Pet Peeves
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,692
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From: Sacramento California
My pet peeve has to do with the way people drive. When two cars are side by side in parallel lanes, and one car needs to merge -- they speed up, cut in front (of me), and hit their brakes. Wouldn't it make more sense to slow down and then tuck in behind me?
Since it happens all the time, I must be wrong.
Since it happens all the time, I must be wrong.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,474
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From: Hartford WI
And you are surprised? Did you really drink all that CoolAid about how we need to take care of other people, don't be selfish, etc, etc? We don't live in a fairy tale world regardless of what you were told when you were young. It has been that way for as long as you care to look back in history. It is easier to see today because of the internet and other means of communication. People say many nice things, believe in few of them and do even fewer.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,474
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From: Hartford WI
My pet peeve has to do with the way people drive. When two cars are side by side in parallel lanes, and one car needs to merge -- they speed up, cut in front (of me), and hit their brakes. Wouldn't it make more sense to slow down and then tuck in behind me?
Since it happens all the time, I must be wrong.
Since it happens all the time, I must be wrong.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 166
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From: Melbourne Australia
We experienced the usual cars cutting in on the freeways and interstates and not giving way that we have at home, the only difference is that we didn't see anyone reacting by blasting their horn or gesticulating presumably because the offending driver might have a gun under his seat and be prepared to use it.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,474
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From: Hartford WI
When my 2 sons and I visited the US last year, we chatted with a US guy on the shuttle bus to the car rental depot who told us the all the drivers over here are courteous and considerate.........what a crock!
We experienced the usual cars cutting in on the freeways and interstates and not giving way that we have at home, the only difference is that we didn't see anyone reacting by blasting their horn or gesticulating presumably because the offending driver might have a gun under his seat and be prepared to use it.
We experienced the usual cars cutting in on the freeways and interstates and not giving way that we have at home, the only difference is that we didn't see anyone reacting by blasting their horn or gesticulating presumably because the offending driver might have a gun under his seat and be prepared to use it.
They do say an armed society is a more polite society. They also said that the bigger the smile, the sharper the knife in DS9.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,692
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From: Sacramento California
And you are surprised? Did you really drink all that CoolAid about how we need to take care of other people, don't be selfish, etc, etc? We don't live in a fairy tale world regardless of what you were told when you were young. It has been that way for as long as you care to look back in history. It is easier to see today because of the internet and other means of communication. People say many nice things, believe in few of them and do even fewer.
Regarding the Cool-Aid and "fairy tale world" references, yes some people actually do choose to make a difference (action) and be a good example. Yes, it is much more work to consistently be a positive influence, but I am not a lazy person. I know many others like myself who care about the way we impact other people. Nobody lives in a vacuum. This is not just talk, it's not merely belief, we take positive action. We are hopeful that things will change for the better, but we don't expect anything in return for what we do. We may never see the results of our efforts, but it still matters.
Yes the world has been full of crappy people forever, and these little conversations are great reminders.
In the end, I agree with your points and your description of many people in the world. Agreeing with you does not mean that I need to give up and have a sour attitude about life. Let's just try not to make the world any worse than it is, OK? Thanks.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 656
Likes: 79
From: Jackson Wisconsin
#1; How much is my C4 worth
#2; You must be loaded to drive a Vette, and you have 2!
#3; Premium gas gives me better mileage (particularly with an FI car).
#4; You ride a motorcycle, do you ride a Harley?
#5; Oh, you ride a "murdercycle". or a "donorcycle". Folks, get over it!!!
#2; You must be loaded to drive a Vette, and you have 2!
#3; Premium gas gives me better mileage (particularly with an FI car).
#4; You ride a motorcycle, do you ride a Harley?
#5; Oh, you ride a "murdercycle". or a "donorcycle". Folks, get over it!!!
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,474
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From: Hartford WI
Regarding the Cool-Aid and "fairy tale world" references, yes some people actually do choose to make a difference (action) and be a good example. Yes, it is much more work to consistently be a positive influence, but I am not a lazy person. I know many others like myself who care about the way we impact other people. Nobody lives in a vacuum. This is not just talk, it's not merely belief, we take positive action. We are hopeful that things will change for the better, but we don't expect anything in return for what we do. We may never see the results of our efforts, but it still matters.
Yes the world has been full of crappy people forever, and these little conversations are great reminders.
In the end, I agree with your points and your description of many people in the world. Agreeing with you does not mean that I need to give up and have a sour attitude about life. Let's just try not to make the world any worse than it is, OK? Thanks.
Yes the world has been full of crappy people forever, and these little conversations are great reminders.
In the end, I agree with your points and your description of many people in the world. Agreeing with you does not mean that I need to give up and have a sour attitude about life. Let's just try not to make the world any worse than it is, OK? Thanks.
Yes and it will continue to be full of crappy people. It is like the parable of the scorpion and the fox. It is human nature. We can win the battles but never the war as long as the nature remains.
Not necessarily a sour attitude really. Kinda like a casino. I know I am going to lose but it's entertainment to see if it can work out. I take what I can afford to write off and see how long it lasts. If I win, and sometimes I have, we take the winnings and have a night of fun and it's a pleasant surprise. If not, well, there is no disappointment. Regardless, I do NOT expect to win so I won't pour my life savings or any emotional energy when I come home sans the money.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,528
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From: South Dakota
A pet peeve is when talking about our Corvettes and someone mentions gas mileage. I don't mind that part but there will nearly always be someone saying something about you have a sports car, if you want mileage you should get rid of it and buy a Prius or something.
While I do like the performance cars, anyone who has driven long trips or even daily drives the cars knows that every trip is not full throttle. However many of the posts make fun of the person who wants more than just full throttle all the time.
I want it all. I have a 12 second car that still gets 30 mpg on the highway. If I talk about 12's people are interested and supportive, but if I talk about 30 mpg, they tell me to sell it and get something more suited to mileage.
While I do like the performance cars, anyone who has driven long trips or even daily drives the cars knows that every trip is not full throttle. However many of the posts make fun of the person who wants more than just full throttle all the time.
I want it all. I have a 12 second car that still gets 30 mpg on the highway. If I talk about 12's people are interested and supportive, but if I talk about 30 mpg, they tell me to sell it and get something more suited to mileage.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,674
Likes: 191
From: Shit Creek, USA
Good god. Then vs. than yet again in two separate threads. Did everyone in the northeast skip third grade grammar?!?
I'm just going to add them to my ignore list. Too painful to read. If I keep reading this drivel, I might start thinking it's correct.
I'm just going to add them to my ignore list. Too painful to read. If I keep reading this drivel, I might start thinking it's correct.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,581
Likes: 965
From: Communist Colorado
A pet peeve is when talking about our Corvettes and someone mentions gas mileage. I don't mind that part but there will nearly always be someone saying something about you have a sports car, if you want mileage you should get rid of it and buy a Prius or something.
While I do like the performance cars, anyone who has driven long trips or even daily drives the cars knows that every trip is not full throttle. However many of the posts make fun of the person who wants more than just full throttle all the time.
I want it all. I have a 12 second car that still gets 30 mpg on the highway. If I talk about 12's people are interested and supportive, but if I talk about 30 mpg, they tell me to sell it and get something more suited to mileage.
While I do like the performance cars, anyone who has driven long trips or even daily drives the cars knows that every trip is not full throttle. However many of the posts make fun of the person who wants more than just full throttle all the time.
I want it all. I have a 12 second car that still gets 30 mpg on the highway. If I talk about 12's people are interested and supportive, but if I talk about 30 mpg, they tell me to sell it and get something more suited to mileage.
I flew out to Nevada to buy my 02 Z06 in my avatar... Drove it back and obtained 27.9 mpg Who says you cant have good mileage and hit 12 seconds?
Last edited by 81c3; Apr 14, 2017 at 03:00 PM.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 373
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From: Albion, Indiana
Irritates me to see things like this in a for sale ad;
"Original MSRP in 1988 was $34,689" or
"Rare, one of only 3 built with this color, engine, transmission, interior trim and suspension option combinations this year"
"Original MSRP in 1988 was $34,689" or
"Rare, one of only 3 built with this color, engine, transmission, interior trim and suspension option combinations this year"