Things that I find mildly irritating v.2

[wolfking]

I'm with Tim, fuck Haken.  I've tried and tried and tried, but I just don't understand the hype.

[jingle.boy]

I'm with Tim, fuck Haken.  I've tried and tried and tried, but I just don't understand the hype.

[Podaar]

I'm with Tim, fuck Haken.  I've tried and tried and tried, but I just don't understand the hype.

[Evermind]

I can't get into the band, so fuck them? That's a pretty strong stance on the matter tbh

[King Postwhore]

I need a "suck it" emoji. 

[KevShmev]

Can't blame me.  I started one and didn't realize someone was gonna start another poll on them in the same day.

[Stadler]

I'm with Tim on this too.

[JayOctavarium]

This and the General Chat threads are also Haken threads now

[TAC]

Dammit Jay!

[Cool Chris]

I wanted to comment on it, but it didn't quite rise to "mildly irritating" levels for me, which basically left me the chat thread.

[RoeDent]

Welcome to Dream T[haken]eater Forums! 

[wolfking]

I can't get into the band, so fuck them? That's a pretty strong stance on the matter tbh

Yes fuck them. 

[eric42434224]

Things I find irritating:

Trumpy Bear commercials.  W in T goddamn F.

[Cool Chris]

I don't know how to describe it, but the ubiquitous "open-mouth, shocked-expression image" people use as thumbnails for their YouTube videos.

Seriously, just look at the thumbnails for these channels:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvxD7U7GdUio_6OmaqZYlQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttRw8vipuWy9OEXV0-KlyA/videos

I know they are all trying to convey the "we are so wild and crazy, you won't believe what we did in this video!" vibe, but I find it irritating.

[orcus116]

It appeals to children and absolute morons because it's supposed to imply that the video is exciting. That template is designed specifically to get clicks.

[Ben_Jamin]

I don't know how to describe it, but the ubiquitous "open-mouth, shocked-expression image" people use as thumbnails for their YouTube videos.

Seriously, just look at the thumbnails for these channels:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvxD7U7GdUio_6OmaqZYlQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttRw8vipuWy9OEXV0-KlyA/videos

I know they are all trying to convey the "we are so wild and crazy, you won't believe what we did in this video!" vibe, but I find it irritating.

But they're all cheesy and videos meant for that audience. I see that and don't even bother with it.

[Cool Chris]

My daughter watches those channels a,d since she uses my tablet, I see those all the time on my YT feed. That face just makes me wanna rage.

[SystematicThought]

Those thumbnails are like the WildRanger threads of YouTube, just clickbait.

I can see why they would get annoying though, some of my favorite YouTubers do it and it just makes me go "Why? You're content is great without those thumbnails"

[pg1067]

I don't know how to describe it, but the ubiquitous "open-mouth, shocked-expression image" people use as thumbnails for their YouTube videos.

Seriously, just look at the thumbnails for these channels:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvxD7U7GdUio_6OmaqZYlQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttRw8vipuWy9OEXV0-KlyA/videos

I know they are all trying to convey the "we are so wild and crazy, you won't believe what we did in this video!" vibe, but I find it irritating.

I'm not sure why, but that reminds me of a skit on SNL back in the Kevin Nealon/Dennis Miller/Phil Harmann years called "The Nude House of Wacky People."  "YOU WILL HAVE TO FIGHT THE BEAR!!"  https://vimeo.com/38130529

[Cool Chris]

When people host parties/gatherings and don't have non-alcoholic beverage options for adults. This always seems to happen to me:

Host "I have wine and beer, and juice boxes for the kids."
Me "Do you have anything non-alcoholic?"
Host "Um... you can have some water?"

There is NO WAY wine is better than Pepsi!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e58SiFSxLs&feature=youtu.be&t=47

[Adami]

When people host parties/gatherings and don't have non-alcoholic beverage options for adults. This always seems to happen to me:

Host "I have wine and beer, and juice boxes for the kids."
Me "Do you have anything non-alcoholic?"
Host "Um... you can have some water?"

There is NO WAY wine is better than Pepsi!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e58SiFSxLs&feature=youtu.be&t=47

I feel you (though I'm good with water). But I have the same issue as a vegetarian.

Host: Would you like some (I dunno whatever meat stuff they have)
Me: Do you have anything vegetarian or without meat?
Host: Ummm we have some carrots I think?

[Cool Chris]

I waffle on that (mmm... waffles...) Aren't you just saying "I don't enjoy what you prepared, can I have something else?'"

[TAC]

I think if you invite a friend that you know has gluten free or vegan (not sure what the word is..) issues, then you should take that in mind when you prepare the spread. But if a host doesn't know, or a random person shows up, I don't think you have to make something "just in case">

[Podaar]

When people host parties/gatherings and don't have non-alcoholic beverage options for adults. This always seems to happen to me:

Host "I have wine and beer, and juice boxes for the kids."
Me "Do you have anything non-alcoholic?"
Host "Um... you can have some water?"

There is NO WAY wine is better than Pepsi!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e58SiFSxLs&feature=youtu.be&t=47

I feel you (though I'm good with water). But I have the same issue as a vegetarian.

Host: Would you like some (I dunno whatever meat stuff they have)
Me: Do you have anything vegetarian or without meat?
Host: Ummm we have some carrots I think?

This is why I make a point of never inviting vegetarians and sober people to parties.

Yet, if either of you found yourself at my home you would have delicious options.

[KevShmev]

When people host parties/gatherings and don't have non-alcoholic beverage options for adults. This always seems to happen to me:

Host "I have wine and beer, and juice boxes for the kids."
Me "Do you have anything non-alcoholic?"
Host "Um... you can have some water?"

There is NO WAY wine is better than Pepsi!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e58SiFSxLs&feature=youtu.be&t=47

I knew what that link was going to be before I even clicked it.

Regarding your issue, I think some have it ingrained in their heads that all adults drink booze at a party, which is unfortunate.  I went to a friend's shindig last night and I think I was the only one of the 15 people (all adults) who didn't drink booze. I am not a recovering alcoholic or anything; I just simply choose to rarely drink booze anymore (plus I eventually had a 20-minute drive home).  Fortunately, his fridge is always loaded with 7UP, so I was good. 

[cramx3]

Just got to be mindful of who you invite. Regardless, having some soda seems a standard for a party. I mean that's a mixer for booze! 

I dont think anyone in my circle of friends is a vegetarian, I'll admit, if I am hosting, I may not even think of that unless it was made known to me a vegetarian was coming.

[pg1067]

I think if you invite a friend that you know has gluten free or vegan (not sure what the word is..) issues, then you should take that in mind when you prepare the spread. But if a host doesn't know, or a random person shows up, I don't think you have to make something "just in case">

Agree.  I don't imagine a lot of vegantarians have a couple steaks handy "just in case."

[Ben_Jamin]

I'm surprised they didn't bring a dish of their own. You get something you know for sure you can eat and get others to enjoy something new.

I don't expect a host to prepare specifically, it's their party and you're their guest.

[Adami]

I think if you invite a friend that you know has gluten free or vegan (not sure what the word is..) issues, then you should take that in mind when you prepare the spread. But if a host doesn't know, or a random person shows up, I don't think you have to make something "just in case">

Agree.  I don't imagine a lot of vegantarians have a couple steaks handy "just in case."

Well that is totally different. Vegetarians can’t eat meat. Omnivores can eat whatever.

[MoraWintersoul]

I ran into that a couple of times when I was a vegetarian. Tbh the social aspect is at least half of why I switched back. Maybe your universe is full of male friends who will try the vegan cheese dip and family who will have a meat replacement for a holiday, but mine isn't and eating side dishes gets lonely after a while. This is why I always ask my friends if they've had some dietary changes since coming over for dinner last time, or I just ask them if they're up for the booze I intend to buy and what I'm making and adjust accordingly. It's easier to do that than try to remember everyone's likes and dislikes and allergies, and it's perceived as infinitely more polite than actually being an attentive friend and remembering what info they offered you about they like or dislike 

[Cool Chris]

Well that is totally different. Vegetarians can’t eat meat. Omnivores can eat whatever.

Vegetarians can eat whatever they want, they are just choosing not to eat meat. 

[TAC]

Well that is totally different. Vegetarians can’t eat meat. Omnivores can eat whatever.

Vegetarians can eat whatever they want, they are just choosing not to eat meat.

Lettuce think about that for a minute.

[pg1067]

Well that is totally different. Vegetarians can’t eat meat. Omnivores can eat whatever.

Vegetarians can eat whatever they want, they are just choosing not to eat meat.

Took the words out of my mouth.

[Cool Chris]

Ever since I hit POST I've been wanting to come back to what I said. It wasn't meant to sound as harsh as it did, and certainly not intended to be a shot at Adami.

[pg1067]

Ever since I hit POST I've been wanting to come back to what I said. It wasn't meant to sound as harsh as it did, and certainly not intended to be a shot at Adami.

Agree, but you were still correct.  Except for a minority, it's a choice -- just as eating meat is a choice.