What annoys you? (1 Viewer)

[JQuintana]

It's all about the $$$$.

 

[BobO'Link]

They're in SAMs Club here. I go down the isle, they approach, I say as I continue to walk "Whatever you're selling I'm not interested..." and keep going. My wife thinks it's rude of me - I think otherwise. One guy got to where he recognizes me and no longer bothers so I call it a win.

 

[TJPC]

I’m lucky. We do a lot of shopping in the US, but all I have to do is sing out “Canadian” when those people approach.

When going through some department stores (remember those?) I used to sing out “allergic” when those cologne sprayers would approach.

 

[Clinton McClure]

So, I started writing this sentence and yada, yada, yada, I’m at the end.

 

[dvdclon]

So this thread's latest post has dropped, giving me the opportunity to be annoyed at the use of "dropped" as a synonym for "released" in regards to songs, books, movies, etc.. There are enough unpleasant things that drop that this sounds like something bad. (Although maybe it is sometimes!)

 

[Mike Frezon]

So this thread's latest post has dropped, giving me the opportunity to be annoyed at the use of "dropped" as a synonym for "released" in regards to songs, books, movies, etc.. There are enough unpleasant things that drop that this sounds like something bad. (Although maybe it is sometimes!)

 

[JQuintana]

 

[Johnny Angell]

So, I started writing this sentence and yada, yada, yada, I’m at the end.

Train of thought derailed?

 

[John Dirk]

Why would Wal-Mart and Costco allow that, while Target doesn't?

I think it's to distinguish themselves from Wal-Mart and the likes but if you visit a Target location you're likely to see a prominently posted sign at the entrance which [basically] states "Target firmly believes that our guests should enjoy a distraction-free shopping experience in our stores. If you feel harassed or bothered by a solicitor or petitioner outside a Target store, please alert a store team member."


https://corporate.target.com/about/shopping-experience/Target-solicitation-policy

I applaud them for this and I should be doing more of my shopping there to show support.

 

[JQuintana]

I think the most we see is local scout groups of local school fundraisers selling popcorn or cookies at the front door. Doesn't really bother me and it helps the community.

I like Target but they have too little selection and are overpriced so I don't generally give them too much business.

 

[bmasters9]

I applaud them for this and I should be doing more of my shopping there to show support.

Great choice!

 

[Clinton McClure]

Off the tracks, Johnny. Off the tracks.

 

[Clinton McClure]

I’ll go out of my way to shop at Target over Walmart.

 

[JQuintana]

I’ll go out of my way to shop at Target over Walmart.

I'm the opposite.

Target is more of the 7-11 of big box stores. Very little selection and overpriced.

I can usually get everything I need at WM. Plus now that it offers drive up pick up, it's even more handy!

 

[John Dirk]

I'm the opposite.

Target is more of the 7-11 of big box stores. Very little selection and overpriced.

I can usually get everything I need at WM. Plus now that it offers drive up pick up, it's even more handy!

I agree with you in point of fact and Wal-Mart has come a LONG way in terms of the overall shopping experience there. I just happen to hate this particular practice. I even asked Costco why they subjected their customers to the constant harassment of Direct TV robots and they tried to justify it as a service many customers found useful. At least Sam's and Wal-Mart are honest about their motives.

 

[JQuintana]

Annoyed at Gillette for this ad:

 

[JQuintana]

The Killers and their new song annoy me now. May be time to delete them from my Spotify playlists.

 

[BobO'Link]

Singers who put a (somewhat "soft") "H" in front of leading vowels in a line.

I rarely hear this tune (it's not one I ever heard unless it came on the radio at someone's house) but have recently been indoctrinating my grandkids into 70s pop/rock. On the drive to school/work this morning we heard Eric Carmen's "All by Myself." Every time... *EVERY TIME* he sings the line "All by myself..." it comes out "hAll by myself..." Seriously?!!?!? I expect such nonsense from untrained singers (somewhere, someone told them that was the "secret" to easily singing leading vowels - but it's just poor training), but in a "hit" song with a supposedly "professional" singer where *every other word* is "All?!?!"

 

[JQuintana]

Reminds me of when folks say "hhwhat?" instead of "what?"

or "intrasting" instead of "interesting"

 

[TJPC]

My “favourite” is I Could CARE Less”.