It's a Strong Word; I'm Using It

"Hate is a strong word". Thank you, Captain Obvious. Here's the thing: it might be a strong word, but I'm using it, no apologies. In certain cases, it is the only word acceptable. Allow me to elaborate.

List of things I hate:

1. Spitting. Plain and simple. It's gross. If you do it, knock it off or expect me to punch you in the face.

2. Facial Hair. Alright, this one needs a little bit of clarifying. I don't hate facial hair for aesthetic reasons and I feel like on some people it can be very impressive, but it has never been attractive to me because I do not find the idea of kissing that appealing. But if I have no interest in you and you've got a sweet handlebar mustache? Good job, I hope you wear it well.

3. Cancer Jokes. Enough said.

4. Depressing people. I understand if bad things happen in your life, more than you know probably, but that doesn't give you permission to make sure everyone else around you is miserable, too. Also, if you're misery is of your own making and you're a drama magnet, expect no sympathy from me. You don't think I have things to be upset about? Listen to some music, write an angry poem, realize that life is bigger than you and your problems.

5. People who use other people. Look, this world isn't perfect and sometimes it downright sucks. We are all humans on this planet together and if we can't look out for each other, what can we really gain from life?

6. Cheaters. 

7. Super sporty guys. This category extends to guys who don't play sports but are just super jacked. It's gross. Get a life outside of the gym.

8. Horror Flicks. Seriously, what is the attraction in this? The constant adrenaline rush isn't fun enough to make up for the weeks I will later spend unable to sleep or walk alone down a hallway. If I want an adrenaline rush, I will ride a roller coaster, thanks.

9. Pronouncing "library" as "libary". No longer are we in the first grade. Learn how to speak.

10. People who use words they don't understand. I appreciate a large lexicon, this is true, but if you're using words just because you think it makes you sound smart, news flash, it doesn't.

11. Cold French Fries.

12. Ungroomed hands. I don't want everyone to pay for a thirty-five dollar mani-pedi every two weeks, but seriously? At least cut, file and wash your nails. Guys, this includes you. My dad always had the best nails of any man I knew. He cut, filed and kept them clean. It's possible, and it doesn't even take that much effort.

13. Country Music. I'm not apologizing for that.

14. Feminism. I am a strong, independent woman who happens to laugh at sexist jokes. Sorry. You want me to make you a sandwich? Hand me two slices of bread. Do I think that women should be respected? Of course, we're people, too; we just happen to be people who can cook, clean and have babies. Stepping on toes? Oh, good.

15. Guys who "flirt" by tearing me down. A little bit of playful teasing is alright, even fun. What's not fun is feeling like I can't get a word in without being ridiculed. You think you're being funny but it's solely at my expense and if I try to turn it around then I'm overreacting and being defensive. Try your methods on someone with a little less self-respect, buddy.

16. Telemarketers. 

17. Apathy. This pisses me off. Give a damn about something, please.

18. Math. 

19. Rap Music. 

20. Talking about politics. I'm entitled to my opinions (or lack thereof) and you're entitled to yours. Doesn't mean I want to hear about them.

21. When people tell me that they prefer my hair straight. My hair is curly, get over it. I love it, so should you.

22. Mint and Chocolate. NOT a match made in heaven. Thin Mints are not my favorite Girl Scout cookie and I do not enjoy mint-chocolate chip ice cream. Mint by itself is nice, though, and chocolate alone is, well, it's chocolate, what more can I say?

23. McDonald's. I'm not going to pretend like I don't ever eat at McDonald's, but I really hate it.

24. Lack of Chivalry. This goes hand in hand with my hatred of hard core feminism. Is it so hard to hold the door for me, dammit?

25. Running out of toilet paper. 

26. People who don't appreciate music. Music is life. The sooner you understand that, the sooner I'll stop hating you.

27. People who don't appreciate musical theatre. Music AND theatre. What don't you appreciate??? That being said...

28. The musical "Annie". Seriously.

29. Stupid people. You'd think I wouldn't have to state this, but you'd be surprised at how many deliberately stupid people there still are out there.

30. Jealousy. It's unbecoming of everyone. Also, can I just say that in relationships, I've noticed that the jealous one of the pair usually ends up being the cheating scumbag.

Well, that's it. I wouldn't call this comprehensive, but it's definitely accurate. Maybe I'll share more if I'm struck by inspiration later. And by inspiration I mean rage.




Author's Note:
You might be thinking, "She's done an entry like this before...". In answer to that, I'd like to say "So what? It's not actually the same thing, this entry isn't tempered with things that I like, it's just a pure unadulterated list of what I can't stand, but it doesn't really matter, because this is my blog. You want each entry to be original? Write your own blog."