Things that annoy me (5 Viewers)

[tdubel]

The United Nations calling on the USA to reduce its meat consumption all in the name of global greenhouse, blah blah blah. I have two letters to describe my feelings here FU. Leave the hamburger alone.

TD

 

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The Weather Channel, and the network "meteorologists", don't present the weather. They provide weathertainment. It's all about ratings. Informing the public about the weather is secondary. You can do a better job telling the weather by sticking your head out the window.

Prost!
Brad

I always like it when they say there is a 75% chance of rain while it is raining. The fear mongering is out of control. Every storm is the end of times. If it snows anywhere, that is worth a week of breathless coverage. I lived in the DC area for years and every snow or possibility of snow, no matter how slight, was given a week long build up. The lead story.

 

[Terp152]

The United Nations calling on the USA to reduce its meat consumption all in the name of global greenhouse, blah blah blah. I have two letters to describe my feelings here FU. Leave the hamburger alone.

TD

There is a push in the UK to raise taxes on meat to reduce consumption. Maybe our friends across the pond can confirm.

 

[Terp152]

THe continuing demise of journalism:
Futuristbroke a story that Sports Illustrated, once the gold standard of sports-magazine journalism, has been publishing articles written by artificial intelligence, bylined to reporters (complete with web profiles and headshots) who do not even exist.

 

[Combat]

THe continuing demise of journalism:
Futuristbroke a story that Sports Illustrated, once the gold standard of sports-magazine journalism, has been publishing articles written by artificial intelligence, bylined to reporters (complete with web profiles and headshots) who do not even exist.

That is really bizarre. I don't mind the part about AI writing the articles if they are informative but why cover it up with fake reporters?

 

[Rutledge]

The United Nations calling on the USA to reduce its meat consumption all in the name of global greenhouse, blah blah blah. I have two letters to describe my feelings here FU. Leave the hamburger alone.

TD

Dont be misled. This is not really about meat. Its about the UN trying to establish yet another reason why the US and other "wealthy" countries owe billions or trillions in climate change "reparations". Worldwide socialism via massive wealth redistribution courtesy of the UN.

 

[tdubel]

Dont be misled. This is not really about meat. It’s about the UN trying to establish yet another reason why the US and other "wealthy" countries owe billions or trillions in climate change "reparations". Worldwide socialism via massive wealth redistribution courtesy of the UN.

I agree with ya, getting tired of this crap. Why we put up with half of the crap we do, I will never understand. What does it gain???

 

[Alexander the Great]

Servicing my car, dealerships and mechanics are so disorganized. Always a bad experience and then you see the bill!

 

[lancer]

The United Nations calling on the USA to reduce its meat consumption all in the name of global greenhouse, blah blah blah. I have two letters to describe my feelings here FU. Leave the hamburger alone.

TD

We should tell the UN to stuff it, pay their fair share, and STFU. -- Al

 

[Alexander the Great]

Servicing my car, dealerships and mechanics are so disorganized. Always a bad experience and then you see the bill!


...have I annoyed anyone yet lol lol

 

[Combat]

Servicing my car, dealerships and mechanics are so disorganized. Always a bad experience and then you see the bill!


...have I annoyed anyone yet lol lol

I have a theory that car dealerships develop a price point that most people are willing to pay to get out of the shop. So they always find something to be done in that $400-500 range after trying to convince you to pay $1K or more to replace your tires which "are worn." Only the dentist and vet are worse experiences.

 

[Panzer ace]

Again, the over use of the term “since” in news (especially sports) stories.

If it happened before in the past 12 months “since” should not be used unless it is a story about the same person getting attacked by a shark or being hit by lightning etc.

 

[Combat]

Again, the over use of the term “since” in news (especially sports) stories.

If it happened before in the past 12 months “since” should not be used unless it is a story about the same person getting attacked by a shark or being hit by lightning etc.

Since when? LOL.

 

[BobZ]

I always like it when they say there is a 75% chance of rain while it is raining. The fear mongering is out of control. Every storm is the end of times. If it snows anywhere, that is worth a week of breathless coverage. I lived in the DC area for years and every snow or possibility of snow, no matter how slight, was given a week long build up. The lead story.

I agree it's ridiculous the amount of time local TV stations devote to weather. Just tell me what it's going to do tomorrow, not 10 days from now.
I've always thought that DFW stations should just cancel weather reports during summer. It's going to be hot and dry. See you in October!

 

[Panzer ace]

Junk mail.

 

[Combat]

Junk mail.

I do get a kick at the tricks they use to get folks to open it. Like making it appear that someone has handwritten the address. Or "Open Immediately" printed on the envelope. Or the envelope is blank so you have to open it to confirm it is junk. Also getting those stacks of insurance statements after visiting the doctor which have a cover page, an indecipherable statement, and then a page of disclaimers. How about getting a bill for $2.07 from the medical provider after your insurance company has paid them hundreds or thousands of dollars? The postage and administrative costs of collecting must leave them in the hole.

 

[theBaron]

I shred my junk mail. Then I dump it in the kitchen garbage. It helps round out the bag. I do keep the fake credit and ID cards. They make good palettes on my workbench, for mixing 2-part epoxies, for paint, etc.

Related to junk mail is the amount of mail from charities soliciting donations. For the ones I support, I'd really rather they not send writing pads, mailing labels, pens, tote bags, and all other assorted tchotchkies. Save the money for the kids in the hospital, guys.

And if they get my name wrong-no dice. I get duplicates from some charities, because my name appears in different variants on the mailing list. If you ask me for money and can't even get my name right, tough luck. "They're be no hospital for the children."

Prost!
Brad

 

[Horus]

Greta Thunberg.

 

[Terp152]

I shred my junk mail. Then I dump it in the kitchen garbage. It helps round out the bag. I do keep the fake credit and ID cards. They make good palettes on my workbench, for mixing 2-part epoxies, for paint, etc.

Related to junk mail is the amount of mail from charities soliciting donations. For the ones I support, I'd really rather they not send writing pads, mailing labels, pens, tote bags, and all other assorted tchotchkies. Save the money for the kids in the hospital, guys.

And if they get my name wrong-no dice. I get duplicates from some charities, because my name appears in different variants on the mailing list. If you ask me for money and can't even get my name right, tough luck. "They're be no hospital for the children."

Prost!
Brad

I made the mistake of giving to some charities and political campaigns I supported. Never again, it put me on the mailing and calling list of legions of organizations seeking $.

 

[Combat]

The NBA "In Season Tournament." I'm not even sure what this is but they are promoting it like it has some meaning. I realize it is a gimmick to increase early season interest and maybe attract some younger viewers with those God awful video game courts, but it is otherwise silly. And they have a trophy for this? Someone on the pregame show last night was claiming that LeBron wants to be the first to put his name on the trophy. LOL.