Simple Annoyances We Should Have Solved By Now
In your average day you probably scratch your head a few times and say how have we not figured out something better? There has to be a better way to do this, etc. Prime example being, did you know they still use sawdust to clean up throw up in grade school? Yea that’s somehow still a real thing. Custodial staffers are in the closet shaving 2 x 4s so they’re ready when Jimmy eats too much sugar and tosses in the hallway. We have robotic dogs that can open doors. There has to be a better way to clean up that puke. That’s not even an annoyance, more of an observation.
Buzzfeed put together a list of everyday annoyances that we totally should have figured out by now. Some of these are good and make you think what are we doing that this isn’t solved. I had one that isn’t listed, that sent me on a bit of a rant to my wife. Last week I was making tacos for dinner and when I took the taco shells out of the pack, all but 5 were cracked in half. Why do we think that the little cardboard thing sitting in the top shell is going to do anything? There has to be a better way to protect the most fragile food vessels than a cardboard box and a cardboard shaper thing inside just one. This isn’t the first time I’ve gotten shells that were cracked… I’m looking at you Ortega. Get it together!
One doesn’t fit into the every day annoyances, but is listed in the Buzzfeed article. It seems like a problem for one specific group of people who should’ve just won the Revolutionary War. They wouldn’t have to complain about websites and apps not using the UK English:
“A lot of websites, apps, etc. not properly recognizing UK English and telling me that my words are spelled wrong. I write a lot using Google Docs and, even after I tried changing my language to UK English, it still tries to autocorrect it or that ugly, red line under the word haunts me the entire time and keeps popping up if I spell another word the UK English way.”
Roadside Frustrations: 8 Most Annoying Habits Of Other Drivers
The Lane Hogger
You know the type. They leisurely cruise along in the left lane, seemingly oblivious to the growing line of cars behind them. They show no intention of moving over, despite signs clearly indicating slower traffic should keep right. It’s as if they believe they own that lane and everyone else is just passing through.
The Indecisive Merge Master
You’re approaching a merging lane, diligently signaling your intention to merge, when suddenly you spot them—the driver who can’t seem to commit to either accelerating to merge or slowing down to let you in. They teeter on the edge of indecision, causing a chaotic dance of hesitant maneuvering that disrupts the flow of traffic.
The Tailgater
We’ve all encountered the driver who seemingly has a vendetta against personal space. They ride your bumper with an intensity that could rival a race car driver. Whether they’re running late or simply have a persistent need to assert dominance, their tailgating antics create an anxiety-inducing experience.
The Incessant Honker
Honking is meant to be a communication tool, a gentle reminder to draw attention to potential dangers or to express gratitude. However, a special breed of drivers wield their horns like a weapon of mass annoyance. They honk at the slightest inconvenience, from a fraction-of-a-second delay at a green light to a cautious pedestrian exercising their right of way.
The Distracted Doodler
We’re all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet some individuals choose to engage in activities outside the confines of a moving vehicle. From applying makeup and eating full meals to scrolling through social media or engaging in animated conversations, these drivers treat their cars as mobile living rooms. Their lack of focus puts us all at risk, and we can’t help but wonder if they have forgotten that driving requires undivided attention.
The Fast Lane Snail
The left lane, aka the fast lane, is meant for, well, going fast. But there’s always that one driver who decides to take a leisurely Sunday drive right there, blocking everyone else behind them. This forces other drivers to undertake risky maneuvers to overtake them, leading to frustration and potentially dangerous situations.
The Traffic Rule Ignorer
Traffic rules exist for a reason. To maintain order, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, some drivers seemingly view these rules as mere suggestions. They run red lights, ignore stop signs, and make illegal U-turns with complete disregard for the potential consequences. Their actions create chaos and put everyone around them at risk.
The Turn Signal Skippers
It’s like these drivers believe that turn signals are optional car accessories. They change lanes or make turns without a single blinker in sight, leaving the rest of us to play mind readers and guess their next move.
