Upsetting Trends That Bother You

[Particulate]

For me, it is stuff like relief aid and public awareness. A country like Japan will get hit by an Earthquake and the whole world is instantly on track to sending resources to help rebuild. A country like Haiti is hit even worse, and it takes Canada shouting at people to get off their asses before any help comes.

Then there is the annoying habit of people throwing respect to the dead, regardless of whether they deserved it or not. I know that speaking ill of the dead is in poor taste, but glorifying them undeservedly is just as bad. Take Steve Jobs for example. I won't piss on his grave, but I disliked him as he lived, so I'm not going to be shouting about what a great man he is.

What sort of social trends bother you?

I strongly dislike the "holier than thou" attitude that seems to go along with most Vegans and Vegetarians.

Humans have Canine teeth. We're clearly supposed to eat meat. If you don't want to then I won't stop you. Same goes for wrapping your dick in tinfoil and sticking it in an electrical socket. But neither of those things actually makes you a better person or offers any health gains in its own right.

And I've yet to see a support group for people that enjoy BBQ.

 

[Wintermoot]

it,s only sexist when a man does it

it,s only racist when a white person does it (AKA double standards)

discrimination of all kinds (IE hiring a woman to fill a quota even though the man would be the better person for the job)

religious extremist (not limited to Islamic extremists but also christian)

douche bags

 

[Noala]

this is also purely Australian, don't know if everyone is aware of it but the whole Aboriginal rights thing annoys me, it's gotten to the point that if you don't like something Aboriginal you're a racist. The government's also working on to change the history they teach, so instead of Europeans settling Australia, they invaded it.

 

[Roy Smith]

Can't people just disagree anymore?

I thought Bush went too far, and was called Un-American.

I think Obama has made mistakes, and get called racist.

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

1. Political correctness. It is ridiculous to believe we can change language as to not offend others. Laughable really.
2. Racism. I'm sorry, but these days racism isn't as bad as it used to be and has been used more as a tool of politicians who want to shout down those who don't agree with them or people who screwed up somewhere in their life and want someone other than themselves to blame. Yes there are racists in the world but these days everyone has opportunity and its up to you to make life work for you or not.
3. Any media source being touted as "unbiased." Here's a hint, they aren't. All of them have agendas, and that involves demographics, money and sensationalism. Quotes taken out of context to make a story bigger than it is, or reporting the small percentage of people at protests with ignorant signs or attitudes as being the same attitude as the whole group. Fox News is not alone being biased and misreporting things.
4. Corporate hate. Not all corporations are evil, soulless, greedy bastards. A lot of these corporations employ a vast number of people, putting food on their tables and clothes on their backs and providing the rest of society with things we enjoy. Creature comforts of the modern society.
5. Socialism. I'm sorry but socialism will not work in our society. No matter what, unless you have found a way of genetically engineering human beings to lead us who are not corrupt or susceptible to corruption. There will always be haves, have-nots and there will always be people who work harder than others and lazy bastards who cut corners and try to find ways not to do their share. The only thing in life we have an equality in is birth and death. Everything else we make for ourselves.
6. Hating on religion because of extremists. Look, not everyone who is Christian, Muslim or whatever is like the WBC or Al Qaeda or {insert extremist group here}. Like all forms of society, there are good eggs and bad eggs. We're not apples or other fruit where one spoils the whole bunch. We are people and cannot be judged by the idiots who take things too far, too literal or just darn well believe stupid things. Note: I'm not religious at all, I just think people are entitled to their beliefs so long as they do not hurt or impede other people's lives and I also think that while you can't prove religion science is not infallible either. What we believe isn't important, and if it gives us strength to be the best people we can be then that is awesome in my book.

 

[Harry Mason]

Political correctness. It's gotten to the point of being ridiculous. You can barely say anything anymore without anyone getting offended and all up in arms about it.

And while we're at it, Faeries. I can't believe the Fair Folk have so completely dominated our society.

AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Ooh.. Whoo... OK, I legitimately laughed for three minutes at that...

Most disturbing trend? People's flagrant ignorance about even the most basic world issues.
"Wait, South Africa is a country? and you've been saying WHAT has been going on there for decades?"
*STRANGLE STRANGLE*

Trend that is the most likely to piss me off and make me yell incoherently at conservatives?
Gay marriage in America. Specifically, the fact that it's not legal and the fact that ANYONE still believes the legalization of Gay Marriage is a RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION. It's fucking not. It's a legislative and civil rights discussion. GRAGLE GRAGLE!

Trend that's disturbing but the least likely for me to get up in arms about?
The fact that the US government would rather help foster a violent, dangerous drug trade and spend millions in tax dollars on imprisoning people rather that just, you know, letting people get stoned on occasion.

Trend for which there is, tragically, no end in sight?
People believing that "feminism" is some kind of man hating boogeyman, not a relevant and necessary civil rights discussion. Seriously, the next person who uses the phrase "feminazi" in my presence is going to get their intestines pulled out of their nose.

 

[Galite]

I have a question for those in europe as I have never left the US, do you have to press a number on your phone to get your native language when calling a business?
/rant

Sorry but seriously? there is a fairly large portion of people in your country that speak a different language and you are surprised there are language options when you call a business? That's less political correctness and more smart business.

OT: The trend of people pretending the world is black and white and there is an easy solution to find if you would just subscribe to <insert political/religious ideology here>. On a related note the rise in number of libertarians, cuz you know, the businesses had nothing to do with the current economic problems. Right?. (No I don't think that all libertarian ideals are stupid but seriously a corporations primary concern is making money for themselves, not helping the people. Let the flaming from the libertarians commence. yes? no? I hope not.

 

[ninetails593]

I hate when people think they're wiser than others. Any book will tell you, if you think you're better, you're wrong. The people on YouTube commenting about Occupy Wall Street, they're horrible. They all think everyone that disagrees is just a mindless sheep working for the eeevil police.

 

[tthor]

It annoys me when religious people claim that they're facing discrimination because they aren't allowed to put the ten commandments on public buildings or mandate prayer in schools. Bonus points for when they immediately turn around and decry the middle east for being an Islamic theocracy.

EDIT: I find it amusing that I happened to post this right after the previous comment...

IM not saying religious people are being discriminated against, just its tiring to see the constant fighting and demonizing of religion as more and more young people say they're atheist without really grasping the concept of what it truly means.

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its actually kinda hard to explain why I feel this way, since Im Catholic and have that on the outside looking in relationship with atheism.

I understand what you mean by the outside looking in thing; just about 2 years ago i was a pretty religious Lutheran, have since turned agnostic, so I've seen this from both sides of the fence. Back when I was very religious, i felt sorta the same way you feel about the common atheistic attitude towards religion, and i despised most of the strongly atheistic people who talk out against religion. but ever since i came to terms with my faith and became agnostic, i find myself increasingly agreeing with some of it. I'm growing to have a serious problem with how people use religion. Note, i don't think religion is inherently bad, but what I think is bad is how many people use it; many people use religion as a reason or to justify varying levels of intolerence, but most of all i dislike how many people refute basic science simply in the name of religion. I don't mind whatever people believe, but people cannot choose to ignore scientific facts simply because of beliefs.

 

[wilsontheterrible]

People trying to educate me on taxes. I've been a tax accountant for years but since the damn Tea Party and now these God forsaken Occupy X people there seems to be no end to the number of people who think they've divined the true nature of the tax code. Gee, wish I could have learned that neat trick before I took the CPA exam, would have been really usefull.

I know, you're poor and you're pissed, fine. Go to a library, pick up a copy of every major accounting magazine (yes there are accounting magazines) and then go take a tax class at your local community college.

The world makes a whole lot more sense when you shut up and read a book.

People who drone on about big brother and how their rights are slipping away in the western world.

I got a bone to pick with that one. I've got some legit issues like the Patriot Act and stuff like that but those are boring, what I'm most annoyed with are the damn smoking bans. I don't smoke my cigars in restaurants and I didn't smoke them in crowded places but I enjoyed smoking them in my local tavern. I smoke when I drink whiskey and I drink whiskey when I smoke and the only people around me were other people that were smoking. Let the owner decide what can go on in their establishment.

I guess smoking bans are another thing that bothers me.

 

[Pappeska]

The notion that we have to 'care' about every bad thing that happens in the world, and if we don't we're bad people. You have to get involved etc. etc.. Some things aren't worth that much attention, especially not when it's already getting its fair share.

And reality programs on TV with ludicrous concepts...

 

[Infernai]

The fact EVERY. FUCKING. SERIES is getting a reboot now to be 'darker and edgier'. Ok, yes, some series require reboots and some of them are pretty good BUT, we don't need every fucking series in the whole world to be rebooted simultaneously. Seriously, just give it a break already...

 

[Dr.Helios]

this is also purely Australian, don't know if everyone is aware of it but the whole Aboriginal rights thing annoys me, it's gotten to the point that if you don't like something Aboriginal you're a racist. The government's also working on to change the history they teach, so instead of Europeans settling Australia, they invaded it.

That's exactly what we did though? We showed up, kicked the native populace off of their land and set about trying to breed them out or just straight up murder all of them. That sounds quite a bit like an invasion to me mate.

 

[JesterRaiin]

I can't stand those people :|

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discordianism#Curse_of_Greyface

 

[Blue2]

Political correctness. It's gotten to the point of being ridiculous. You can barely say anything anymore without anyone getting offended and all up in arms about it.

this annoys me to no end can't have a decent conversation without someone getting upset I said the word "Japanese" instead of "Multicultural Person Of Asian Descent"

I agree both, Political correctness out of whack. I understand about slurs but basic terms become bad? Come on people and grow some skin, Political correctness is nothing but making us weak to communicate or share ideas. (Me: Hello sir. Someone: SEXIST!!)

Also no one have any self responsibility. Blame the teachers! Blame The video games and TV! My fault for my kid is acting stupid? No! This what bothers me.

 

[WeAreStevo]

Hipsters. My god I cannot understand why people would pay hundreds of dollars to look like they climbed out of a dumpster behind a thrift store.

I used to look like that, it's called being homeless.

Pricks...

 

[Noala]

Hipsters. My god I cannot understand why people would pay hundreds of dollars to look like they climbed out of a dumpster behind a thrift store.

I used to look like that, it's called being homeless.

Pricks...

speaking (or ranting) about hipsters, the "Instagram Artist" shots annoy me, they are pictures taken with a filter on it, and usually have some quote next to something random. To me, it's pseudo-intellect

 

[Da Orky Man]

The fact EVERY. FUCKING. SERIES is getting a reboot now to be 'darker and edgier'. Ok, yes, some series require reboots and some of them are pretty good BUT, we don't need every fucking series in the whole world to be rebooted simultaneously. Seriously, just give it a break already...

Have you seen the one where Joey kills everybody?

 

[similar.squirrel]

Internet eugenicists. And this automatic reverence people feel they should have for religious beliefs for no apparent reason other than centuries of social conditioning. Thankfully, the latter seems to be disappearing at a pleasantly fast rate.

But mostly internet eugenicists. There's a crowd that needs to be shoved into a locker and given a wedgie posthaste.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

this 2012 crap. we get it the mayan calender ends then. what if they were working on another one and they got invaded? you also got to remember they thought solar eclipses were the end of the world

The dumb thing is that a lot of people don't seem to realise that calenders fucking cycle.