You know what really grinds my gears?

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#361

Finally! A place where I can let out my anger!!!

My friend (wait, scratch that, enemy) Becca. Recently, she formed a MySpace page called The Cranberry Disses (Cranberry is the name of the school I go to so you’re not confused by that) and is making fun of lots of people including me. She says she another girl in my class, Kayla. She also disses herself, but automatically says things like “So and so shouldn’t say things about Becca.” It has to be her. Ugh! And like she has the right to make fun of us! Sure she may be semi-rich, but it doesn’t make her superior.

#362

LightningandDoc: Wow, that’s awfully wrong of her…someone oughta stand up to her!

#363

I know, but not everyone even knows they’re being dissed. Plus, she will never admit to it. I once sent her a message on MySpace saying I knew who she was, but she replied saying she wasn’t (and shouting a few obcenities at me that I can’t mention on this clean forum). It’s pretty hard to stand up to her when she’s trying to make herself seem anonymous.

#364

Hmm, I don’t know really what can be done with a person like her…do you know anyone else who knows what she’s doing?

One thing that grinds my gears is hearing right now that some people are having a contest to see who can make little kids cry the most by saying stuff to them. Really cruel. :angry:

#365

The only other people who know it’s her are the rest of my friends. We seem to be the ones who know more about the fact there is a profile that is dissing people at my school than anyone else.

#366

Thank you so much! I slept surprisingly well last night. It must have worked. :wink:
It’s weird I never had allergies until a few years ago. And it’s worse this year. :frowning:

BDD, it’s sad that they have nothing better to do.

#367

Popularlarity. It’s just stupid! I got back from a chorus concert where the director let us do “special acts”(solos of songs we choose). Why is it that a decent, less popular singer gets a few claps but a popular girl who can’t hold a note get appaulded like she’s the Jesus of music?

#368

Yeah, and the worst thing is, it’s for public entertainment. They seriously make the kids cry by telling them their father’s not coming back, or their cat ran away, you know, stuff like that. And it’s all for this part of an episode of a reality television show.

Oh, and mo, I hope your allergies lighten up so you feel better soon! :wink:

LightningandDoc: I don’t really know what to tell you…I haven’t really been in a situation like that before, so I’m afraid any ideas I have might not have the best results. I’m sorry. However, I think it might help if you tell other people as well, share this angering situation with people you trust. People like her are just awful.

Rac_Rules: Ugh, I completely know what you’re talking about! I’ve seen stuff like this happen all before. People going crazy for someone popular- just when they’re making an announcement (they were clapping so much that no one heard the announcement-it’s dumb, I know) while when someone else makes an inspiring, well-written, hard-worked-on speech or performance, they just clap to be polite but don’t seen as enthusiastic. What- the- heck! :confused:

Hannahmation: Do you feel like that student alien in Lifted who’s got only so many switch combinations to choose, and keeps failing? I feel like that sometimes…I just wanna go like he goes, “AHHHHHHHHHH!” XD But I’m sure with a little more patience, you’ll overcome this stressing, difficult part of the project. :wink:

little_chef_eva09: I know, right? Respect the classics! Everyone should!

#369

Ooh hooh hooh! A whinging and whining thread! I’m so gonna love this!

Yes, BDD, I don’t get why people think the classics aren’t ‘cool’ enough. Most people have already moved on to raunchy high-school comedies and ninja/mechabot animes, and while I agree they have their merits (I’m a fan of “Back to the Future” and “Full Metal Alchemist” for example), most of the dreck they churn out nowadays are truly deplorable! What happened to the good ol’ days of clean, fun, all ages-friendly entertainment? That’s why I’m so pumped for PtaF and the upcoming films like Bear and the Bow, Rapunzel, etc.

And yes, I really hate those ‘Coming Up Next’ channel idents. The other day I was watching X-Men 3 on Free to Air and they popped up one of those stupid banners right in the middle of the scene! It was not even just after the ad break, it was right… in the middle… of the freakin’ movie! I was like “Shut up! I know what’s next already, I want to watch the darn show!”

What reality show is that where they make people cry, BDD? That sounds very disturbing, I’m surprised they didn’t pull it off the air.

mo - I have dust allergies, so I always wake up with a runny nose. Well. on bad days. mostly.

Hannahmation - Maya’s no walk in the park. I seriously need to get my act together to practice seeing I’ll need it for my finals!

LightningAndDoc - Maybe it’s time she had a taste of her own medicine? Those people she ‘dissed’ and you should form your own MySpace group and diss her back. Then censor yourself and say ‘Becca shouldn’t say things about us. Cos’ she’s being stupid." :smiley: Something like that. Strength in numbers, man!

RacRules - Popularity is overrated. When the queen bee goes out into the real world, she’ll be a nobody again, and then it’s all based on talent. Seriously, if the two went to a talent contest (I dunno, like Idle, I mean Idol?), the decent singer would probably get to the next round instead of Miss Popular, you can be sure of that. :wink:

Well, my current gripe is Procrastination. I always put things off because I’m scared that it’ll not be good enough, that I’ll make a mistake and bungle it all up, that it’s easier to just watch other people’s stories instead of making my own. I think I need to get my butt off and do something, be it homework, or more exercise, or my own fanwork pursuits. If only we just had more time…

I like this quote from Meredith Grey of Grey’s Anatomy. Here’s the abridged version, you can look up the longer one on IMDB or other sites, where she talks about Ben Franklin and his proverbs. It’s good advice.

“I don’t know why we put things off, but if I had to guess, I’d have to say it has a lot to do with fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, sometimes the fear is just of making a decision, because what if you’re wrong?”

Took the words outta my mouth. Well, time to put theory into practice.

#370

I think what really annoys me is when I have to ask my best friend for a ride home. I have to go to people I rarely talk to once a week to ask for a ride home because I know my friend would be like “Well… I don’t know… I think I have to get home quickly…” And I only live two streets away from her. I don’t ask much from her either… :confused:

I also get annoyed when my sister fails to turn off the light from the room that she was in. It’s uggh! Also, apparently she gets on the computer five minutes before I get home from school… Her school ends at 3 (she gets home about 3:30-ish), my school ends at 4:10, and I usually don’t get home until 4:30 - :45

Another thing that bothers me is smoking. We go to Sonic a lot during the summer because it’s right behind one of my friend’s house and sometimes an employee will get on his cellphone and talk a smoke next to the tables. It just makes me sick.

Man that felt good, and odd, to get out.
It’s also nice to see that I’m not the only one annoyed with some of the things mentioned in earlier posts.

#371

I know, I know, but in the seventh grade, the real world is pretty far away. I can’t wait to see those girl’s faces when they find out that having an expensive cell phone and intentionally defying authority is gonna get them a big whoppin’ nowhere in life.

Which brings me to another pet peeve. My parents have taught me to save before spending, never gave me allowance, never paid me for chores, never spent over $200 (I think) on a Christmas present. In other words, I’ve never just had money available or get overly expensive gifts. A “sorts kinda” friend of mine, Alex, gets expensive electronics (such as I-pods, computers) for strait A’s and good swimming times. What the crap? Do parents realize they’re just hurting their kid in the long run? 13 year olds should not have multiple pairs of $180 dollar Uggs and coach purses. Or, as my dad puts it:

“Alex will be the ones saying 'Oh, Mr. Obama, take money from the insert last name here so I can buy my Jaguar!”

Oh dad, you are so obnoxiously conservative. XD

#372

Breakfast Cereal commercials with those stupid kids who go to great lengths to avoid sharing… and get rewarded for it and make the hungry character look like a moron.

Let’s teach our kids to be selfish and egotistical for money. Fantastic.

#373

Upon my return to the forums (after what appeared to be a recovery from a very severe - and agonizing - fever), I gained the zealous hope of returning to my creative work, thus contributing them to the forums - as much improvement as they needed.

But no.

It seems like a fever can keep an enthusiastic artist down.

#374

I hate those TV commercials where the spokesperson seems intent on yelling at the consumer instead of persuading them to purchase their products. Also, those strangers on the internet who call you honey or sweetie. That’s very creepy.

#375

sigh. i have quite a few things that upset me.
i don’t like how my family judges me because of who i am. I’m proud of who i am. I’m 20 years old and i think I’m a really good person. I’ve never drunk alcohol, or smoked or taken drugs or any of that. and I’m proud to say that I’m saving myself for marriage. but they look past all that. they just yell at me for not having a job. It’s so hard to get a job these days, no one is ever hiring, and they don’t understand that.

it’s also annoying when my family judges me for what i do. i spend a LOT of time with my boyfriend. he’s my best and only friend, i don’t have anyone else to hang out with =/ and my aunt threatens to not let me see my cousin Raymond (her son) unless i follow her strict and annoying rules :frowning: it’s so hard to live my own life. i like the fact that Ray and other people look up to me, but i don’t think it’s right that i should have to censor my life just because they follow what i do. i have role models too, but there’s a certain point at which you just stop following them on certain things. I’m aware that my role models drink alcohol, but it’s not something i would ever wanna do.

this probably doesn’t seem as bad as the others, but i really cant stand some twilight fans. i make mostly anti twilight art on dA, and i advertise it on anti twilight websites and clubs, i state clearly that it is anti twilight art and that everything i make is for fun. i don’t leave rude comments on pro twilight art or pro twilight clubs. and there are some twilight fans who feel the need to flame my artwork. and their comments aren’t even about the art, they’re about my personal opinions. idk, it just get irritating after a while. i just don’t understand why they don’t give me the same respect i give them.

last thing: doesn’t it seem that in today’s day and age that women are mostly promoted as perfectly fit and thin? the media impresses upon us that you need to look perfect in order for guys to like you. it bugs me because some of us aren’t perfect, and no matter how hard i tune them out, it still lingers. i always question if I’m good enough for my boyfriend. a lot of people have told me that I’m the ugliest person they’ve ever seen, and some people say i look like a guy, so when one person says to me that I’m pretty, it’s hard to believe them. my bf gets so mad at me when i tell him i don’t feel like I’m pretty. sigh. so much going on right now.

next month will be the anniversary of my dad’s death. i know my mom is gonna cry a lot, i hate seeing her cry

sorry for the long rant, but i don’t have many people to talk to

#376

FounderofAzn- That reminds me of an ad which has this really, really scary guy who is bald on the top of his head and has long hair all around the bottom, who wears a sort of pirate costume and shouts at the screen, ‘you buy one, you get one free!’ in this really rough accent as he pushes down window frames (I think it’s an ad for double glazing). It’s hilarious but frightening.:laughing:

Spunk Ransom- You’re right, it’s a very difficult time to be trying to get a job. It’s a shame your family don’t understand that and are focusing on the negatives instead of all the positive things you’re doing. They sound rather judgemental. As you said, you’re twenty, you’re an adult…It’s very difficult, but there are times when even your own family is wrong. My father, for example, would rather that instead of going travelling and actually doing stuff, I’d stay at home and be ‘safe’ (i.e. boring). So I’ve completely ignored that and decided to book trips to far-flung places without his permission. Now he’s started to realise that you can’t control your own kids forever. So I’m sure that if you demonstrate your independence to your family they will begin to realise that although they may think that what you’re doing is not within their own expectations, it’s what you want to do and what you think is right and hopefully they should respect you all the more for it.

You’re very right about female stereotyping nowadays. It’s starting to be addressed but it seems like it’s too little too late. And I’m sure you’re nowhere near as bad as what certain individuals decide to call you, they’re just being horrible and mean-spirited, and the fact that you have a boyfriend who clearly adores you shows that he’s attracted to you both physically and mentally. You’re very lucky to have such a secure relationship that you can rely on. :smiley:

I’m sorry to hear that your father has passed away and that it’s still affecting your mother (though it obviously will). I hope you and her can stay strong for each other.

#377

ooh i think ur right, thank you :smiley:

thanks :slight_smile: that made me feel better, im starting to get more comfortable about my appearance, it’s just taking me some time

thanks :slight_smile:
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#378

What annoys me? [b:24hw6coi]TS[/b:24hw6coi] keeping making fun of me in the Movies Old & New thread. I know DOO is the abbreviation of my name but, come on…

I don’t care if I sound like a seven year old kid reporting to his teacher about such minor stuff. It was utterly uncalled for.

Oh, and I’m also annoyed that no one’s commented on my sig and my avatar. :-\
Well, except [b:24hw6coi]TS[/b:24hw6coi] who remarked about a line on a sig, but his words annoyed me even more…

~ Flare

#379

Dragon, I must ask you this: (I am joking. Mostly)

Is it truly wise to complain about the actions of a moderator? :wink:

#380

In this site? In this thread? Yes. Mostly, at least. :wink:

~ Flare