Pet Peeves

Post by **Wyldewode** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:22 pm

DukkhaWaynhim wrote:I could be wrong, but I'm thinking an iced lollie might be a popsicle?

dw

The world wants to know. . .

Post by **sgt.null** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:23 pm

Wyldewode wrote:
DukkhaWaynhim wrote:I could be wrong, but I'm thinking an iced lollie might be a popsicle?

dw
The world wants to know. . .

Noun 1. ice lolly - ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; "in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly"

Post by **aliantha** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:24 pm

sgt.null wrote:
DukkhaWaynhim wrote:I am annoyed by the JW's that ring our doorbell early on Saturday morning. I usually manage to stay polite when refusing their tracts, but sometimes I just want to throw the door open wide, point to the crucifix on the wall, and tell them to take their sales pitch elsewhere!

dw
would a no solicitations sign cure that?

Not if they decided that they weren't selling anything by pushing Jesus....

The ex handled this pretty well once. He had just finished reading something by Heinlein involving time travel. He listened to the JWs spiel, then said, "Well, I believe..." and recounted the relevant part of the plot to them. When they shook their heads and laughed, he said, "Well, that seems as possible to me as what you're saying!" They left pretty quickly after that....

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:27 pm

sgt.null wrote:would a no solicitations sign cure that?

We have one at each entrance to our subdivision, which doesn't seem to deter anyone. We could post one on our door, but I don't want to ugly up our house with signage - and thanks to our landscaping skills, we already have negative curb appeal

. Further, I doubt the JW's would think of their efforts as solicitation. Despite the fact they obviously receive some kind of sales training, they think they are in the business of saving souls. ...and I've not yet found a polite way to say "Well, if you're going to be in heaven when I get there, I'll want to consider other options anyway."

dw

Post by **sgt.null** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:34 pm

i would call their church and complain then. we have a very loud dog. (he sounds much bigger than he is.) so very few people knock at the door. even the mailman just leaves a note.

Post by **Sorus** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:38 pm

One window open at the post office, and the guy ahead of you is trying to mail an eight-foot HARPOON.

Not sure that counts as a pet peeve as it was not something I had ever given thought to before, and hopefully not something I will ever experience again.

Okay... people that think the line is measured in inches, not people, and are under the impression that nudging you with their cart will make things go faster.

Post by **emotional leper** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:45 pm

When JW's or Mormons show up, try answering the door naked. That gets them to leave fast.

Post by **sgt.null** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:47 pm

stopping at mcdonalds or wherever in the am for a quick cuppa joe. the guy in front of you seems to have never ordered fast food before. he takes forever. what the hell is he doing? memorizing the menu for next time????????

Post by **Wyldewode** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:48 pm

You're kidding, Sorus!

If that happened to me, they'd be rewarded with a death glare. From what I hear my death glares are impressive coming from someone of my stature. I can be a spitfire, or so I'm told.

Post by **Sorus** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:54 pm

Ooooh, yeah. After what I have to put up with at work, I have a limited tolerance for blatant rudeness/idiocy in other situations. But it's still annoying.

Post by **MsMary** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:41 pm

sgt.null wrote:
Wyldewode wrote:
DukkhaWaynhim wrote:I could be wrong, but I'm thinking an iced lollie might be a popsicle?

dw
The world wants to know. . .
Noun 1. ice lolly - ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; "in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly"

Huh. You learn something every day.

Post by **MsMary** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:43 pm

Oh, and when missionaries of any kind ring the bell or approach me in public, I just tell them I'm not interested and walk away.

Post by **emotional leper** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:26 am

MsMary wrote:Oh, and when missionaries of any kind ring the bell or approach me in public, I just tell them I'm not interested and walk away.

I prefer the looks on their faces when I come to the door naked.

Post by **Auleliel** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:39 am

MsMary wrote:Oh, and when missionaries of any kind ring the bell or approach me in public, I just tell them I'm not interested and walk away.

I have never met a missionary (at least not from a religion that was not my own), and I've always thought it would be fun to have a debate with one... Send those missionaries on to me!

Post by **DukkhaWaynhim** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:09 am

Tsukasa Logged Out wrote:I prefer the looks on their faces when I come to the door naked.

While I am fairly certain EL is not an anime character IRL, I can't shake the image of a stark-nekkid Knight Saber flashing some unsuspecting Gawd-Squaders.

dw

Post by **emotional leper** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:02 am

DukkhaWaynhim wrote:
Tsukasa Logged Out wrote:I prefer the looks on their faces when I come to the door naked.
While I am fairly certain EL is not an anime character IRL, I can't shake the image of a stark-nekkid Knight Saber flashing some unsuspecting Gawd-Squaders.

dw

Just wait till my hair grows back out. I can impersonate a Super Saiya-jin when I get static going with my hair.

Also, I defy the laws of physics.

And when I step into crosswalks, I always seem to get hit by buses.

Post by **Wyldewode** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:20 am

You are an anime character, aren't you?

Post by **emotional leper** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:27 am

Wyldewode wrote:You are an anime character, aren't you?

Do I have to introduce myself? I hate introductions. They're always so awkward.

Still, if I must...

Don't you feel I'm rather like a peaceful hunter, continuing to chase the elusive mayfly of love?

Post by **Wyldewode** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:51 am

*Backs away* *faints from sparkle overload*

Post by **MsMary** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:07 am

Tsukasa Logged Out wrote:
MsMary wrote:Oh, and when missionaries of any kind ring the bell or approach me in public, I just tell them I'm not interested and walk away.
I prefer the looks on their faces when I come to the door naked.

*snicker*

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