Justin_Case001

Hey. Y'know what really grinds my gears? How sports team names are all "The Somethings". Y'know what I mean? The Dodgers, The Lakers, The Giants, The Lions, The Celtics, The Clippers, The Rams, The White Sox, The Red Sox, The Orioles, The Bulls, The Pistons, The Nuggets, The Bobcats, The Kings, The Warriors, The Mets, The Blue Jays, The Yankees, The Padres, The Steelers, The Celestia damned on and on and on and on... Why's it always gotta be "The Somethings"? Why can't team names ever be more interesting, creative, and unique? Like band names! Bands have so many creative names, many of which aren't just "The Somethings". Names like Queen, Steppenwolf, The Who, Lynyrd Skynrd, ACDC, Kansas, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Aerosmith (yeah, I'm really dating myself. I'm f*ckin' OLD, okay?) Here's a few (slightly) newer band names that I love: Two Steps From Hell, 30 Seconds to Mars, Approaching Nirvana, Metallica, and Linkin' Park. See? Creative, interesting, and not just "The Somethings". Why can't sports teams do that? I mean... I'm not saying that 30 Seconds to Mars would be an appropriate sports team name--it'd be really confusing--but there's a lot you could do besides just "The Somethings". It's a stupid thing to get annoyed about, but it annoys me.

Huh. Thanks for clearing that up. Never knew any of that. Bluetooth. Well, how the hell about that? Makes sense. That explains why game controllers drain so quickly. That would be hella annoying for TV remotes. Still, I wish they'd invent a TV remote that lasts a long time and can go through small obstacles.

Hey. Y'know what really grinds my gears? TV remotes. Why are they so damn finicky? Every TV remote I've ever used is so finicky about the signal--it has to be pointed straight on with totally clear, unobstructed line of sight. When I'm sitting on my couch with my feet up, if my feet are between the remote and the cable box, it blocks the signal and the thing won't work! I have to bend my feet to the side or lift the remote above them and point it straight down at the box. It's so annoying. Compare this to game controllers--have you ever been playing Xbox or Playstation and pressed a button and it didn't do anything because your feet were in the way?! NO. You haven't. We have tons of wireless Xbox and PS controllers, and they all work perfectly no matter the angle, or if there's anything in the way. They don't need perfect line of sight. You can have a blanket or a pillow or a piece of furniture or your freaking feet in the way--doesn't matter. They'd probably work through a wall. So, can anybody explain to me why game controller technology is bulletproof but TV remotes are a pile of ASS???

I've spent 70 episodes telling you ponies what really grinds my gears. Now, as per @Fluttershutter's request, I'm starting this thread to find out what really grinds your gears. This isn't meant to be the big, earth-shattering stuff. The idea is to talk about all the little, inconsequential, stupid sh*t about everyday life that annoys you. So, how 'bout it? What really grinds your gears?