Things That Just Piss Me Off... Part #1 of who knows how many

Those that know me well would agree I'm an irritable young fellow, at least that is how my great grandmother used to describe me before she lost all of her teeth... As I used to explain to her, while choking on some mouldy old rosebuds that she insisted on feeding me every visit, I just have a different point of view than the average person.  You see, most people just sort of let life pass them by and accept things for what they are (nothing wrong with that... sometimes I wish I could shop at Walmart and not feel bad about myself too)  But that is not me...  Every moment of every day brings another opportunity for me to question its validity.  I suppose that is why a lot of people have started to call me L.D., or Larry David for you assholes who don't watch Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Either way, I'm not sure the L.D. reference is a compliment, but being the positive person I am... I'll take it that way.

To put this in context, consider the d-bag sippin' a latte at Starbucks while chatting away on his bluetooth... maybe I'll let the real L.D. handle this one...

And with that, I begin my list of "things that just piss me off":

1. The "Tip" Function on Debit Machines - I'm OK with this WHEN a tip is warranted (note for a separate topic - only tip for great service - servers who "assume" they'll get a tip should be fired).  However, if I ordered a pizza and picked it up, don't have your debit machine ask me for a tip.  Hey large human like creature behind the counter... What did you do to earn my tip?  Whats that...  folding pizza boxes, and answering the phone all day... no TIP for you! 
2. Being Charged for Bags @ The Grocery Store - are you kidding me?  Don't hide behind your "Green Initiative" and make me pay for your low grade plastic bags.  I see through your money making scheme.  
3. Public Displays of Affection - someone with as great a love of internet porn as me is generally fine with affection, just not in front of me.  I'm not sure what is worse, the high school kids making out with subway lettuce stuck in their braces in the food court, OR, the recent divorcee who has found new love with a guy who has been living in his mom's basement for 45 years... Find a room people.  If you are really ugly, I'll pay for it.
4. People Who Cycle to Work in the Winter - It is bad enough that you cycle, but now you are doing it in -20 degree weather and during snow storms?  Buy a car, car pool with your neighbors, or get a transit pass.  Ridiculous.  
5. Entry Level Jobs That Require Work Experience - Make the decision, are you hiring entry level employees OR do you want people to take a pay-cut and/or demotion to work in your mail room?     What good is experience anyway?  The business world changes so fast now that you should be retiring the dinosaurs and giving young minds an opportunity.

Attention all 4 of you who will read this, stay tuned for future updates on such things as people who ride all-terrain vehicles or seadoos, the equestrian world and riding competitively after the age of 18, the obsession with perfectly green lawns in the suburbs, the "sport" called ultimate frisbee, Dr. Pepper, and of course... people who ask the question "what's this social networking thing all about"?