Live and let live... If only it were that simple. But with more than 8 billion people squashed onto one small planet, it's a given that we're going to get on each other's nerves now and again. Sometimes, it's the entitlement or rudeness that grates us. Other times, it's something seemingly smaller that drives us up the wall.
How can you not be bothered by Bob not wearing a helmet while riding his motorbike, or Sally not washing her hands after being in the toilet for twenty minutes? That stranger sitting next to you on the train, munching loudly with their mouth open is surely enough to make you want to not mind your own business. The water that should run off a duck's back often gets stuck, and it happens to the best of us.
Someone asked, "What’s the absolute pettiest thing that instantly sends your blood pressure through the roof now that you’re an adult?" and you might want to prepare yourself for some second-hand irritation. Bored Panda has put together the best responses. Don't be surprised if you feel a bit snappy after scrolling through them.
#1
Parents who refuse to teach their bratty kids how to behave properly and let them run amok.
43points
#2
People who feel like they have to watch and listen to stuff on their phone at full volume. It's worse if I can hear it over my headphones.
Also, people talking loudly on public transport. I just want to chill, listen to music and read my book, and get to where I'm going in peace.
Also, people talking loudly on public transport. I just want to chill, listen to music and read my book, and get to where I'm going in peace.
33points
#3
Living in a large city you sometimes find a group of 3 or 4 people standing together in the middle of the sidewalk blocking other people's way. Sometimes I will just walk between them.
The same thing goes for people who just exited a store or something. They stand right in front of the door on the sidewalk blocking anyone looking to leave. Just so inconsiderate.
The same thing goes for people who just exited a store or something. They stand right in front of the door on the sidewalk blocking anyone looking to leave. Just so inconsiderate.
25points
#4
People who get a dog but aren't responsible enough to have one.. like the dog is untrained and obnoxious and then when it's jumping all over you the owner will be like "just tell them no" ummm noooo the dog shouldn't be doing this to me and you're the owner. you tell it no..... gahhhh so annoying.
22points
#5
People who get upset over what other people spend their money on.
22points
#6
Being rude and nasty to the cashier I’ve been in their shoes it’s horrible and demoralizing.
22points
#7
People that don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. I see it at the gym every given week. It’s disgusting.
21points
#8
Those bright LED headlights. I want to smash them with a hammer.
21points
#9
People who just let their children scream in public spaces and don't try to help them or even figure out why their kid is in distress.
20points
#10
People not using blinkers in heavy traffic.
19points
#11
People who try and rush to get on to a train or bus before anyone has even got off. Move outta the doorway ffs.
19points
#12
People pulling out in front of me and then going slow. Especially when there’s no one behind me so they could have just waited a few seconds and pulled out behind me.
18points
#13
It's disheartening going to concerts and being in a sea of raised phones. I'm 4'11 so already have a hard time seeing the stage. Everyone and their mother raising their phones to record shaky videos of the ENTIRE set completely ruins it for me, because I CAN'T SEE through the jungle of arms!! The venues I've been to always have a photographer, so it's not even necessary. So annoying, I've basically given up on concerts unless it's with friends (one of my friends who lifts weights gave me a piggyback ride at the back of a concert once and I was able to see finally!)
18points
#14
One that has really irked me as I've gotten older is people losing all peripheral vision when they are on their phones. I am technically Gen Z so I get being on your phone a lot, but I try not to be staring at it when I'm walking around. How hard is it to put it in your pocket and look around while walking!
18points
#15
People who are completely unaware of where they are oriented in public spaces. The rest of us are not NPCs to your main character. Figure out where you’re trying to go and then get there. Coming to an abrupt stop in the middle of the airport or sidewalk, or walking against the flow of traffic, is annoying as hell.
17points
#16
People just blocking the entrances to entire buildings or supermarkets, footpaths while waiting for a bus etc like they're the main character of this world.
It's like jerkish move.
It's like jerkish move.
17points
#17
people intentionally being unwilling to learn, staying ignorant and then still imposing their ignorance on others. similarly, people unwilling to adjust their behaviour for others. like those people that stubbornly refuse to stop smoking in non-smoking zones.
16points
#18
When you are driving and it clearly shows that one lane ends and people drive as far up as possible and then shove their way in to get in front of everyone else who got over at a reasonable time.
16points
#19
Someone demanding I give up a seat I paid for.
15points
#20
People who expect unlimited access to your time, energy and emotional support, but act inconvenienced when you need even a fraction of that effort returned.
15points