Things People Do That Amaze You - Page 2

Mugen910 · 03-12-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

See... he gets it BAO!

Shut up Jordan...

RevSmoke · 03-12-2009, 10:15 PM

People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner.

WHAT???

Yes, that is what many people say around here.

They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical.

G G · 03-12-2009, 12:05 PM

I hate to go on a 911 call and the person is not in any distress at all and wants us to transport them anyhow because they "will get to see the doctor quicker if I go by ambulance". Matter of fact our other truck is on the way to a call right now where the chief complaint is irritation after swallowing approximately one mouthful of Pinesol.

DPD6030 · 03-12-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I hate to go on a 911 call and the person is not in any distress at all and wants us to transport them anyhow because they "will get to see the doctor quicker if I go by ambulance". Matter of fact our other truck is on the way to a call right now where the chief complaint is irritation after swallowing approximately one mouthful of Pinesol.

I've personally had to deliver the message that, "Your misuse of 911 can land you in jail, 911 is for emergencies only, you call again and I'll send up charges" One lady in particular...my foot hurts I want a ride to the hospital. Mind you it was hurting and she didn't break or hit it on anything. Ring Ring 911 what is your emergency. I want a ride to the hospital. Ma'am this is 911. Go to house, remind lady of 911 use and leave. Not two minutes later same thing. This time I go to house she asks me to take her to hospital. I pull out my favorite one liner. I only give rides one way and that's to jail, if you'd like to go hop in the backseat".

Somehow she was mad at me but found a ride to the hospital.

G G · 03-12-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

I've personally had to deliver the message that, "Your misuse of 911 can land you in jail, 911 is for emergencies only, you call again and I'll send up charges" One lady in particular...my foot hurts I want a ride to the hospital. Mind you it was hurting and she didn't break or hit it on anything. Ring Ring 911 what is your emergency. I want a ride to the hospital. Ma'am this is 911. Go to house, remind lady of 911 use and leave. Not two minutes later same thing. This time I go to house she asks me to take her to hospital. I pull out my favorite one liner. I only give rides one way and that's to jail, if you'd like to go hop in the backseat".

Somehow she was mad at me but found a ride to the hospital.

Good job Andrew.

Don Fernando · 03-12-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

I can't be the only one that sees this stuff so post it here.

Today while waiting on line at the local Mexican establishment (Taco Bell) the guy in front of me comes unglued that his food in a to go bag and his order was eat in. I mean this guy is pi$$ed yelling at the kid. Makes the poor kid take it out of the bag and put it on a tray!

But I told the kid before I ordered that I wanted it on a plate, he should have listened

Whee · 03-12-2009, 12:14 PM

oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all.

"No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules."
"I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent."
"I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return."

Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it.

Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic...

03-12-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all.

"No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules."
"I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent."
"I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return."

Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it.

Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic...

Sapphire?

Whee · 03-12-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Sapphire?

in a martini with blue cheese stuffed olives...

Hmmm, I'm pretty sure I can get everything I need right here in Wally World and have a businessman's lunch today!!

landhoney · 03-12-2009, 12:27 PM

My line of consulting is not the most interesting, so I'll spare you all. But something I deal with almost daily is people not following simple instructions and not reading.
I know we live in an age of ridiculous warning labels, constant advertising, etc. so we tend to shut things out and not read them. But if you hire a consultant and they say 'please read this document', please read it. There is little excuse for seeing "please sign but do not date this document' and then mailing a signed form we will not be able to use.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 12:27 PM

People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found.

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you".

When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found.

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you".

When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers

hygiene is important

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I am never a big fan of people who like to honk in lines of cars from 10 cars back. If there is no where for the car in front of you to go, then why are you honking at them. Like in the drive-thru when people are in such a hurry they can't even wait until people get their change before everyone starts honking. What is the damn hurry?

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

hygiene is important

So is abstinence and condoms

s15driftking · 03-12-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you"

WOW, you have no idea how "on-point" you are with that one. NO IDEA!!! it kills me!!!

s15driftking · 03-12-2009, 12:25 PM

when my employees yell and complain to me when their check doesn't arrive to there home "on time" or at all. Its not my problem that either;

A. the mail service screwed it up (in which case we overnight them a a replacement check once deemed "lost")

or

B. You didn't notify us that you changed your address & it did not take affect with the PO yet. so it went to your old address

s15driftking · 03-12-2009, 12:31 PM

And another thing that amazes me:

how people swallow swords!

J/K

In all reality, I am amazed at people who think that its their deserved and entitled right to sit at a drive thru window and check the food bag as if there is no one waiting in line to move up and get their food. I mean come on, move it buddy! I hate the extent of entitlement some of these A$$holes feel that they are owed in this world. that pisses me off to no end.

shilala · 03-12-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

In all reality, I am amazed at people who think that its their deserved and entitled right to sit at a drive thru window and check the food bag as if there is no one waiting in line to move up and get their food. I mean come on, move it buddy! I hate the extent of entitlement some of these A$$holes feel that they are owed in this world. that pisses me off to no end.

Hehehehe
How many times have you gone to McDonald's and your food was wrong and you're missing your straw? If it's not happened, you should experience our McDonald's.

You'd have to be delirious not to check your bag.
It surprises me to learn that my turn at the window is a lot less important than yours. If you're too busy to wait, go home and make a sammich.

hehehe

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Hehehehe
How many times have you gone to McDonald's and your food was wrong and you're missing your straw? If it's not happened, you should experience our McDonald's.

You'd have to be delirious not to check your bag.
It surprises me to learn that my turn at the window is a lot less important than yours. If you're too busy to wait, go home and make a sammich.

hehehe

I'm with Scott they used to always and sometimes still do screw up our orders

Whee · 03-12-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Hehehehe
How many times have you gone to McDonald's and your food was wrong and you're missing your straw? If it's not happened, you should experience our McDonald's.

You'd have to be delirious not to check your bag.
It surprises me to learn that my turn at the window is a lot less important than yours. If you're too busy to wait, go home and make a sammich.

hehehe

This has happened so I often, I go in periodically and take a couple dozen straws from the drink station and keep them in the glove box.

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

This has happened so I often, I go in periodically and take a couple dozen straws from the drink station and keep them in the glove box.

where do you keep your gloves?

03-12-2009, 10:15 PM	#2
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner. WHAT??? Yes, that is what many people say around here. They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-12-2009, 12:05 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You I hate to go on a 911 call and the person is not in any distress at all and wants us to transport them anyhow because they "will get to see the doctor quicker if I go by ambulance". Matter of fact our other truck is on the way to a call right now where the chief complaint is irritation after swallowing approximately one mouthful of Pinesol.

03-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,592 Trading: (17)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You oh my, where do I begin. Working in the tax business for 16 years, I have seen it all. "No ma'am, we're not the IRS, we don;t set the rules." "I'm sorry ma'am, your dog is not really a dependent." "I'm sorry your husband is an a$$, but if you're married, you still have to file a joint return." Been yelled at, threatened, had papers tossed at me. Broke my hand once after a client hung up on me because I'd had it. Oh the stories I could tell over stogies and a gin & tonic... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

03-12-2009, 12:27 PM	#10
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You My line of consulting is not the most interesting, so I'll spare you all. But something I deal with almost daily is people not following simple instructions and not reading. I know we live in an age of ridiculous warning labels, constant advertising, etc. so we tend to shut things out and not read them. But if you hire a consultant and they say 'please read this document', please read it. There is little excuse for seeing "please sign but do not date this document' and then mailing a signed form we will not be able to use.

03-12-2009, 12:27 PM	#11
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You People who really think that shows like "The Hills" are reality TV, as in the people on the shows aren't actors but real teenagers who do nothing but party and drink and eat out all day everyday with nary a parent to be found. When you hold the door for someone who has an arm full of boxes or anyone for that matter and there is no resemblence of a "thank you". When high school aged kids in my area go to the mall with their children and show them off to their friends and you can hear them making comments like "Thats so cool"......No thats a kid....not cool, not a doll.... a real, living, breathing child. Or the fact that 15 year olds have baby showers __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-12-2009, 12:25 PM	#15
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You when my employees yell and complain to me when their check doesn't arrive to there home "on time" or at all. Its not my problem that either; A. the mail service screwed it up (in which case we overnight them a a replacement check once deemed "lost") or B. You didn't notify us that you changed your address & it did not take affect with the PO yet. so it went to your old address __________________ diamonds/guns

03-12-2009, 12:31 PM	#16
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You And another thing that amazes me: how people swallow swords! J/K In all reality, I am amazed at people who think that its their deserved and entitled right to sit at a drive thru window and check the food bag as if there is no one waiting in line to move up and get their food. I mean come on, move it buddy! I hate the extent of entitlement some of these A$$holes feel that they are owed in this world. that pisses me off to no end. __________________ diamonds/guns

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