Stupid Pet Peeve

[MamaBelle4]

We have 4 girls and an infant son.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, poor Dad." Or "Finally got your boy, huh?"

You wouldn't believe the number of people who make the exact comments above. And before DS was born, people would straight up ask "Going to try until you get your boy?" I found it intrusive and insulting.

We have 5 kids because we wanted 5 kids. If we had all girls we would be perfectly happy. If we had all boys we would be perfectly happy. I know it is stupid to be so irritated by it, I think it would be less aggravating if it didn't happen ALL THE TIME.

So, do you have a stupid pet peeves you want to share?

 

[Dznypal]

People yapping on a cell phone in a bathroom. You mean you can't 2 minutes out to go to the bathroom in private. One time I was the ladies room at the local casino there was a lady yelling in her phone so loud there we're were 2 security guards outside the door and they asked the lady that walked out ahead of me what was going on. They stayed by the door even after I left. Another one is when people are either walking in one direction and looking in another direction or there reading there phones not paying any attention to who's in front of them.

 

[morgan98]

I have one I have been noticing more and more. It is when people talk about their tax refund being their tax return. No, your tax return is the form that you complete to show how much tax you owe or are receiving back from the government (federal or state). Your refund is the amount you receive in the form of a check or direct deposit when you paid more in that you owe. This seems to be more common recently or I just notice it more.

There is even a commercial on TV when I exercise in the morning for a new car dealership that talks about coming to the dealership to spend your tax return. Makes me crazy (says the CPA).

 

[BrianL]

Well, I've always been under the impression that I only exist because my parent's first child was a girl, and If I had been a girl, well, I'd probably have a little brother (and possibly more sisters too). To some people it's very important to get a specific gender, though I don't really understand it myself. At any rate, it's a personal decision and I agree it's not really appropriate to comment on it.

 

[cluvsdisney]

People yapping on a cell phone in a bathroom. You mean you can't 2 minutes out to go to the bathroom in private. One time I was the ladies room at the local casino there was a lady yelling in her phone so loud there we're were 2 security guards outside the door and they asked the lady that walked out ahead of me what was going on. They stayed by the door even after I left. Another one is when people are either walking in one direction and looking in another direction or there reading there phones not paying any attention to who's in front of them.

This is the one that gets me nuts. It happens daily since I commute through Penn Station. I also hate when I am walking up the street and someone comes walking up behind me then crosses right in front of me for what ever reason...they could easily come up on the other side of me and not force me to stop in my tracks. There's tons more situations like this..I'm hating people right now.

 

[loves to dive]

People cracking chewing gum, I just want to slap them. I have a pretty distinctive name and I've heard every single joke that can be made about it, it irritates the hound out of me when people either laugh or make a joke, like they are the first people to have noticed it.

 

[Owlpost23]

People cracking chewing gum, I just want to slap them. I have a pretty distinctive name and I've heard every single joke that can be made about it, it irritates the hound out of me when people either laugh or make a joke, like they are the first people to have noticed it.

I second this one-I can hear it a mile away.It's another reason I don't have a gun.

 

[Southernmiss]

We have 4 girls and an infant son.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, poor Dad." Or "Finally got your boy, huh?"

You wouldn't believe the number of people who make the exact comments above. And before DS was born, people would straight up ask "Going to try until you get your boy?" I found it intrusive and insulting.

We have 5 kids because we wanted 5 kids. If we had all girls we would be perfectly happy. If we had all boys we would be perfectly happy. I know it is stupid to be so irritated by it, I think it would be less aggravating if it didn't happen ALL THE TIME.

So, do you have a stupid pet peeves you want to share?

This too shall pass. Mom of 3 boys, then a girl.

As the kids grow up, you'll hear it less and less. Enjoy every moment of them (even the annoying small talk) while they're young.

 

[Elle23]

We have 4 girls and an infant son.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, poor Dad." Or "Finally got your boy, huh?"

You wouldn't believe the number of people who make the exact comments above. And before DS was born, people would straight up ask "Going to try until you get your boy?" I found it intrusive and insulting.

We have 5 kids because we wanted 5 kids. If we had all girls we would be perfectly happy. If we had all boys we would be perfectly happy. I know it is stupid to be so irritated by it, I think it would be less aggravating if it didn't happen ALL THE TIME.

So, do you have a stupid pet peeves you want to share?

I have 3 boys and a girl. Youngest is 14, but even to this day I still have to explain to people that our girl is #3 because they assume she is #4 and just an attempt for a girl.

 

[mom2rtk]

We have 4 girls and an infant son.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, poor Dad." Or "Finally got your boy, huh?"

You wouldn't believe the number of people who make the exact comments above. And before DS was born, people would straight up ask "Going to try until you get your boy?" I found it intrusive and insulting.

We have 5 kids because we wanted 5 kids. If we had all girls we would be perfectly happy. If we had all boys we would be perfectly happy. I know it is stupid to be so irritated by it, I think it would be less aggravating if it didn't happen ALL THE TIME.

So, do you have a stupid pet peeves you want to share?

Honestly, I might have said the same. Heck, I'd have to look. Maybe I said something like that in your thread announcing your latest addition. Most are just making conversation and haven't thought long and hard about throwing those comments out there. So just try not to take them with more weight than was intended.

I have an aunt and uncle who had 9 boys. Can you even imagine the comments they got with each new addition? (I was so happy for them when their first grandbaby was a girl though!)

We had 2 boys then a girl, and lots of people said "so you have a girl, are you done now?" I just took it as banter and had a set reply. Something along the lines of "I wouldn't trade my boys for the world but am happy to be able to shop for pink clothes now".

 

[mom2rtk]

People yapping on a cell phone in a bathroom. You mean you can't 2 minutes out to go to the bathroom in private. One time I was the ladies room at the local casino there was a lady yelling in her phone so loud there we're were 2 security guards outside the door and they asked the lady that walked out ahead of me what was going on. They stayed by the door even after I left. Another one is when people are either walking in one direction and looking in another direction or there reading there phones not paying any attention to who's in front of them.

Come on now. Haven't you learned the value of a well timed flush?

 

[loves to dive]

Op - to be fair, I'm the last of 6, five older brothers and my parents did actually have me because they were trying for a girl. The boys were all because birth control in the 50s was non-existent. There is only 5 years between me and the oldest boy and a year and half between me and youngest boy. They weren't trying to have a girl for the first 5 but were for me. Mama made Daddy get "fixed" (her words not mine) while she was still in the hospital with me.

 

[Dznypal]

Oh believe me I've done the flush. Not just one but several in a row. Somehow I usually end up in the stall next to the person on the phone. Accidentally on purpose LOL

 

[DisneyHardin]

I have a pretty distinctive name and I've heard every single joke that can be made about it, it irritates the hound out of me when people either laugh or make a joke, like they are the first people to have noticed it.

My friend and work and I were just talking about this the other day. My name is Joy and people think it is clever when they sing "I've got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart" at me. My friends name is Rhonda and she said she gets tired of the "Help me Rhonda" jokes.

 

[Lilacs4Me]

My friend and work and I were just talking about this the other day. My name is Joy and people think it is clever when they sing "I've got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart" at me. My friends name is Rhonda and she said she gets tired of the "Help me Rhonda" jokes.

Ugh, my name is a song, too, and I used to cry when I heard it when I was a little kid and it came on in front of everyone, hated certain family members who felt they needed to sing it in a very high pitched voice whenever they saw me, and now it's just very incredibly annoying. It's a very distinct 50's big band song, too, which makes it even more intrusive when you hear it! lol

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Most of mine are driving related:

• Not using turn signals. Or turning on turn signals after you started turning.
• Changing lanes when the line is solid.
• Not stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Not getting up to speed in merge lanes.
• Not going when the light turns green.

Other:

• People talking during concerts, shows, or plays.
• People coming late to meetings.
• Use of the phrase "drink the Kool-Aid"
• Using more than three periods for ellipses or using them in the wrong context.
• Using double quotes to emphasize words.
• Not using the Oxford comma.

 

[L&Lfan]

Zombie thread police

 

[MamaBelle4]

Use of the phrase "drink the Kool-Aid"

I hate that too. I find it distasteful.

Zombie thread police

Uh oh, I've pointed that out a couple of times...

 

[MamaBelle4]

Honestly, I might have said the same. Heck, I'd have to look. Maybe I said something like that in your thread announcing your latest addition. Most are just making conversation and haven't thought long and hard about throwing those comments out there.

And I know that no one means anything by it. We cause quite a stir when we go anywhere. We've got 5 kids under 10. And people always love babies. So I think it's most people's "something to say". It is just EVERY time we are all out together. It makes me crazy!

 

[DisneyOma]

We have 4 girls and an infant son.

I HATE it when people say "Oh, poor Dad." Or "Finally got your boy, huh?"

You wouldn't believe the number of people who make the exact comments above. And before DS was born, people would straight up ask "Going to try until you get your boy?" I found it intrusive and insulting.

We have 5 kids because we wanted 5 kids. If we had all girls we would be perfectly happy. If we had all boys we would be perfectly happy. I know it is stupid to be so irritated by it, I think it would be less aggravating if it didn't happen ALL THE TIME.

So, do you have a stupid pet peeves you want to share?

I think your 'pet peeve' is a pretty serious issue, actually. Hopefully these dumb people don't say this crap in front of the kids? What a way to make a kid feel bad because of gender. I have two girls. Sure, a boy would have been fine, too. I'm guilty of having stupid gender issues back when I was pregnant. I wanted to 'give my husband a son' and felt like I hadn't done my job (even though I know gender is all on the male!) but guess what? I have two daughters who are absolutely amazing, and have done everything and anything they set their minds on doing. I've wised up about the limiting stereotypes some people put on gender, and don't feel a bit of regret that I don't have a male offspring. About the only thing I missed out on is getting peed in the face while changing a diaper!

Zombie thread police

Huh?