10 People-Traits That Piss Me Off...

You know what's fun? Lists are fun! Everybody likes lists! You know what else is fun? Broad, unsubstantiated generalizations about people! For this very reason, I've decided to make a list of my own:
10 People-Traits That Piss Me Off

1) People that refer to people they don't know as "buddy". "Keep the change, buddy." "Sorry 'bout that, buddy." "Can I fuck your wife, there, buddy?" Not only is this impersonal, unthoughtful and condescending, but it's assumptive. What makes you think I'm your fuckin' buddy? I just met you! You've gotta wine and dine me first, pal. Buck-a-fuckin'-roo.

2) People who wield magnum-sized patriotism to make up for small gentitalia. You know what I'm talkin' about - the big Ford F-250 pick-up with a giant American flag in the back windsheild adourned with a middle finger, blaring Toby Keith out of the passenger side window. "I'm American, fuck you!" Most of us are American here, sir. Fuck yourself.

3) Petty-ass management/ middle management worms. They get the smallest taste of power and brandish it like they're fuckin' Mussolini! Now, of course, this isn't everyone who holds such a position. Just the select few who can kiss my pasty ass. Okay, fine, the select many.

4) People who change the subject when they feel backed into a corner. Then, after they change the subject, they have the nerve to gloat about getting the last word in! Such hubris! Such arrogance! Fuck off!

5) Folks who beleive, with utmost certitude, that they are the be all and end all of moral judgement. Here's the news, cocksuckers, it's not up to you to decide what's best for everybody else who walks the planet! I have absolutely no problem whatsoever with whatever it is you may beleive and/or have faith in. More power to you! Just stop forcing your beleifs on everyone else. You may have a relationship with God, or Jesus, or Allah, or whatever. That's cool, I can dig that. But you ain't God, friend. And if you are indeed amoung the chosen few, then heaven has officially become hell in this upside-down world. My vision of hell, anyway.

6) People who keep more than four birds as personal pets. In a small apartment. I'm being generous by allowing four. I have my reasons.

7) People who quit an addiction, any addiction, and then get on fuckin' high horse about it. Always a wealth of disapproving head motions, mildly insulting advice, annoying off-hand comments and smug little smirks. Enough al-fuckin'-ready!

8) Passive aggresive people with pure self interest in mind. I used to live in Seattle, and if you want to encounter a large number of people exibiting this trait, then Seattle's a good place to start. It's difficult to describe, but try picturing a person with a GREAT BIG SMILE and...a knife. Management/ middle management's a good place to find this trait as well.

9) People who still think it's funny to whip out their best Austin Powers impression, and do it as frequently as opportunity permits. This also goes for you Jim Carreys and Dave Chappelles out there. Rick James passed away. Let the fuckin' guy rest in peace!

...and last but not least...

10) People who piss and moan about immigrants to the United States who haven't learned English. I've lived all over the world, and trust me, the vast majority of Americans living abroad I've encountered haven't bothered to learn the local languages either. Big fuckin' deal. Immigrants have been pouring into this country ever since we slaughtered the American Indians. Sometimes it took a couple generations to adjust. What's the problem? Hell, Lady Liberty herself speaks French. So fuckin' what!

Anyway, that's my pointless rant for the day. If there are any people-traits that piss you off, feel free to post them. Perhaps some of the traits I've exhibited myself through writing this article might act as an inspiration!

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Reply #1 Top
I like this a lot. It sounds crabby, but it made me smile a lot.

Those are funny traits to dislike and so easily hated, but we all know so many people who fall into those categories (or DO fall in them)!!
Reply #2 Top
Bravo...There's just nothing else to say. I hate Ford.
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You have appealed to the curmudgeon within - which has somehow brought a smile to my face on this grey morning. Dear god - what next?

Reply #4 Top
As a person who had lived abroad and traveled abroad extensively, I can vouch for your assertion that there are many Americans living abroad who never even ATTEMPT to learn the language of the country they are living and working in. Our double-standards are so ridiculous...
Reply #5 Top
Holy Shit, I just realized who this was...but before I knew that I was going to remark that this was one of the most refreshing things I've read in a long time. I feel a cool refreshing feeling moving throughout my body like the soothing power of Halls Medicine.

-Suspeckted

PS - Suspeckted does not necessarily represent the ideas or opinions of Halls Medicine.
Reply #6 Top
I have one to add to your list, Dirty. So here it goes.

11) Pedestrian road hogs. I'm a walker. I get it. Pedestrians have the right of way. Is the road really a place to make this point though? Here's how I imagine the thought process goes. Here comes a 2 ton hunk of metal. Better make sure they know I have the right of way. I'll put on my cool man strut and pretend I don't even know it's coming. Oh man, they're not slowing down. I'm starting to sweat. Ok, settle down. Don't speed up my walk. Don't speed up my walk. I have the right of way. I have the right of way. Oh, good. They're slowing down. Whew. They realized I have the right of way. That's right, driver, I'm the boss. I own this crosswalk. Focus on my cool walk. That's right. I'm making my exit. Don't look at them. Don't look at them.
Reply #7 Top
Ah nothing better than a good rant I agree with all that {here it comes} I really think people living here should learn the language {ducking and running now}
Reply #8 Top
That's great and funny. Some even true....
Reply #9 Top
Number one annoying trait: Those couples who feel it necessary to have minor tisks in front of you ALL the time.

Number two: Those weirdos who are always making up different voices and characters constantly. I mean constantly. So much, you hardly even know what their true personality is anymore.

Number three: The people who always stand, hand on hips, pelvis slightly forward, yelling across the room to not have another drink after you've been boozing a while.

That said. Just kidding. Like the article Dirty. Keep 'em coming.
Reply #10 Top
The thing with number 10 is, there are certain jobs in certain parts of the country you can't get if you don't speak the other person's language (Spanish, most notably). While I am a staunch advocate for becoming at least loosely familiar with multiple languages (I have a working knowledge but am far short of fluent in 3 foreign languages myself), I do think that in the case of those who don't speak the native language, translators should be provided rather than a requirement that the employee be fluent in both languages.
Reply #11 Top
I can't stand the current misuse of the word" issues", by the politically correct.

People have problems, misunderstandings, failures, and people can be wrong. Relegating those situations to the catch-all definition of "issues" is the ultimate in avoiding the responsibility to recognize, acknowledge, and correct.

This is not a "no-fault" life, people are supposed to be accountable for their actions, when they are reduced to "issues" what is there to be accountable for?
Reply #12 Top
Excellent Rant...even I feel better now!
Reply #13 Top
Hmm, we have a similar class of patriots here in Australia except they drive high-powered utilities which are usually emblazoned with any number of Batchelor and Spinster Ball stickers.

On another note: I despise adults who act like petulant children when they are either in a bad mood or not getting their own way. Even worse is when they act like this in the workplace. Sad, sad fucks...

There is nothing better than a good rant and this is a great one...
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On the topic of ladies fashion: I'm glad those one strap shirts are going out of fashion...same thing with those "shrug" things chicks wear, I say chicks because no "woman" shirt wear something as rediculous as a top with no shirt and only two connected sleaves, oh and to every parent out there who sends there 3rd grade daughter to school in those 4 inch flip flops..........fuck you. Seriously, what the fuck where you thinking? I'm calling child protection right now.