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Old 06-16-2014, 01:49 PM   #31
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ON THE ROAD;

Drivers that are in the left hand passing lane, 5 or 10 MPH under the speed limit, oblivious that 200 cars are forced to pass on the right.

Drivers who pass you on the highway, pull in front of you, and then slow down to below your cruising speed. You pull out to pass, they speed up, you pull behind them, they slow down, and the game goes on. These people are obviously retired Parade Directors and just have to be the leader of the caravan.

Tractor Trailer drivers who drive two abreast 10 mph under the speed limit in split speed states for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles.

Drivers incredibly slow off the mark for left hand turn arrows. I've actually timed a record 14 seconds. This is a real issue with a 20 second green arrow.

Drivers who do not know to move to the center of an intersection for a left hand turn for intersections without an arrow, to wait for oncoming traffic to stop so they can turn left. I've been behind drivers that sit through three or four light cycles waiting for absolutely no oncoming traffic so they can turn left.

Ribbernecking Drivers who slow WAY down or actually stop to take a real good look at a cop's flashing mesmerizing lights, or an accident. I was on a highway once where the driver in front actually came to a full stop in the passing lane to take a good look at the OPPOSING HIGHWAY lane's accident.

Drivers who slow to 15 or 20 MPH below the speed limit because the see a cop anywhere for any reason. Are you feeling THAT guilty that you have to slow to 30 percent below the speed limit because you see a cop sitting in the meridian?

Cops who show up the one time you have to put on extra speed to pass the idiot that keeps speeding up when you try and pass him.

Cops who say "Have a nice day" when they hand you a ticket.

Cops who are never there when you need them.

Yes, I used to be a road warrior. 30 years of witnessing driving pet peeves over hundreds of thousands of miles.


IN PUBLIC;

People who insist on getting ON the Elevator before you can get OFF the Elevator.

Uncontrolled children with parents ignoring their behavior

Incessant barking dogs (I love dogs, but do you really NOT hear your dog barking in the front yard from 9 PM until 5 AM?)

People that talk, use their phone, laugh incredibly loud or are otherwise obnoxious in movie theaters, YET, if you so much as clear your throat, they turn around and say, "Hey, Be Quiet. I'm trying to watch a movie!".


ON AIRPLANES;

People who throw their seats back without looking behind to see if I'm working or have my head forward. It is their right to recline, just use a little caution so you don't knock over my drink or hit my laptop or my head.
ON the FLIP SIDE-
People who tell me I CAN'T recline my seat because I am invading their space. Can I get a refund for a non reclining seat?

SCREAMING KIDS ON AIRPLANES. I hate flying "Screaming Baby Express". I'm sure you do too. Blood pressure 220/150.

Southwest Flight Attendants who insist on rehearsing for their entertaining career during a long night flight by telling jokes and singing and playing inflight games at 1 AM over the intercom. Some of us just may be exhausted from a 15 hour day and might like to sleep at 1 AM? Just a thought.


AT THE TRACK;

Bettors at the window who are apparently talking about the weather with the clerk in stead of placing clear, concise bets (I know we all have seen this)

The guy who brags he has the WINNER no matter WHICH HORSE WINS. Once heard a guy say, "#2 yea! I got that horse, I got that horse!" then there was an inquire, 2 was DQ'd, #5 then WON. He says, "YEA! NUMBER FIVE! I GOT THAT HORSE! YEA!" Damn. Dude must place a WIN bet across the board on every race.

Guys who use incredibly foul language when children or wives/girlfriends are within earshot. Come on. At least bee a semi-gentlemen!
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Old 06-16-2014, 03:15 PM   #32
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1. People who refuse to experience the thrill of a nice bet

2. People who use the word "we" when discussing the local pro or college team

3. People who wouldn't look at a newspaper if the newspaper was free

4. Loud music being played endlessly at a minor league baseball game

5. Parents who make no effort to control their kids

6. People who expect something for nothing

7. Reality shows

8. People who can’t accept no for an answer

9. Kids who waste their youth inside
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Old 06-16-2014, 03:17 PM   #33
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There actually a rule in Nebraska and I suspect in other states on how many cars can make a left turn the yellow. Here it is 3. If your the 4th car through and you get hit, it your fault. If you are the 3rd car though, it is the other guys fault. JustRalph can probably tell you more about the rule in other states.
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Old 06-16-2014, 03:25 PM   #34
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Say whaaaaat??????
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Old 06-16-2014, 03:30 PM   #35
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1. People who refuse to experience the thrill of a nice bet

2. People who use the word "we" when discussing the local pro or college team

3. People who wouldn't look at a newspaper if the newspaper was free

4. Loud music being played endlessly at a minor league baseball game

5. Parents who make no effort to control their kids

6. People who expect something for nothing

7. Reality shows

8. People who can’t accept no for an answer

9. Kids who waste their youth inside
A universal gripe. Even people who can't control their own kids bitch when it is somebody who can't do it.
On number 2, I have been told that the people who own the teams like it when people say "we". They feel like they are a part of the team and buy more team related stuff.
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Old 06-16-2014, 03:47 PM   #36
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People that think that they are somehow special, and that rules and guidelines that others follow do not apply to them, because they have no consideration for others and think that their instant gratification and imagined wants and needs are the most important things in the world.
There are SO many people out there who think that its their road, their world and we have to wait extra time for them to cross the street, its like they seem to walk slow on purpose....i'm not saying to run, but geez, at least PRETEND that you're trying to walk faster.
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Old 06-16-2014, 04:22 PM   #37
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There are SO many people out there who think that its their road, their world and we have to wait extra time for them to cross the street, its like they seem to walk slow on purpose....i'm not saying to run, but geez, at least PRETEND that you're trying to walk faster.
In California these people are known as illegal aliens, who seem to brought this attitude with them when they committed a crime by crossing our borders.
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Loud music being play any time, any place.
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People who expect something for nothing
AKA Liberal Democrats.
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Old 06-16-2014, 04:41 PM   #39
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Loud music being play any time, any place.
AKA Liberal Democrats.
or Rich Republicans.
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Old 06-16-2014, 06:41 PM   #40
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My big pet peeve (someone may have mentioned this) is web sites that have audio as soon as you get to their page. A song or some guy yacking away. Number 1 taboo on the web.
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People who show zero regard for an appointment and no show.

Trying to make a left into an intersection, only to have a pedestrian start crossing (who wasn't starting until I started turning of course) after I've already started my committed turn, which causes me to stop and wait for the oncoming truck (in the oncoming lane) to come perilously close to ending my life as this inconsiderate, stupid, self centered, no respect for the road, deserves to get run over moron slowwwwwwly takes one inch at a time to cross the street.

Luckily, every on coming car has stopped before hitting me as they know the pedestrian is at fault. I swear, if it comes between me getting hit and me hitting a pedestrian, I will gladly roll into the intersection as the idiot takes his time crossing and wipe him/her out before any damage comes to me.

Before anyone asks, why would you turn if you're unsure if a pedestrian is crossing? I'm in NYC, everything is fast, go or get eaten. If a pedestrian isn't moving and my light is green, I go. It's the new age idiots that invoke their 'I'm a pedestrian' so I'll make you stop attitude that drives me bonkers.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:11 PM   #42
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People who show zero regard for an appointment and no show.

Trying to make a left into an intersection, only to have a pedestrian start crossing (who wasn't starting until I started turning of course) after I've already started my committed turn, which causes me to stop and wait for the oncoming truck (in the oncoming lane) to come perilously close to ending my life as this inconsiderate, stupid, self centered, no respect for the road, deserves to get run over moron slowwwwwwly takes one inch at a time to cross the street.

Luckily, every on coming car has stopped before hitting me as they know the pedestrian is at fault. I swear, if it comes between me getting hit and me hitting a pedestrian, I will gladly roll into the intersection as the idiot takes his time crossing and wipe him/her out before any damage comes to me.

Before anyone asks, why would you turn if you're unsure if a pedestrian is crossing? I'm in NYC, everything is fast, go or get eaten. If a pedestrian isn't moving and my light is green, I go. It's the new age idiots that invoke their 'I'm a pedestrian' so I'll make you stop attitude that drives me bonkers.
When i'm crossing at the green on a side street, i make sure that the person making the left doesn't have a clear path, very few people are self aware enough to think this far ahead, i don't ever remember seeing it other than the times i do it.
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When i'm crossing at the green on a side street, i make sure that the person making the left doesn't have a clear path, very few people are self aware enough to think this far ahead, i don't ever remember seeing it other than the times i do it.
I sincerely appreciate that, seriously. I seriously do the same thing for 2 reasons. 1) I am a considerate human being 2) I am a driver as well. I consider their rights.

You are a rarity and appreciated.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:41 PM   #44
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I sincerely appreciate that, seriously. I seriously do the same thing for 2 reasons. 1) I am a considerate human being 2) I am a driver as well. I consider their rights.

You are a rarity and appreciated.
I "do unto others" when i'm a pedestrian for sure, too bad many others aren't thinking the same, i see so many stupid moves by pedestrians on a daily basis its incredible how more people don't get run over.

Oh yeah, and the blinking hand, very few people even watch that, if the 'coast is clear' they're crossing the street.
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My big pet peeve (someone may have mentioned this) is web sites that have audio as soon as you get to their page. A song or some guy yacking away. Number 1 taboo on the web.
That's why I have sound set for mute until I want to hear something.
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