I wrote this entry a couple months ago, but never got around to publishing it, haha. I edited a couple of things on the list... Well, here goes. What is it that pisses me off?
1. MSN etiquette
I'm gonna have subcategories for this one 'cause I'm anal like that. This obviously applies to any form of instant messenger... AIM for the Americans, QQ for the Chinese, ICQ for the outdated, etc.
a. Bad spelling, or worse, INTENTIONAL bad spelling. I know you're not a Pulitzer contender, but honestly, does that mean you have to talk like you never made it past elementary? I used 2 talk lyke dis bak in da 8th grayde, and i honestlee thynk that its verii childysh n waystes a helluva lotta brayne powurr juss to sound lyke an idiott. w0rdd. paycee out. Oh... and I'm not unreasonable by the way. If you're ESL, you get a free pass (you may also skip to #2).
b. Obsessive use of the "lol" acronym. I really hate it lol when lol is inserted randomly lol in dialogue lolololol. I don't really understand how "lol" has evolved from a phrase demonstrating genuine laughter to becoming just a filler to avoid an awkward silence. It drives me insane!
Me: How was your day?
Person: lol
Well. That's good to know.
c. Excessive emoticons. Especially ones that stand for every single letter of the alphabet. There are fonts for a reason.
d. Replying 15 hours later. Constantly. Every day. Hello, what part of instant messaging do you not get? You don't have to be replying at warp speed, but if you're making me wait half a day for a response, I think it defeats the purpose of being available via instant messenger.
2. Bad Photoshopping
Apparently, a lot of people find photos such as the first example to be very, very attractive. Obviously the fact that my nose is gone doesn't matter. The photo isn't edited at all, you're just jealous that I have beautifully defined drawn-on eyelashes. The second photo? Boooooring.
3. Uncreative camwhoring
There are people who post entire albums of themselves on Facebook or whatever, and every single picture is virtually... the... same. Same clothes, same make-up, same expression... Sorry to break this to you, but---to the rest of the world--your photos are really boring. At least tilt your head a little, y'know?
4. Using sexual references to sell... well, just about anything.
As a marketing student, this seriously annoys the crap out of me. Maybe some visuals will help:
Since when did sleazy sex become a mode of comparison for phone and internet services? Sex sells, but it's usually limited to half naked Megan Foxes and the like. I am not impressed.
1. MSN etiquette
I'm gonna have subcategories for this one 'cause I'm anal like that. This obviously applies to any form of instant messenger... AIM for the Americans, QQ for the Chinese, ICQ for the outdated, etc.
a. Bad spelling, or worse, INTENTIONAL bad spelling. I know you're not a Pulitzer contender, but honestly, does that mean you have to talk like you never made it past elementary? I used 2 talk lyke dis bak in da 8th grayde, and i honestlee thynk that its verii childysh n waystes a helluva lotta brayne powurr juss to sound lyke an idiott. w0rdd. paycee out. Oh... and I'm not unreasonable by the way. If you're ESL, you get a free pass (you may also skip to #2).
b. Obsessive use of the "lol" acronym. I really hate it lol when lol is inserted randomly lol in dialogue lolololol. I don't really understand how "lol" has evolved from a phrase demonstrating genuine laughter to becoming just a filler to avoid an awkward silence. It drives me insane!
Me: How was your day?
Person: lol
Well. That's good to know.
c. Excessive emoticons. Especially ones that stand for every single letter of the alphabet. There are fonts for a reason.
d. Replying 15 hours later. Constantly. Every day. Hello, what part of instant messaging do you not get? You don't have to be replying at warp speed, but if you're making me wait half a day for a response, I think it defeats the purpose of being available via instant messenger.
2. Bad Photoshopping
Apparently, a lot of people find photos such as the first example to be very, very attractive. Obviously the fact that my nose is gone doesn't matter. The photo isn't edited at all, you're just jealous that I have beautifully 3. Uncreative camwhoring
There are people who post entire albums of themselves on Facebook or whatever, and every single picture is virtually... the... same. Same clothes, same make-up, same expression... Sorry to break this to you, but---to the rest of the world--your photos are really boring. At least tilt your head a little, y'know?
4. Using sexual references to sell... well, just about anything.
As a marketing student, this seriously annoys the crap out of me. Maybe some visuals will help:
Bell Canada
Since when did sleazy sex become a mode of comparison for phone and internet services? Sex sells, but it's usually limited to half naked Megan Foxes and the like. I am not impressed.Kernels Popcorn
This one just baffles me. At first glance, I thought it said "Practise Safe Snacks lols lols lols". But "lols" it actually "lots". And what's with the circles and squiggly lines? Hidden message much?
Foodland Ontario.
Foodlands is a government organization. How pathetic is that?
Foodlands is a government organization. How pathetic is that?On a happier note... Look what I got today? Woohoooo!! :D
Anyhow, what some of you may have been waiting for... Annabelle freebies! I've already set aside stuff for my family and best friends. Here are some extras that I am giving away :)
I am limiting my giveaways to 1 overseas blog reader/Soompi member just because I have to pay for shipping out of my own pocket. The rest will have to be local friends... Sorry! I'm also keeping all the brushes and pigments for myself because I don't have many on my own. I hope that's okay :) Now without further ado...
Blushes
Lip glosses & liners.
Anyhow, what some of you may have been waiting for... Annabelle freebies! I've already set aside stuff for my family and best friends. Here are some extras that I am giving away :)I am limiting my giveaways to 1 overseas blog reader/Soompi member just because I have to pay for shipping out of my own pocket. The rest will have to be local friends... Sorry! I'm also keeping all the brushes and pigments for myself because I don't have many on my own. I hope that's okay :) Now without further ado...
Blushes
Lip glosses & liners.
Foundations + bronzer + power (for medium to dark skin)
Dark brown mascara + brown eyebrow pencil + eye shadows
Dark brown mascara + brown eyebrow pencil + eye shadows
Close-up of eyeshadows
Just leave me a comment with what you want and your location... My sister told me about a site that will help me choose a random number or whatever :D So yeah. It doesn't matter if we're not close friends. Just do it :D Have a great week everyone!
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