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55 MPH
The speed limit is 55. Why are the two cars (one in each lane) ahead of me traveling at 35 when there are no other cars around? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Jan 4, 20241 min read


Gimme A Break
I am working. You have the week off. Why am I cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the dog? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Elvish
Elves. Need I say more? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Congestion
Speed limit signs in heavy congestion are just mocking you. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Dec 14, 20231 min read


No Labels
Why does the Christmas decorations box labeled “Mantle” have the tree skirt and topper inside? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Dec 7, 20231 min read


10 for 20
Ten minutes of commercials for each twenty minutes of show. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Frequent Flyers
Dear Big Business, I thank you yet again for the umpteenth flyer in my mailbox begging me to switch to your service — even though we have...
mariokiefer
Nov 9, 20231 min read


You're Welcome
You seem to think that “thank you” is a dirty word. You’re welcome nonetheless. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Nov 2, 20231 min read


car seats
Back in my day when the family went on an outing we four kids sat on the back bench seat of the car. Today, the people who complain...
mariokiefer
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Shopping
Obviously, I am in your way. By all means, please go ahead and push me over as you rush to get that oh-so-important bag of organic...
mariokiefer
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Press 1
Why must I press 1 for English when you don’t speak it anyway? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Yuck
People. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Insufficient
Please tap card. Tap not enabled, please insert card. Chip not enable, please swipe card. Jump up and down on one leg. Do the Hokey...
mariokiefer
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Quick Question
When people start their emails or texts with “quick question” the answer never is quick. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Get Up!
Waking before the sun. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Mediocre
When I order delivery the food is overpriced and cold. I pay a delivery fee and tip. I get a mediocre meal if I am lucky. When I go out...
mariokiefer
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Right
You know someone is lying when the seller says that your package will arrive today, but the delivery company says they haven’t picked it...
mariokiefer
Aug 4, 20231 min read


Shut it
If it’s shut when you arrive, it should be shut when you leave. #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Self Service
When will they make trash bins that take themselves out? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Call Volume
Is it really a “higher than usual” call volume if the recording says it each and each and every time I call? #PetPeeves
mariokiefer
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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