National Pet Peeve Week

Thanks to a man named Ed, I learned here that it is National Pet Peeve Week (October 5-11). Since my blog is known as Pet Peeving, it seems fitting that we celebrate, right? So, let's get the ball rolling by everyone who visits Pet Peeving or reads this post in a reader today, leave their peeves in the comments.

Pet Peeve: Boys and Sandals

I'm not a fan of foot thongs, flip flops or sandals that reveal most of a man's foot. Maybe this is more of a phobia than a peeve, but nonetheless I just don't like it. Girls do a better job with keeping their feet primped and colorful, so it's not bothersome at all for me to see girls showing off their pedicures.

However, for guys I much rather look at some crappy looking ball cap than your disgusting crooked toes. Men, if you have nice looking feet I question your manhood, but don't feel compelled to prove your manhood by showing off your feet - unless you are at a pool, lake, or beach. When you wear shoes, I'll just assume you have ugly feet like mine.

Pet Peeves

With a name like Pet Peeving, you should be able to find a list of pet peeves somewhere, right? This page will be dedicated to listing them as I find them. Some of them are mine, many of them belong to others. If you have some to add to the list, just comment and I will add them. Keep in mind, that I will only add pet peeves as opposed to general dissatisfaction with something particular. You may want to take a look at the definition of a pet peeve if you don't understand.

My intentions for starting this list is to provide some laughter rather than create anxiety or frustration. Enjoy!

1. Smacking gum.
2. Late mergers.
3. Consistent Tardiness.
4. Public restroom doors that open in rather than out.
5. Messy workspaces.
6. Tailgaters.
7. Misuse of "it's" and "its".
8. Finger nail biting.
9. Stupid people.
10. Forwarded emails that are false.
11. Negative people.
12. Interruptions.
13. Those who profess absolutes and then make exceptions for themselves.
14. Referees.
15. People who make suggestions that have already been suggested.
16. People who don't read their email, and then ask about what is in the email.
17. Grocery carts that with annoying wheels.
18. Speakers that say "According to Webster..."
19. Speakers who ask you to repeat after them.
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