Author Topic: Pet Peeves! (Read 236592 times)

David · « **Reply #3605 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:09:03 AM »

I had no idea this thread would be so wildly popular through the years, as an outlet to vent about petty stuff during your day-to-day grind. I should have set it up in a way that I could charge you motherf*ckers.

MyTwoSense · « **Reply #3606 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:11:39 AM »

Quote from: David on February 10, 2012, 05:09:03 AM

I had no idea this thread would be so wildly popular through the years, as an outlet to vent about petty stuff during your day-to-day grind. I should have set it up in a way that I could charge you motherf*ckers.

he he he he he OK Dr. David!

David · « **Reply #3607 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:30:32 AM »

Hmm... "Dr. David." I think the title, "Doctor" is legally protected but it does kind of have a ring to it.

AJ93 · « **Reply #3608 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:31:42 AM »

Yeah, I'm sure Dr. Dre is paying someone some licensing fee for the honorarium.

David · « **Reply #3609 on:** February 10, 2012, 05:56:13 AM »

If there ever was a doctoral program for beat-making, Dre would have a doctorate!

....And if that was sarcasm, then you must have a Ph.D yourself: Player Hater's Degree.

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3610 on:** February 11, 2012, 05:10:17 PM »

^ University of Michigan gave Mos Def an honorary PhD or maybe it was visiting professor... I can't remember. Either way he got something.

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3611 on:** February 23, 2012, 06:02:26 PM »

People that charge / plug in their electronics on the subway and let the cords dangle across the aisle. At least sit in a seat above an outlet. Same goes with stations.

If people abuse this by creating a trip hazard, they're just going to put locks on all the plugs.

MyTwoSense · « **Reply #3612 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:40:56 PM »

Quote from: NorthAndre on February 23, 2012, 06:02:26 PM

People that charge / plug in their electronics on the subway and let the cords dangle across the aisle. At least sit in a seat above an outlet. Same goes with stations.

If people abuse this by creating a trip hazard, they're just going to put locks on all the plugs.

There are electric outlets on Chicago subways?

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3613 on:** February 24, 2012, 04:20:01 AM »

That's the big thing now -- putting electrical outlets and wi-fi all over the place in airports, on trains and other public and quasi-public spaces.

MyTwoSense · « **Reply #3614 on:** February 24, 2012, 04:26:35 AM »

Quote from: GCrites80s on February 24, 2012, 04:20:01 AM

That's the big thing now -- putting electrical outlets and wi-fi all over the place in airports, on trains and other public and quasi-public spaces.

I've never seen a outlet on a subway. Commuter train, yes. Subway no.

David · « **Reply #3615 on:** February 24, 2012, 05:52:10 AM »

People LIVE in cyberspace on their f-ing Androids.

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3616 on:** February 24, 2012, 07:06:09 AM »

Quote from: MyTwoSense on February 23, 2012, 11:40:56 PM

Quote from: NorthAndre on February 23, 2012, 06:02:26 PM
People that charge / plug in their electronics on the subway and let the cords dangle across the aisle. At least sit in a seat above an outlet. Same goes with stations.

If people abuse this by creating a trip hazard, they're just going to put locks on all the plugs.
There are electric outlets on Chicago subways?

There is. Take a look under the seat. (if you dare, lol!).

MyTwoSense · « **Reply #3617 on:** February 24, 2012, 09:44:38 PM »

Quote from: NorthAndre on February 24, 2012, 07:06:09 AM

Quote from: MyTwoSense on February 23, 2012, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: NorthAndre on February 23, 2012, 06:02:26 PM
People that charge / plug in their electronics on the subway and let the cords dangle across the aisle. At least sit in a seat above an outlet. Same goes with stations.

If people abuse this by creating a trip hazard, they're just going to put locks on all the plugs.
There are electric outlets on Chicago subways?

There is. Take a look under the seat. (if you dare, lol!).

Every seat or just certain seats on the train? And are they on all train lines?

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3618 on:** February 24, 2012, 10:38:51 PM »

No which why I complained about wires crossing aisles. All vehicles have them near the end seats and some in the center.

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3619 on:** February 25, 2012, 03:19:08 AM »

Quote from: David on February 24, 2012, 05:52:10 AM

cyberspace

Yes, people do seem to spend a lot of time using the information superhighway to "surf the 'net" on their cellular telephones today.

David · « **Reply #3620 on:** February 25, 2012, 06:27:15 AM »

^Yes and that really annoys me. I'll try to have a conversation with someone and they're just like, "mmhmm"...staring at and touching the screen of their phone.

natininja · « **Reply #3621 on:** February 25, 2012, 07:15:58 AM »

So 'cyberspace' is outdated. What about 'meatspace'?

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3622 on:** February 25, 2012, 08:00:53 AM »

Quote from: David on February 25, 2012, 06:27:15 AM

^Yes and that really annoys me. I'll try to have a conversation with someone and they're just like, "mmhmm"...staring at and touching the screen of their phone.

"Mmmmmmmm... the internet."

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3623 on:** February 25, 2012, 09:54:00 PM »

Cord Violation again!!! Walking back to my place from a bar and there's an extension cord hanging out a third floor window of my building plugged into an electric car. No...no..no!!! I mean, I'm all for electric vehicles, but nearly all the garages in the city have EV charging spaces.

And another pet peeve, I tried to photograph the said extension cord, but my phone HD is full. Deleted a few videos, yet it still wouldn't let me take a photo. Damnit apple!!!

natininja · « **Reply #3624 on:** February 26, 2012, 04:56:08 PM »

Pet peeve: Clevelanders thinking UO is a Cleveland forum.

Keith · « **Reply #3625 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:09:00 AM »

Quote from: natininja on February 26, 2012, 04:56:08 PM

Pet peeve: Clevelanders thinking UO is a Cleveland forum.

It isn't?

AJ93 · « **Reply #3626 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:36:18 AM »

It is. Everyone else is just having a hard time accepting.

David · « **Reply #3627 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:40:59 AM »

Quote from: natininja on February 26, 2012, 04:56:08 PM

Pet peeve: Clevelanders thinking UO is a Cleveland forum.

It's simply due to their strength in large numbers, dude. At least Cincinnatians come in second in terms of numbers and Cincinnatians take great pride in their city's history and development. Hell, the Cincinnati Streetcar thread has like 20 people viewing it (and are actually prone to engaging in conversation) at any given time. Columbusites come in third on here and to make matters worse, they tend (not specifically on this site but in general) to be pretty apathetic when it comes to city affairs or just the culture of the city in general. They tend to not realize what they have here.

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3628 on:** February 28, 2012, 04:57:50 AM »

I think the other Columbusites are all over at Columbus Underground. Cleveland, Cincy and Ohio's other cities don't have something as popular as that.

natininja · « **Reply #3629 on:** February 28, 2012, 05:06:34 AM »

Quote from: David on February 27, 2012, 05:40:59 AM

Quote from: natininja on February 26, 2012, 04:56:08 PM
Pet peeve: Clevelanders thinking UO is a Cleveland forum.

It's simply due to their strength in large numbers, dude. At least Cincinnatians come in second in terms of numbers and Cincinnatians take great pride in their city's history and development. Hell, the Cincinnati Streetcar thread has like 20 people viewing it (and are actually prone to engaging in conversation) at any given time. Columbusites come in third on here and to make matters worse, they tend (not specifically on this site but in general) to be pretty apathetic when it comes to city affairs or just the culture of the city in general. They tend to not realize what they have here.

I wasn't around when Cincinnatians outnumbered Clevelanders, but was there a similar issue?

Pretty often I see a thread title and think "oh, this will be interesting" ... and then I find out it's some parochially titled Cleveland thread.

originaljbw · « **Reply #3630 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:46:42 AM »

Bellyfat.

I am finished with the word. I don't want to see it on a banner ad, I don't want to hear it in a radio commercial, I don't want to see it on late night TV preceding a Tim Misny commercial.

The word is irredeemably childish. It sounds like what a four year old child might say describing Santa Clause. I would imagine the word was focused grouped to appeal to 'lite beer' drinking, drivethrough eating, nascar watching exurbanites whose idea of a good time is seeing if they can finish the 50 mcNuggets box all on their own while listening to the most recent Keith Urban pity twang fest.

Die Bellyfat, Die!

AJ93 · « **Reply #3631 on:** March 05, 2012, 12:49:07 AM »

so......'Chubby tubby', then?

David · « **Reply #3632 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:15:06 AM »

Quote from: GCrites80s on February 28, 2012, 04:57:50 AM

I think the other Columbusites are all over at Columbus Underground. Cleveland, Cincy and Ohio's other cities don't have something as popular as that.

Yeah, I suppose that's true to an extent though most people who post on message boards tend to post on multiple message boards, anyway. I can't see loyalty to Columbus Underground making much of an impact.

Quote from: natininja on February 28, 2012, 05:06:34 AM

Quote from: David on February 27, 2012, 05:40:59 AM
Quote from: natininja on February 26, 2012, 04:56:08 PM
Pet peeve: Clevelanders thinking UO is a Cleveland forum.

It's simply due to their strength in large numbers, dude. At least Cincinnatians come in second in terms of numbers and Cincinnatians take great pride in their city's history and development. Hell, the Cincinnati Streetcar thread has like 20 people viewing it (and are actually prone to engaging in conversation) at any given time. Columbusites come in third on here and to make matters worse, they tend (not specifically on this site but in general) to be pretty apathetic when it comes to city affairs or just the culture of the city in general. They tend to not realize what they have here.

I wasn't around when Cincinnatians outnumbered Clevelanders, but was there a similar issue?

Pretty often I see a thread title and think "oh, this will be interesting" ... and then I find out it's some parochially titled Cleveland thread.

Cincinnatians outnumbered Clevelanders on here? I didn't know that.

David · « **Reply #3633 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:23:32 AM »

Quote from: originaljbw on March 03, 2012, 06:46:42 AM

Bellyfat.

I am finished with the word. I don't want to see it on a banner ad, I don't want to hear it in a radio commercial, I don't want to see it on late night TV preceding a Tim Misny commercial.

The word is irredeemably childish. It sounds like what a four year old child might say describing Santa Clause. I would imagine the word was focused grouped to appeal to 'lite beer' drinking, drivethrough eating, nascar watching exurbanites whose idea of a good time is seeing if they can finish the 50 mcNuggets box all on their own while listening to the most recent Keith Urban pity twang fest.

Die Bellyfat, Die!

If you type "stubborn" in google, then hit the 'space bar', "Stubborn Belly Fat" comes up in as one of the first suggestions for your search.

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3634 on:** March 05, 2012, 04:24:49 AM »

Quote from: David on March 05, 2012, 01:15:06 AM

Quote from: GCrites80s on February 28, 2012, 04:57:50 AM
I think the other Columbusites are all over at Columbus Underground. Cleveland, Cincy and Ohio's other cities don't have something as popular as that.

Yeah, I suppose that's true to an extent though most people who post on message boards tend to post on multiple message boards, anyway. I can't see loyalty to Columbus Underground making much of an impact.

Seems like there's about 10-15 people (there's probably more, but they don't use the same names) that are active both places. CU is well known around town amongst non-forum-junkies, whereas people in Columbus have to kind of go looking for UO.

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3635 on:** March 27, 2012, 03:27:37 PM »

I think this is the first time since I've moved in that groups of people have lingered in the hallway talking. Sure people can be loud and rowdy heading to the elevators. It's not a big deal...just a minute or two of noise. But 30 minutes of the same people that keep stepping in the freight elevator, then back out moments later...then stairwell....then down the hall....then fire escape....then back in the hallway....then down the hallway...back to the elevator.

What is going on? Do I want to know what's going on. Can you do whatever it is more quietly.

I should point out people are really well behaved because of our building management. Oh they...or should I say SHE really gets involved. She can be really nice if you are well behaved and respectful. But have an attitude or create problems in the building and it's HELLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!

My building actually has great yelp reviews. The only parts where points are docked are HERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CBC · « **Reply #3636 on:** March 29, 2012, 07:45:48 AM »

Cars that decide for the Transmission to crap out at only 75,000 miles...

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3637 on:** March 29, 2012, 02:03:31 PM »

^ That is not right.

GCrites80s · « **Reply #3638 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:48:19 AM »

Hopefully, I'll be able to spend the rest of my life without buying another automatic.

NorthAndre · « **Reply #3639 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:30:12 PM »

Tonight I picked up an i-go car (just like zip-car, but local). When I started the ignition...brights...wipers...loud radio all on. Who the hell leaves a car like that.

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Author Topic: Pet Peeves! (Read 236592 times)