back either when you lend some, so...
"PIN number" or "ATM machine". Don't these people know what the last letter stands for?
I don't mind those much. Another one is "Sahara Desert", which means Desert(in arbabic) Desert(in english)
Also, a pair of twins would technically be four.
One thing that does annoy me though is the term "a pair of pants/trousers" how on earth is/are one of these items considered a pair? Is it because of the two legs? If so, why aren't i wearing a pair of Jumpers at the moment?
One thing that does annoy me though is the term "a pair of pants/trousers" how on earth is/are one of these items considered a pair? Is it because of the two legs? If so, why aren't i wearing a pair of Jumpers at the moment?
I never got that in English, how as soon as you put it on the bottom it becomes plural. Pants, trousers, shorts, panties... But if it's on the top, it's only one shirt, one bra, doesn't matter if these could be considered pairs as well.
I never got that in English, how as soon as you put it on the bottom it becomes plural. Pants, trousers, shorts, panties... But if it's on the top, it's only one shirt, one bra, doesn't matter if these could be considered pairs as well.
But all languages have their quirks.
What's even quirkier, is that i never made the connection between bottom-half being plural, and top being singular, before you said it just then. Curious.
Actually, I've lent a piece of paper before, the person gives a piece of paper back next time they can. It's not the exact same one, but technically it's not the same money you get back either when you lend some, so...
Ah well I've never had anyone actually give me a piece of paper back after asking that so...
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Here here!!! Kudos are in order
Talk loudly on their cellphones, ramble on about the most inane things as if they have no inner monologue, discuss utterly unsuitable topics in public places (women talking about giving birth on the bus, guys talking about murder cases at a breakfast table, etc), never holding doors open...
I only do it ironically.
yeah, I get tired of that too.
what I'm annoyed at is the guy at my school who has no muffler on his car.
every time he pulls out of the school parking lot it makes an extremely loud noise that will hurt my ears when I am no where near it
He always brings it up to my room and lays it on my bed or chair!
Damn you! The coat rack is there for a REASON!
I, for one, think it has to do with the shape of the economy.
Oh believe me, I know that's the case.
Enjoy Twilight.
Like Twilight.
Recommend Twilight.
TWILIGHT.
TWILIGHT
I feel that way about high school musical
I feel the same way about BOTH.
All at the same time. :cool:
Twilight school musical?
Twighschool Musical?
Yes, I too, hate them both with a passion.
2) stop
3) be annoyed at the ensuing avalanche of bodies
^ 3 easy steps to follow if you want to annoy me.
What you trying to do? Create the worst movie ever made? If so you might want to add 'Holes' into that too...
I read the prologue of Twilight for an activity in a writer's group I belong to. It's written extremely badly. >_>
As to what annoys me: Anyone who uses the phrase: "It's a big ask." What on earth does that even mean?
Here, I'll give you a few examples (unnecessary parts bolded)
"This is a free gift!", well duh, if it wasn't free, it wouldn't be a gift, now, would it?
"They're a pair of twins"... Noo, really? I thought there were three of them!
Or in French, "monter en haut" (going up up) or "descendre en bas" (going down down), "il suffit juste de" (you just just need to).
It just annoys me for some reason. I think it's because people nowadays like exaggerating and insisting on things so much. Or maybe they don't know the meaning of words.
This makes me think of a pub sign I saw in Wales once:-
"Open 7 days a week:- Including Sundays"
I'd be worried if it was 9am in the evening. :rolleyes:
Not directly things people do, but things restaurants do: Have a sign saying 'all day breakfast' but don't start serving food until 11:30am.
"PIN number" or "ATM machine". Don't these people know what the last letter stands for?
No. I don't want it back after you've written on it.
Actually, I've lent a piece of paper before, the person gives a piece of paper back next time they can. It's not the exact same one, but technically it's not the same money you get back either when you lend some, so...
it depends who writes on it it could be a way of getting a free aultograph
I don't mind those much. Another one is "Sahara Desert", which means Desert(in arbabic) Desert(in english)
Also, a pair of twins would technically be four.
One thing that does annoy me though is the term "a pair of pants/trousers" how on earth is/are one of these items considered a pair? Is it because of the two legs? If so, why aren't i wearing a pair of Jumpers at the moment?
I never got that in English, how as soon as you put it on the bottom it becomes plural. Pants, trousers, shorts, panties... But if it's on the top, it's only one shirt, one bra, doesn't matter if these could be considered pairs as well.
But all languages have their quirks.
What's even quirkier, is that i never made the connection between bottom-half being plural, and top being singular, before you said it just then. Curious.
Oh, and adding to that, people who complain about bad spelling on internet forums.
Ah well I've never had anyone actually give me a piece of paper back after asking that so...
LOL.
As to the topic: People who listen to music on their mobile phones on trains on loudspeaker rather than using earphones.