32. Being Sick

Whether it’s a cold, bronchitis, a fever, a sinus infection, or just good old fashioned cramps with diarrhea, one thing is certain: being sick sucks.
Plus, beyond the scope of basic physical pain or discomfort, being sick is annoying for these reasons:
1. When you’re sick at home, there is never [...] Continue Reading…

31. Facebook

Despite its undisputed dominance as the most popular social networking site on the planet, Facebook is still highly annoying for these reasons:
1. You may receive friend requests from people who are not your “friends” in real life
No, you haven’t seen Danny Rogers or Sarah Kesselman since the tenth grade, [...] Continue Reading…

30. Negative Thinking

The main problem with negative thinking is that your brain becomes programmed to find the bad in all people, places, and things.
This is annoying because your productivity halts as your mind plays over scenarios whereby every action you take is a waste of time and energy. In other words, [...] Continue Reading…

29. Quotes and Sayings

One great way to communicate a piece of popular wisdom or a belief is through an old saying or quotes. The compact nature of quotes and sayings makes them a convenient way to deliver a message, even if the saying doesn’t necessarily fit the occasion.
Of course, it was Voltaire [...] Continue Reading…

28. Depressing Music

Music has the power to set or inspire a mood for any number of settings. Whether it is a celebration or a more laid-back get-together, the right music can enhance any occasion.
However, certain pieces of music can provide the perfect soundtrack to someone who is down in the dumps.
While [...] Continue Reading…

Category: Technology

31. Facebook

Posted 06 Apr 2010 in Human Behavior, Relationships, Technology

Despite its undisputed dominance as the most popular social networking site on the planet, Facebook is still highly annoying for these reasons:
1. You may receive friend requests from people who are not your “friends” in real life
No, you haven’t seen Danny Rogers or Sarah Kesselman since the tenth grade, but they have already friended you on Facebook. Sure, you can accept their request, but when a few whatcha up to? [...]

20. Texting

Posted 20 Dec 2009 in Relationships, Technology

Text messaging on today’s cell phones is a great convenience that allows simple communication without the added hassle of having to engage someone in a real conversation.
Still, this modern convenience can be annoying for the following reasons:
1. Not getting a text from a person you really want makes getting one from someone you don’t want highly frustrating
Before the advent of modern telecommunications, letter correspondence was an agonizing-yet-effective tool for amplifying [...]

18. Cell Phones

Posted 07 Dec 2009 in Technology

One of the great conveniences of the modern age is the cell phone. Keeping in touch with friends, family, and associates any where you’re at is a luxury enjoyed only by a select few in the history of mankind.
However, these same devices can also be highly annoying for the following reasons:
1. In public, you may be forced to endure details of people’s horrible lives
In today’s world, the requirements for getting [...]

13. Temporary Freak Outs

Posted 26 Oct 2009 in Human Behavior, Technology

Being faced with adversity over an extended period of time is highly stressful because the solution to your problem is not immediately known.
However, being faced with a serious problem, then finding a quick solution minutes or seconds later, is still stressful (and highly annoying) for the following reasons:
1. Many temporary freak outs serve as a subtle reminder that you are disorganized
When hitting severe traffic and possibly being late to work, [...]

7. Spam Email

Posted 24 Sep 2009 in Human Behavior, Technology

Whether the subject line deals with erectile dysfunction, get rich quick schemes, or miracle weight loss, junk email is annoying for these reasons:
1. Even if the product sounds really good, you may pass on the opportunity because of misspellings in the copy
Even with the catchy subject line, Make sexy fun for your special lady all nite long!, your desire to take advantage of the great prices on Calias, Vi@gra, and [...]