2) Going to the gym and trying to work out when those young 'perfect' ladies insist on wearing TIGHT bum hugging outfits and acting as though they 'just happened' to dress up with whatever was available. (Okay, there is some upside to that peeve).
3) Trying and trying to engage my neighbor in a conversation about you know who & he never, ever responds other than changing the subject. As he said very emotionally as he leaned forward for emphasis, "I LOVE TRUMP."
4) Neighbors who leave their BARKING dogs out and let them bark and bark without any consideration of their neighbors.... other than shouting at them, "Bonzo, stop barking" as if the ferrel dog was listening & ready to obey.
5) Squirrels that dig up my corn seeds after planting.
We have a similar peeve with your number 4. Our Sag Harbor neighbor leaves their two German shepherds out all day. They’re clearly bored out of their little minds, and they bark and snarl furiously from across the fence. There have been times when conversation with our guests would become challenging. Talk about a “pet peeve!”
So called "raincoats" that aren't waterproof is my pettiest of peeves, and I own it because I was born and raised in Vancovuer BC and have lived in Seattle for 25 years, which are two of the rainiest cities in the Western hemisphere. I wanna see water BEAD OFF THAT SUCKER or I won't shell out my money. Also I don't like the word "anal" in social conversation (as in, "I'm very anal about raincoats"), and I find it supremely irritating when chocolate bars contain grit in them. Smooth chocolate is everything.
My current #1 pet peeve is people whose voice mailbox message is: "Leave a message and I will call you back at MY SOONEST CONVENIENCE."Idiots. I hadn't heard of your example of future tense usage for a current bathroom! Yikes. Finally, when I've done something to assist a person, and they have the nerve to state, "No problem!" I not only begin itching all over but am also tempted to scream, "Well it was a problem for me, you jerk."
1) Leaving lights on...and on... and on. and on
2) Going to the gym and trying to work out when those young 'perfect' ladies insist on wearing TIGHT bum hugging outfits and acting as though they 'just happened' to dress up with whatever was available. (Okay, there is some upside to that peeve).
3) Trying and trying to engage my neighbor in a conversation about you know who & he never, ever responds other than changing the subject. As he said very emotionally as he leaned forward for emphasis, "I LOVE TRUMP."
4) Neighbors who leave their BARKING dogs out and let them bark and bark without any consideration of their neighbors.... other than shouting at them, "Bonzo, stop barking" as if the ferrel dog was listening & ready to obey.
5) Squirrels that dig up my corn seeds after planting.
6) ...
We have a similar peeve with your number 4. Our Sag Harbor neighbor leaves their two German shepherds out all day. They’re clearly bored out of their little minds, and they bark and snarl furiously from across the fence. There have been times when conversation with our guests would become challenging. Talk about a “pet peeve!”
So called "raincoats" that aren't waterproof is my pettiest of peeves, and I own it because I was born and raised in Vancovuer BC and have lived in Seattle for 25 years, which are two of the rainiest cities in the Western hemisphere. I wanna see water BEAD OFF THAT SUCKER or I won't shell out my money. Also I don't like the word "anal" in social conversation (as in, "I'm very anal about raincoats"), and I find it supremely irritating when chocolate bars contain grit in them. Smooth chocolate is everything.
One more MAJOR one. People talking loudly on their cell phones in public places like my Metro north train.
I agree . . . though I've done it myself. Note to self: Don't!
Why do pet peeves have nothing to do with pets?
Because idioms are irrational!
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Your signature (((o: is also fun, but baffling. My new signature is xx:xx!
My current #1 pet peeve is people whose voice mailbox message is: "Leave a message and I will call you back at MY SOONEST CONVENIENCE."Idiots. I hadn't heard of your example of future tense usage for a current bathroom! Yikes. Finally, when I've done something to assist a person, and they have the nerve to state, "No problem!" I not only begin itching all over but am also tempted to scream, "Well it was a problem for me, you jerk."
Yeah, that's a great "no problem" addendum!