Those people who disprove the adage "There's no such thing as a stupid question." Three examples from just the past two days:

--I had my two dogs on leashes and was walking to the local post office when a neighbor saw us, waved, and asked "Going for a walk with the dogs?"

--At the post office, standing in line, a person asked "Is this the end of the line?"

--Today, at synagogue, a friend asked me for directions to a cemetary where he is to attend a funeral tomorrow. A person in front of us turned around and asked "Did someone die?"

They may not deserve to be shot but there is definitely a separate circle of hell waiting for them!

~Adam

I'd have laughed at him, sorry...unless I was in awe.... wink

So did you get a rave review?

Any Gilbert&Sullivan fans here? They set this thread to music in The Mikado.
The Lord High Executioner (MIB) sings: \"They'll None Of 'Em Be Missed\"

Every time some clown takes a right hand exit from a left hand lane and almost puts me in the ditch,
I sing "I've got a little list" and add him to it. The fantasy helps...

[edited to correct grammar and keep ammo costs down]

[ December 27, 2003, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: Roy Robertson ]

Well, Joe, self-defecating...uh, I mean, self-deprecating humor is always amusing. I have to admit that when I eventually finished my duty in that airplane bathroom, I was laughing quite a bit upon my exit from that tiny cubicle.

I figured what the hell? Why not play it up a bit and go along with it? That made it a little less embarrassing for me in the long run, though I DID tell one of the flight attendants, "Uh, maybe I should just sit back here for the rest of the flight."

Another example of people who should be shot...

* A person who's on a diet, hosts a party, and serves food and drinks as if everyone else is on the same frickin' diet. What the hell is that? Just because you have to drop a few pounds off your fat ass doesn't mean I have to drink those god-awful diet soft drinks and eat alfalfa sprouts all night. You want to eat nothing but low-carb foods? Fine. Then don't invite anyone else over to partake in your same dietary habits. Hey! It's the holiday season. Just who the hell is counting every damn calorie and carb anyway? Sheesh!

(Note: Yes, this is a true story, but fortunately happened 2 years ago and not this year. However, we talk about this every year when my crazy aunt has the same Christmas get-together. Thank God she now realizes that with 20 people over, they're not all going to be on whatever annual diet she's on.)

[ December 27, 2003, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: MIB ]

[/qb][/QUOTE]Maybe they just like to have room to spread out. I know I do. If I went to a movie with someone and had an option of having an empty seat on at least one side I'd prefer it. [/QB][/QUOTE]

That might be a benefit, and maybe in some cases they do, but I doubt that the guys would do it if they were with a female friend (who isn't a date). I rarely see women do this, nor do I see male/female groups leave spaces in between.

I have a straight friend from college who I see a couple times a year. The last time we went to the movies, he said to me before we sat down, "I think guys are leaving a seat in between them at the movies now. I noticed that when I went to see Terminator 3." He then sat down two seats away from me. It kind of caught me by surprise, and I just looked at him funny and simply shrugged and said in a non-chalant way, "I don't know. I really don't pay attention to things like that." Of course that's not true. I do notice because it bugs me.

I've always seen some guys do this, but it's even more common now, I believe. I guess they see others doing it and think that they should, too.

Just4, leaving an empty seat between you and your buddy is what I've been doing for years, literally. I do it when I go with my brother, with my friends (gay OR straight), with my sister--with everyone. I do it for one reason: Comfort. Why should two people who are not a couple have to sit next to each other, where they'll brush arms and legs together or otherwise feel cramped? I like room; I like comfort.

People who should be shot...

* People who think it's wrong to have an open space between two persons at a movie theater.

My pet peeves:

People who are walking on the sidewalk, then suddenly decide to stop walking. I'm not talking about stopping at an intersection, but in the middle of a block. If you're walking behind them, stop quickly, or else you bump into them.

Local tv stations that preempt programming for meaningless weather updates or traffic reports(isn't a scroll at the bottom of the screen good enough). I'm also annoyed when local tv stations start their 11 PM newscasts at 10:58 PM (to get a jump on the competition) and preempt the coming attractions and credits on a show like ER. I often watch the credits to see the names of actors in non-starring roles.

I'm sure I think of more later....

John Madden, for whom I have two words: SHUT UP!

People who talk too loud in public for no good reason at all.

People over the age of 8 who ride a bicycle on a sidewalk.

People who buy a vowel on Wheel of Fortune when it's perfectly clear what the letter already is.

People who call into a redio talk show and feel like it's a required courtesy to say, "thank you for taking my call." If they didn't, would they have a show?

People who say, "if I don't see you, have a happy/merry ........" And if you do see me, the sentiments expire?

People who go to a public chat room and then say "no pvt" in their profile. Don't flatter yourself!

Rickpw wrote:

I agree, this is annoying, and has become all too common on call-in shows (although I rarely hear it on Jim Rome's show). I think it started with Dr. Laura's radio show...she is so full of her own self-importance that she manages to intimidate her callers to the point where they feel the need to suck up to her with that totally unnecessary introductory line, usually followed by 'I am my kid's mom!'

Until now, I've been a little hesitant to post on this thread because even joking about shooting someone kind of bothers me. But I guess I've started to see the humour after all. So can we shoot Dr. Laura? Except one of you Americans will have to do it for me...we have gun control up here!

I think you'd have to see it for yourself to determine what he might have said now, wouldn't you?

Please, Robbins. Whether or not I'm offended by someone sneaking a peek or not all depends on whether or not he is cute! You know it's true.

And I'm assuming you have no children. Believe me, that little 3 year old is demonstrating his/her will and no one knows that better than its parent. Been there, done that. As a matter of fact, I wonder if it takes a village to raise a child, does that mean I can spank some of them I see who really need it and the parents are either in the ozone (excuse me, your child is annoying the shit out of everyone!) or trying to be the child's best friend? (God, make your own friends and let the child make his. BE A PARENT!)

And for the thing that annoys me - big dicked dudes whose whole existence is tied to the size of it - I'm sorry, but it has been my experience that the bigger the tool, the bigger the tool the person is, and so many times, they are either homely or not too bright. But I guess God gives everybody something.

Venting complete. eek!

"People who should be decapitated" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Okay, this whole thread kinda bothers me. I know it's supposed to be in a humurous vein, but I don't care much for bitching about things. Except for those people who each chocolate cream pie. They should be shot. I mean, really. wink

To add to what was already posted about people who suddenly stop walking along a sidewalk... Anyone who stops in their tracks at the top (or bottom) of an escalator instead of moving ahead when there are many people right behind them coming up (or down) the same escalator... those people should be shot right then and there, no questions asked.

[ December 28, 2003, 06:54 PM: Message edited by: maxallen ]

Scottie, I'm with you on that TV end credit thing. It drives me crazy. Networks are notorious for doing this on movies as well. Now premium cable movie channels are doing this. Not only do they cover up the credits but they cut out the music too with some stupid ad for upcomming films. :mad:

Ray Lewis should be shot. I can't stand him. :mad:

I've got another one:

Guys who sit through all the bloody, gory death of a movie (e.g., The Talented Mr. Ripley), but who have to leave at the slightest hint of gay love because "that's too gross."

Ok here are my three "favorite" groups of people who need to be SHOT!

1) Drivers who feel that wide avenues actually have two lanes and need to squeeze their SUV past you. :mad:

2) Anyone who believes hockey should be played below the Mason Dixon line or where snow is rarely seen. eek!

3) Temp agency representatives who send resumes for people off the street, rather than try to fill your department's need. Ask for a file room clerk, get a secretary. Ask for a proofreader, get a washed up B-list actor. "But he knows how to use Microsoft Word!" I don’t care! Read the PHuckin job description!!!! :mad: :mad:

Thanks for letting me vent. I’m having a bad day at work.

I agree tennisbudcali, ur so kewl!
cu l8r!

Oh, I have one, I have one!!!
I was waiting to pick up my pizza the other day at Domino's and the guy kneading the dough and forming it into pizza crust actually answered his personal cell phone, talked for a moment and returned it to his belt clip and NEVER washed his hands. Is this the same cell phone he uses while he takes a dump? YUCK!!! Just think of all the scary things growing on cell phones. YIKES!!! If I shot him there would have been blood all over the pizza dough.

Yes, I hate the word kewl. Where the hell did that come from? Oh and gay guys that say "take a dump" instead of saying "use the restroom". tee-hee... wink

I think that was a Seinfeld episode, kinda.

"Poppy's a little sloppy"

gay people who order Pizza form Dominos (the most anti-gay company to get a pie from)

People who are driving uphill to the ski resort in a snow storm and stop. Why did you stop, just keep going do you think I want to get stuck behind you???? :mad:

And if you don't know how to drive in snow, what the hell are you doing it for?