Pet Peeves

jasonv43
Posts
10286
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
10/21/2014 9:33pm Edited Date/Time 10/21/2014 9:33pm
jasonv43 wrote:
I was in Dallas over the weekend for a Cowboys game. (Insert Ebola reference here) Anyways we went to this sports bar called Bikini's which wasn't...
I was in Dallas over the weekend for a Cowboys game. (Insert Ebola reference here)

Anyways we went to this sports bar called Bikini's which wasn't bad I must say. The plan was to hopefully watch some college football and see if they could hook us up with a small TV to the side for some MEC Supercross viewing. They totally hooked us up and did it for us. However when they put supercross on they messed up and put it on the big TV in the sports bar. Well EVERYBODY in the place freaked out!!! Some dude slammed his hand on the table and said WTF is this motorcycle shit? Put the game back on!!!

So to restore peace to the bar the bartender tried to fix it. Well she got football back on the big screen and supercross off to the side for us. But she totally jacked up the sound and couldn't fix it. The rest of the night we had sound for the races and nobody had sound for football. Everybody was bitching about it all night.

Good times.Wink
I found this thing on the internet called a TV-B-Gone. It will turn off any TV in north america in like 14 seconds or something, after...
I found this thing on the internet called a TV-B-Gone. It will turn off any TV in north america in like 14 seconds or something, after it sorts through all of the frequencies for what would be the remote control. So I decided to take it bar hopping the night of the Super Bowl. People were totally pissed. To top it all off, one bar was giving away, wait for it, A TV!!! We fucked with those people so bad. They were checking the back of it and breakers and what not. Hilarious.
Classic.

I mean Epic.
10/21/2014 10:07pm
hammertime wrote:
"Shit just got real"...barf
Most of the ones you posted don't bother me too much, except "I'm not gonna lie." I'm on a personal mission to click it and the word 'honestly' from my vocab. At the end of the day, they've just become so cliche.

I got (have) some more..

“That’s how I roll” (thanks Anchorman)
“I just threw up in my mouth a little” (thanks Dodgeball)
“No. Just no.”
Saying “a thing”. Like: "When did yellow tires become a thing?” It was amusing for about two months.
Any time anyone mentions 'kicking puppies', 'punching babies', etc. That was amusing for about three months. Just shut the fuck up already.

-Riders/announcers saying rode instead of ridden. "He's rode Hondas his whole life."
-Other than that, my #1 grammar peeve is probably "should of/could of".

p.s. prolly someone somewhere's pet peeve is people who say 'barf' to show their distaste. #jussayin
10/22/2014 12:32am Edited Date/Time 10/22/2014 12:46am
edit..
Spydee
Posts
1995
Joined
12/18/2013
Location
Wales, GB
10/22/2014 2:01am
Riders on the podium ...

Interviewer: "You had a great start, tell us about what went through your mind"
Rider: "Yeah, no it was great"

"Yeah, no"? WTF. Well which one is it? Yes or no?

Can't help but cringe when riders "thank god" on the podium too.

The Shop

10/22/2014 3:56am
If I wanted to hear about god I'd go somewhere other than a dirt scooter race. How would they like it if a rider came up to the podium and said they like to thank the sex they had with their wife (or husband whatevs) last night for giving them thatt extra edge. Nobody wants to hear that shit. Thank top sponsors then actually talk with us about the race!
10/22/2014 4:14am
People who say "I don't care what anyone else thinks...." stop lying to yourself, obviously you do.
Bret
Posts
831
Joined
8/10/2008
Location
Mission Viejo, CA, USA
10/23/2014 4:04pm
The use of the word myself in place of the words me or I.

John and myself went to the store. Incorrect
John and me went to the store. Incorrect
John and I went to the store. Correct

Myself and John raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and myself raced yesterday. Incorrect
Me and John raced yesterday Incorrect
John and me raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and I raced yesterday. Correct

Did you bring enough donuts for John and myself? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and I? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and me? Correct

I went to the store by myself. Correct
I went to the store by me. Incorrect
I went to the store by I. Incorrect

The word myself is not interchangeable with me or I. In fact, the word myself should be the one you hear or use the least.

The trick is to say the same sentence using just the pronoun (myself, I or me) to see if it sounds right. If it can stand alone then it works with the word and as well.

The same thing goes for the word yourself.

I think yourself and John should race again. Incorrect
I think you and John should race again. Correct

How are you doing? Fine, how about yourself? Incorrect
How are you doing? Fine, how about you? Correct

Did you go to the store by yourself? Correct

Notice that myself and yourself are preceded by the word by. There are exceptions but this is the most common way the two words are used.
MR. X
Posts
6913
Joined
6/24/2010
Location
North Tonawanda, NY, USA
10/23/2014 4:12pm
Bret wrote:
The use of the word [b]myself[/b] in place of the words [b]me[/b] or [b]I[/b]. John and [b]myself[/b] went to the store. [b]Incorrect[/b] John and [b]me[/b] went...
The use of the word myself in place of the words me or I.

John and myself went to the store. Incorrect
John and me went to the store. Incorrect
John and I went to the store. Correct

Myself and John raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and myself raced yesterday. Incorrect
Me and John raced yesterday Incorrect
John and me raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and I raced yesterday. Correct

Did you bring enough donuts for John and myself? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and I? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and me? Correct

I went to the store by myself. Correct
I went to the store by me. Incorrect
I went to the store by I. Incorrect

The word myself is not interchangeable with me or I. In fact, the word myself should be the one you hear or use the least.

The trick is to say the same sentence using just the pronoun (myself, I or me) to see if it sounds right. If it can stand alone then it works with the word and as well.

The same thing goes for the word yourself.

I think yourself and John should race again. Incorrect
I think you and John should race again. Correct

How are you doing? Fine, how about yourself? Incorrect
How are you doing? Fine, how about you? Correct

Did you go to the store by yourself? Correct

Notice that myself and yourself are preceded by the word by. There are exceptions but this is the most common way the two words are used.
How does someone as perfect as yourself go through life not pissed off all the time?
10/24/2014 5:49am Edited Date/Time 10/24/2014 5:50am
Lucifa. wrote:
Listening to Vitards try to explain how motocross is the most physically demanding sport out there when it's not.
Haha it's true it's really not. I have raced dirt bikes my whole life. I joined wresting this year and it is much more physically demanding.
christianb wrote:
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still...
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still a hell of a workout. Anyway, you think a couple minutes of wrestling another sweaty dude is harder than moto? I don't know about that one... Sure, the wrestling training is decently physically demanding, but nowhere near what the top guys go through in moto. Also there's no breakes or time-outs in moto like there is in wrestling. In wrestling you have time to catch your breath, drink some water, stretch etc.. There's none of that in moto. You have to be so fit and mentally strong to be the best in motocross. The top guys are absolute machines. I don't care what you or anyone else for that matter says, motocross is the most phisically demanding sport on the face of this earth.
Don't come back to me with a reply unless you have actually wrestled.
For one, I do not wrestle at a collegiate or pro level. So it is comparable to an amateur race. I am very sure someone like Jordan Burroughs is much more physically in shape and mentally strong than someone like Ryan Dungey. Don't give me wrong I love motorcross, it's just funny because all you guys claim that motocross is the most physically demanding sport, when in all actuality it's not. Most of you have not even tried other sports. I said most, not all.
10/24/2014 5:51am
Haha it's true it's really not. I have raced dirt bikes my whole life. I joined wresting this year and it is much more physically demanding.
christianb wrote:
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still...
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still a hell of a workout. Anyway, you think a couple minutes of wrestling another sweaty dude is harder than moto? I don't know about that one... Sure, the wrestling training is decently physically demanding, but nowhere near what the top guys go through in moto. Also there's no breakes or time-outs in moto like there is in wrestling. In wrestling you have time to catch your breath, drink some water, stretch etc.. There's none of that in moto. You have to be so fit and mentally strong to be the best in motocross. The top guys are absolute machines. I don't care what you or anyone else for that matter says, motocross is the most phisically demanding sport on the face of this earth.
JW381 wrote:
Nah I agree, it's not the [i]most[/i] physically demanding. It's extremely demanding, but a lot of this kind of talk comes from the lack of recognition...
Nah I agree, it's not the most physically demanding. It's extremely demanding, but a lot of this kind of talk comes from the lack of recognition from other sports, so guys that race try to compensate for it by making it out to be the most amazing physical test on planet earth. It's definitely tough, especially at a pro level, but there's other sports out there that are more physically demanding. Just because you can "catch your breath" in some sports doesn't mean they're automatically less demanding.
Enough said^.
hvaughn88
Posts
8361
Joined
6/19/2013
Location
Conway, AR, USA
10/30/2014 1:02pm
have a new one: people putting a picture of them riding the bike as their pictures on craigslist. We get it, sweet air wheelie. But can you please give some close ups without your damn wranglers blocking the damn bike. whoo, I feel better now
christianb
Posts
63
Joined
8/21/2014
Location
Clatskanie, OR, USA
10/30/2014 11:27pm
When people don't use these words right.

gharmon
Posts
2750
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Valley, AL, USA
10/31/2014 8:55am
I hate the fuckers that get in the bank line without their shit filled out and ready to go. They have like 5 people all trying to cash their checks and everyone of them forgets to sign the dam thing or forgets to send in their i.d.'s. So back and and forth we go with the chute. All the while they are fucking around laughing and in no damn hurry. I always seem to get behind these kind.

Another one. I seem to get behind the little old lady at Walmart in the check out line. She argues about her coupons being expired or that someone else's shit is still cheaper. Or even worse. Her bill is $19.99 instead of handing over a fucking $20.00 she proceeds to dig thru what looks like a 5 gallon bucket of a pocketbook and digs $19 and 99 fucking pennies from the bottom of it for exact change. Yeah I always seem to find these folks in line also.
hvaughn88
Posts
8361
Joined
6/19/2013
Location
Conway, AR, USA
10/31/2014 9:00am
gharmon wrote:
I hate the fuckers that get in the bank line without their shit filled out and ready to go. They have like 5 people all trying...
I hate the fuckers that get in the bank line without their shit filled out and ready to go. They have like 5 people all trying to cash their checks and everyone of them forgets to sign the dam thing or forgets to send in their i.d.'s. So back and and forth we go with the chute. All the while they are fucking around laughing and in no damn hurry. I always seem to get behind these kind.

Another one. I seem to get behind the little old lady at Walmart in the check out line. She argues about her coupons being expired or that someone else's shit is still cheaper. Or even worse. Her bill is $19.99 instead of handing over a fucking $20.00 she proceeds to dig thru what looks like a 5 gallon bucket of a pocketbook and digs $19 and 99 fucking pennies from the bottom of it for exact change. Yeah I always seem to find these folks in line also.
Wal-Mart. Just Wal-Mart.
10/31/2014 9:01am
gharmon wrote:
I hate the fuckers that get in the bank line without their shit filled out and ready to go. They have like 5 people all trying...
I hate the fuckers that get in the bank line without their shit filled out and ready to go. They have like 5 people all trying to cash their checks and everyone of them forgets to sign the dam thing or forgets to send in their i.d.'s. So back and and forth we go with the chute. All the while they are fucking around laughing and in no damn hurry. I always seem to get behind these kind.

Another one. I seem to get behind the little old lady at Walmart in the check out line. She argues about her coupons being expired or that someone else's shit is still cheaper. Or even worse. Her bill is $19.99 instead of handing over a fucking $20.00 she proceeds to dig thru what looks like a 5 gallon bucket of a pocketbook and digs $19 and 99 fucking pennies from the bottom of it for exact change. Yeah I always seem to find these folks in line also.
Old people are the best why would you ever hate a little old lady?
Robgvx
Posts
4079
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
GB
10/31/2014 9:16am
christianb wrote:
When people don't use these words right. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/30/69170/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
When people don't use these words right.

17. Would of = see 16.
10/31/2014 11:45am
spoke wraps!!!!!
and of course metal mulisha, Rock star, and Monster graphics
Uncle Tony
Posts
4149
Joined
6/30/2014
Location
New York, NY, USA
10/31/2014 1:04pm
This kills me, contractors at 7/11 at 6.30 in the morning making their coffee, put allittle milk in the cup,sip, allittle more milk, stir, add some sugar, sip again, put it down,stir add some more sugar, wtf its coffee damn it, real coffee drinkers take it navy style anyway, BLACK!
10/31/2014 1:41pm
When I buy a new $40.00 Honda exhaust / silencer silicone tube gasket thing, and it splits as I force it on!
10/31/2014 1:44pm
Uncle Tony wrote:
This kills me, contractors at 7/11 at 6.30 in the morning making their coffee, put allittle milk in the cup,sip, allittle more milk, stir, add some...
This kills me, contractors at 7/11 at 6.30 in the morning making their coffee, put allittle milk in the cup,sip, allittle more milk, stir, add some sugar, sip again, put it down,stir add some more sugar, wtf its coffee damn it, real coffee drinkers take it navy style anyway, BLACK!
Thankfully it is not like that here, it is wham bam thank you mam, and outta there.

Small Coffee, muffin and paper $4.30,, bargain...........
10/31/2014 1:46pm
Bret wrote:
The use of the word [b]myself[/b] in place of the words [b]me[/b] or [b]I[/b]. John and [b]myself[/b] went to the store. [b]Incorrect[/b] John and [b]me[/b] went...
The use of the word myself in place of the words me or I.

John and myself went to the store. Incorrect
John and me went to the store. Incorrect
John and I went to the store. Correct

Myself and John raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and myself raced yesterday. Incorrect
Me and John raced yesterday Incorrect
John and me raced yesterday. Incorrect
John and I raced yesterday. Correct

Did you bring enough donuts for John and myself? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and I? Incorrect
Did you bring enough donuts for John and me? Correct

I went to the store by myself. Correct
I went to the store by me. Incorrect
I went to the store by I. Incorrect

The word myself is not interchangeable with me or I. In fact, the word myself should be the one you hear or use the least.

The trick is to say the same sentence using just the pronoun (myself, I or me) to see if it sounds right. If it can stand alone then it works with the word and as well.

The same thing goes for the word yourself.

I think yourself and John should race again. Incorrect
I think you and John should race again. Correct

How are you doing? Fine, how about yourself? Incorrect
How are you doing? Fine, how about you? Correct

Did you go to the store by yourself? Correct

Notice that myself and yourself are preceded by the word by. There are exceptions but this is the most common way the two words are used.
Me, myself and Irene?
Forty
Posts
3083
Joined
7/27/2009
Location
Saint Paul, MN, USA
10/31/2014 1:54pm
Not knowing then what I know now.
10/31/2014 2:06pm
Forty wrote:
Not knowing then what I know now.
Ha me to so many mistakes
10/31/2014 2:08pm
When people tell other people how to spend their money fuck off!
10/31/2014 2:31pm
Lucifa. wrote:
Listening to Vitards try to explain how motocross is the most physically demanding sport out there when it's not.
Haha it's true it's really not. I have raced dirt bikes my whole life. I joined wresting this year and it is much more physically demanding.
christianb wrote:
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still...
I'm talking about nationals btw.. 30+2 motos in the heat of the summer. But still, even if your not racing at the top level it's still a hell of a workout. Anyway, you think a couple minutes of wrestling another sweaty dude is harder than moto? I don't know about that one... Sure, the wrestling training is decently physically demanding, but nowhere near what the top guys go through in moto. Also there's no breakes or time-outs in moto like there is in wrestling. In wrestling you have time to catch your breath, drink some water, stretch etc.. There's none of that in moto. You have to be so fit and mentally strong to be the best in motocross. The top guys are absolute machines. I don't care what you or anyone else for that matter says, motocross is the most phisically demanding sport on the face of this earth.
My son will tell you that the training for wrestling is harder than the training for MX, though comparing a long wrestling match to a long moto is harder to do. Usually a long and difficult wrestling match will leave him more drained than a long hard moto. That's logical, since overdoing it in a wrestling match results in getting pinned in the last couple seconds while overdoing it in a MX race results in looking up at the inside of an ambulance.

As for his credentials- he's competed at Mammoth, took 2nd at State in both Folkstyle and Freestyle high school wrestling (oddly enough, his primary sport is neither of the above- it's judo).
Falcon
Posts
12503
Joined
11/16/2011
Location
Menifee, CA, USA
5/30/2017 11:53am Edited Date/Time 5/30/2017 11:54am
Resurrecting an old thread to politely call out DC for using one of my pet peeves:

"Breaking Bumps." There is no such thing as a breaking bump (unless it breaks your bike.) They are braking bumps. Caused by riders braking. When they are using their [brakes.]

Here are some proper usages of the terms break and brake:
"That thing is going to break if you keep using it like that!"
"Get off the brakes early."
"That bike breaks down too much."
"Eli Tomac breaks his brakes."


From yesterday's "450 Words" column on RacerX:
Before the race I had a bit of an issue with the corner/mud straight right in front of the Red Bull and Lucas Oil hospitality areas and told Karl and Judd Scanlon that it just wasn’t a good idea to flood those corners with water and then disc them 18 inches deep. They relented and worked to get it to be less of a mud bog than just a deep-dug labyrinth of intersecting lines and choppy breaking bumps. We compromised, mostly to their idea of a deep-rut obstacle, and low and behold the 450 overall was decided right there!
r.sal923
Posts
573
Joined
1/25/2014
Location
CA
5/30/2017 12:03pm
"Kit" super gay
kzizok
Posts
8426
Joined
10/19/2010
Location
USA
5/30/2017 12:35pm
Necro posting.

Post a reply to: Pet Peeves

The Latest