Pet peeves: we’ve all got ‘em. I am generally what people would call “cynical” or “grumpy” on a day-to-day basis anyway, but there are a few things that just really get me going. This week has been particularly hard for me, and it has come to my attention that I have a lot more pet peeves than I thought. Here are my top 20 annoyances, I hope you find them relatable:
1. When someone honks .5 seconds after the light turns green
2. People who are consistently late
Like, how hard is it to leave on time?
3. When someone parks their shopping cart in the middle of the aisle while they browse
Just, why.
4. Unexpected loud noises
Not sure why, but they make me irrationally angry.
5. Nail biting
6. People who complain about having to do work while they are at work
So, did you think they were going to pay you and not ask you to do anything, or…?
7. When people audibly gulp/slurp their drink
9. Passive aggression
10. When people deeply sigh every five seconds
What are you so stressed about that you must involve me?
11. People who clap at the end of a flight
What are you even doing, seriously.
12. The phrase “cool beans”![]()
If you aren't referencing Hot Rod, don't say it.
13. When people say “noms”, referring to food
Not an appetizing word.
14. When I pay for coffee and it isn’t right
Bonus points if I’m already too far away to get it fixed and my whole morning is ruined.
15. Students who ask professors questions during the last minute of class
Just wait until class is over so the rest of us can leave.
16. People holding full on conversations at the movie theater
17. When there is not enough of a food item left for a meal, but there is too much to throw away
Main culprits: peanut butter, cereal and frozen veggies.
18. When people stop in the middle of the sidewalk to text
This is 2016, I know your texting and walking skills are better than this.
19. When a driver waves you on, but starts to go anyway
20. When a child is screaming and the parent acts like they don't hear it
We get it. You deserve to be out. But please take your child outside for his meltdown.
