Live and let live... If only it were that simple. But with more than 8 billion people squashed onto one small planet, it's a given that we're going to get on each other's nerves now and again. Sometimes, it's the entitlement or rudeness that grates us. Other times, it's something seemingly smaller that drives us up the wall.
How can you not be bothered by Bob not wearing a helmet while riding his motorbike, or Sally not washing her hands after being in the toilet for twenty minutes? That stranger sitting next to you on the train, munching loudly with their mouth open is surely enough to make you want to not mind your own business. The water that should run off a duck's back often gets stuck, and it happens to the best of us.
Someone asked, "What’s the absolute pettiest thing that instantly sends your blood pressure through the roof now that you’re an adult?" and you might want to prepare yourself for some second-hand irritation. Bored Panda has put together the best responses. Don't be surprised if you feel a bit snappy after scrolling through them.
#22
Cyclists blowing past you on a pedestrian path at 20 mph without yelling out "on your left" or indicating with a bell. I walk my dog and she will act a fool the 1 out of 100 timss and if you hit her, I will hit you.
Cars not looking before they turn right or left at a pedestrian crosswalk that is signaling that pedestrians are crossing. At this point i just hate cars now.
And finally any coworker who makes more than me and does absolutely jack all while I have to clean up their mess for 2 dollars less.
Cars not looking before they turn right or left at a pedestrian crosswalk that is signaling that pedestrians are crossing. At this point i just hate cars now.
And finally any coworker who makes more than me and does absolutely jack all while I have to clean up their mess for 2 dollars less.
7points
#23
Parking rudely or selfishly which generally means illegally today. Like the lady who parked her car right in the nonparking area in front of the disabled ramp and only exit from the sidewalk in front of where everyone parks for kids soccer games. My wagon with our chairs in it might have bumped into her car like 3 times on the way out. Oops.
7points
#24
When you are driving and it clearly shows that one lane ends and people drive as far up as possible and then shove their way in to get in front of everyone else who got over at a reasonable time.
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7points
#25
People who try and rush to get on to a train or bus before anyone has even got off. Move outta the doorway ffs.
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7points
#26
Or people biking at night with dark clothing and no lights. They are going to get run over and blame the driver.
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7points
#27
When someone pops over into the right lane to be "first" in line to block like 7 cars trying to trun right for the duration of the red light.
6points
#28
Old people that want to talk about God.
I get it, you're concerned for your soul. I just didn't want to be rude when you started talking to me, but I'm not really open to discussing my beliefs with strangers.
I get it, you're concerned for your soul. I just didn't want to be rude when you started talking to me, but I'm not really open to discussing my beliefs with strangers.
6points
#30
people intentionally being unwilling to learn, staying ignorant and then still imposing their ignorance on others. similarly, people unwilling to adjust their behaviour for others. like those people that stubbornly refuse to stop smoking in non-smoking zones.
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6points
#31
People who act the victim, crying as soon as they’re in the wrong nothing makes me want to smack a person more.
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6points
#32
Standing in a parking stall to save it for a friend 15 minutes away should be illegal.
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6points
#33
Stacking dirty dishes in the sink, when the dishwasher is on, in a communal workspace. Hand wash your one cup - especially since your team aren't even on the kitchen roster!
6points
#34
Also holding up the phone and speaking into the mic WHILE THEY’RE DRIVING.
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6points
#35
People sniffing every 30 seconds instead of just blowing their nose. Really not sure why they think that bothers absolutely no one, I’d be embarrassed.
5points
#36
When someone eats loudly and chews with their mouth open. My husband does this and it aggravates me.
5points
#37
Off leash dogs at parks or any public space.
FYI it’s illegal where I live.
FYI it’s illegal where I live.
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5points
#39
People who empty the 5 or so things from their grocery cart on to the checkout belt and then leave the cart blocking me and walk away with their 1 bag of groceries.
5points
#40
People pulling out in front of me and then going slow. Especially when there’s no one behind me so they could have just waited a few seconds and pulled out behind me.
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5points