Things That Annoy You

[jazmunda]

Speaking of my adorable kids, 5:30am is not an acceptable time to wake up on New Years Day. Just because you went to bed at 8:30pm and didn't drink or have a massive hangover doesn't mean you can get up even earlier than you usually do. No I don't want to have a fucking tea party or watch fucking Dora. Kids!

[FightTheFuture]

it seems social media has really warped a generation of minds in terms of how they view "normal" social interaction.  i think we are about to enter an era of true social upheaval as kids who are currently 15 enter their 40s and 50s.  they are so profoundly inept socially that i can't imagine what insanity will befall the world when they begin running the world.  of every girl i know in the 15'ish age range, they all make the same stupid fish lipped pose on every redundant picture, every fucking time.  it infuriates me when i see it, and i just have to think there are long term psychological implications to all of this.  perhaps the end result will be that it drives me crazy, and everyone else ends up being just fine.

You nailed it. I would go a step further and say I believe a direct correlation can be drawn between the amount of indiscriminate violence we see so pervasive in society today, and the advent of social media. In fact, it`s reached a point where they feed each other, thereby creating a destructive synergy which, frankly, is a bit terrifying. This "knockout game' nonsense is merely the latest manifestation of "it". What`s next? Beheadings for fun on Youtube? Where does it end?

Call me old-fashioned, but the way I see things it`s pretty simple: The emptiness of our church pews reflects the emptiness of our hearts.

[jazmunda]

Speaking of teenage girls and social media my niece posted a picture of one of her other Aunts and Uncles on the other side of her family with the hashtags #bestauntanduncleever.

My sister and I were pissed as we saw it as a dig at us and we are so much better to her and do more for her than they ever have. My wife tried to remind us that she is 13 and she doesn't realize what she was doing and not to be offended. She knew what she was doing. My wife wouldn't let me post a picture of my other niece with the hashtag #bestnieceever. No I'm not mature.

Not sure who I am angry at now my niece or my wife.

[area51drone]

Jaz, just do it anyway, that's fucking hilarious.   So you'll end your relationship with the other niece.  Who gives a flip, that's just one more thing you will have taken out..

[zeebo]

...In my circle of "friends" it's either look at me for the singles, look at us for the couples, look at my kids for the breeders and I don't know how to use this new fangled social media for the oldies.

I seem to remember the original slogan of youtube was "Publish Yourself".  It's like this whole generation has been told that they're all special and gifted and worthy of attention by the masses.  Sorry but just because you can juggle or strum the ukulele or have a wacky cat it doesn't mean you're a rock star.

[UnscreenedCaller]

Sorry but just because you can juggle or strum the ukulele or have a wacky cat it doesn't mean you're a rock star.

  But ... but... I can whistle the entire 'Stars and Stripes Forever' march, in tune and piccolos included. Doesn't that at least warrant drunken bar trick status?

[Gd5150]

Its not just social media, its the whole interweb, mainstream media, reality tv. Everything is designed to cater to peoples 3 second attention spans, and has a built in cliff hanger to keep you watching, or make you click on the link.

Examples are every news broadcast on every channel local or national. All their stupid "breaking news" scrolls. Or up next, car crash caught on video, then they use it for 30minutes to keep people watching before they show it.

Or the internet, just go to yahoos main page. Every single story is some bullshit "did you see what shes wearing?" story. Or "see what yada yada really wants".

At least with reality tv people know its not real anymore. Its all scripted by producers. People are paid to shock the camera, make the show get a dollar. Or worse, make the show, be famous.

Its all crap. I dont watch the news anymore. I have a direct link to mail.yahoo.com so I dont have to see their stupid front page.

The news is simply what a certain group of people want the larger group to think is going on. Perception is reality. Politicians working around to the clock to get us through the flavor of the week emergencies that are never really fixed. Ie abortion, minimum wage, the debt ceiling, war on terror, social security, border control, racism, inequality. Yada yada yada.

Thankfully we have George Noory to decipher what news is important.

[area51drone]

Re social media and the state of society:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

[jazmunda]

Its not just social media, its the whole interweb, mainstream media, reality tv. Everything is designed to cater to peoples 3 second attention spans, and has a built in cliff hanger to keep you watching, or make you click on the link.

Examples are every news broadcast on every channel local or national. All their stupid "breaking news" scrolls. Or up next, car crash caught on video, then they use it for 30minutes to keep people watching before they show it.

Or the internet, just go to yahoos main page. Every single story is some bullshit "did you see what shes wearing?" story. Or "see what yada yada really wants".

At least with reality tv people know its not real anymore. Its all scripted by producers. People are paid to shock the camera, make the show get a dollar. Or worse, make the show, be famous.

Its all crap. I dont watch the news anymore. I have a direct link to mail.yahoo.com so I dont have to see their stupid front page.

The news is simply what a certain group of people want the larger group to think is going on. Perception is reality. Politicians working around to the clock to get us through the flavor of the week emergencies that are never really fixed. Ie abortion, minimum wage, the debt ceiling, war on terror, social security, border control, racism, inequality. Yada yada yada.

Thankfully we have George Noory to decipher what news is important.

Sorry I stopped reading after 3 seconds when I didn't see boobies.

I guess that proves your point.

[eddie dean]

Re social media and the state of society:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

I fear this movie is prophetic.

[zeebo]

  But ... but... I can whistle the entire 'Stars and Stripes Forever' march, in tune and piccolos included. Doesn't that at least warrant drunken bar trick status?

I think anyone who even knows what a piccolo is should get some respect.

[ItsOver]

See, that sounds like a great idea, but I don't want to be wearing a jacket like this in Penn Station...

I'm surprised the NSA hasn't already stormed your place Bateman and shut-down BellGab.  Maybe Falkie distracted them.

[Cynnie]

Speaking of teenage girls and social media my niece posted a picture of one of her other Aunts and Uncles on the other side of her family with the hashtags #bestauntanduncleever.

My sister and I were pissed as we saw it as a dig at us and we are so much better to her and do more for her than they ever have. My wife tried to remind us that she is 13 and she doesn't realize what she was doing and not to be offended. She knew what she was doing. My wife wouldn't let me post a picture of my other niece with the hashtag #bestnieceever. No I'm not mature.

Not sure who I am angry at now my niece or my wife.

Im currently in a hashtag religious battle with my own fucking mother on fb ..
Im a horrible person

[West of the Rockies]

Regarding the "fishlips" pose so popular with girls (and some boys even), it sure has worn out its welcome.  Then again, I am no less than astonished that pants sagging remains popular.  I believe I have met one female who thought it was a good look for a guy.  I have had students tell me it is done specifically to piss off older people (I believe it). 

When will fishlips become "lame"?  Who knows... probably the same time posing with your hands in some ludicrous "gangster" pose goes away.

[Luna]

I almost never use the tv. I usually use my computer... but the FEW times I use the tv to watch a movie, someone feels the need to rush into the kitchen and noisily start the dishes. The kitchen is connected to the living room, so it's quite loud and lasts an hour...

[tertiaryimam]

I almost never use the tv. I usually use my computer... but the FEW times I use the tv to watch a movie, someone feels the need to rush into the kitchen and noisily start the dishes. The kitchen is connected to the living room, so it's quite loud and lasts an hour...

Luna, were you aware that the Rocky Mountain Ghost Explorer's have stolen your name and affixed it to one of their researchers?

http://www.rockymountainghostexplorers.com/

They're also the ones behind the "Sarah Brestlin" Art Bell smear campaign and the ill-fated "Bellgabsucks.com" website.

Awful.

[Heather Wade]

Being alive.  Way overrated.

[b_dubb]

Being alive.  Way overrated.

we've already given out the bellgab.com spirit award for 2013. if only you'd waited a few hours. ohhhh. but thanks for playing

seriously.  lighten up.

[UnscreenedCaller]

I think anyone who even knows what a piccolo is should get some respect.

Thank you. I'm glad someone appreciates talent. 

[eddie dean]

I hate new years eve. People drink way too much and act stupid. Last year my neigbors decided to set off professional grade fireworks. The type that are in long mortor tubes with a powder charge that launches the shell hundreds of feet into the air. The explosions were so fucking loud they shook the windows.
Not to mention the winds usully blow the launched shells directly over my house to rain down buring hot embers from the spent cardboard shells.

I haven't peeked over the fence to see if they have them again this year, but they probably will. They have been partying all afternoon so hopefully they will blow off a finger or set their house on fire or something.
Don't get me wrong, I like fireworks and fun, but last year after all the explosives were gone, they decided to rev up a morotcycle engine for several minutes.
I am generally not a nosey, complaining neighbor. I can tolerate a certain amount of seasonal noise and merriment.
Maybe I am turning into a old grumpy bastard after all. 
Tirade over...


Happy New Year everybody!!

[coaster]

I hate new years eve. People drink way too much and act stupid. Last year my neigbors decided to set off professional grade fireworks. The type that are in long mortor tubes with a powder charge that launches the shell hundreds of feet into the air. The explosions were so fucking loud they shook the windows.
Not to mention the winds usully blow the launched shells directly over my house to rain down buring hot embers from the spent cardboard shells.

Probably artillery shells. There are some folks down the street that have been setting them off all evening. Quite annoying when you are not ready for it.

[Cynnie]

Being alive.  Way overrated.

Aww punkin ..whats going on ?

[eddie dean]

Probably artillery shells. There are some folks down the street that have been setting them off all evening. Quite annoying when you are not ready for it.

Very annoying indeed. I can deal with it for one night.

[zeebo]

Being alive.  Way overrated.

I know how you feel Redacted.  That's how I feel when I hear those bubbly new age types on c2c and elsewhere who just seem so damn enthusiastic about life and I look around and wonder Am I experiencing the same planet?  Still there are some perks like tonite I saw a beautiful night sky and then had my famous beer & home-made tacos dinner and also got to catch some of my faves on the Twilight Zone marathon.  Hope you can grab some joyful moments yourself tonite and throughout the new year.

[wr250]

I hate new years eve. People drink way too much and act stupid. Last year my neigbors decided to set off professional grade fireworks. The type that are in long mortor tubes with a powder charge that launches the shell hundreds of feet into the air. The explosions were so fucking loud they shook the windows.
Not to mention the winds usully blow the launched shells directly over my house to rain down buring hot embers from the spent cardboard shells.

I haven't peeked over the fence to see if they have them again this year, but they probably will. They have been partying all afternoon so hopefully they will blow off a finger or set their house on fire or something.
Don't get me wrong, I like fireworks and fun, but last year after all the explosives were gone, they decided to rev up a morotcycle engine for several minutes.
I am generally not a nosey, complaining neighbor. I can tolerate a certain amount of seasonal noise and merriment.
Maybe I am turning into a old grumpy bastard after all. 
Tirade over...


Happy New Year everybody!!

i havent looked outside to see if the morons across the street have set their (plastic) fence on fire again. they did that 2 years ago on the 4th of july. every cop in the area and the fire dept were there.
[sarcasm]
oh look  a perfectly good fence. lets get drunk an launch fireworks at it
[/sarcasm]

[Treading Water]

My neighbor must be related to yours.  He sets off some serious fireworks at the drop of a hat. 
When he first moved here(from the "big city") he set his chimney on fire FIVE times in one month.  After the fire company told him they were going to start charging him, he never used his fireplace again.   : 

Happy New Year everyone!   

[Juan]

I hate New Years Eve and the 4th of July because the cops realize those are big revenue times for them.  Here, they bring in extra cops for those nights, set up DUI checkpoints all over, drive at excessive speed through residential neighborhoods, and generally make jackasses of themselves.

[ItsOver]

... Still there are some perks like tonite I saw a beautiful night sky and then had my famous beer & home-made tacos dinner and also got to catch some of my faves on the Twilight Zone marathon...

Now we're talking.  New Year's Eve is the one night of the year I make it point to stay off the roads, away from all the crazies and the paramilitary cops.

[FightTheFuture]

Now we're talking.  New Year's Eve is the one night of the year I make it point to stay off the roads, away from all the crazies and the paramilitary cops.

There are two nights of the year which will keep me inside the house: New Years Eve, and St. Patrick's Day.

In my military unit, those nights were known as ''amateur's night''.

[MV/Liberace!]

My wife wouldn't let me post a picture of my other niece with the hashtag #bestnieceever. No I'm not mature.

Not sure who I am angry at now my niece or my wife.

i don't think you'd be immature by posting it.  i would definitely post it.  teach her a lesson in self awareness and watching what you say and how you say it (before you say it).  in my universe, being young doesn't get you a pass. 

i have a niece who lives in texas with her father and visits missouri occasionally (my sister, her mom, couldn't manage the whole motherhood thing).  when she visits missouri, she NEVER calls or comes to see me.  i've even made specific arrangements with her prior to her arrival, only to see her trip pass by without a word from her.  however, i know she expects gifts from me for her birthday and christmas and is annoyed that i don't send them to her.  uhh, sorry, but i don't roll like that.  you don't get gifts just for being genetically related to me.  you actually need to display some sort of interest in whether i am alive or dead.  i'm incapable of just ignoring it as "youthful inconsideration".  i've basically given up, at this point. 

sometimes you just have to concede the fact that certain relationships have no future.