Post by Hazelita on Jan 14, 2005 22:42:59 GMT -6
Everyone has at least one pet peeve, right?
Here are two of my biggest pet peeves. I might come back and add some minor ones later.
Pet Peeves - Part I
"I'm sorry, but ...."
But what?
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. When someone starts an apology and then utters that tiny word ... "BUT". The mere presence of the word in that sentence, in my opinion, completely VOIDS the apology.
There is no "BUT". You're either sorry for whatever it is you said or did that was hurtful to someone else ... or you're not. It's as simple as that.
"I'm sorry I kicked your cat "BUT" I'm allergic only to one-eyed orange tabbies with stubby tails."
Bullshit! You're a cat-hater in general. But you hate disfigured cats even more. Why don't we kick that freaky beast until he's dead?
"I'm sorry I ran over my husband with my car repeatedly, Your Honor ... "BUT" I saw him making out with the nanny in the nursery."
OK, your anger is justifiable in this situation. However ... if you're gonna run over the lying, cheating bastard repeatedly at least be smart enough not to have any witnesses around. And for goodness sakes, make sure the scumbag is really DEAD so he can't come back to accuse you of your crime of passion, you stupid idiot. Oh yeah, use a rental car, too ... so those CSI guys can't trace the tread marks on his squashed melon-head to your car, you dumb bitch. That way you will never be in a position to have to justify your actions before a judge who hates stupid people.
If you have to justify your actions with a "BUT" then you're not truly sorry. There is NO excuse for hurting someone intentionally and then trying to be absolved of your guilt with a half-assed apology like that one. Apologize only if you truly mean it. Make it sincere. If you're really NOT sorry then keep your pie-hole shut.
Pet Peeves - Part IIa
"I Was Only Kidding."
Oh yeah? How do *I* know that? Are we friends who know each other well enough to know when the other is kidding or dead serious? Or are we merely casual acquaintances who run in the same social circles but have never really taken the time to get to know one another? If the former is true then take your best shot. I know I can give it back as good as I get. If the latter is true, you'd better think before saying something that can be perceived as an insult, even if you think you're being funny. Others might not see it the same way you do.
Pet Peeves - Part IIb
"Can't you take a joke?"
I love jokes, even bad ones! When they're truly funny my reactions will range from a lopsided grin to a rolling guffaw resulting in one or more cracked ribs. But what constitutes a joke to one person may not be funny to someone else. To me, and insult does not equal a joke if you're telling it to someone who you are not absolutely sure will understand your brand of humor. When in doubt, shut your mouth.
Um, I also hate how nasty I get during that time of the month. I'm sowwwwy. Really. No "Buts" about it.
So, what are some of YOUR pet peeves?
Here are two of my biggest pet peeves. I might come back and add some minor ones later.
Pet Peeves - Part I
"I'm sorry, but ...."
But what?
This is one of my biggest pet peeves. When someone starts an apology and then utters that tiny word ... "BUT". The mere presence of the word in that sentence, in my opinion, completely VOIDS the apology.
There is no "BUT". You're either sorry for whatever it is you said or did that was hurtful to someone else ... or you're not. It's as simple as that.
"I'm sorry I kicked your cat "BUT" I'm allergic only to one-eyed orange tabbies with stubby tails."
Bullshit! You're a cat-hater in general. But you hate disfigured cats even more. Why don't we kick that freaky beast until he's dead?
"I'm sorry I ran over my husband with my car repeatedly, Your Honor ... "BUT" I saw him making out with the nanny in the nursery."
OK, your anger is justifiable in this situation. However ... if you're gonna run over the lying, cheating bastard repeatedly at least be smart enough not to have any witnesses around. And for goodness sakes, make sure the scumbag is really DEAD so he can't come back to accuse you of your crime of passion, you stupid idiot. Oh yeah, use a rental car, too ... so those CSI guys can't trace the tread marks on his squashed melon-head to your car, you dumb bitch. That way you will never be in a position to have to justify your actions before a judge who hates stupid people.
If you have to justify your actions with a "BUT" then you're not truly sorry. There is NO excuse for hurting someone intentionally and then trying to be absolved of your guilt with a half-assed apology like that one. Apologize only if you truly mean it. Make it sincere. If you're really NOT sorry then keep your pie-hole shut.
Pet Peeves - Part IIa
"I Was Only Kidding."
Oh yeah? How do *I* know that? Are we friends who know each other well enough to know when the other is kidding or dead serious? Or are we merely casual acquaintances who run in the same social circles but have never really taken the time to get to know one another? If the former is true then take your best shot. I know I can give it back as good as I get. If the latter is true, you'd better think before saying something that can be perceived as an insult, even if you think you're being funny. Others might not see it the same way you do.
Pet Peeves - Part IIb
"Can't you take a joke?"
I love jokes, even bad ones! When they're truly funny my reactions will range from a lopsided grin to a rolling guffaw resulting in one or more cracked ribs. But what constitutes a joke to one person may not be funny to someone else. To me, and insult does not equal a joke if you're telling it to someone who you are not absolutely sure will understand your brand of humor. When in doubt, shut your mouth.
Um, I also hate how nasty I get during that time of the month. I'm sowwwwy. Really. No "Buts" about it.
So, what are some of YOUR pet peeves?