What Grinds Your Gears? :) - Page 51

*BubblyShell22* · 09-09-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

This morning, I was upset that my DirecTV satellite bumped off all local stations below channel 71. So I had no NFL season openers (including the Cowboys), U.S. Open Tennis. Talk about that feud between TWC & CBS (No football, U.S. Open, prime time, Letterman, Let's Make A Deal, Price Is Right).

So I called DirecTV about that issue & will be resolved soon. At least the Texans are playing on ESPN.

While I did call DirecTV, I did manage to get the stations I lost back...
NBC Sports Nework
Boomerang
NFL Network
IFC
And The HUB! Hope they didn't drop Next Mutation.

Wow. That's weird, GR. I have DirecTV and nothing like that has happened to us here.

But we have a converter that gets our local stations and our NBC signal just went out for no reason. We get it in the other room though, so at least that's something. I think it's because they put up a new Internet tower and it messed with our signal. We get our other regular TV channels fine though, just not the NBC one.

What else grinds my gears: The heat. Gah, it's so hot out right now!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 09-09-2013, 11:32 PM

What grinds my gears was havin to miss RAW tonight! Oh well thank goodness for dvr!

*Leo656* · 09-10-2013, 01:05 AM

I hate when I click on something I think is an article but turns out to be a video or podcast. I'd rather read, honestly.

*Guitar_Raph* · 09-10-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

I hate people who annoy other people, just because they don't swear

It happened to me in primary school. They all thought i was a sissy for not swearing.

Also, people who say they hate something, but won't tell you why.

Good for you for standing your ground. Where do people learn that sort of stuff? From movies, on the streets or (like a Christmas Story) their parents.

Where's the Lifebuoy when you need it?

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 09-10-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

Good for you for standing your ground. Where do people learn that sort of stuff? From movies, on the streets or (like a Christmas Story) their parents.

Where's the Lifebuoy when you need it?

what's that from?

NameGoesHere1066 · 09-12-2013, 12:23 PM

so this thread made a come back.

I hate people who zig-zag all over the highway. So distracting.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 09-12-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I hate when I click on something I think is an article but turns out to be a video or podcast. I'd rather read, honestly.

Really? I prefer either or myself

*BubblyShell22* · 09-13-2013, 07:40 AM

Semi trucks that speed on the highway. Seriously?

Illinois drivers. They think they own the road.

barbecue17 · 09-13-2013, 07:47 AM

Illinois Nazis.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

*Lethal Lullaby* · 09-13-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NameGoesHere1066

so this thread made a come back.

I hate people who zig-zag all over the highway. So distracting.

Oh i saw somebody do that before. First they were on one side then they quickly pulled over to the other side and then back to the lane they were in. What's their deal? I don't know.

Somebody's attitude (which i gotta deal with every bloody day) is really starting to tick me off. And they act like they barely get any damn sleep when they get more sleep than i do. Mr. Grumpy McSourpuss he is.

*Leo656* · 09-15-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCanadiandrome

Really? I prefer either or myself

Most of the time I'm on a computer with no speakers OR I have to have mine turned down for one reason or another. So I'd rather read than be dependent on watching something I won't be able to get much information from.

RaphAndDonnie · 09-15-2013, 03:56 PM

I hate it when people chew their food in my ear. My cousin knew that I hated that so, of course, she did it to make me mad.
I also hate people who think Batman is better then every other superhero out there and could kick anyone's ass. I mean he is good and I like him but I don't think he's the best superhero ever.
I hate people who say fanfic writers are just Mary Sue making, self inserters who write to fulfill some fantasy. I, among many others, write because I like the subject matter and want to see the characters go through another new adventure or see a new take on a scenario.
The term "friendzone" also irritates me.

And finally, and this one grinds my gears more then any other, improper spelling. I can understand if you left a letter out or something minor but da*n i'd like to read what you wrote, not try to decipher it like it's a puzzle or something!

Peanut · 09-15-2013, 05:42 PM

People who have an anecdote to pull out for every situation, regardless of the conversation. Not only are they almost 100% of the time full of sh*t, but they seem completely oblivious to the fact that no one is buying their nonsense.

Everyone tells bullsh*t stories, especially on the Internet, but some people never seem to grow out of that phase. The older a person gets the sadder it gets when they need to tell tall tales for attention.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 09-16-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Most of the time I'm on a computer with no speakers OR I have to have mine turned down for one reason or another. So I'd rather read than be dependent on watching something I won't be able to get much information from.

Oh ok that makes sense

*Guitar_Raph* · 09-16-2013, 09:13 PM

Season premieres that get postponed. Due to the Washington DC tragedy, my CBS station had more coverage of it. But did inform Wheel watchers that Wheel will be on @ 2:42 am.

20 years ago, our hillbilly President (Ciinton) held a peace talk conference wiping out the 22nd season opener of The Price Is Right. When a game show gets knocked off, that's called a rainout (as in baseball). That same evening, the Houston Astros experienced something that never has happened to them, a Snowout! Their first visit to play the Colorado Rockies was snowed out!

So I had a rainout & snowout, all in one day! Only happens to me.

*BubblyShell22* · 09-17-2013, 08:04 AM

Ah, yes, because game shows are just so much more important than a serious shooting where people have lost their lives.

What grinds my gears: When people suddenly leave on my local news station and are replaced with other people abruptly. There was a weather guy named Frank Waugh from WNDU who was really cool, and he just left and is in Kansas now. He's been replaced, and while I can't really judge the new guy yet, it sucks that I have to get acquainted with someone when I'm so used to Frank. I'm going to miss him.

*Guitar_Raph* · 09-17-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Ah, yes, because game shows are just so much more important than a serious shooting where people have lost their lives.

Almost any time there's a special report, they take it out on game shows. Bet Mrs. Obama would send her husband to sleep on the couch if he messed with her soaps (LOL)!

This also marks my spirit post, The Spirit of 1776!

*AT-Man* · 09-17-2013, 03:08 PM

When someone calls me, they know exactly when I'm gonna answer, because half a second before they decide to stop calling. I think Nyarlathotep has something against me, and so does Shub-Niggurath, obviously.

**Jester** · 09-17-2013, 03:13 PM

Double negative and people who say, "I seen ____."

*AT-Man* · 09-17-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Double negative and people who say, "I seen ____."

I seen some posts I ain't got no time to read.

09-09-2013, 11:32 PM	#1002
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09-10-2013, 01:05 AM	#1003
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09-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#1006
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	so this thread made a come back. I hate people who zig-zag all over the highway. So distracting. __________________ ]

09-13-2013, 07:40 AM	#1008
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09-13-2013, 07:47 AM	#1009
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09-15-2013, 05:42 PM	#1013
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	People who have an anecdote to pull out for every situation, regardless of the conversation. Not only are they almost 100% of the time full of sht, but they seem completely oblivious to the fact that no one is buying their nonsense. Everyone tells bullsht stories, especially on the Internet, but some people never seem to grow out of that phase. The older a person gets the sadder it gets when they need to tell tall tales for attention.

09-16-2013, 09:13 PM	#1015
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Season premieres that get postponed. Due to the Washington DC tragedy, my CBS station had more coverage of it. But did inform Wheel watchers that Wheel will be on @ 2:42 am. 20 years ago, our hillbilly President (Ciinton) held a peace talk conference wiping out the 22nd season opener of The Price Is Right. When a game show gets knocked off, that's called a rainout (as in baseball). That same evening, the Houston Astros experienced something that never has happened to them, a Snowout! Their first visit to play the Colorado Rockies was snowed out! So I had a rainout & snowout, all in one day! Only happens to me. Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 09-17-2013 at 08:25 AM.

09-17-2013, 08:04 AM	#1016
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Ah, yes, because game shows are just so much more important than a serious shooting where people have lost their lives. What grinds my gears: When people suddenly leave on my local news station and are replaced with other people abruptly. There was a weather guy named Frank Waugh from WNDU who was really cool, and he just left and is in Kansas now. He's been replaced, and while I can't really judge the new guy yet, it sucks that I have to get acquainted with someone when I'm so used to Frank. I'm going to miss him. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a*holiness."-Mr. Anderson. Last edited by BubblyShell22; 09-17-2013 at 08:17 AM.*

09-17-2013, 03:08 PM	#1018
AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	When someone calls me, they know exactly when I'm gonna answer, because half a second before they decide to stop calling. I think Nyarlathotep has something against me, and so does Shub-Niggurath, obviously. __________________ Through the Golden Door

09-17-2013, 03:13 PM	#1019
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	Double negative and people who say, "I seen ____." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656