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: Work

8. Commuting

Posted 06 Oct 2009 in Cars, Human Behavior, Work

Hitting the open road in search of fun and adventure is a distinctly American pleasure.
However, hitting the open road everyday, to make it on time to a job you despise, can be a distinctly American hell-on-earth for these annoying reasons:
1. Driving to work early in the morning means having to get your ass out of bed at some point
No matter how many times you hit the snooze alarm, at some [...]