By Sophomore Oliver Martinez

Is there something that just gets under your skin? Something that sets your teeth on edge? Oliver opens up our theme on Things That Bug Us. If you’re victimized by irritating behavior, join in on the rant. If you commit irritating behavior, just STOP.

Has someone ever said, or done something that makes you feel mad or indignant? I certainly have. Here is my list of the seven most annoying things that I just can’t stand!

1. When someone says “No offense”

Is it just me, or does this just make it all that more offensive? Like if someone says, “No offense, but your shirt looks really ugly today,” it would be more annoying than if they just told you. “Hey, your shirt looks really ugly today.” Why? Because saying “no offense” doesn’t cancel out what you’re about to say. If you’re going to say something offensive, just say it. Don’t try to act all innocent and like you’re not being mean because you said “No offense.” (You are being mean.)

2. People still doing the cringy Fortnite dances

This one’s probably one of the least annoying because it doesn’t really affect me. Truth is, we’re past 2017. Those times are long gone. Yet I still see people in the streets doing those goofy dances. Like the Floss or the Orange Justice. I honestly feel kind of bad for these people because that trend is so outdated and cringy.

3. People who use their phone during the movie in a theater

This is just annoying. What’s the point in paying 13 dollars for a movie ticket to just go do something you could do at home? Seriously, like that is just a waste of time and money. If you’re going to use your phone during a movie and not let others enjoy it, then don’t go. It’s that simple. Just use your phone at home or elsewhere. 

4. Bikers who take up the whole road

Okay, I have absolutely no problem with biking, I think it’s very fun and a good form of exercise and travel. However, it’s just so annoying when we’re going somewhere and there is some guy in the middle of the street doing wheelies and tricks and driving in the middle of the road. Honestly, nobody cares if you can do a wheelie with a bike. Go to the sidewalk or to the side of the road where people can drive without having to worry about possibly hitting you. 

5. People who party all night and blast their music until 2 a.m.

I absolutely understand that sometimes people want to have a party for whatever reason. Once in a while is okay. But there are some neighbors who party from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and blast their music every other week. To make it worse, they scream vulgarities, throw beer bottles, and reek of the awful smell of smoke. I used to have neighbors like this. And they literally partied EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK. We had to call the cops on them so many times because they blasted their music loud until 2 a.m. It was basically impossible to get a good night’s sleep. Even neighbors that lived a couple houses away heard it and called the cops. Eventually these partying neighbors moved out, and we were saved. 

6. Bandwagons on sports

These people I probably dislike the least from the rest of this list. Still, it should be noted; they are very annoying. So, basically, a bandwagon is a person who just hops onto the trend because everyone else is doing so. A bandwagon on sports is when someone roots for a team just because they are the best, or they just won a championship. This pet-peeve came from a friend who didn’t really like American football. But a couple days after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl he was idolizing the team and saying he has always been a Chiefs fan. The thing is, when a different team becomes the best and wins the Super Bowl, he’ll change teams and claim he’s always been a fan of that other team. 

7. People who burp intentionally

This is just disgusting in my opinion. It’s so common, too. I don’t know if people think it’s funny or cool, but I think it’s absolutely disgusting–especially when you’re at a restaurant eating and someone else chugs two bottles of Mountain Dew just to burp super loudly. It kind of makes me lose my appetite.

Those are my seven biggest pet peeves and annoying things people do. I have many more, but they’re less irritating. Do you have any pet peeves? Let us know in the comments.