Stupid Pet Peeves

[franklin]

That's pretty close to the obesity rate. Hey if we feed the fat kids to the starving kids it would all balance out.

I've had a nearly identical saying for years. I can't wait to retire and run for state office so I can put bills like this up for vote.

First on the list is a roadkill to replace food stamps program. Minus the food stamps part this is actually a legitimate thing in Alaska. My cousin was on the quick call list for moose and got an adult moose for free (quick call means you have to get there in something like 30 minutes). They love the program up there.

@Canadians, anything like this in your cold neck of the woods?

2nd bill is utilizing the coyote kill program to feed county inmates and diverting the savings into the roadkill program.

 

[str8line]

I've had a nearly identical saying for years. I can't wait to retire and run for state office so I can put bills like this up for vote.

First on the list is a roadkill to replace food stamps program. Minus the food stamps part this is actually a legitimate thing in Alaska. My cousin was on the quick call list for moose and got an adult moose for free (quick call means you have to get there in something like 30 minutes). They love the program up there.

@Canadians, anything like this in your cold neck of the woods?

2nd bill is utilizing the coyote kill program to feed county inmates and diverting the savings into the roadkill program.

With those brilliant ideas I can't imagine you losing. What would you do with all of the extra money you'd earn as State Roadkill Manager over your current job? You might even be able to appease your wife and pay down your mortgage AND take that vacation in Vernal you've been dreaming of. Win-win!

 

[franklin]

With those brilliant ideas I can't imagine you losing. What would you do with all of the extra money you'd earn as State Roadkill Manager over your current job? You might even be able to appease your wife and pay down your mortgage AND take that vacation in Vernal you've been dreaming of. Win-win!

Nah, I'd campaign on the typical pro-gun, CONSTITUTION, state's rights, right wing talking points. I'd enjoy being as dumb as Mia Love for a few weeks. Then I'd start putting up the ****ocracy bills like limiting alcohol sales by not allowing more than one gas station per four way intersection and setting up an auction system where the highest bidding station is the only one that gets to stay in business. Next I would try to outlaw all Moroni statues on top of temples as they are a giant lightning rod and significant fire hazard to patrons of the establishment.

BTW, Vernal is one of the coolest Utah vacations you can take. The hike to hundreds of dinosaur tracks is very cool, even for adults. The fishing in the area is some of the best warm water fishing in Utah. Lazily floating the Gorge to 7 mile is fun. Some decent cliff jumping, blasting the scouts with water pistols, throw in a rapala and catch some great sized brown trout, watch a raptor catch a fish and eat it live. Swimming at Steinaker's sandy beach. And then there is Fantasy Canyon. How can you hate on a place with that name?

 

[bigb]

Sales calls. I get at least 4 per day. They're all "cold calls". Does that even work anymore? I mean who answers a phone call from some company they've never heard from and gives them money? Or even stupider, a credit card number?

 

[JazzMan4Life]

Sales calls. I get at least 4 per day. They're all "cold calls". Does that even work anymore? I mean who answers a phone call from some company they've never heard from and gives them money? Or even stupider, a credit card number?

Unfortunately, the elderly.

 

[JazzGal]

Sales calls. I get at least 4 per day. They're all "cold calls". Does that even work anymore? I mean who answers a phone call from some company they've never heard from and gives them money? Or even stupider, a credit card number?

Enough people must, or they would stop.

 

[RJF]

Non grocery cart returners. Really you lazy sonsa...

 

[LogGrad98]

Non grocery cart returners. Really you lazy sonsa...

This is yet another reason to shop at Aldi. Love that store.

 

[franklin]

My wife sleeps with a fan on at night for background noise. I can't stand that freaking thing. Not only does the noise keep me up, but after a time it starts a gyrating noise that is obnoxious. On top of that, she doesn't turn the damn thing off in the morning (it sits right next to her). I turn the stupid thing off 95% of the time. I started unplugging it to make a nuisance. Then I started unplugging it and moving it. Then I started hiding the damn thing. Nothing works to change her habit of not turning the damn thing off when she wakes up.

 

[Gameface]

My wife sleeps with a fan on at night for background noise. I can't stand that freaking thing. Not only does the noise keep me up, but after a time it starts a gyrating noise that is obnoxious. On top of that, she doesn't turn the damn thing off in the morning (it sits right next to her). I turn the stupid thing off 95% of the time. I started unplugging it to make a nuisance. Then I started unplugging it and moving it. Then I started hiding the damn thing. Nothing works to change her habit of not turning the damn thing off when she wakes up.

I sleep with earplugs in. Habit that started once I was stationed on a ship in the Navy. Continued when I worked nights. Honestly can't believe more people don't do that. Absolute life changer.

 

[Miggs]

I sleep with earplugs in. Habit that started once I was stationed on a ship in the Navy. Continued when I worked nights. Honestly can't believe more people don't do that. Absolute life changer.

I've thought of doing this but then I wouldn't hear my alarm clock. So my wife and I use a fan. A Vornado. It's okay but generally speaking, it sucks now trying to find loud fans. Most that are sold are said to be quieter. No idea why someone would want one of those. In college, I had one that sounded like a 747 jet engine next to me. Thing was epic.

 

[Ron Mexico]

My wife sleeps with a fan on at night for background noise. I can't stand that freaking thing. Not only does the noise keep me up, but after a time it starts a gyrating noise that is obnoxious. On top of that, she doesn't turn the damn thing off in the morning (it sits right next to her). I turn the stupid thing off 95% of the time. I started unplugging it to make a nuisance. Then I started unplugging it and moving it. Then I started hiding the damn thing. Nothing works to change her habit of not turning the damn thing off when she wakes up.

Buy a nicer fan that doesnt make obnoxious noises?

I prefer to sleep with a fan on. But it does not bother my wife.

We do get into debates about lights on. She likes to stay up reading sometimes but in bed to help her fall asleep. The light drives me nuts. Its hard to fall asleep with a light on and when I do fall asleep if I get woken up by the light it is almost impossible for me to fall back asleep again. Which is annoying when I have to get up early for work and she does not.