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Hello Everyone,

Just thought I would toss a new question into the ring...

Question:

For anyone and everyone what are your biggest "pet peeves" about anything?

From "toilet seats left up" to "slow drivers hogging the fast lane"... spell it out for me.. or in other words let me have it out or hear about it first!

Thanks!
S.L.

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"digging deep in the verbal sludge of society, for the gems of interest"

pseudo religious cheezey country songs full of crappy theology designed for cheap tears and big dollars.

sentences that end is prepositions: Hey! Where's he at?!

I think you may have opened a can of worms with this post!

"I think you may have opened a can of worms with this post!"

Uh, Oh! or Oh chit!

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"digging deep in the verbal sludge of society, for the gems of interest"

[This message has been edited by Sharpe Lurker (edited 04-22-2005).]

People who feel lying or cheating will get them anywhere.



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Tread carefully into the affairs of dragons.....for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

Yes. That is something up with which I will not put.

"People who feel lying or cheating will get them anywhere."

bullchik,
now I know what the liars and cheaters are thinking;

"That the liars and cheaters need to hustle to make a living too..."

But it does make me think of something else... the people that are two-faced... saying one thing knowing [darn] well that they won't stand behind their own words at all.

Met enough of that type that I would always say, "let actions speak louder than words"... also you know the type of people who would smile in your face while [gladly?] stabbing you in the back all at the same time.

I have to love the people "that you see what you get"... meaning no double talk or sugar coating nothing... if they are mean and hateful they let the world know it.

You do have a point. S.L.

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"digging deep in the verbal sludge of society, for the gems of interest"

Smelly pets in homes. (Pet Pee)!

John

"Smelly pets in homes. (Pet Pee)!"

Sure enough John!

Nothin' like a nasty carpet/rug that totally reeks of urine!

Just like Hank Jr. "I don't care for pets in the house"...

S.L.




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"digging deep in the verbal sludge of society, for the gems of interest"

People that talk the talk but don't walk the walk.Wearing different hats for different occasions,two faced and back bitting,oh there are many that turn me off.

I hate a bully or a coward. Though most times they come rolled up in the same package.

People who don't do what they say will do.

Mab57

Tailgaters and those that take two parking spaces with one vehicle.

One of my biggest ones is..people that do not say a simple "Thank-you" when you hold the door open for them, like when walking into a store ahead of them...I don't care if you are male or female, this really gets to me!

All of the above and.....

People showing a lack of manners in general really irritates me.

Emily

Singers that say 'chew' instead of you.

people with no respect.

people who say they can when they cant/people who say they do when they dont/ people who never should but always do/and finally people who need and want way too much

p.s. i know youre lokking for new song ideas. very clever!

"p.s. I know you're looking for new song ideas. Very clever!"

Yeah, you are right. Truth is any self appointed song writer should be in constant search mode for song ideas/hooks/titles/phrases et cetera at all times.

If 50 people said a big pet peeve of theirs was having doors slammed in their faces... then maybe there needs to be a song reflecting that in some shape or form.

I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts. Still looking for more "team players" to share their subtle as well as not so subtle pet peeves. From major to minor let us hear it and check it out!

Thanks again,
S.L.

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"digging deep in the verbal sludge of society, for the gems of interest"

Ringing cell phones in a theater.
People who let their children run wild in a restaurant. Weedeaters that won't crank.

Robin

Question:

"For anyone and everyone what are your biggest "pet peeves" about anything?"


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1.) I despise people who try to sound like they are intellegent and dont have a @#%$ clue what they are talking about or they go completely outside the relm of the original conversation.
2.) People who respond to forum topics that just put out a reply so they can push their own ideas and agendas.
3.) Being suckered in by so-called music business professionals looking to make a quick buck.

Boy do I feel better!!!

I try not to engage in this stuff, but what the heck, it's Monday:

- people who complain constantly about how they can't "make it" in the local music scene, when it's obvious that the real reason they can't succeed is because they're chronic complainers.

- musicians who have an "us vs. them" mentality, refusing to share tips, advice, encouragement, etc. as if one day the world will run out of gigs and fans. Music isn't a game you "win."

- musicians who believe that there's a secret cabal of industry insiders whose sole purpose is to prevent them from getting discovered.

- opening bands that bring 100 people to the gig, who then immediately leave the moment their set is over. At least have the courtesy to stay for a few songs, geez!

- people who complain about how rock isn't rock anymore, country isn't country anymore, R&B isn't R&B anymore, etc. as if they're the first one to realize this. (p.s. this happens everywhere, not just on this forum)

- Venue owners who have a lengthy list of rules and demands for playing their club, but don't raise a finger to help promote the gig.

Let it be known that I am guilty of each of these at least once



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Scott Andrew
Lo-fi acoustic pop superhero!
http://www.scottandrew.com/music

people with two or three cars in the driveway who order pizza....then stiff the driver ! Scum of the earth !

inspired a song................

http://www.justplainfolks.org/ubb/Forum48/HTML/008492.html

Sharpe, I didn't recall it till I revisited that lyric post, but you were one of the first to reply to it lol.

[This message has been edited by TonyW (edited 04-26-2005).]

Why would I want to name a pet "peeve"?

Lafe:

I'd do it. Short for "Peavey," a fine name for a musician's cat or dog that sticks close and would follow you anywhere. And I'd love to tell visitors, "I'd like you to meet my pet Peave."

Joe

Pet peeves -

Musicians who subject the audience to between tune noise, practicing and tuning at normal performance volumes.

People who attend a show and talk throughout while others are tyring to listen. I rant about that one in the April 13 entry on my blog. http://www.martyhelly.com/blog.html

People who use every opportunity that presents itself to link to their blog instead of posting a reply.



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Marty my new home

If you look at the glass and see it as half full, drink up!

Hi Sharpe,

You know, I get mildly irritated when I'm grocery shopping and someone is standing in front of the product I want, but it has turned into a real pet peeve when I see the cell phone growing out of their ear.

Lafe, I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Went to your website, which is quite nice, by the way, and enjoyed "Hey, Rose".

Vondelle

LOL, good one Truman. This reminds me of a joke I heard about a Southern woman meeting a couple from the North...

SOUTHERN WOMAN:
So, where are y'all from?

NORTHERN WOMAN:
We're from a place where we don't end our sentences in prepositions.

SOUTHERN WOMAN:
Mmm, Okay. So, where are y'all from...b!tch?

1. People who don't "own" their choices (i.e., it's always someone ELSE's fault that their life sucks!). Lack of personal responsbility.

2. People who KNOW their life sucks because of their choices...but who refuse to change things for the better, 'cause it's easier to complain about things than to change them...

(Phew! I feel better now. Thanks for letting me vent...)



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www.dianatyler.com
songs about heaven...and
heavenly songs about more earthy things, too." - Will Cheshier

1. People who look down their noses at others.

2. People who cut in line and smile at you when they do it.

3. People who drive the speed limit in the fast lane.

4. The way I sing.

5. Two ex-wives.

Thanks for the vent.

Wes

I get peeved at people who leave.
Questions they're asked unanswered.
Or reply.
With an ask of their own.
And it sure tee me off.
When some one claims.
Something is theirs.
And it turns out not to be so.
And they say. "Who cares?"

And I'm inclined to get angry at some one.
Who puts down other's opinion.
Or gets mad when their own is questioned.
or doesn't say thanks for every offered suggestion.
Graham




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HiDee Sharpe...Good Question..should make for a Good Song!

Lemmie Remember a Few...(My pathetic Memory is deservin' to be on The List..)

1) That Big Black Gas-Guzzlin' SUV that's allus on My Tail every time I use the Passin' Lane.

2) Church-Goin' Bigots

3) Political Advertisin' close to Election Day (Gets Muddier every year)

4) Songs that Wouldna Made It on The Radio, except they had a Million-Buck Promo or a Bigass Star that somehow Got It There.

5) Folks who've Never BEEN to a War Zone tellin' me how This One oughta be run.

6) Idjuts who walk their Big Dogs without a Leash..or a Scoop.

7) Cops with a God Complex..

8) TV Sitcom Laugh Tracks.

9) The Disrespect for Lesser Forms of Life when the Blondes gotta Munch Down on Worms, Cockroaches, etc. on "Fear Factor."

10) "Bigger (or More) is Better"

Did I also mention I Hate Complainers?

Thanks for the Chance to Vent/Grab a Song Idea or Two, Amigo!

Big Guy-Hug,
Stan

I'm with Vondelle on the cell phone peeve...

I took a round trip bus from Boston to NYC a couple of weeks ago, and BOTH drives (4 hours) I was forced to listen to conversations that never ended and were about completely inane subjects (i.e. Brittney Spears new hairstyle) when all I wanted to do was mind my own business and read my book.

I acknowlege that cell phones can be great for emergencies and keeping in touch with whatever you need to be in touch with, but to constantly subject the people around to your stream of UNconciousness!!!..... rude...

It's such a bad peeve with me that I find my normally happy hippie peaceful loving self secretly wishing that all that cell phone radiation will melt their brains where they stand....lol ...

<<secretly wishing that all that cell phone radiation will melt their brains where they stand..>>

Based on the things I've overheard - it already has.


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Marty my new home

If you look at the glass and see it as half full, drink up!

Don't know that cell phone peevishness makes a good song, but it is emblematic of the disrespect we give each other.

One of the most absurd places I was an unwilling listener to a cellphone conversation was in the bathroom stall next to mine at the airport. Totally inane conversation, I should have started making retching noises....

Vondelle

Vondelle!
I really like your style!
if you ever get another opportunity.... please wretch away!!!!!!!

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Harriet
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/9/harrietamesmusic.htm

Yes. In the emergancy situation, I think they are a good thing.
I can see it now.
Ohhh.
Doctor, I have trouble.
With my hemaroid.
The dang thing got trapped in the seat.
When I went to void.
So I am stuck i a stall.
In the shopping mall.And being locked in for the night.
I'd like to avoid.
Graham


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Sounds like Graham's writin' The Cell Phone Blues....lol

No Christine.
Cell Phone Blues, or as it is caled , me being an Australian, Mobile Blues goes.
Well.
Let me tell you about the hell of a time.
I've had with this mobile of mine.
I knew it wouldn't ever work well.
It not having any phone line.
Just doesn't seem possible.
To talk to converse through thin air.
So listen to the tale I have to share.

When I bought it they told me.
I'd love the bloody thing.
But now I am about ready.
To tell them to shove the bloody thing.
its an invasion of my privacy.
I can't evebn take a leak.
Without the damn thing vibrating 'cause.
Some one want to speak.

Even making love's become.
More a chore I've come to hate.
'Cause my girl is an identical twin.
And when we are on a date.
We just get to the good bit.
And that bloody phone will ring.
And her sister saying "Stop that", 'Cause.
She knows what we are doing.
Instrumental
But it isn't really all bad.
Those mobiles have good points too.
And can even increase our knowledge.
And i'll give an example to you.
The last time the twin rang up.
was the answere to my biggest of dreams.
'Cause when they were finished.
She said goodbye to her self , it seems.

Way differant to Trapped In The Loo Blues as you can see Christine.
Graham



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lol...

Biggest laugh Christine is, I did an ad hock sing of this for a touring artist at the pub tonight and he is coming around in the morning to get the demo so he can learn it to include in his act.
Now to make the demo.
It is 1.30 am.
I am going to get killed I know it.
Graham

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Hello again!

Makes me feel good to see that this thread is moving along nicely. Still looking for more people to open up and share their thoughts.

Just want to let everyone know [as always] I thank them for their interest and participation. This is one of those threads where there really is no wrong answer... just like to see brainstorming and what other people with similar interests as myself [songwriting] are thinking about things and the world at large.

Will cut this reply short to stay out of the way and let anyone/everyone get a chance to comment or voice their opinion.

Later,
S.L.

P.S. At times it seems like I'm seated in a conference room... yet the only way to see/hear the other people is to see what is written on a computer screen... a somewhat strange notion anyway.

Pet Peeves?

GUN BIGOTS. I won't suffer them to any end. Especially the foreign gun bigots who blame lawfull US gun owners for the nefarious actions of a comparative few American criminals.

I mean, are we really going to allow the behavior of unchecked violent career criminals to dictate our self defense posture and arms applications to otherwise law abiding citizens?

I can understand human bigotry, considering the plethora of political competition among the various races and historical subcultures. That's natural and sometimes warranted on security grounds, if one dares to speak.

But inanimate objects? Please!

Inconsiderate people that call ME then immediately put me on "hold".
Telemarketers in general....bite-size individually wrapped chocolate! lol
Dammit...gimme the giant Hershey and let me listen to Brad play that paisley tele!

How about having places of business where you call and you can't understand?
I'm all for making it easier for working immigrants to speak their language.
But I would like to understand the person I do business with.

As far as gun biggots go, what people don't realize is that the second amendment goes far beyond the gun.
It means that the goverment is saying that people are too stupid to think for themselves and they want to control you when weapons are taken away.

The constitution is basically pro-gun, anti death.
Never should complete trust over citizens be given over to the power complex.
As I once heard in a Golden Earring song ("Future" off of the album Cut) about the Kennedy assasination, the plate's empty as they set our feet.
Out to make a bunch of willowed dependency cases.
And that has even affected our police forces ability to protect citizens.
Even though I don't own a gun, I know people that do.
And they are not a bunch of old west types out to kill who they don't like.

People that misfire guns of give criminals access to firearms should be punished (along with corrupt authorities that misuse that gun called our courts and favor rich criminals over harmless low income people).
But one mental catastrophe at a time.
Why punish law abiding citizens for crack pantsed gang types that don't care?
That kind can get all kinds of guns because CRIMINALS don't care.

I carry pepper spray.
But it gets so crazy with holdups and violence that at times I wanted to get a gun.

My pet peaves have been hit on here.

Matt

You are a good person and your thought process is spot on! If you ever need advice about your firearm needs feel free to email me. Consultation is free. But you have to buy your own gun! lol

Thanks ProgromWright!

Where I have lived has been in urban areas and near schools where there is a thousand foot rule.
Even Reagan in the eighties agreed to that and signed the law in to where someone can't own a gun if they are within a thousand feet away from school.
I can understand it in a way, with so many people and criminals being let out into urban areas. I could never even shoot an animal for hunting (I don't even like keeping fishes anymore when I do fish).
But most people shoot intruders to wound.
There are laws for unreasonable force.
I have heard of cases to where the victim defending themselves was treated as the assailant.

That's insane.

But if I ever feel a need to get a firearm, I will keep your offer in mind.

God Bless! (or to be politically correct, whatever gives us faith to rise).

Matt

My biggest pet peeve is when I unintentionally screw up something. I hate that feeling of guilt that taunts my stomach after my foot was stuffed in my mouth or something like that. My second pet peeve is when the person I unintentionally screwed something up with won't let me fix it. I'm forever saddled with that mistake from that point forward. My third one is when ignorance comes out to play and people get hurt. But, that one feels more like a bomb dropping than a pet peeve sometimes.

1 people who yell in cell phones thinking it will better the connection..CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!

2 having to do more than 3 takes on a recording

3 liars and thieves are some of my pet peeves

4 people that start talking before you are through

5 pre-maddona singers that think that they are the shizizel and don't need the band. Especially those that sing off key

6 bands that play out of tune

7 people who ask for advice then get mad when you give it to them

8 people who hear but do not listen

9 lead guitar players that can't hear themselves

10 anything that falls in the catagory of "noise"

Speaking of cell phones.

Idiots who call you on a cell from their car wth the radio blasting and assault your ears with loud unintelligeble blather.