Pet Peeve #31b: People who talk about their haters on Facebook.

Once again, this is another immature move. Must you really always discuss your haters? Internet beef though? What happened to face to face or even telephone interaction? Meet me at the park, meet me at the corner or even meet me afterschool? Since the comments are public, it is like you are trying to draw a crowd. This is Facebook and not the playground. Do not dedicate your time on Facebook to your haters. Even Jesus had haters, so I need you to please get over your haters. Personally, my haters do not even get space on Facebook because I don’t do free advertisement. Follow my approach on haters and STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #31a: People who always mention what they are doing with their relationship partner on Facebook.

This has actually bothered me for some time, and I am so glad this is pet peeve #31. While preparing to write this pet peeve, I realized I have many problems with people abusing the status box on Facebook. Unlike Myspace, once you post something on someone’s wall or in your status everyone will see it. This has become pet peeves within a pet peeve. Please, let me begin….

It truly becomes a bit much and to be quite honest, WHO CARES! I think it immediately goes from just putting it out there to people bragging. It seems so immature to always express what you are doing with your boo on Facebook. Ex. My baby took me out to the movies. My baby surprised me with lunch. I am looking at my baby. My baby is sitting next to me. Opening Christmas gifts from baby. Walking with baby. Is it not normal for you to do things with your baby? I do a lot with my fiancé, but I just feel like everyone does not need to know what we are doing when we do something. The problem is not one post or picture, but posts and pictures are ridiculous. Please, spare everyone’s eyes and keep that information between you and your baby. Dropkick! STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #27: When people get gastric bypass surgery, keep it a secret and ask you if they lost weight.

Gastric bypass is a surgery that makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine (webmd.com). This is typically an option for people who are overweight. A small stomach means less food a person can eat resulting in weight loss and in most cases, dramatic weight loss. Even with the great benefits, a person can die from this procedure, so candidates are scanned carefully.

I have family members and friends who had gastric bypass, so I have no problem with this procedure. For various reasons, a few have decided to keep it a secret, which is still not a problem. However, you can not have rapid considerable weight loss, and expect no one to notice. Since it is becoming quite popular, everyone will pretty much figure out you had gastric bypass.

1) Dropping 50 pounds in one month is extremely noticeable.

2) You took an unexplainable leave of absence, and you shockingly return 6 sizes smaller.

3) STOP asking people if you lost weight as if you don’t know you lost 50 pounds.

I mean………..it is just downright annoying. We know you lost weight and had gastric bypass surgery, but out of respect, no one will mention it so please, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #26: Dumb people who think they are smart.

People are people no matter of their status, income, location and etc. We all come from the same stuff. However, there is something about a dumb person who thinks they are smart that allows me to believe they come from another place. Dumb in this case is not lack of knowledge or doing stupid things. These types of dumb people are dumb because they think they are smart. I don’t ever get it. They say and do the craziest things, and when you do not get it, you are now the dumb person. For some reason, they have the nerve to look down on other people as if they are stupid. Really though? You just created some foolishness, and now I am slow because it makes no sense? WHATEVER! Smart people never use their knowledge to look down on others. If they do, they are not smart. Dumb people who think they are smart, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #25: People whose breath smells so bad you can smell it while their mouth is closed.

On several occasions, I have been enjoying life and minding my own business while I was attacked off guard by bad breath. It just smells as if someone is cooking dog crap in 100 degree weather. My initial response is nothing, but a sheer reaction of this unlawful smell. I immediately began looking to see if I stepped in dog crap while I am saying and thinking, “What the Duck is that”! Amazingly my eyes always single out one person in a crowd. Their mouth is closed so my eyes wander to find this “Bad Breath Attacker”, but my eyes return to the first person, Suspect #1. The problem with Suspect #1 is that their mouth is closed. After arguing with my eyes, I walk closer to Suspect #1 without knowing I am putting my life in danger. I never got face to face with Suspect #1 because the smell was so bad; however, I am able to draw the conclusion that Suspect #1 with the closed mouth is the “Bad Breath Attacker”. Why should everyone be able to smell your breath with your mouth closed? With a scent that awful, Suspect #1 knew their mouth was living a sinful life. That has unquestionably taken foul to the next level, and no matter what you do, you can’t hide your breath. I personally think the bad breath got so awful it decided to find other ways of escaping the closed mouth. People with bad breath and closed mouths worldwide, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #24: People who gift wrap cards.

The only person I know to do this is my mother, but I am sure there are more people in the world who commit this heinous crime. I do not think I alone should have to go through this, so I am writing this pet peeve to help everyone. I mean…..like…………listen………..seriously. It is a card (straight face). Cards are not meant to be gift wrapped. It comes with its own distinct packaging called, (music please) “The envelope”. I know it is the holiday season and we wrap presents, but not cards! Having to unwrap a card is a traumatic experience. So in the spirit of Christmas, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #23: People on Section 8 who pay their rent late.

The pet peeves are global, so I am going to explain Section 8 before I describe my feelings on this pet peeve. Section 8 is a program that helps low-income families with their rent. It provides a rental voucher that will cover their entire rent or a portion. The program is for low-income families and their rent can be free or as low as $20.00 a month for housing that cost $800.00 a month. This is a great program that helps a lot of families, but I do not get how people on this program pay their rent late. The rent is structured at a price the participant can afford, so what is the problem?!? This pet peeve does not apply to everyone on Section 8, but it applies to people who have the money for rent and the people going shopping every week and paying their $8.00 a month rent late. Sad thing is that I knew someone who had Section 8 and got evicted for paying their $8.00 a month rent late. How trifling is that? You could hustle $8.00 on the streets if needed. You trying to be all “You Fancy, Huh” and you can’t pay your Section 8 rent on time. You have no excuse! In the words of Soulja Boy, “GET OUT MY FACE”! STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve # 22: When people wash and reuse plastic utensils.

Plastic utensils differ from silverware, because they are disposable. Their usage is only intended to be used once and once you are done, they go in the trash. Unlike silverware, you do not need to put them in the sink or dishwasher, because they are disposable and that might explain why you can not buy one plastic fork, spoon or knife. Keyword: Disposable. I am so bothered when I see plastic utensils in the sink or dish rack. Are you serious? I have gotten into arguments with my mother, because I would throw away her reused plastic utensils. I even think people take it too far with the plastic containers they get from take-out restaurants. I will agree that some of the more sturdy higher quality containers are good to keep, but not all of them. When I see plastic utensils in the sink or dish rack I throw them away, but seeing take-out containers calls for a talk. Please, stop trying to save disposable things! STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeves #21: People who cause delays at public transportation turnstiles.

When I am getting ready for work in the morning, I am on the move. There is no time for foolishness or slow people with slow actions. I know what time I should be out of the shower, time I am done getting dressed and eating my breakfast along with the time I should get in my car. Everything is perfectly timed, and a one minute delay can throw off the whole morning. Needless to say, when it is time for me to get on the El (subway) time is of the essence, and there is no time for games. HOWEVER, I do not understand when I usually approach the turnstile to deposit my token the person in front of me causes a delay. This mainly happens once the El (subway) has pulled up and I know I have to run up the stairs. I am thinking, “WTDuck! You are going to make me miss the El”. I want people to have the token in their hand before they reach the turnstile. Who has time to stand behind a person who needs to find their token? I think the worst is when people just stop to have a conversation with someone else. I have to be at work, and I need someone to respect my time and GET OUT OF MY WAY! The more I think about this there needs to be a new law allowing passengers to throw people who cause delays at the turnstiles and one drop kick if the El (subway) just pulled up. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #20: People who wear white sweat socks with black dress shoes.

I think no matter of your location we all can agree that black shoes and white sweat socks only worked well for Michael Jackson. The shiny black shoes and white sweat socks that sparkled were appropriate for his dance moves. His shoes were always the focal point of his performances. Warning: If you wear white sweat socks with black dress shoes, they will become your focal point, as well. What am I saying? DO NOT WEAR white sweat socks with black dress shoes. You are not Michael Jackson, and it does not work well for anyone else. I know a lot of people are thinking, “I am wearing pants so no one will be able to see my socks”. Right? NO, WRONG!!!!! When white sweat socks and black shoes get together, the pants without warning will begin to rise and reveal the white sweat socks. It happens all the time. It is close to a scientific fact. You can buy black socks from the dollar store, so there is really no excuse. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #19: People who take babies to the movies…..That is so annoying!!!

I currently do not have any children; however, I did have a dog at once (RIP Kirby). I understood with having a dog I could not take him everywhere. I could not take him to certain places, because he was either prohibited or would cause too much trouble, so he would not come along. That was understandable, because it came with the territory of having a dog. Babies are not necessary prohibited from certain places, but it is still not wise to take your infant everywhere. For an example, THE MOVIES! I have never known any baby to keep quiet in the movies. Babies make noise sleeping, eating, crying or just sitting still. If the baby is awake then the guardian at the time will spend time entertaining the baby to stop him or her from crying. Oh yeah! Some brilliant people even give the baby a toy that makes even more noise. Sad thing is it is always a rated R movie. Just wonderful. Start the babies off young. I need there to be a crackdown on babies at the movies. Stay home! Wait until it comes out on rental or invest in On Demand or Netflix. Please stop taking babies to the movies. Movies cost too much to hear your child screaming. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #18: People who are in denial about their size and wear tight clothing.

Through out the years, I have experienced weight gain and loss. With either side of the coin, I have learned all the tricks of wearing clothing that is too small or too big. However, I am no magician, so I understand I can only hide this problem temporarily and only with certain clothing. Keywords: No Magician, Temporarily and Certain Clothing. I just feel as those are certain words people who are gaining weight should consider every time they get dressed. I am so perturbed when I see people who are gaining weight or just people who wear small clothing.

1) It looks so uncomfortable.

2) It is not safe.

3) You are showing more than people want to see.

4) You are killing that poor fabric.

I can just hear the cotton say, “I can’t work under these conditions”! I am not talking about one size too small, but two or more sizes too tight. I encourage everyone to look in the mirror and make an honest assessment. I predict that a few people reading this blog will realize that it is time to buy new clothing that fits. I make a plea to the world to please not squeeze your body into tight clothing. You must STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #17: When people use the bathroom, only do a #1 and it smells.

Public bathrooms are always a mystery, because you never know what to expect. Opening the door to any public bathroom provides a risk. Things that can attack in a public bathroom come in three forms: invisible germs, unsightly waste and horrible smells. I am able to somewhat cope when the smell comes from someone doing a #2 to 10.5. I just do not understand how people can light up a bathroom by just doing a #1. I know what you are thinking. The smell is different which allows me to jump to the conclusion. To be honest, I think the smell is worst than a #2 to 10.5 smell, because it contains something extra that kills your lungs at the first smell of contact. I have been in some bathrooms where peeing on myself seemed like a better suggestion than staying in the bathroom and face possible death. What is going on with the hygiene of others? You should not have a #1 smell that is considered a deadly weapon. I need people with this foul smell to STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #16: Bristol Palin (still) on Dancing with the Stars.

When I first joined facebook, I wanted to do something different. I started posting pet peeves on facebook as my status. There are currently 63 pet peeves that have been on facebook, so I write in the order they were posted. However, I recently gained a pet peeve so hideous that I had to break line and write a bonus pet peeve for the week.

I do not always watch Dancing with the Stars, but I watch enough to know who should remain and who should leave. Every week I always check in with the show to see who was voted off Dancing with the Stars. Each week I think, “They are going to say Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas this time”. Not only have they not said their names, but Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were voted off while Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas remain on the show. They had a perfect score prior to being voted off and obtained the highest score of the season. WTDuck! When did Dancing with the Stars promote run of the mill dancing? You let it ride in the first few weeks, but not toward the end. With all due respect, SHE CAN’T DANCE! Ray Charles could see that, but they disrespect every Dancing with the Stars legend and advance Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas each round. This is clearly a setup! I personally feel as thought the NAACP should investigate, but they do have other very important matters to handle. Even without the help of the NAACP, Dancing with the Stars has lost some viewers. I personally would like to say, “KICK ROCKS”! I predict if they win, ten people in America will throw their television sets out the window. My personal message to Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas: STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #15: People who keep their Christmas lights on months after Christmas.

Across the world many people celebrate Christmas on December 25. It is not precisely the exact day Christ was born, but it is the day we celebrate His birth. Christmas is considered the most wonderful time of the year; however, it is only one day. Christmas season seems to extend to attract shoppers, but it is all over after January 1. For some reason, people never let go of Christmas and keep their Christmas decorations on and up for weeks after the holiday season. I understand not taking the lights down, but keeping them on every night needs to be a city ordinance and come with a fine. It is Martin Luther King Day and your house is lit with Christmas lights. What are you celebrating? It is not cute! Public Service Announcement: You can not turn on any holiday lights after January 1. Thank-you for your cooperation in advance and STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #14: Text message forwards.

Unless it is a public service announcement, text message forwards are sooooooooooooooooo pointless. People do not even like email forwards so the need of text message forwards is ridiculous. Some people do not even have an unlimited text message plan, and they are wasted on these stupid forwards. I have unlimited text messaging, but I do not need chain letters sent via text message. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #13: People who get on the bus with large boxes.

Public transportation is a terrific way to help people reach their destinations along with helping protect the planet by reducing emissions. It helps you reach your destination. People take advantage of the system and act as if public transportation is private transportation. Why would you get on the bus with a large box? Where are you going to put this large box? In the aisle, or on the seat (s)? Either way normal people like me are standing because you are on the bus with this crazy large box. Then they always have the courage to get an attitude if someone hits the box by mistake. Are you serious? Go somewhere with that and STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #12: Babies who can not walk with dirty sneakers.

I understand I am not the smartest person in the world, but I do not understand babies with dirty sneakers. If the baby can not walk, how did they get dirty? A baby who can not walk either sits or crawls. If the baby is crawling in a dirty area, then that opens the field for more questions. You let your child crawl in dirt? Who does that? If any baby has dirty sneakers for whatever reason I need the parents to clean them. Parents of babies with dirty sneakers, stop being trifling. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #10: When someone’s breath smells early in the morning.

Bad breathe can make the most attractive people look awful. A person can have a fantastic job, nice car, flawless credit, no children, a house, and everything you ever wanted in a future mate. However, if they have bad breath, they might as well be homeless with a methamphetamine drug addiction. Bad breath is always a given deal breaker with anyone. It is unfortunate, but bad breath in the morning is even worst. I am not talking about when you just get up, but I am talking about when you get to work, church, on the morning bus ride or etc. I am always thinking, “Didn’t you just brush your teeth”? How does your breath rock if you just bushed your teeth before you came out? If you did not brush your teeth, who does that? You really came out in public without brushing your teeth?!? *SHIELDS* If you did brush, Dude! Your mouth is still rocking? Get that problem fixed. Stop coming out like that. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #6: When people sit next to me on the bus and there are 15 open available seats.

I would take the bus to work and my stop was one of the first stops, so seating was always abundant. There was a particular window seat I preferred and my stop would allow me to sit there every day. I am sitting on the bus getting my mind right for a day of work. Everything is peaceful until someone sits next to me on the bus. It is 7:15 in the morning and someone has just tested my gangster! Are YOU Serious?! This person just walked by 15 open available seats and walks to the back of the bus to sit next to me. Not a guy trying to talk to me, but it is always some random lady in her middle 50’s. Foolishness on all levels! I gave her a few minutes thinking she will realize sitting next to me is pointless, but she does not move. Watching more people get off the bus is adding fuel to the fire and the lady does not move. Eventually I gave the lady the 3 second stare and just got up and sat at another seat. I just do not feel like people respect the personal space of other people these days. STOP IT! Ugh!