4 Things That Frustrate Mostly Everyone

Annoyed Marli

I have recently been noticing a bunch of small things that people tend to do, that I find annoying because of how common it is. This includes friends, and sometimes my family. I know I have done a few of these too, but it just gets to be too much in large batches. As someone who has had tattoos for over around 10 years, a lot of these are tattoo related annoyances. Sorry.

Everyone. Everyday.

1. Complaining About Money Problems

This is a big one for me. I loathe it when people tell you how shitty their money issue is, mainly cause it is a horrible conversation starter. You know it is just going to be an angry rant and eventually you will join in on it as well, or seethe quietly beside the person talking at you. The worst money issue discussion comes from the people you work with.  You know, those people who are getting the same pay as you, same hours as you, same taxes as you, and sometimes same rent price. What is it that you want me to say? “Hey, I know! I am going through the EXACT same crap!” Well we both know you won’t let me say that, so I stand there nodding instead. All the while I want to grab your voice box, and stomp it to bits on the ground. Now I must add that while everyone needs a quick rant about the shit they are going through, when you do this to everyone you see anytime money, or working comes
up you have become a jackass. You say “Oh, I wish I could go to the bar with you, but I have so many bills, and I need to be blah blah blah, and then that blah blah that I need. I so wish I could go but I’m so broke, and I just want a damn beer cause its been a week. You have no idea how bad it is for me right now.” Instead of doing the proper response of “Oh wish I could, but money is tight this week. Catch you another time, have fun.” It is just not the other persons fault you don’t have the money, whether it is through no fault of your own it does not matter. They have bills too, and that is just the way it is.When it gets out of hand, you tend to talk like that at your work to your coworkers, and instead of getting a decent comrade you get an enemy. Who rolls their eyes to themselves when you come a huffing outside for a smoke break because of shitty customers, or lack of shifts. Listen, we all deal with stupid people everyday, and we all wish we could be making $20 an hour, but we deal with it rather than complain to people who are dealing with the exact same crap. Blowing off steam is one thing, acting like you’re problems are the most important ones is another. And it is freaking annoying, so stop it!


2.“Hey where can I get a decent tattoo done in this city???!!”

NO! It is not my job or anyone else to help you find a tattoo artist. This is not 60’s where there are relatively no tattoo shops. They are literally everywhere, and everyone's son and daughters want to be tattoo artists. There is no shortage of decent artists across any given city. Especially Toronto, so please just do your job as a consumer and look around at prices, pieces of work, and experience. It is as simple as that. No shop is going to be mad if you come in looking for an estimate for prices, or want a chance to discuss the type of work you want done, and how you want it to look. If anything, they will respect you more. Do you know how many people come in throw down a drawing and say do it without blinking? Tons! And if that is how you are going to go about it, you probably shouldn’t be getting a tattoo yet. This is going to be done permanently to you, and without lots of cash you can’t get it off with some soap. So, this is your responsibility, not your friends. If you are too lazy to do research, than save your cash for a new iPhone.

It means love. Dipshit.

3. Asking Me About My Tattoos When I Don’t Know You

I don’t know you, and these are personal to me. Most importantly, I DON’T KNOW YOU! I am always asked the same questions about my tattoos, and I have begun to wonder “How many people have you asked this same question to?” because having a tattoo is not an exclusive club anymore. Do these people go out and ask everyone who has a tattoo what it means, why they got it, or did it hurt? I wonder when someone doesn’t if maybe somebody finally punched them in the head for being annoying. I wear hoodies in order to keep my tattoos under wrap when I go out to highly populated bars, or clubs because I want to be left alone to hang with my friends. Just because I have them does not mean I am welcoming you to come and chat with me. I have them because I like them on my body, and for the significance they hold for me. Whether that be a serious reason, or a silly reason it is still not your business. When I am having a coffee with my girlfriend I do not appreciate a random dude at another table waving me down to ask me about my tattoos. If you can see them then look, it’s fine. But, please just move along after that point. DO NOT go out of your way to get my attention, I just want to be out with friends. If I really wanted your attention I’d point them out to you, and I don’t cause that is also obnoxious. It is what it is, just let it be. I must also add that if you have tattoos as well, it does not mean we have some sort of unspoken bond. It does not mean that I will care about your tattoos, or even the fact that you have them. I’m letting you do your thing, because I’m not going to go to everyone who has a blackberry and go “Oh, I have one too! Aren’t they swell?!” It’s silly, and you look like a needy jackass who is desperate for attention. Stop.

See the space by the door?

4.Walking Onto A Bus Or Train When People Are Still Coming Out Of It

Fuuuuuu! What part of you cannot fit through a door that people are coming out of do you not get? You are not a ghost that can flitter through others, you are a physical person, and you just make getting on and off a train a lengthier process. And don’t stand right in front of the door way staring at me like I’m doing something wrong. You knew this was going to happen. It is apart of the process of commuting. You are not the only one who takes transit. You stand to the sides and allow the ones getting off the vehicle space to actually get off. It is not rocket science! And yes, I will swear at you and point you out for doing it because you are an idiot. If you happen to be an elderly person, a pregnant woman, or a physically disabled person it does not mean that the rules change you still need to wait for the people to come out. Then, and only then can you start looking for the right to sit down or get in first. Physics does not allow your selfishness to actually work in this situation. And if you do try to get through don’t be mad that people are squishing past you, and bumping you. You made your choice, and your fate is inevitable.

While many of these things are fine in small doses, when they constantly happen for weeks on end, it makes one want to go awol on everyone around them. So just think about what makes you pissed off, and think about what you are doing before putting some other poor soul through this kind of crap. Please.



-Says Marli.