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After discussion in the off-topic random thoughts thread, I've decided to post this thread. It's sort of a tentative thing thus far, we'll see if people are able to share peeves and rants without... being offensive, I guess?

 

-Conspiracy theories.

-Superstition. I would be hard pressed to find something I despise more.

-Bench seats on transit buses. You should never try to fit 3 people onto a seat designed for 2

-Going to the doctor. Sure, it's nice to get out of school and all, but the wait is prolonged and horrible. Back in November, I had an appointment at 12:30 noon, and I only got in at 2:28 PM.

-Those who can't accept the opinions of others

-People who are against the preservation of old transit vehicles because they don't like them.

-The fact that some members of my family like to listen to garbage like Ke$ha and I am met with opposition if I try to change the song

-People who stereotype all teens and assume all of them are scum

-People who drive like idiots

-Those who refer to Bratislava as the "Little Pig City". I know that the government is scum there, but if you think coining "cute sounding" nicknames is going to magically fix things, you're going to have a bad time.

-The tiny suburb of Toronto I live in. There is literally nothing for you to do if you're not a sports nut.

-People who try to convert me from atheism. Please shut up, and realize what an a**hole I would seem like to you if the positions were reversed.

-Headphones that still allow you to hear the person's music

-When I try to play a game but it keeps freezing

 

I'll have more later.

 

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-The fact that some members of my family like to listen to garbage like Ke$ha and I am met with opposition if I try to change the song

 

-People who try to convert me from atheism. Please shut up, and realize what an a**hole I would seem like to you if the positions were reversed.

 

Nice, you just did what people do to you in a different subject and aspect. Way to go!

 

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I hate it when small problems are blown out of proportions.

I hate it when a person can not handle the truth when they ask for it.

I hate it when a contradiction is made and they don't acknowledge it or even notice they've made one.

 

I have a long, long list. But I guess these three hold true to the things I've seen here.

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Where should I start? 

 

*People who force their religions beliefs down other people's throats. 

*Sycophants or yesmen

*People that don't do their jobs and prefer to benefit others.

*People who talk loudly to another person, who's sitting next to them on the bus at 6 in the morning.

*Wannabe tough guys.

*People that stereotype places like the South. 

*The fact music nowadays sucks and doesn't have a meaning to everything.

*The idea that many think Disney World is the happiest place on Earth (it use to be, but that was over two decades ago).

*People who live in denial and continue to deny the fact they're the problem to a situation.

*People who think Obama is the messiah (yes there are people who think that, including my parents).

*The idea people praise the R32s for hitting 50 years of age, yet no one does the same for the BMT Standards or the Hi-V cars, which did the same without receiving a major overhaul. 

*The idea some fans think certain bus models are bad, yet have never driven a bus before.

*People who snore when they sleep.

 

That's all for now.

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Oh boy, you done messed up now lol...guarantee you someone is gonna get offended after reading this shit...

 

Transit Fans

 

This shit right here, where do I begin with them. Truthfully speaking, these new know-it-all ones make me sick. I really can't stand them, they act like they know everything, and they are pretty much are giving the group a bad name. Its like all they do is spend time riding the same shit back and forth all day long, especially the Holiday train.

 

Now the people that know me know that I only go there to run my mouth with everyone (I could care less about the train, I'll take at most 2 pictures and call it a day) since that's like the only time everyone can get together (that, and Bus Fest). Every year you see the same people fighting over the same window to get that front window recording like they haven't done the same thing the past 4 years, and yet they quick to call someone a foamer. I always stay in the middle and try to avoid the madness in the front.There's more I would like to say, but it involves heavy use of the f word lol.

 

Work

 

If you may not be presently awake of, I work in Yonkers at the Sears in Cross County. Growing up I was always taught that there's no such thing as a stupid question. That is until I started working there. Them people up there are so damn rude, cheap, inconsiderate, and just straight up dumb. They see the price, and then go and ask me what the price is like the big ass sign in there face isn't good enough. Then when they hear a different price or read the sign wrong, they get sand in their vag and want to flip out like its my damn fault. And the number 1 dumb question I always get is always the same thing...

 

"Do you work here?"

 

...everyone that works in the store wears a name tag that's pretty easy to see from far away and its attatched to a lanyard that says Sears all over it. Its to the point where they ask me and I look at my name tag, look at them then just say no. On out break they tell us not to help anyopne because if we get hurt while not on the clock, then its on us, we won't be covered, so the moment I clock out for my break I take my name tag off and run off towards the lounge before anyone tries to ask for help. But there's always that one person who needs help and ends up chewing away at your break because they wanna give some sob story about that they need to find and blah blah blah. Then you have them last minute shoppers that come into the store 3 minutes before the store is closing and spend 15 minutes just to get like 1 shirt.But I digress on that point...

 

Orion V CNG Foamers

 

By far the most annoying bunch of people I've ever known. There's like maybe 2 of them left and you always see the same damn people on it and all they talk about is buses. Bus this, bus that, bus bus bus bus bus.I don't mind a little convo about them here and there, but if that's all that's gonna come out your mouth, then don't come at me with it because its just gonna go in one ear and out the other. Like talk about something else like cars, a movie you saw, hell even sex would do (not that a majority of them get any [shots fired]). Its to the point where I don't even look for the buses anymore (not that I did in the first place, last time I rode one, it was literally just there and I just so happen to be on the corner) and I hope they retire now.

 

R32 Foamers

 

I stand corrected, these are the most annoying bunch of people I have ever met. These people act like the R32 is the best thing invented since internet porn or something. All they do is glorify them damn things and worship them like they're some holy divine creation. The moment you talk bad about an R32 then they catch tit fits and go nuts. I can't stand them or those cars, I try not to take the (C) for that very reason.

 

People Who Try to Squeeze Into A Crowded Train

 

They know damn well they can't fit but still try to squeeze their asses in the train and push people out the way to fit. I know sometimes there's actually room but I'm talking about when there's absolutely no room whatsoever top of the rush hour on the Lex crowded. One day while I was going to work (I was already pissed off beforehand, but that's another story)I was on the (4) at Grand Central and the train was severely crowded. The train got held up twice in 2 seperate places (Wall St, sick passenger on the train in front, then Union Sq, debris on the track) so it was literally like sardines in the train. The doors open and a few people were getting off and there still was no room to get on. As the doors were closing, this dude tried to push his way into the train and I was standing by the door since I gave my seat up to some old lady. He started to push me out the way and I just lost it there and pushed him back off the train so the doors can close...and the next train was literally outside the station at that.

 

...That's all that I can think of for now, if this thread isn't closed by tonight, I'll have more...damn I need A sandwich now lol

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Oh man, speaking of which, just happened a few moments ago.

 

I hate people who assume someone doesn't speak English. Like I'm standing at the platform and I notice this group acknowledging that they are lost. They've asked three people around me space with no luck and they totally skip me. Heh at the point I didn't care anymore and said whatever and boarded my train.

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Nice, you just did what people do to you in a different subject and aspect. Way to go!

 

Sorry, but... how?

 

I am not against my family liking different songs than me, but I don't care for being forced to listen to them. I like plenty of songs they don't, but I don't insist on listening to them out of consideration for the fact that they have different opinions. There are enough songs out there that all of us can enjoy. At no point do I tell them that that they are wrong for being fans of said music. I just don't want to be forced to listen to them.

 

I hate when the autocorrect on my phone decides to put its suggestions over the top row of my keyboard. It makes typing a real pain in the a**.

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-SpongeBob SquarePants, used to be my #1 favorite show, but now sucks. Ever since its fourth season started, SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick are more idiotic, childish and gay (believe it or not). Squidward is too intolerable. Mr. Krabs is much more of a cheapskate. SpongeBob also keeps failing his boating exams which causes Mrs. Puff to hate him even more than she did in Seasons 1-2 (when she actually did treated SpongeBob slightly more kindly and as a close friend). This cartoon just won't die. Many (not all) of the episodes from Seasons 4-present are lame for this exact reason. The only issues I have with this cartoon is that it doesn't do well in terms of comedy and its longevity because the writers were changed. Its current two made-for-TV films, Atlantis SquarePantis and Truth or Square, are the worst, primarily because of the Patchy the Pirate segments that got in the way. At least, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie gave out good features and cool-looking animation style, and didn't feature any Patchy the Pirate segments. 

 

-Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, their new cartoons nowdays are lame...the comedy is just too stupid and/or boring-style.

 

-75 footer flamers, some railbuffs bitch the R44s, R46s, R68s and R68As, because their car body designs make them look "fat-looking" and "chubby". They use that particular reason as an excuse to also say that the (A), (B) and (D) suck in terms of speed, yet they have alot of timers along some of their express portions. Without any timers, those 75 footers can sure as hell go fast and provide a smooth ride.

 

-People that make illogical and/or idiotic proposals that goes against ridership demands, cause extreme confusion among riders and/or raise crowds well above than what NYCT loading guidelines call for.

 

-People that always want to severely overcrowd the end cars (when they could have just moved to the middle cars where they are less crowded) and then bitch about lack of frequent service, yet they are the ones waiting at the wrong places in the platform.

 

-People that delays locals whenever an express is pulling into the station, holding the doors and delaying local service so they can get onto their precious express. Happens all the time on the (A)(C) side of town.

 

-People that wastes their time waiting for an express that's 15-20 minutes away when they could have just gotten on the local that would have gotten to their destination much sooner. Express means fewer stops and local means all stops anyway.

 

If I can think of some more, I'll post them...

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Sorry, but... how?

 

I am not against my family liking different songs than me, but I don't care for being forced to listen to them. I like plenty of songs they don't, but I don't insist on listening to them out of consideration for the fact that they have different opinions. There are enough songs out there that all of us can enjoy. At no point do I tell them that that they are wrong for being fans of said music. I just don't want to be forced to listen to them.

 

Are you that closed minded? You changing the song is basically telling them you don't want to listen and should listen to something else. In which case is about the same with people asking why you don't believe in God and wants you to think otherwise. I don't understand how you couldn't comprehend that.

 

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Another note, I know when to accept/admit defeat. This thread lasted almost 12 hours...I'm impressed.

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I hate people who signal at the last freaking second or people who don't signal at all. (With exceptions to a dead-end turn, in that case I already know where you are turning and don't care if you signal or not.

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People Who Try to Squeeze Into A Crowded Train

 

They know damn well they can't fit but still try to squeeze their asses in the train and push people out the way to fit. I know sometimes there's actually room but I'm talking about when there's absolutely no room whatsoever top of the rush hour on the Lex crowded. One day while I was going to work (I was already pissed off beforehand, but that's another story)I was on the (4) at Grand Central and the train was severely crowded. The train got held up twice in 2 seperate places (Wall St, sick passenger on the train in front, then Union Sq, debris on the track) so it was literally like sardines in the train. The doors open and a few people were getting off and there still was no room to get on. As the doors were closing, this dude tried to push his way into the train and I was standing by the door since I gave my seat up to some old lady. He started to push me out the way and I just lost it there and pushed him back off the train so the doors can close...and the next train was literally outside the station at that.

Have you considered using a bicycle instead of the subway to get to work?

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Some of mine (some might've already been listed in this thread)...

 

Driving

 

People who don't signal when they make a turn - I don't know if it's that people forget or that people are just lay sometimes to flick a lever, but it puts others in danger's path. I've seen people almost get t-boned because someone just turned suddenly.

 

People who drive at night WITHOUT headlights on - I've been seeing this more and more. It's almost like a fad. Turn them on!

 

Sitting at a red light and standing there behind one guy when he suddenly drives off and eats said red light. And there's no cop in sight.

 

Speaking of cops, when a cop happens to be driving along in a marked car, etc. and he or she's actually using a cell phone - I know they enforce rules and such and make sure that we abide to them. But shouldn't they also abide by those rules as well?

 

Taxi / Livery Cabs - Nothing annoys me more than having to deal with some of these guys who break just about every rule on the road and actually get away with it - eating lights, standing on crosswalks, cutting off other cars, speeding, driving on areas they shouldn't be (like on the shoulder of a highway), honking at others (like at a stop sign (??)), and just being obnoxious drivers in general. I try my best to stay away from them on the road.

 

Buses

 

People who sit on the very edge of a two-seater on the bus closest to the aisle. I know you probably had a long day. You don't want to be bothered. You want to sit alone. And you most certainly don't want to have people climb over you just to sit down or get off. But c'mon. I'm tired too. I had a long day. I want to sit. Sure I don't want to climb over you either. But....can you schooch over a bit, please? I promise I'll let you off when your stop comes.

 

Speaking of double seaters, when you're sitting in one and someone comes sits next to you, but he or she's got their back or butt right on you than on the seat. Somehow now that last scenario makes sense But c'mon, seriously. Don't put your back on me or lean on me.

 

When the front of the bus is crowded but the back is pretty empty (there's plenty of standing room) - I didn't know the driver was popular that lots of people tend to stand and bunch up on front. Why not move back some? It's just the back of the bus.

 

The Human Wall - You're standing on the bus and suddenly someone gets on, walks to where you are.....and stands right behind you like you're some wall or something. You got space to your left and your right. Don't lean on me.

 

 

Trains

 

You're in a crowded train and no one else's gonna fit. But you have that one guy who tries to squeeze himself right in, despite murmurs, teeth-sucking, and complaining. He's gonna get in because he's not gonna be late.

 

Where out of the three or four doors on the train that's already crowded, everyone wants to go in and out of the door you're standing at.

 

When someone's standing right in front of you on the pole and breathing right down your face. Hey, can you turn your face....that way, please? I can tell you drank coffee and ate a breakfast burrito this morning.

 

General Stuff

 

When walking around a 99 cents store, there's always at least one person who asks if I work there. Sorry lady, I don't work there. It never fails. -____-

 

You're walking through the snow and they've only cleared a tiny path for people to walk on. And there's someone already walking on that path coming towards you. "Do you keep walking and hope the other person moves aside, or do you move aside and let them pass?"

 

........................................................

 

That's all I got for now.

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Lets see I have some more and I'm on the can anyway so...

 

Slow Walkers

 

If you know you walk slow, then move your ass to one side of the sidewalk and take up the entire thing walking like you don't have a care in a world. Especially when there's a group of people walking and they take up the entire damn sidewalk like they own the shit.

 

Religious People

 

I'm agnostic, I respect any and every religion be it Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Pastafarian, whatever. Don't try to force your religion down my throat once I tell you what I don't believe in. Them people in the train stations handing out them pamphlets trying to force you to take one and "repent for your sins" are the main ones. Even if I did have a set religion, its been established that I'm going to Hell.

 

Internet Thugs/Keyboard Warriors

 

Its always the ones that act tough behind the computer screen/phone but act like a deer in the headlights in person. Biggest example, there's this kid I know that acts like the biggest thug on Facebook, but in person he's softer than a wet sponge on a kitchen floor. He said he wanted to fight me numerous times, but every opportunity he saw me he said nothing...didn't even look in my direction at all.

 

People Who Like Their Own Facebook/Instagram Posts

 

That shit irks me soooooooo much. Its like you're playing with yourself on a social networking site

 

...those who don't have me on Instagram its i_have_no_instagram lol

 

Yeah that's it again, I'll be back later...if this thread still open and I didn't get suspended for my language lol

 

Have you considered using a bicycle instead of the subway to get to work?

My commute to work involves this...

 

-Walk to Junius St (or Rockaway Av, depending on my mood) (3) station

-Transfer to the (4) at Utica Av

-Get off at Bedford Pk Blvd

-Take bee-line 20 to Cross County Shopping Center

-Walk up hill to work

 

Total time...about 2 hours give or take, depending if I make my connections

 

Repeat 5 days a week

 

...you ride a bike there

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My commute to work involves this...

 

-Walk to Junius St (or Rockaway Av, depending on my mood) (3) station

-Transfer to the (4) at Utica Av

-Get off at Bedford Pk Blvd

-Take bee-line 20 to Cross County Shopping Center

-Walk up hill to work

 

Total time...about 2 hours give or take, depending if I make my connections

 

Repeat 5 days a week

 

...you ride a bike there

Google says 2 hours and 22 minutes on a bicycle. I think I could do it in less time. They basically tell you to use Bushwick Ave, Manhattan Ave (in Brooklyn), 1st Ave, the Concourse, Jerome Ave, and Kimball Ave. I might use a different route.

 

I would not mind trying it 10 times a week (going and coming, so 2 trips x 5 days) and seeing how I feel after it is over (whatever number of weeks I would have to do it).

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Google says 2 hours and 22 minutes on a bicycle. I think I could do it in less time. They basically tell you to use Bushwick Ave, Manhattan Ave (in Brooklyn), 1st Ave, the Concourse, Jerome Ave, and Kimball Ave. I might use a different route.

 

I would not mind trying it 10 times a week (going and coming, so 2 trips x 5 days) and seeing how I feel after it is over (whatever number of weeks I would have to do it).

Dont forget if he would bike there (which is ridiculous), by then he would've burned his legs out with all the hills, and all sweaty, then work his actual hours which is stressful as he mentioned. On top of that when hes exhausted, he has to bike another two hours to get back home. Some things are just unneccessary.

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Dont forget if he would bike there (which is ridiculous), by then he would've burned his legs out with all the hills, and all sweaty, then work his actual hours which is stressful as he mentioned. On top of that when hes exhausted, he has to bike another two hours to get back home. Some things are just unneccessary.

I'm on my feet anywhere from 6-12 hours at work (I do stock and on occasion register). The last thing I wanna do is head to work smelling like ass and already tired lol

 

Like I said, you can ride a bike there if you want

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Oh boy, you done messed up now lol...guarantee you someone is gonna get offended after reading this shit...

 

Transit Fans

 

This shit right here, where do I begin with them. Truthfully speaking, these new know-it-all ones make me sick. I really can't stand them, they act like they know everything, and they are pretty much are giving the group a bad name. Its like all they do is spend time riding the same shit back and forth all day long, especially the Holiday train.

 

Now the people that know me know that I only go there to run my mouth with everyone (I could care less about the train, I'll take at most 2 pictures and call it a day) since that's like the only time everyone can get together (that, and Bus Fest). Every year you see the same people fighting over the same window to get that front window recording like they haven't done the same thing the past 4 years, and yet they quick to call someone a foamer. I always stay in the middle and try to avoid the madness in the front.There's more I would like to say, but it involves heavy use of the f word lol.

 

Orion V CNG Foamers

 

By far the most annoying bunch of people I've ever known. There's like maybe 2 of them left and you always see the same damn people on it and all they talk about is buses. Bus this, bus that, bus bus bus bus bus.I don't mind a little convo about them here and there, but if that's all that's gonna come out your mouth, then don't come at me with it because its just gonna go in one ear and out the other. Like talk about something else like cars, a movie you saw, hell even sex would do (not that a majority of them get any [shots fired]). Its to the point where I don't even look for the buses anymore (not that I did in the first place, last time I rode one, it was literally just there and I just so happen to be on the corner) and I hope they retire now.

+9899

 

Seriously though, those CNG guys man. Arjun, Anthony, CNG Mike, OMG they literally go down to that bus every day to see the same sh*t, ride the same sh*t, talk about the same sh*t and for hours too. I mean what's the point anymore? You've been on the bus, you've seen it, you've heard the ch ch ch or whatever get over it. Meet new people, get laid, have some real fun with your lives. And I really don't get how the drivers treat them so nicely, let alone stand them being on the bus.

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