The only thing worse than being annoyed is not being able to express it.
LEO MARTIN
Gentle Reader, it is time once again to share my irritations. This may be irritating to you. If so, I apologize. Actually, I don't care. I know you will read every bit of this post.
1. Button up shirts with the sleeves cut out
I am not a fan of the Larry the Cable Guy trick where a perfectly good shirt gets mutilated for the sake of ventilating one's pits. I keep my sleeves on my shirts. I think the sleeveless thing is totally trashy.
2. 1111 guy on 38lsb
There is a guy who gets on CB channel 38 lower side band, keys the mic, and plays "1-1-1-1" repeatedly on the air which effectively jams the channel. He is the biggest jerk on the CB today. Even the back to the bench guy on 19 is not as annoying as this guy.
Why 38 Lower Sideband sucks lately... where's the FCC ???
3. The Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries is one of those JP2 innovations that the Polish pope felt was needed because our Lady did an oopsie when she gave the Rosary to Saint Dominic and left out these mysteries. Personally, I stick with the traditional rosary like my old priest did. He never said anything against JP2, but he knew this wasn't right.
4. "Invincible" people
I run into people all the time who think injury, illness, and death happen to other people. It is never going to happen to them. The worst are the ableists who don't understand my TBI. It must be sweet living in that state of delusion. It will be sweet to watch that change dramatically for these idiots when their time comes.
5. Singers who talk too much
I can't stand when a folk singer or country singer will preface the song they are going to sing with a story that is longer than the song. Just shut up and sing.
6. Nose rings
There was a lovely young lady at the grocery store who mutilated her face with a gigantic nose ring. I couldn't believe she got hired. Why do this to yourself?
7. People who say 50 is the new 30
50 is not the new 30. 50 is the same old 50 even if you still look 30. Old age is not fun.
8. Content creators trying to get paid
I was listening to a YouTube video when the creator stopped at the halfway point to tell me that I would have to pay for the last half. Needless to say, I did not pay. Breaking the treat in half might fool the dog, but it doesn't fool me. I am cool with advertising and donations. Beyond that, I am not paying. I don't do that with my content here which is still FREE. Just pray for me and my intentions. Thanks for reading.
9. Drink responsibly
I hear this or read this on various alcoholic beverage advertisements that encourage you to drink irresponsibly. This little tagline at the end is just a CYA move on the part of the beverage makers. No one is fooled by this.
10. Radio on Sunday mornings
Protestants in my area buy up the bulk of the airtime on the radio to broadcast their church services. I am Catholic and go to the vigil Mass on Saturday nights. On Sunday morning, I want some classic country music. I can't get that music because of those church services.
11. Protestant Zionists
This would be evangelicals like Ted Cruz who believe we should fight and die for a nation that is 90% atheist because they are God's chosen people. Catholics know better. I knew better even when I was a Protestant. It would behoove these zionists to read the New Testament to get the full story.
12. Avant garde classical music
Once in awhile, I will be punked into listening to what I think is music that ends up being noise. It takes about 20 seconds. It sounds like a classical piece because it uses classical instruments. Then, the piece derails from there, and I am changing the station. This is why I collect real classical music on CDs now. I can't count on public broadcasting to keep this music alive.
13. Echoes
Echoes is a "soundscape" program on NPR stations that pretends to be music but isn't. I had my Brian Eno phase once upon a time, but I am very much over that now. I do use an ambient CD for purposes of sleep, but that's as far as it goes for me. At the end of the day, I want music instead of pleasant noise.
14. Jews who say the New Testament is antisemitic
The responsibility for the death of Christ falls upon the entire human race. God forgives. Because Jews do not accept Jesus Christ as their Messiah, they also wish to deny their role in killing him. I don't really care if they think this way, but I draw the line at censoring or banning the New Testament.
15. Bono from U2
Bono raises a lot of money for his charity which he guilt trips the rest of the world into funding. How much of those funds actually go to help people? You will be sickened when you find out. Bono is the epitome of narcissism, hypocrisy, and self-delusion.
16. Musical overproduction
This is a criticism of Rick Beato over today's music. Because of modern technology, the music recordings are perfect which makes the songs sound sterile. People actually want good but imperfect. I don't know why, but I agree. Record it live in the studio or in a concert.
17. Gender confirmation surgery
This is what they call it on NPR news. This is why I don't listen to NPR news. Mutilation is mutilation no matter what it is called.
18. People who complain about renting and people who complain about owning.
What people want is a home they own but don't have to maintain. Such a thing does not exist. At the end of the day, you maintain the property or pay someone else to do it for you like the landlord. Stop wishing for what can never be.
19. Pet owners who spare no expense for their pets.
This would be chemotherapy for your cat with cancer. Who pays for this?!
20. FM on CB radio.
The FCC allowed FM on CB radio. Radio makers could legally sell their European radios into the American market. This was convenient. No one in America uses FM on CB radio. You might as well put airplane wings on a Jeep. It's never going to fly.
21. When rich people go begging.
A certain former televangelist told his audience that if he didn't get a million dollars he was going to be on the street. I've never had a million dollars, but I seem to be able to stay off the street.
22. Sig owners.
I remember when everyone eschewed the boring Glock in favor of the Sig. Now, the Sig is being dumped for being the first handgun that doesn't need a trigger pull to go off. But it does look sexy in comparison to the Glock.
23. Ranked choice voting.
I don't know how this scheme works, but it works badly.
24. Stephen Colbert.
It's OK to not be funny. It's not OK to lose $40 million a year with your failure to make people laugh. Now, they are laughing at him.
25. Berets.
I'm not a fan of this style of hat. I was miffed when the Knights of Columbus made the switch. I admire the Marines Corp for eschewing berets claiming they were for sissies.
Thus ends the third edition of annoying things. I am certain to return with more irritation. Thank you, Gentle Reader, for not being annoyed with me.
