We live in a world where there are rules. These are in place for a good reason most of the time. Forgive this post as I rant on about a huge pet peeve of mine.
Why is it that when rules are laid out and clearly known, do some people choose to totally ignore them as if they don’t apply to them and just the entire rest of the population??
Yes, there is “NO PARKING” there because, if you park there NO ONE can drive through thanks to your car taking up the entire lane…..oh but please, do go ahead and park there anyway because, it’s somehow made your life easier.
I see that you have a “Handicap placard” hanging on your rearview mirror. Funny that I see you bounding out of your vehicle only to grab a baby to throw on your hip and a toddler by the hand as you walk easily into the market. I’ll let poor Joe know that although he’s in a wheelchair that he pulls out of his backseat and miraculously gets in all on his own, to fight his way inside, all the while his recycle bags are threatening to leap off his lap in the gusty wind…..that your need for the spot was greater than his.
Such a huge bummer that we’re in this major drought and all our lawns look brown and yucky. That only 2 days a week watering restriction doesn’t make many of us happy but, most of us are glad we still have water coming out of our faucets. It’s interesting that Jack across the street has an amazingly plush green lawn with gorgeous seasonal blooms all over to adorn all his lovely yard statues. It’s also interesting that when he throws on his head lamp every night to steal water in the stealthiest way possible, that he chooses to raise his head and shine his bright ass light into our window!
Honestly folks!! Are people really that crass and full of themselves that they feel it’s totally ok to break the rules for their convenience or whenever the spirit moves them? OR Do they know it’s not okay, feel really guilty but, do it anyway hoping to do a bigger better good deed later to adjust their karma? OR Are they all insecure people that do these things to try and feel like a bad ass and look cool? Please tell me because, for the life of me, I can’t stop myself from imagining myself walking up to them, looking them square in the eye and then **Flick** right in the middle of their forehead!
That said…..I realize there are times when rules are LAME!! They can be archaic and so outdated the fact they’ve stayed that way this long is ridiculous. I know that sometimes, there are emergencies and breaking a rule is necessary for the greater good in that moment. I’m talking about the rules that are there for a very good damn reason! “Yes, you idiot…..you should only put 1 quit smoking patch on your body at a time….by sticking 17 of them on and in your body, you have caused your body to go into total shock and it’s time to go to the hospital now. Good news though….your room is non-smoking so your temptation won’t be in your face for the next 48hrs.” **True story from back in my medical days**
Do rule breakers make you MAD?? Are you a rule breaker and can share with me a perspective I clearly just don’t get?
I’m off to sleep now because, I’m supposed to get 8hrs of sleep ;o) Haha!
Well, look who’s channeling a sister. hee hee!!! As you know, I will follow rules, as long as they make sense. All the rules you mention are triggers for me too and don’t take kindly to people flaunting their rule-breaking. Don’t get me started on carpool lanes and express check-out. It says 10 items or LESS, not 16 and I’ll pay with a check and I’ll have to find my damn pen, thank you very much.
Then there are some rules I find utterly stupid, so I take a stand in the effort to educate. *huge grin*
Great post, Molly!
Thanks Ging 🙂 I’m with you on the express lane one too. There have been times when the clerk has said, “I can take you over here” and I’m all nervous because I know I have more than 10 items, I tell them so and they still say, “That’s ok”….I spend the rest of the checkout nervous about the next customer who walks up and sees the excess of items. Then I need to explain to them that the clerk called me over etc….OY!
Great post. I try to follow the rules whether I agree with them or not – but my son is an absolute rule follower. In his world, there’s never any excuse to break a rule – EVER! I think he needs to learn a little flexibility too 🙂
Too funny about your son Lisa! Yeah, a little flexibility is necessary sometimes 😉 LOL
Great story, Molly – I read every word. You and Ginger sure know how to write interestingly (is that a word??). Anyway, I enjoy reading your comments.
Thanks Gram!! I do believe that is a word 🙂
Love the rant! Add to that list the people who blatantly smoke underneath the “no smoking” sign and the women who insist on shoving things in the toilet that don’t belong there, even though there’s a sign that informs them exactly why they shouldn’t do that (ironically rising above the tide of sludge created by afore mentioned behavior).
Oh Yes Melinda!! Smoking is a huge issue for me!! As far as the toilet issue, I’m surprised they are so willing to risk the possible outcome, and the embarrassment that will ensue, if they stop the toilet with their poor disposal skills.
Ha ha! Love your rant Molly. I wrote a rant months ago to a somewhat similar note, but never posted it. You pull it off with much more tact. I may have focused too much on parking lot edict and a few select rules of the road. I so agree with all of these you listed. I have the hardest time breaking the rules (outside of speeding). Six years ago my son was in a wheel chair and my daughter was an infant. I didn’t go anywhere because I couldn’t push a wheel chair and stroller at the same time. But when I had to take him to the doctors I would strap my baby in the bijou and go. I needed the handicap spot so that I could open the door wide enough to get him out with his cast. It was almost never available and I was parking at the farthest end of the lot every time.
Thank you very much Debra for saying I have tact!! Who would’ve known!?? I shall pride myself on that for sure 🙂 I’m glad your son is no longer in a wheelchair. I can imagine how irate you must’ve been when the handicap spaces were all taken!! Good Grief you must’ve gone through a lot of wine then!! 😉 I speed too and have total issues when folks go under the speed limiti! HAHA!! I try not to fuss at them (in my head or with my windows rolled up) if they are going at least the speed limit or faster.