7. Publicly-Exposed Caboose-Cleavage
- That's right. I'm not very glad to be sharing this, because it is distasteful, but if there is anything that annoys me and makes we want to rant extravagantly, it is people who show their keister-crevasse in public settings. I mean really, it's just disturbing. It is a heinous hazard to society, an odious snare for the innocent and vulnerable eye. You should be arrested for such a crime! Yes, I understand that many people do not have access to clothes that fit them properly. Yes, I know that it is a great bother to constantly be pulling your pants up to prevent such an unsightly sight. But I don't care! Do something. I know that you can keep yourself from being exposed. So, I ardently plea, don't let it happen. It is horrendous! I won't even begin to address anyone who might think it sexy or fashionable. All I can say to them is that they are extremely deluded beyond measure. That is enough. *phew*
- No, I am not speaking of the mighty pastime of golf. I am speaking of such things as driving a vehicle above the prescribed speed, multitasking at the wheel, and anything else that is unfit for an individual who is in control of a massive object moving at a considerable speed. To me, personally, this peeve comes from a fairly religious perspective. When I see someone driving in an irresponsible manner I think, "What is wrong with you!? Have you no concern for the sanctity of human life!" I think that driving should be taken seriously, because it is an activity that has the potential to seriously harm the lives of fellow humans, not to mention oneself. Really, people, don't be so dumb.
- Social Media is a powerful thing. You can do good, and you can learn about people who are different than you, although social media has actually tended to narrow our views. Yet, what do I see when I use social media? Complaints, arrogant and naive comments about issues that are so grotesquely mistreated, selfies (don't even get me started), and the same pointless viral trend that EVERYONE thinks they have a duty to share. It's no wonder that I don't pay any attention to news feeds. It's a bunch of the same old junk that has no real substance. If you're going to share something, make it meaningful. Nobody wants more pictures of your face. (No offense)
- There is nothing so frustrating as being interrupted when you're watching a video with headphones or reading a book. If you're like me, you generally want to avoid interaction with other people in the first place, which makes it so much worse when someone insists on striking up a perfunctory conversation with you when you are concentrated upon studying about telepathic monkeys. I leave you alone, and I would hope that you respect me by leaving me alone. (I want to say, however, that I need people. We all need other people, and it is not good to develop a bitter attitude toward friendly interaction. I have exaggerated to a degree, although I do get annoyed sometimes. Just understand that I do not suppose to be justifying such an attitude toward people. We should all have an attitude that permits us to treat people with love and respect by giving up our time to them and genuinely relating to them, even when we would rather be doing something else.)
- I'm no menace when it comes to grammar usage, but I do get rubbed the wrong way when someone uses a word inappropriately. While I am certainly guilty of this myself, some people just seem to have no regard for the proper use of words and terms. For instance, the words literally, ironic, epic, awesome, and love are frequently abused. There are many more, but these surface in my mind readily. No, you didn't literally die because the telepathic monkey was so adorable. No, you don't love grilled cheese sandwiches. (As a general rule, love should be reserved for people, not things.) All I ask is that you think about what you say and choose the diction and syntax that effectively communicates what you truly mean. You're better than that.
- This is a real problem. I do my best to understand the situation of people who use their phones excessively, but I am yet to find a valid reason to justify such behavior. Get off the phone! I see people giving their devices far more attention than their human relations. I see people ensorcelled by their doo-dads during Church services. Why is this happening!? I could give a rudimentary explanation of why this is the case, but that isn't necessary for my point. Listen to me now. You need to put down your phone and give it no attention when you are interacting with another person. Have some respect for them and for God as the Creator of relationships. There are, of course, a few exceptions to this rule, but I think it is a good principle to operate by. Furthermore, just read The Shallows by Nicholas Carr. Your technology is changing you, and the results are not all good. Exercise deep thinking and solitude. I find the dependency of people on their artificial brain (which does their thinking for them and is controlled by biased powers) to be quite pitiful, although I am of the same condition to some degree. Just don't use your phones so much. It is disrespectful and produces mental habits that are not so grand.
- No, I am not choosing this as my last peeve merely because it is literally ironic. It is true. (By the way, this listing is not in any particular order. It's just a list.) It seems like the internet is crowded by a bunch of lame lists that are not so meaningful, or even insightful. Granted, some are funny or beneficial in other ways, but most of them are just lame things that you already knew. Why would you want to read a shallow list about such things? And what about the link bait? They all say things like "7 Fruits That Know How To Spell" or "5 Reasons Why Your Pants Aren't Hip." Seriously. Really. That is straight-up desperate. They are dumb, and they are aware, that is why they use sensational means to attract foolish people. Just give up on the lists are be original and meaningful.
I'm a Christian, and you better know that my solution is going to be centered around fellowship with God. However, or a more pragmatic and secular note, one piece of advice is to consider your blessings when you are annoyed and even attempt to see your annoyance as a blessing. It is hard- for me at least-, but I believe we can do it. Now there is also a religious dimension to that. I guess I can't help myself. Anyways, yeah, that is one thing. Ultimately, it all comes down, for me, to knowing God through Jesus His Son. If you know Him and live in the light of His Word and His will, you won't be paying much attention to this little things that bug you; you'll be too busy paying attention to other little things, like helping people, speaking words of encouragement, meditating on God, and structuring your life around His call. The fact that I am still moved by petty peeves tells me that I have more work to do, more work as is only possible by God's grace and the supply of the Spirit which works in me. That is my challenge. Won't you know God and take up that challenge with me?
Superbly,
SmoothJazz
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