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Parallax · 05-27-2010, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Improper use of "it's" and "its"

I'm thinking of a two word phrase I'd like to type right now; and it's not "Happy Birthday!"

mikemike · 05-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by clmonk

Mine would be comments, usually from co-workers, who say,"Oh I could never afford that!" when I KNOW that they make more than I do.

While someone might certainly be able to afford something based on their salary you can never know if they have a different attitude about spending money. That statement might be more about modesty, restraint, and their fiscal values than it is about their financial means.

I bring my lunch almost everyday and so do some of my co-workers, some who make 6 figure salaries, and I have heard them say, "I can't afford to eat out for lunch," when asked to go along with people who make 40K. It is a more polite than saying, "you are wasting your money on that." Same thing could be said for buying new cars or luxury cars, McMansions, first class plane tickets, drinking at bars, gambling, etc.

They could also be someone who is debt averse speaking to someone who is in a monthly payment mindset. Or they could already be saddled with debts like a lot of student loans or child support. Or they could be someone who saves prudently for retirement or for their childrens' future college education.

Originally posted by KxBlaze

Dumb people who don't pay attention while driving.

People who don't share the road with cyclists and who drive in bike lanes.

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

People who pay for groceries with food stamps. Steaks better than I can afford. Then buy beer and smokes. All the while having a big updo and 9" nails. And driving off in a brand new car.

I rarely see this because it is usually the mom with 4 kids that has control of the food stamp debit card while her babydaddy is no where to be found and he is the one buying the beer and smokes.

I don't really see that many people with foodstamps buying steak, and even if they do it doesn't really upset me. What really grinds on me is when they are using the food stamps to buy the least nutritious, most overpriced junk food available. The cart is overflowing with soft drinks, chips, tv dinners, chicken fingers, and ice cream. There is not a single fruit or vegetable. I usually try to avoid the grocery store and especially sam's club during the first week of the month.

I think it is a symptom of them not having the time or ability to get to the store more frequently and prepare healthier meals for their families, but it is still a pet peeve.

casil403 · 05-27-2010, 12:55 PM

We don't have foodstamps in Canada so I wouldn't know much about it...we have foodbanks though.

Another one that burns me....People who say "Like" every other word in a sentence.

I go to school with like a bunch of like 20 year olds and they are always like asking these like questions or making these like statements with like using the word like like for every other like word.

It like makes me like nuts listening to them like ya know?

Oh and with me being the OP here, please do not turn the food stamp thing into some kind of huge political debate...I do not want this thread moved into P&R .......thanks.

JeffJS · 05-27-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by mikemike

People who don't share the road with cyclists and who drive in bike lanes.

Cyclists who don't get out of the way of a moving vehicle when there Is No bike lane.

People who don't look before crossing the street and have their MP3 earpieces screwed into their ears. While technically the pedestrian has the right of way, I've never seen one win a fight with a car.

Quote:

I rarely see this because it is usually the mom with 4 kids that has control of the food stamp debit card while her babydaddy is no where to be found and he is the one buying the beer and smokes.

I don't really see that many people with foodstamps buying steak, and even if they do it doesn't really upset me. What really grinds on me is when they are using the food stamps to buy the least nutritious, most overpriced junk food available. The cart is overflowing with soft drinks, chips, tv dinners, chicken fingers, and ice cream. There is not a single fruit or vegetable. I usually try to avoid the grocery store and especially sam's club during the first week of the month.

Welfare week is definitely the time to avoid the grocery store.

Parallax · 05-27-2010, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Cyclists who don't get out of the way of a moving vehicle when there Is No bike lane.

Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available.

casil403 · 05-27-2010, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

People who don't realize that cyclist have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available.

+1 on that one!

JeffJS · 05-27-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Tell it to the cyclist I saw get plastered by a semi 2 years ago. Must have been natural selection, I guess.

Parallax · 05-27-2010, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Yeah, I guess you're right. Tell it to the cyclist I saw get plastered by a semi 2 years ago. Must have been natural selection, I guess.

Or a bad driver.

casil403 · 05-27-2010, 01:22 PM

Cell phone drivers on their phones in the car and driving. I have no issue as long as they are paying attention to the road.
I can count on both hands how many times I've just about been mowed down by people not paying attention to the road with the phone to the ear as I am walking in the crosswalk. I saw a guy a couple weeks ago ear firmly attached to phone run a red light (as I had started walking across as I had the walk sign, and then make an illegal turn.

mel · 05-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available.

Bicyclists who insist on riding AGAINST traffic.

Nesster · 05-27-2010, 02:08 PM

...being stuck behind a couple of large SUV's, leisurely moseying down the street, and taking extra wide turns - looping left in order to turn right - sticking their large bulbous asses in my face so I can't see past them.

mikemike · 05-27-2010, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

...being stuck behind a couple of large SUV's, leisurely moseying down the street, and taking extra wide turns - looping left in order to turn right - sticking their large bulbous asses in my face so I can't see past them.

...being stuck behind a couple of large people, leisurely moseying down the lane in a parking lot.

I want to get out of my car and go slap a license plate on their large bulbous asses.

Parallax · 05-27-2010, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by mel

Bicyclists who insist on riding AGAINST traffic.

That I agree with.

Ratmagiclady · 05-27-2010, 02:46 PM

I was 'asked to edit' my objections to certain implications which I found were based on class and ethnicity, etc, that have stood all day here...

*click.*

There. Everyone happy?

Lovely.

Ed n Georgia · 05-27-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

It's a silly one, but people who cannot stay in their lane when turning at an intersection

Pat

It's not silly at all. I hate people who pull to the right before making a left turn and vice-versa.

People who text while driving. Saw one today run a red light and was missed by only inches.

05-27-2010, 02:46 PM	#29
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I was 'asked to edit' my objections to certain implications which I found were based on class and ethnicity, etc, that have stood all day here... click. There. Everyone happy? Lovely. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 05-27-2010 at 03:18 PM.

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05-27-2010, 11:48 AM	#16
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Improper use of "it's" and "its" I'm thinking of a two word phrase I'd like to type right now; and it's not "Happy Birthday!"

05-27-2010, 12:12 PM	#17
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by clmonk Mine would be comments, usually from co-workers, who say,"Oh I could never afford that!" when I KNOW that they make more than I do. While someone might certainly be able to afford something based on their salary you can never know if they have a different attitude about spending money. That statement might be more about modesty, restraint, and their fiscal values than it is about their financial means. I bring my lunch almost everyday and so do some of my co-workers, some who make 6 figure salaries, and I have heard them say, "I can't afford to eat out for lunch," when asked to go along with people who make 40K. It is a more polite than saying, "you are wasting your money on that." Same thing could be said for buying new cars or luxury cars, McMansions, first class plane tickets, drinking at bars, gambling, etc. They could also be someone who is debt averse speaking to someone who is in a monthly payment mindset. Or they could already be saddled with debts like a lot of student loans or child support. Or they could be someone who saves prudently for retirement or for their childrens' future college education. Originally posted by KxBlaze Dumb people who don't pay attention while driving. People who don't share the road with cyclists and who drive in bike lanes. Originally posted by graphicgr8s People who pay for groceries with food stamps. Steaks better than I can afford. Then buy beer and smokes. All the while having a big updo and 9" nails. And driving off in a brand new car. I rarely see this because it is usually the mom with 4 kids that has control of the food stamp debit card while her babydaddy is no where to be found and he is the one buying the beer and smokes. I don't really see that many people with foodstamps buying steak, and even if they do it doesn't really upset me. What really grinds on me is when they are using the food stamps to buy the least nutritious, most overpriced junk food available. The cart is overflowing with soft drinks, chips, tv dinners, chicken fingers, and ice cream. There is not a single fruit or vegetable. I usually try to avoid the grocery store and especially sam's club during the first week of the month. I think it is a symptom of them not having the time or ability to get to the store more frequently and prepare healthier meals for their families, but it is still a pet peeve.

05-27-2010, 12:55 PM	#18
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170 Original Poster	We don't have foodstamps in Canada so I wouldn't know much about it...we have foodbanks though. Another one that burns me....People who say "Like" every other word in a sentence. I go to school with like a bunch of like 20 year olds and they are always like asking these like questions or making these like statements with like using the word like like for every other like word. It like makes me like nuts listening to them like ya know? Oh and with me being the OP here, please do not turn the food stamp thing into some kind of huge political debate...I do not want this thread moved into P&R .......thanks.

05-27-2010, 12:55 PM	#19
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by mikemike People who don't share the road with cyclists and who drive in bike lanes. Cyclists who don't get out of the way of a moving vehicle when there Is No bike lane. People who don't look before crossing the street and have their MP3 earpieces screwed into their ears. While technically the pedestrian has the right of way, I've never seen one win a fight with a car. Quote: I rarely see this because it is usually the mom with 4 kids that has control of the food stamp debit card while her babydaddy is no where to be found and he is the one buying the beer and smokes. I don't really see that many people with foodstamps buying steak, and even if they do it doesn't really upset me. What really grinds on me is when they are using the food stamps to buy the least nutritious, most overpriced junk food available. The cart is overflowing with soft drinks, chips, tv dinners, chicken fingers, and ice cream. There is not a single fruit or vegetable. I usually try to avoid the grocery store and especially sam's club during the first week of the month. Welfare week is definitely the time to avoid the grocery store.

05-27-2010, 01:02 PM	#20
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by JeffJS Cyclists who don't get out of the way of a moving vehicle when there Is No bike lane. Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available.

05-27-2010, 01:04 PM	#21
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170 Original Poster	Originally posted by Parallax People who don't realize that cyclist have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available. +1 on that one!

05-27-2010, 01:10 PM	#22
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Parallax Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available. Yeah, I guess you're right. Tell it to the cyclist I saw get plastered by a semi 2 years ago. Must have been natural selection, I guess.

05-27-2010, 01:21 PM	#23
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by JeffJS Yeah, I guess you're right. Tell it to the cyclist I saw get plastered by a semi 2 years ago. Must have been natural selection, I guess. Or a bad driver.

05-27-2010, 01:22 PM	#24
casil403 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,170 Original Poster	Cell phone drivers on their phones in the car and driving. I have no issue as long as they are paying attention to the road. I can count on both hands how many times I've just about been mowed down by people not paying attention to the road with the phone to the ear as I am walking in the crosswalk. I saw a guy a couple weeks ago ear firmly attached to phone run a red light (as I had started walking across as I had the walk sign, and then make an illegal turn.

05-27-2010, 01:46 PM	#25
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by Parallax Motorists who don't realize that bicycles have as much right to the lane as a motor vehicle does, if there is no bike lane available. Bicyclists who insist on riding AGAINST traffic.

05-27-2010, 02:08 PM	#26
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	...being stuck behind a couple of large SUV's, leisurely moseying down the street, and taking extra wide turns - looping left in order to turn right - sticking their large bulbous asses in my face so I can't see past them.

05-27-2010, 02:20 PM	#27
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by Nesster ...being stuck behind a couple of large SUV's, leisurely moseying down the street, and taking extra wide turns - looping left in order to turn right - sticking their large bulbous asses in my face so I can't see past them. ...being stuck behind a couple of large people, leisurely moseying down the lane in a parking lot. I want to get out of my car and go slap a license plate on their large bulbous asses.

05-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#28
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by mel Bicyclists who insist on riding AGAINST traffic. That I agree with.

05-27-2010, 03:36 PM	#30
Ed n Georgia Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 940	Originally posted by ve2vfd It's a silly one, but people who cannot stay in their lane when turning at an intersection Pat It's not silly at all. I hate people who pull to the right before making a left turn and vice-versa. People who text while driving. Saw one today run a red light and was missed by only inches.