Some people

[Mobuck]

Yesterday I was out working and stopped for lunch at a fast food place. As I entered, I noticed a beat up Buick(?) sitting in one of the spots next to the building with a ratty looking young adult male in the passenger seat. Doper or drunk?? There's sort of alcove in the dining area that overlooks my preferred parking spot and has two chair tables that I normally use at this joint. I took my overpriced burger meal and sat down. Then the Buick began rumbling with that rhythmic thumpety bump music(?) crap and increased in volume to the point of obnoxious. I kept adjusting my hearing aids to stay below the pain threshold and just tried to finish and leave. In the meantime, a family group had occupied a 4 place table not far from my spot. I noticed the 'Mommy' rise and approach my spot and when she was 3-4 feet away, she announced "Would you PLEASE lower the volume on your headphones, the noise is disturbing". I turned and said "This is my phone headset and the noise isn't coming from me". She huffed and returned to her seat but then Mr. Mommy strutted over and said even louder "Your headphones are disturbing my wife, PLEASE LOWER THE VOLUME". I pointed outside toward the car from whence the sound emanated and said "Hey, go talk to that guy". At that moment a couple of construction workers 1/2 way across the room stood up and told Mr. Mommy the noise was coming from outside. He finally got the message. By the time I finished a city cop had showed up and seemed to be educating the occupant of the Buick on common courtesy(or maybe prepping him for a drug or alcohol check).
I don't know who to be aggravated with: the substance impaired dude or the folks who couldn't understand that the noise came from outside. Makes no diff, I'll probably not stop there for lunch again anyway. I've got about 3-4 weeks of work left and then I'm done with all the road time and fast food meals.

 

[WendyZXZ]

You did encounter some folks so stupid that you just look and think: Tits on a bull!

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

I long ago accepted the fact that idiots reproduce at an alarmingly accelerated rate...Far...FAR greater than that of normal, reasonably intelligent people. Sad to say it, but the human race is doomed!

 

[Jeepnik]

Or as I like to say. Their offspring will dramatically lower the average IQ of the species.

 

[JiminMaine]

Or as I like to say. Their offspring will dramatically lower the average IQ of the species.

Have you watched "Idiocracy" recently? It is becoming reality.

 

[Dave P.]

Evolution never stops, but I'm convinced human intelligence peaked a few hundred years ago and we're getting
progressively dumber every year, de-evolution if you will.
When you can't tell the difference between an idiot in their car outside a building from somebody's earbuds inside,
you're none too swift!

 

[Billy1953]

Before mobile phones were everywhere, and my mom was in a hospital, the doctor made it pretty clear he thought that she was dying and could go any moment. Maybe because it was too terrible to consider, it did not even occur to me that it was that bad. I wanted to be beside Mom and not leave, however, I needed to call loved ones to let them know of the situation. I was unfamiliar with the hospital and it took a bit before I found a payphone. This (lady) maybe about 30 or so was on the phone. Not trying to eavesdrop, but it was clear she was just chatting with some friend. I waited an appropriate amount of time before interrupting, asking if I could please use the phone because of an emergency. She said "yes" but continued to talk and talk and talk. So, I asked again. She again said she would give me the phone in just a moment. -- Like Hell. -- She talked and talked and talked. Under this dire circumstance, I was losing my temper. I demanded for her to get off the phone this time with volume and authority. She nodded and kept on… Understand, I was brought up and have in my DNA to be polite, and treat everyone with respect even if they do not do so with me. However, I was distraught, lost in this unfamiliar hospital, the only phone I could find, and had enough, I took the phone out of her hands explaining and apologizing all the while that my mother was dying, and that she could have the phone back in a short amount of time, I needed to call a couple of family members, so they may have a chance of seeing my Mom before dying, Well, she went nuts, screaming at the top of her lungs. "How dare you etc.." she then stomped off to get a security guard. While I was on the phone he arrived, and after explaining the situation to the security guard, it was obvious he understood, and also, he also was dealing with this (lady), said politely, "maybe I should have not talked to her like I did." He looked at me with understanding eyes and I think was just saying that so the (lady) would be assuaged. I was done by this time and gave the phone back to the (lady) she then said she did not need it anymore as she was done talking to her friend anyway.


For the life of me, I cannot understand this kind of behavior. Yet, year after year, it has come to the point that misconduct has all but come to be frequent and normal. If it was me instead of her, I would have immediately hung up and given the phone over. Not only that, I would have asked if there was anything I could do to help, even if it was just to go get a cup of coffee and someone to talk to.


My Mom was not in pain, but old age caught up to her. She did not die at that time, she got good enough to come home, and she lived months longer, finally expiring surrounded by loved ones and family.

Every once in a while, I am reminded of this incident, and continue to be puzzled at the insensitivity and cruelty of some humans.

 

[Ride1949]

 

[watashie00]

Before mobile phones were everywhere, and my mom was in a hospital, the doctor made it pretty clear he thought that she was dying and could go any moment. Maybe because it was too terrible to consider, it did not even occur to me that it was that bad. I wanted to be beside Mom and not leave, however, I needed to call loved ones to let them know of the situation. I was unfamiliar with the hospital and it took a bit before I found a payphone. This (lady) maybe about 30 or so was on the phone. Not trying to eavesdrop, but it was clear she was just chatting with some friend. I waited an appropriate amount of time before interrupting, asking if I could please use the phone because of an emergency. She said "yes" but continued to talk and talk and talk. So, I asked again. She again said she would give me the phone in just a moment. -- Like Hell. -- She talked and talked and talked. Under this dire circumstance, I was losing my temper. I demanded for her to get off the phone this time with volume and authority. She nodded and kept on… Understand, I was brought up and have in my DNA to be polite, and treat everyone with respect even if they do not do so with me. However, I was distraught, lost in this unfamiliar hospital, the only phone I could find, and had enough, I took the phone out of her hands explaining and apologizing all the while that my mother was dying, and that she could have the phone back in a short amount of time, I needed to call a couple of family members, so they may have a chance of seeing my Mom before dying, Well, she went nuts, screaming at the top of her lungs. "How dare you etc.." she then stomped off to get a security guard. While I was on the phone he arrived, and after explaining the situation to the security guard, it was obvious he understood, and also, he also was dealing with this (lady), said politely, "maybe I should have not talked to her like I did." He looked at me with understanding eyes and I think was just saying that so the (lady) would be assuaged. I was done by this time and gave the phone back to the (lady) she then said she did not need it anymore as she was done talking to her friend anyway.


For the life of me, I cannot understand this kind of behavior. Yet, year after year, it has come to the point that misconduct has all but come to be frequent and normal. If it was me instead of her, I would have immediately hung up and given the phone over. Not only that, I would have asked if there was anything I could do to help, even if it was just to go get a cup of coffee and someone to talk to.


My Mom was not in pain, but old age caught up to her. She did not die at that time, she got good enough to come home, and she lived months longer, finally expiring surrounded by loved ones and family.

Every once in a while, I am reminded of this incident, and continue to be puzzled at the insensitivity and cruelty of some humans.

What I cannot figure out is why authorities actually LISTEN to people like that,,, but they do,, some hysterical, lying female,,, seeking assistance in a fight SHE started,,,, they are effective actresses,,

 

[Oldwheelgunner45]

The reality that idiots breed at an alarmingly rapid pace is something I've long recognized. Only idiots are adamant about their positions.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Stop asking "How stupid can people get?" - they're taking it as a personal challenge.

 

[Dave P.]

Stop asking "How stupid can people get?" - they're taking it as a personal challenge.

And new world records are being set almost daily.
Guinness Book needs a new section.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

"Hold my beer and watch this..."

 

[mexicanjoe]

I dont have that kind of patience....at my age my patience is growing shorter every day,

 

[peachhead]

Idiots like that at gas stations, playing their jungle music at volume 100 so everyone has to hear it.
I would say one of these days they are all going to be surprised when people have had enough but with the current generation, I doubt it.

 

[Dave P.]

Idiots like that at gas stations, playing their jungle music at volume 100 so everyone has to hear it.
I would say one of these days they are all going to be surprised when people have had enough but with the current generation, I doubt it.

I'll see if I can find a link...a few years ago ( maybe 4-5 ) there was a verbal altercation at a local gas station about this. The offending ( um, person )
went inside while leaving the noise blasting. The other person promptly hosed a few gallons of gas into the car's open
window, stepped back and tossed a lighter in. Don't know how long till the noise stopped.

 

[RC44Mag]

Don't know how long till the noise stopped
not fast enough

 

[eveled]

A friend of mine in a similar situation took the offenders keys and threw them on the roof of a liquor store