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…

17. Movies With A “Message”

Posted 30 Nov 2009 in Movies

Message: Stay off the smack, kids.[/caption]
The cinematic experience can be one that makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you learn something along the way.
However, going to the movies can also become mega-annoying when a moral or inspirational theme is shoved in your face [...] Continue Reading…

16. Public Bathrooms

Posted 18 Nov 2009 in Human Behavior

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In some instances, the mere sight of a public bathroom can be a welcome one. However once inside, the public facility can reveal itself as a house of unhygienic horrors – filled with disturbing sensory imagery that can haunt your mind [...] Continue Reading…

15. Retail Check Out Lines

Posted 10 Nov 2009 in Human Behavior, Shopping

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Shopping can be an enjoyable leisure-time activity or it can be a required chore. No matter what you’re buying, the most annoying part of the retail experience can involve check out lines. This is due to the following reasons:
1. [...] Continue Reading…

14. “Reality” TV

Posted 03 Nov 2009 in Human Behavior, Television

I've never TiVoed this show…[/caption]
With no end in site to the growth of this popular genre, reality TV continues to break new ground in expanding what viewers accept as “entertainment.”
On any given night, you can flip through the channels and watch junkies trying to score [...] Continue Reading…

13. Temporary Freak Outs

Posted 26 Oct 2009 in Human Behavior, Technology

If he's not the father, then who is?[/caption]
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, [...] Continue Reading…

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