Things That Annoy Me

 (First of a series; multiple posts of the same thing(s), mean that they still annoy me)

***Christmas music needs to be played NEAR CHRISTMAS. This means, NOT right after Thanksgiving (give it a week, okay?), and certainly NOT by Hallowe'en. Not everyone wants to hear it.

***Speaking of which, how about different songs? I know that people have their favourites, but come on. Stop cycling the same tunes EVERY TIME. Play songs (or at least versions) that aren't heard all of the time. Instead of the Mormon Fishin'Tackle Choir doing 'Little Drummer Boy' (A song I HATE WITH A PASSION, by the way), what about Bob Segar's version? Still don't like the song, but at least it's Bob Segar.

***We wear masks because we want to help people from getting sick; ourselves, and others. People need to stop being a-holes, and need to also stop looking at people who wear them like we're idiots who 'fell for the hype!!!'. We do it to keep healthy...us and you. If you don't want to protect yourselves and your families, that's your business. Just don't post whiny crying videos of when you're in hospital, hooked up to machines, lamenting "I should have took precautions!"

***I'm still surprised at the number of cars - *newer* cars, especially - that don't seem to have functioning turn indicators. You'd think that with the money cars cost, this would be standard, and not an option. Hmmm.

***No, I'm NOT backing up in a parking spot, just so you can pull through. Either go around like a normal person, or park somewhere else. Sorry you can't drive like a sane person.

***If you block the aisle with your cart and walk away a few aisle over because "I forgot something!", I'm moving it. If you don't like it, don't throw a fit...MOVE YOUR DAMN CART TO THE SIDE, or take it with you. You're not the Ruler Of The Market, you're a dolt.

***Control your kids. Just because you don't want to watch them, doesn't mean that stores are going to. It's not a daycare, it's a restaurant.  You don't like it when others say something about them? Then stay at home and cook. Or get delivery. Or (novel idea, this) watch your damn kids. What an idea, huh?

More, when the mood strikes. Carry on.