Human beings are calm, rational creatures who’re able to go through life without small things getting in the way of their calm demeanours. That’s not at all true, because we tend to become annoyed, incensed and angered by the silliest, most pointless things. For some reason or other, there’s some completely trivial thing that just happens to light the fuse that makes us want to go around kicking puppies.
Things that irk us?
People at takeaway counters or concession stands who only decide what they want when they get to the front. You’ve been standing in the queue, with all off this time to make up your mind, and you’re only thinking about it now? Screw you, Deborah, I’m hungry and I want my shit now.
Or people who hold their phones out in front of their faces to talk on it like it’s a walkie-talkie, then put it back to their ears to listen, and then in front of them again to talk. What the hell? Come on. While we’re on the subject, voice notes are a scourge and should be banished from the internet. Sure, they’re fine to send when you’re driving, but when you could easily send a message and send a voice note instead, you’re an asshole. If you wanted to talk, then goddamnit, just phone.
Similarly, two-hour long meetings or events that could just as easily have been an email or press release? I hate you.
People who inch forwards at traffic lights while they’re red, then fail to actually pull off fast enough when the light goes green. What are you doing? You didn’t go faster, you didn’t cross the intersection faster than anyone else. Stop it. Also, people behind you who hoot the second the light changes. Go away.
The list likely goes on for nearly ever. But you tell us – what completely pointless and inane things annoy the hell out of you?
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Critical Hit as an organisation.
Last Updated: August 3, 2018
Lord Chaos
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
People who can see there’s a massive line of cars who want to turn at the intersection and still keep driving when the light turns red
MonsterCheddar
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
MinibusTaxi’s…….ooooooh I hate them fuckers.
MonsterCheddar
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
MinibusTaxi’s…….ooooooh I hate them fuckers.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
Wedding ceremonies
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:57
Waiting in a line of cars for the freeway turnoff, then some fuckers just cut in line at the very end.
MonsterCheddar
August 3, 2018 at 12:20
Women that decide the time is nigh to rearrange their handbags at a till after getting their fucking change.
With a queue behind them.
Viper_ZA
August 3, 2018 at 12:51
It also annoys me not being allowed to drink on the job. Fucking idiots everywhere just makes the blood boil on a daily basis, oh well, it’s Friday and it’s almost beer time!
Viper_ZA
August 3, 2018 at 12:51
It also annoys me not being allowed to drink on the job. Fucking idiots everywhere just makes the blood boil on a daily basis, oh well, it’s Friday and it’s almost beer time!
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Disney Star Wars
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Disney Star Wars
Anon A Mouse
August 3, 2018 at 14:54
The useage of “new and improved”. Drives me up the wall. Which one is it? New or improved? Can’t be both.
Looking for the money in your car to pay at the tollgate after waiting 5 min in the line already.
People shouting at each other when they are a meter apart or a block apart.
People wanting to tell me how to live my life and what I should and shouldn’t be mad at.
Politicians
Ohh and children. Children annoy the crap out of me.
PoisonedBelial
August 3, 2018 at 11:06
Life.
And Fortnite.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
I like FN, but only the SaveThe World, and only if there are no damn kids playing along
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 11:08
‘Or people who hold their phones out in front of their faces to talk on it like it’s a walkie-talkie, then out it back to their ears to listen, and then in front of them again to talk.’ WHY do the young do this?! How is it they are supposed to be tech savy, but can’t use a fucking phone?
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
And then they’re annoyed when they think you’re listening. Like you have a choice.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:10
Darryn
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:11
Car drivers who DON’T STAY IN THEIR DAMN LANES
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:14
Rince’s cooking videos
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
THAT’s cooking videos?
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
THAT’s cooking videos?
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
damn dude
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
When’s the next one though. Get yourself a nice French sidekick and go all Ramsey on him. Think of all the views.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 13:17
😛
I keed, I quite like those
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:14
People who can barely drive, and barely use a smartphone, attempting to do both at the same time
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:14
The fact that there is no longer ION on Lagz….I mean CH
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
Nor comment of the week. What’s the point of commenting something clever now?
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
Nor comment of the week. What’s the point of commenting something clever now?
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:14
Music that consists of ONE LINE SANG OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:19
For your listening pleasure….
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:29
Around the world Around the wooorld Around the world Around the Woorrld.
R1ker
August 3, 2018 at 11:33
F*ck, now this stupid song is stuck in my head
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:37
I’m a barbie girl in a barbie wooorrld. Life’s fantastic when your plastic.
R1ker
August 3, 2018 at 11:39
Well, at least the around the world song is gone now 🙁
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 11:40
Pffft
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
https://media.giphy.com/media/g6dm5eMVxxo2Y/giphy.gif
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
https://media.giphy.com/media/g6dm5eMVxxo2Y/giphy.gif
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 13:17
soooo anything since 2000?
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 16:20
Songs with the word ‘baby’ in them
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 16:23
soooo anything since FOREVER!
PoisonedBelial
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
Admiral Chief spamming the comments.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
Yeah man, screw that dude
PoisonedBelial
August 3, 2018 at 13:18
xD
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
hahahah
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
Politicians
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
Paid Lootboxes
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
What really grinds my gears is when people go around specifically looking for something to grind their gears so that they can join the nearest angry mob.
That and the radio in my office playing every pop song that I don’t like, 400 fucking times every day.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:16
Amen dude.
“Hmmm, what can I find today that I can poop my pants over?”
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 11:21
Wait a minute. If you look at it from this other perspective and assume something else and then reference something from 13 years ago and then add this potential intention and then think about something remotely similar and then take it out of context… That makes it offensive! OMG GET HIM/HER!
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:15
Pay2Win
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:16
SJWs
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:20
People at work who DON’T READ THE DAMN EMAILS ABOUT IMPORTANT NOTICES AND THEN PHONE A FEW DAYS LATER ABOUT THE EXACT SAME THING
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:21
People who do stupid things, not because they’re stupid, but just because they’re too lazy to learn better.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:23
^^^^^^^
G8crasha
August 3, 2018 at 11:54
We’re on the same page with this. As the saying goes, “I don’t suffer fools gladly”! There should be a law against stupid people procreating!
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 13:31
I still consider “Idiocracy” to be a horror movie…
Cat
August 3, 2018 at 14:29
I actually think its a documentary of what will happen in the future, was funny a few years ago, now it just seems more & more true.
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 11:23
People who decide what they want to order, when the arrive at the counter…
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
I’ve become adept as sighing loudly. People notice it more than you’d think
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 3, 2018 at 11:32
People who think Simba chips go on gatsbies.
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
There’s stuff that can’t go on gatsbies?
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 14:03
they do!
RinceThis
August 3, 2018 at 14:03
they do!
For the Emperor!
August 3, 2018 at 11:24
All valid stuff in the article. I would like to add “Friday Debates” 😛
Lol just kidding, I would like to add “people who give you half the information, then gives you the rest RIGHT BEFORE THE DEADLINE meaning you have to work while they have a weekend with friends and family grrrr 🙁
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 11:25
Sounds awfully specific…
For the Emperor!
August 3, 2018 at 11:35
It is 🙂
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:25
Laziness. Fuckit, laziness just plain irritates me. Especially when lazy people expect others to do virtually everything for them.
And when you ask the question “why aren’t you doing it”, they get annoyed with you.
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 11:28
Was hoping someone else would write this.
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 11:57
Well played
For the Emperor!
August 3, 2018 at 11:26
People who listen music on their cellphones…without a headset! Annoying fuckers!
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
I’ve seen people carry a amp or drag one that’s on suitcase wheels through midtown blaring their music. They’re even doing it at pools at resorts. Me and brother put Rammstein on and played it as loud as we could while mosh pitting on the balcony mid braai.
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
I’ve seen people carry a amp or drag one that’s on suitcase wheels through midtown blaring their music. They’re even doing it at pools at resorts. Me and brother put Rammstein on and played it as loud as we could while mosh pitting on the balcony mid braai.
Hammersteyn
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
I’ve seen people carry a amp or drag one that’s on suitcase wheels through midtown blaring their music. They’re even doing it at pools at resorts. Me and brother put Rammstein on and played it as loud as we could while mosh pitting on the balcony mid braai.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:28
OOOOOOOOH this, yea, this indeed
Tbone187
August 3, 2018 at 14:38
That was so early 2000s when the Sony Walkman phones came out 🙂
The D
August 3, 2018 at 11:27
People who actually enjoy Oxo spread.
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Yea. Bovril is much better.
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Yea. Bovril is much better.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:28
xD
Pariah
August 3, 2018 at 12:02
This coming from the Dunked wings man?
I’ll take Oxo over that, thanks. 😀
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Yea. Bovril is much better.
Tbone187
August 3, 2018 at 14:36
So you’re a Marmite Fella?
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:29
People who drive 40 in a 60 zone.
Especially at 23:00 at night, when I’m on my way home from rehearsals, I’ve had a kak long day, I just want to get home and sleep.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 13:31
Driving too slow is almost more dangerous than driving too fast
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 13:34
Because if they drive too slow, it means I can run right next to them and PK them.
QuantumStateMdT
August 3, 2018 at 11:30
Being invited to a kid’s 1 year birthday party…Why? WHY?!?!?!
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:32
People who spend TOO MUCH BLOODY MONEY on said 1 year old’s birthday party.
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:39
IKR?
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 11:54
The problem with that is, it is hard to define how much is too much for each person.
But I do think there is a sort of established “over the top” limit that can easily be spotted in these cases
R1ker
August 3, 2018 at 12:03
I always just have a bring and braai for friends and family. Well come to think of that – all birthday parties in our household is done this way 🙂
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 14:07
makes sense to me!
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 11:39
Preach!
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 11:54
Yeah, last year, for my eldest’s 4th birthday, we put on invites it was also for the youngest 1st that was months before, just for…. I dunno, family or something.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:30
E-Tolls,Loadshedding,People who think Activision owns Blizzard.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:35
Those guys who sell stuff at robots or try to wash your window or beggers.
Us having to pay more tax to try and recover money lost due to corruption.
Asshats who rev their car next to you. I really don’t care that you get a massive fine 2 streets later when the cop stops you.
People who take pens and lighters and never return them.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:37
EA.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
People who take gender identity too far. If you identify as the planet mars you belong in an insane asylum.
Cold coffee.
Cold Pizza.
The line at the popcorn stand with only 1 person helping customers and it makes you late to the movie.
McDonalds.
International Shipping.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
People who take gender identity too far. If you identify as the planet mars you belong in an insane asylum.
Cold coffee.
Cold Pizza.
The line at the popcorn stand with only 1 person helping customers and it makes you late to the movie.
McDonalds.
International Shipping.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
DC movies.
People who think anime is kids cartoons or porn.
Windows 10 random restarts when you are playing games.
SABC TV licences.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
DC movies.
People who think anime is kids cartoons or porn.
Windows 10 random restarts when you are playing games.
SABC TV licences.
For the Emperor!
August 3, 2018 at 11:33
Reboots/Remakes of great movies, especially when they are being usurped for SJW agendas!
Gavin Mannion
August 3, 2018 at 11:37
Toyota Fortuners… seriously what is with these cars and their inability to obey road rules or see motorbikes. They seem to think they are gods gift to the road but in reality they are just chumps who over paid for an ugly ass car
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:38
I’d take offence, since I drive one. But it is actually my wife’s. So go ahead!
Gavin Mannion
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
it always is the wife’s… some dolly who can barely see over the steering wheel and doesn’t notice the crunch of driving over a motorbike
Gavin Mannion
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
it always is the wife’s… some dolly who can barely see over the steering wheel and doesn’t notice the crunch of driving over a motorbike
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:53
her parents bought it for her. Just like most of the stuff she has…
For the Emperor!
August 3, 2018 at 11:37
Trailers giving away the entire plot to the movie! Example BvS trailer and Doomsday!
Lord Chaos
August 3, 2018 at 11:51
People who can see there’s a massive line of cars who want to turn at the intersection and still keep driving when the light turns red
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 12:00
And then block THE OTHER FARGING SIDE FROM COMING THROUGH THE COMPLETE AND UTTER BASTARDS>>>>>
Yes, I know you said that, but I think it needed shouting. And I right shifted those bastards a few times too!
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 12:00
And then block THE OTHER FARGING SIDE FROM COMING THROUGH THE COMPLETE AND UTTER BASTARDS>>>>>
Yes, I know you said that, but I think it needed shouting. And I right shifted those bastards a few times too!
Lord Chaos
August 3, 2018 at 14:01
Or to add to it, people who want to turn and stay behind the line until the last moment blocking efficient amount of cars crossing
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
August 3, 2018 at 11:52
Wedding ceremonies
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:59
For me, it’s the religious wedding ceremonies.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
August 3, 2018 at 15:54
Yea that’s what I meant. Especially indian weddings. What a farce
Original Heretic
August 3, 2018 at 11:57
Waiting in a line of cars for the freeway turnoff, then some fuckers just cut in line at the very end.
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 12:00
I have one worse
Turnoff I take off the N1 is a very long lane from the previous turn off. So fuckers cut into it since it is moving faster than the other 3 lanes only to stop hold up all the traffic wanting to turn off to turn back into the main lanes over the solid lines.
R1ker
August 3, 2018 at 11:59
Oh this get me wind up as well. And I have to get off at the William Nicol off ramp every morning 🙁
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 13:58
Malibongwe turnoff as well.
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 12:00
I have one worse
Turnoff I take off the N1 is a very long lane from the previous turn off. So fuckers cut into it since it is moving faster than the other 3 lanes only to stop hold up all the traffic wanting to turn off to turn back into the main lanes over the solid lines.
R1ker
August 3, 2018 at 14:01
Dude – I was driving on the N1 in the fast lane and the guy in front of me decided to stop dead on the highway, then puts on his indicator trying to get at the turn of – not slowing down, he literally stopped in the fast lane.
HvR
August 3, 2018 at 14:04
Fuck had that the other as well, but he dropped people off ON THE MIDDLE ISLAND SECTION OF THE N1.
G8crasha
August 3, 2018 at 11:57
I may know about computers, but I don’t know how to fix every electrical device! Your VCR/DVD player is old, throw it away – I can’t fix it! I don’t know why you can’t see that Facebook page, or where that message went – look harder! Don’t ask me why you can’t get through – maybe they are out of range of the network, maybe they don’t want to answer, maybe they didn’t hear the phone ring – I DON’T KNOW!!!!
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 12:03
I literally just got an e-mail asking me to help with hand held biometrics scanners. Apparently the fingerprint scanner is broken …. I am a network engineer!!!!
Guz
August 3, 2018 at 14:21
hear hear
Tbone187
August 3, 2018 at 14:35
Have you got a tape that replays the message: ”Have you tried turning it off and then on again?”
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 15:20
I usually am not in the firing line as I am 3rd line support ie they need to get past the tech guys and the tech guys that deal with escalations.
Guz
August 3, 2018 at 14:20
My company’s policy is if it uses electricity I must know how to fix/maintain it. Do I look like a freaking electrician (I’m IT support BTW)
Unavengedavo
August 3, 2018 at 12:02
Audiobooks
miaau
August 3, 2018 at 12:02
When I catch a co-worker / person lying to me AND there is no real reason for it. No way the co-worker ./ person could actually gain from lying to me. Just out of spite or habit or maliciousness or stupidity or.. lack of thought
Dresden
August 3, 2018 at 12:20
THIS. It frustrates me when people feel the need to lie over the most mundane and unimportant things. It’s a slap in the face and it feels like they’re insulting my intelligence.
Kromas
August 3, 2018 at 12:02
Splitting the bill after the fact and then someone in the group did not pay or does not have money but never mentioned to tell the rest of the group.
Pariah
August 3, 2018 at 12:03
Using an apostrophe for a plural. Drives me insane.
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 12:33
Yeah. Blerry uneducated idiot’s.
Fnuik
August 3, 2018 at 12:18
People who wait until they are standing next to the tollbooth on a highway to get their money ready
Admiral Chief
August 3, 2018 at 12:27
Proper FFD this, over 220 comments!
Viper_ZA
August 3, 2018 at 12:39
The inability to control everything, now that’s annoying ;p
Magoo
August 3, 2018 at 12:39
People who take reality TV seriously. It genuinely makes me angry.
Viper_ZA
August 3, 2018 at 12:51
It also annoys me not being allowed to drink on the job. Fucking idiots everywhere just makes the blood boil on a daily basis, oh well, it’s Friday and it’s almost beer time!
Captain JJ
August 3, 2018 at 13:52
Disney Star Wars
Tbone187
August 3, 2018 at 14:17
Cutting queues, Unwarranted use of the race card, Manchester United supporters, Forced updates/ DRM, Cheap plastic toys, Skinny jeans, Too much milk in tea/coffee, Millers draft,People who don’t understand Rock/ Jazz music, RnB music, Rap (from yr 2000 onward), Flip flops at work, Bloatware, Tattoos on your hands and face and people who don’t indicate in traffic and can’t use a four way stop/traffic circle…to name a few.
Sageville
August 3, 2018 at 14:24
Ugh, people who make such a racket when locked in the trunk of the car….
Anon A Mouse
August 3, 2018 at 14:54
The useage of “new and improved”. Drives me up the wall. Which one is it? New or improved? Can’t be both.
Looking for the money in your car to pay at the tollgate after waiting 5 min in the line already.
People shouting at each other when they are a meter apart or a block apart.
People wanting to tell me how to live my life and what I should and shouldn’t be mad at.
Politicians
Ohh and children. Children annoy the crap out of me.
Yondaime
August 6, 2018 at 12:59
Wrestling