Pet Peeves, Shout Outs, and Overheards

PET PEEVES

Is there something that really irks you, gets your goat, rubs you the wrong way, drives you up the wall, gets you bent out of shape, puts a stick in your craw, or makes you want to throw in the towel?

“When all the snow melts in the beginning of January!” ~ Sally Slattery

“Nothing peeves me more than almost being side-swiped on the highway in Kenosha waiting to get into the outlet malls on Black Friday. Yes, I expected traffic to be busy and to wait in line for awhile before getting there; but no, I do not expect that you will hit me if we don’t let you in line – especially since we were waiting for over an hour and you came out of nowhere. Since it is not worth it to my mother to get in an accident, we will let you in reluctantly. Thanks for flipping us off, it showed great holiday spirit on your part. Yes we have a problem (you) and no we don’t need to grow up, you do!” ~ I Know I’m Crazy But You’re Worse

“People who show up at a restaurant right before it closes, ponder the menu, then linger. It would be one thing if the restaurant were closing in the middle of a dinner rush, but who really orders a full meal at 9:55 pm? And no, we don’t have all night to sit around as you languish over your dessert and stare deeply and lovingly into your significant other’s eyes. If you do decide to do this, at least leave a nice tip for your server. Maybe for the cooks too…” ~ Anonymous

SHOUT OUTS

Is there someone or something that deserves a pat on the back or a slap on the wrist?

“A big ‘Happy New Year!’ to the mighty Northern Door Running Club. Your support is amazing! Here’s to fleet feet and smiles thru the miles in 2011!” ~ Anonymous

OVERHEARDS

Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

“And then, someone stole my sea monkeys.”

“My guilty pleasure is Celine Dion.”

“Guys, I’ve got really good ideas.”

“Did you know they have coupons at Walmart?”

“You’re a tight knitter, did you know that?!”

“Only 75% of the world is loveable.”

“Soccer is for foreigners and children.”

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