Friday, April 13, 2007

I know you've come across a complete stranger and immediately judge them as being a total jerkface. I want you to tell me what this Jerk-stranger did to make you think that. I'll give an example below.

Particular traffic maneuvers. (I hate the one where they want to turn left on a busy street, so they pull out and block 2 lanes while they wait for the next one to clear for them. Meanwhile, maybe two or maybe twenty cars miss the light at the next corner because this asshole doesn't understand that roads aren't designed for individuals, but for TRAFFIC FLOW!)

So when was the last time you cussed out a total stranger(or wanted to)? tell me why!




Every now and then I have an urge to spit saliva out of my mouth, and onto the ground. I know this is rude, and so I've come up with a few rules as to when spitting is acceptable and when it isn't. Also, a few guidelines as to when/where you can pour out that old coffee or soda that's sitting in your car's cup holder...

Spitting is OK:
-within 15 feet of any dumpster, excluding 'Recyclables Only', especially 'cardboard only'.
(ok if there are both recycle and regular dumpsters next to each other)
-in your own driveway, but not an apartment parking lot or shared lot
-in a public parking lot, but NOT a store parking lot, especially if the lot is shared by several stores.
-Any mall parking lot outside of city limits, any and all parking garages excluded.
-in a liquor store parking lot, especially if it shares a lot with a Bingo hall.
-while descending outdoor stairs unless they are made completely of concrete, or are surrounded by only concrete(and/or flowerbeds, outdoor furniture, or other outdoor decor)
-anywhere in the woods(PARCOURS included), unless you are on a nature trail or hike, especially a mushroom foray. I can't stress this enough.
-while playing any sporting event, excluding Horse racing, table tennis or especially ping pong.
-while coaching any such sporting team, excluding soccer and American football.(to clarify, spitting in grass, especially artificial, is generally discouraged)
-while playing Racquetball, but not Squash, and only if bleeding(anywhere).
-while fighting; All fights versus animals excluded, and only if you're losing.
-on the side of any road, while walking, jogging, or biking. Driving and rollerblading are excluded for obvious reasons.

The guidelines for drink/ice pouring are more straight forward.
-If its just ice, it can go almost anywhere. Let's exclude anywhere that people are expected to be walking(sidewalks,paths,stairs,etc), and almost any type of parking lot, but not grass unless it's artificial or part of a playing field. Any grass anywhere outside of an actual playing field is fine.
-pouring coffee is always acceptable in a Starbucks parking lot, but never any other parking lot unless you pay to park there. Almost anything goes in this case, unless they park AND retrieve your car for you.
-Your own driveway is actually NOT OK. You're a real jerk if you pour anything into your own driveway. This does not apply if your driveway is gravel or dirt. Pouring almost anything into your own yard is fine. This excludes anything flammable(JERK!), unless you plan on igniting it(AWESOME!)(see "rules of disposal" for more detailed info).
-disposing of any paper/plastic cup with liquid in it in a garbage can is unacceptable, unless you are at Starbucks. sealed bottles excluded.


ok thats all i got for ya. I'd be glad to give you some jerko guidelines if you give me a starter. ie: "this jerk smashed a bottle over his head right in the middle of a public park!"
I'll be back with glass smashing guidelines later.