Katy Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is a just for fun pet-peeve thread. If I were in charge of the world, I would ban radio stations from playing songs with sirens or alarm bells in them. What would you ban? 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Fireworks without a license and permit for a specific show in a safe location with emergency services on hand. My family just got woken up again the other night, right after falling asleep. I'm 40 years old and in decent health, but genuinely thought I might have a heart attack. My 15yo thought we were under heavy fire. That said, it's already illegal in my state. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I would ban pumpkin spice. And any dish that substitutes cauliflower for real food. :blush5: Edited October 18, 2017 by Word Nerd 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Beginning Christmas music 24/7 on the radio prior to Thanksgiving. I would ban my sons from asking "What's for dinner?" the minute I walk through the door. They are bottomless pits and never gain weight. Apparently food goes through them and never sticks to their ribs. Perfume next to me, as in the woman last Friday night at the DSO who had apparently rolled in square footage of perfume before coming to the concert. I would make it legal to power wash such perfume users right there on the spot. I would broadcast, "A little goes a long way" on the radio and tv, put it on billboards. And then I would ban perfume from sitting next to me at concerts! Leaf raking. Just let it die folks. No one needs grass. Lawns don't sequester much CO2, and are unnecessary. If they die from the leaves, LET IT GO! And if you are a raker, do not give me a dirty look for being a non-raker. Commercials. No more commercials. They are annoying. So yes, in my world I would use the executive pen to outlaw perfume near me, leaf raking, and commercials plus the dreaded two months of Christmas music following Halloween in which I only get one day of "Monster Mash" which is such a pity. Edited October 18, 2017 by FaithManor 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Peanut butter--and no, no one in my family is allergic. It's just revolting in all ways. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Beginning Christmas music 24/7 on the radio prior to Thanksgiving. I would ban my sons from asking "What's for dinner?" the minute I walk through the door. They are bottomless pits and never gain weight. Apparently food goes through them and never sticks to their ribs. Perfume next to me, as in the woman last Friday night at the DSO who had apparently rolled in square footage of perfume before coming to the concert. I would make it legal to power wash such perfume users right there on the spot. I would broadcast, "A little goes a long way" on the radio and tv, put it on billboards. And then I would ban perfume from sitting next to me at concerts! Leaf raking. Just let it die folks. No one needs grass. Lawns don't sequester much CO2, and are unnecessary. If they die from the leaves, LET IT GO! And if you are a raker, do not give me a dirty look for being a non-raker. Commercials. No more commercials. They are annoying. So yes, in my world I would use the executive pen to outlaw perfume near me, leaf raking, and commercials plus the dreaded two months of Christmas music following Halloween in which I only get one day of "Monster Mash" which is such a pity. Agree 100%. Besides isn't it good for a little organic matter to go back into the soil? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Beginning Christmas music 24/7 on the radio prior to Thanksgiving. I would ban my sons from asking "What's for dinner?" the minute I walk through the door. They are bottomless pits and never gain weight. Apparently food goes through them and never sticks to their ribs. Perfume next to me, as in the woman last Friday night at the DSO who had apparently rolled in square footage of perfume before coming to the concert. I would make it legal to power wash such perfume users right there on the spot. I would broadcast, "A little goes a long way" on the radio and tv, put it on billboards. And then I would ban perfume from sitting next to me at concerts! Leaf raking. Just let it die folks. No one needs grass. Lawns don't sequester much CO2, and are unnecessary. If they die from the leaves, LET IT GO! And if you are a raker, do not give me a dirty look for being a non-raker. Commercials. No more commercials. They are annoying. So yes, in my world I would use the executive pen to outlaw perfume near me, leaf raking, and commercials plus the dreaded two months of Christmas music following Halloween in which I only get one day of "Monster Mash" which is such a pity. Let's just go all the way and ban supper entirely!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Let's just go all the way and ban supper entirely!! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban seasonal allergies. For people and animals. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbates78 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I would ban drivers from waiting until the lane completely ends to merge in with traffic and cutting off others who have been waiting in the line of traffic. Which would ban three quarters of the drivers in my town.... Grocery stores wouldn't be allowed to put milk all the way in the back of the store! :p Everyone with more than five coupons needs to have their own checkout lane :p And people who come into an exercise class late, crowding and making everyone else move so they can set up their space! Edited October 18, 2017 by tdbates78 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban drivers from waiting until the lane completely ends to merge in with traffic and cutting off others who have been waiting in the line of traffic. Which would ban three quarters of the drivers in my town.... Ah, I see you have spent some time in Detroit! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban my sons from asking "What's for dinner?" the minute I walk through the door. They are bottomless pits and never gain weight. Apparently food goes through them and never sticks to their ribs. I have one of these, too. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I would ban people from playing their music with bone rattling thumping bass. People who do that are giant tools and it should be legal to punch them in their stupid faces. Edited October 18, 2017 by Mimm 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Wearing socks on carpet, or putting sock feet on upholstered furniture. No no no no no no no no... drop the ban hammer on it. ETA: And Neti Pots. Ban 'em. Having a cold is not a justification for self-waterboarding. Edited October 18, 2017 by BarbecueMom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban pumpkin spice. And any dish that substitutes cauliflower for real food. :blush5: :lol: I don't mind mashed cauliflower or riced cauliflower (and cauli pizza is tolerable). But I do draw the line at cauliflower ice cream. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban people. People are sooooo annoying. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Parking in front of a gas station where you block people and you aren't pumping gas We have this one gas station that has a stupid set up and I avoid it at almost all costs. No one seems to care if their vehicle is in anyone's way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Speaker phone. I don't want to hear anyone else's conversations. I don't even want to be in on meetings I'm invited to. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) :lol: I don't mind mashed cauliflower or riced cauliflower (and cauli pizza is tolerable). But I do draw the line at cauliflower ice cream. Chicken fried cauliflower, cauliflower cheesecake, and cauliflower "mac" and cheese (putting quotes around mac is a big red flag) should not be a thing! Edited October 18, 2017 by Word Nerd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban pumpkin spice. And any dish that substitutes cauliflower for real food. :blush5: Yes! I'm allergic to cinnamon. This is the season of cross-contamination for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicJen Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Growing lawns instead of food. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Smelly dogs! I would ban all of them!!!! Especially the ones sitting right next to me!!!! :) Edited October 18, 2017 by trulycrabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Wearing socks on carpet, or putting sock feet on upholstered furniture. No no no no no no no no... drop the ban hammer on it. ETA: And Neti Pots. Ban 'em. Having a cold is not a justification for self-waterboarding. Does the sock thing bother some people? Why?? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Children's clothes in any color other than dirt-brown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Does the sock thing bother some people? Why?? Two soft materials rubbing together makes me dry heave. Literally. Wiping hands on pants? NOPE (plus that's gross). Scooting across the couch? STOP! Using a cloth napkin to rub a spill out of a cushion? Now you're trying to kill me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Chicken fried cauliflower, cauliflower cheesecake, and cauliflower "mac" and cheese (putting quotes around mac is a big red flag) should not be a thing! THIS! Seriously people, it's cauliflower. It is not a replacement for the fine tastes of all other good things. If you ruin my mashed potatoes with it, there is going to be trouble! :eek: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Does the sock thing bother some people? Why?? I'd like to know this, too. I was told that there are oils on bare feet that can discolor carpeting and upholstery. I hate being barefoot so I am always wearing one or two pairs of socks depending on how cold it is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Perfume and aftershave. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bunch'ems -the sleepover nightmare Perfume Holiday Stinky Smelly in Joanne's and Michael's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 All things "fashion." I don't understand fashion, I find it wasteful to buy all new clothing three times a year, and most of it is just dumb (belted sweaters as long as bathrobes, anyone? Visible G-strings?). I'm pretty much a Land's End/Eddie Bauer kinda gal. I want it all to look pretty much the same, I want it all to be all cotton and fine in a regular washer and dryer, and I want it all to fit properly. - Signed, the woman pushing 50 who still has stuff from high school because it still fits and isn't worn out yet. If I can't wear it in public, I can still wear it while sleeping/gardening/cleaning. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban pumpkin spice. And any dish that substitutes cauliflower for real food. :blush5: Ha! Pumpkin Spice usually means "Tastes Like A Candle Smells". :lol: I don't mind mashed cauliflower or riced cauliflower (and cauli pizza is tolerable). But I do draw the line at cauliflower ice cream. Oh my. The fact that you mention this means that you have to have seen it somewhere. Chicken fried cauliflower, cauliflower cheesecake, and cauliflower "mac" and cheese (putting quotes around mac is a big red flag) should not be a thing! Eek. Really? Cauliflower cheesecake? What is this world coming to! THIS! Seriously people, it's cauliflower. It is not a replacement for the fine tastes of all other good things. If you ruin my mashed potatoes with it, there is going to be trouble! :eek: I actually really like cauliflower. As cauliflower. I will wholeheartedly support a ban placed on using cauliflower in any way, shape or form meant to take the place of another food item. Cauliflower cannot possibly be bread, rice, noodle or potato. To the above I would add the sudden phenomena of Maple Pecan being a universally approved Fall Flavor. Where I live, Maple is most decidedly a SPRING flavor, as that's when the maple trees are drained of their glorious essence for use in our baked goods and on our pancakes. Randomly assigning it a new season is just plain weird. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Cheesecake is the most perfect of baked creations and should be protected in its purest form, except for ingredients that are verifiably compatible (chocolate, caramel, strawberry, etc.). Pumpkin is iffy but I'll give it a pass. Cauliflower. Just... no. Who is paying bloggers to come up with this stuff? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That artificial vanilla scent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Cheesecake is the most perfect of baked creations and should be protected in its purest form, except for ingredients that are verifiably compatible (chocolate, caramel, strawberry, etc.). Pumpkin is iffy but I'll give it a pass. Cauliflower. Just... no. Who is paying bloggers to come up with this stuff? Hallucinating that cauliflower is in fact, dark chocolate or something? I don't know...it's just wrong, and there really should be a law to protect the rest of us. If not a law, some sort of alert sign like, "Warning: This site contains the most detestable baking ideas centering around cauliflower or sweet potatoes. Do not enter if you are under 18, have heart trouble, high blood pressure, nausea, strong gag reflex, sensitive colon, sensitive stomach, common sense, or are human. Aliens welcome." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) I would ban gmo produce Cellulose in food Inhumane people working at slaughter houses Companies that willfully pollute the environment Factory farming Cock fighting Bull fighting Dog fighting Dog racing Puppy mills Breed specific legislation Wild animals at the circus Fracking Sonar that hurts the whales Whatever it is that is killing the bees And most importantly, perfume/cologne anywhere near me. Edited to add: anyone who pushes an essential oil as sound medical advice. Edited October 18, 2017 by kewb 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Facebook accounts with names like HusbandWife Lastname, with the profile pic of the two of them. I can never tell who is posting, commenting, or who I'm talking to in Messenger :( People on Facebook with very active sales businesses or ministries who don't have a separate account for that so I can choose to follow or block one, the other, or both Or maybe Facebook just needs to be banned :D 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Wearing socks on carpet, or putting sock feet on upholstered furniture. No no no no no no no no... drop the ban hammer on it. ETA: And Neti Pots. Ban 'em. Having a cold is not a justification for self-waterboarding. Bare feet on the carpet and upholstered furniture are better? At least socks can come off when dirty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bare feet on the carpet and upholstered furniture are better? At least socks can come off when dirty It's the sound of the socks rubbing on them. Sensory issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Smelly laundry detergent, air freshener plug ins (not something you actually spray to cover up a real smell like in the bathroom)--open the windows for fresh air! , overdone aftershave/cologne, fabric softener, dryer sheets, etc. I quit using scented laundry anything and it's amazing how loud laundry detergent smells when you stop being used to smelling it all the time. I'm not even really allergic, I just don't like it. My mil washes the kids clothes before sending them home (for which I am definitely grateful, don't get me wrong!) but she believes in using full smell everything. I have to wash the clothes a couple of times to get the stink out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Children's clothes in any color other than dirt-brown. Right up there with WHITE baseball uniforms. Clearly designed by people who don't understand that "Slide!" is incompatable with white clothing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Wearing socks on carpet, or putting sock feet on upholstered furniture. No no no no no no no no... drop the ban hammer on it. ETA: And Neti Pots. Ban 'em. Having a cold is not a justification for self-waterboarding. :hurray: :lol: Also, telling ME about it! Don't care, don't want to know, don't think it works at all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban gmo produce Cellulose in food Inhumane people working at slaughter houses Companies that willfully pollute the environment Factory farming Cock fighting Bull fighting Dog fighting Dog racing Puppy mills Breed specific legislation Wild animals at the circus Fracking Sonar that hurts the whales Whatever it is that is killing the bees And most importantly, perfume/cologne anywhere near me. Edited to add: anyone who pushes an essential oil as sound medical advice. Sensing a theme... If you run for Queen of the World, you get my vote. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Smelly laundry detergent, air freshener plug ins (not something you actually spray to cover up a real smell like in the bathroom)--open the windows for fresh air! , overdone aftershave/cologne, fabric softener, dryer sheets, etc. I quit using scented laundry anything and it's amazing how loud laundry detergent smells when you stop being used to smelling it all the time. I'm not even really allergic, I just don't like it. My mil washes the kids clothes before sending them home (for which I am definitely grateful, don't get me wrong!) but she believes in using full smell everything. I have to wash the clothes a couple of times to get the stink out. YES! I used to have a passive-aggressive battle going with my SIL at the office we shared. She would plug in those scented air chemi-fiers and when I would come in, I would unplug it and put it somewhere else - on the utility box outside, in the pantry, in the supplies cabinet. One day she said, "Are you allergic to this thing or something???" Me: "Umm...ok, let's go with that. Sure" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Gas powered leaf blowers are at the top of my list. Wait, no, the absolute top is those motor scooters that are not street legal. Then kicking the back of the front seat of the car when I'm in it. There should be a force field that prevents this. Then scented candles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Road construction that requires suddenly stopping all traffic on that road and thereby causing gridlock--because it's at the intersection of two major state highways--during rush hour. :glare: :glare: :glare: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Large birds of prey ??? Then my raptor-loving boy would be sad and rodents would overpopulate. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Facebook accounts with names like HusbandWife Lastname, with the profile pic of the two of them. I can never tell who is posting, commenting, or who I'm talking to in Messenger :( People on Facebook with very active sales businesses or ministries who don't have a separate account for that so I can choose to follow or block one, the other, or both Or maybe Facebook just needs to be banned :D Yes and you never know who to say happy birthday to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Gross, scary Halloween decorations Not accelerating to the speed of traffic on an interstate on ramp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 GMO fear-mongering 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I would ban drivers from waiting until the lane completely ends to merge in with traffic and cutting off others who have been waiting in the line of traffic. Which would ban three quarters of the drivers in my town.... Grocery stores wouldn't be allowed to put milk all the way in the back of the store! :p Everyone with more than five coupons needs to have their own checkout lane :p And people who come into an exercise class late, crowding and making everyone else move so they can set up their space! Sorry, gotta disagree with you on this one. It’s called Zipper Merging, and it actually reduces the “back up†of waiting traffic. The lane goes as far as it goes for a reason. It keeps traffic moving quicker. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merge_(traffic) https://www.google.ca/amp/nationalpost.com/news/canada/all-hail-the-zipper-merge-how-canadian-politeness-is-killing-the-efficiency-of-our-highways/amp https://www.google.ca/amp/s/arstechnica.com/cars/2014/07/the-beauty-of-zipper-merging-or-why-you-should-drive-ruder/%3famp=1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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