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…

12. Rain

Posted 23 Oct 2009 in Weather

Despite its life giving, pollution-cleansing properties, rain is highly annoying for the following reasons:
1. A rainy day can reinforce your own belief that the universe is against you
Any personal challenges or struggles you are facing are almost always made worse by a rainy, overcast day. Items in this category [...] Continue Reading…

11. Obligatory Charity

Posted 15 Oct 2009 in Human Behavior

Giving money to charity or to help the downtrodden can inspire good feelings even if the amount is small.
However, giving out of a forced sense of obligation feels less good for the following annoying reasons:
1. You can be ambushed for a donation and know nothing of the actual cause [...] Continue Reading…

10. People + Cars

Posted 12 Oct 2009 in Cars, Human Behavior

"Outta my way, y'all…"[/caption]
The freedom and joy of hitting the open road can often be stifled by other drivers and their bad driving habits.
Plus, the most frustrating aspects of driving in traffic don’t even involve accidents, but rather, the mere threat of harm – to [...] Continue Reading…

9. Taking The “High Road”

Posted 08 Oct 2009 in Human Behavior

WWJS? (what would Jesus shoot)[/caption]
In any situation where a person or persons is wronged, aggressive and ruthless retaliation may be substituted with a softer, less satisfying response.
Subsequently, the tactic of “taking the high road” is super annoying for the following reasons:
1. Holding back from truly [...] Continue Reading…

8. Commuting

Posted 06 Oct 2009 in Cars, Human Behavior, Work

Spreading some highway love…[/caption]
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 [...] Continue Reading…

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