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Double Rant
Okay, I'm usually one to keep things in and not bitch too much about stuff, but today I've had it up to here (my hand is open-palmed, face down, in front of my chin). These two rants are unrelated, but equally infuriating to me.
1. I've seen this many times before, not just at SFU, but today I experienced an instance of it that just annoyed the hell out of me. Why must some people push that "Push to open" button with the handicap symbol to open a door, when they appear to be perfectly able-bodied? Seriously now, must you save all of that energy that would've been wasted on using the necessary force to pull the door open? Are people getting so god damned lazy that we need technology to facilitate? And automatic doors are perfectly fine, don't get me wrong. But come on, these devices were designed for people who really can't physically open the door. To me, it's the equivalent of riding around in a wheelchair because you're too fucking lazy to use your own damn legs.
The instance that happened today...I was walking into the library, and I opened the door, and saw a guy walking in behind me, so I thought I'd wait the 3 seconds for him to get there, and hold it open for him. As I was holding it open, he just looked at me weird...and reached for the fucking button, and pressed it. I was speechless.
Rant #2
This one pissed me off a bit more. I was in class today, sitting in the back where I normally sit, just in case I need to step out to the washroom or whatnot, it's convenient and less disruptive to my fellow classmates (yes, I think ahead). Anyway, in waltzes this guy with some chick, they sit down a row in front of me, and once class started, began to chat away like they were in fucking Starbucks or something. They talked, laughed, and played with their cellphones while class was in progress. And it wasn't even whispering, they were fucking loud. My question is, if you're not even going to listen or take notes, WHY EVEN BOTHER FUCKING GOING TO CLASS??? Why would you go to class to talk and play with your phone, when it could be done in the comfort of your own home, or some other public place?? IT BOGGLES MY FUCKING MIND HOW IGNORANT THESE PEOPLE WERE.
Now, I really REALLY wanted to speak up and tell them both to shut the fuck up, and in retrospect, I really should have. And now that I think back, because I didn't, and nobody else did, they probably think it's perfectly fine to keep doing it. So next time I'm in class, I'm not hesitating, they're gonna get it. Watch out you fuckers.
1. I've seen this many times before, not just at SFU, but today I experienced an instance of it that just annoyed the hell out of me. Why must some people push that "Push to open" button with the handicap symbol to open a door, when they appear to be perfectly able-bodied? Seriously now, must you save all of that energy that would've been wasted on using the necessary force to pull the door open? Are people getting so god damned lazy that we need technology to facilitate? And automatic doors are perfectly fine, don't get me wrong. But come on, these devices were designed for people who really can't physically open the door. To me, it's the equivalent of riding around in a wheelchair because you're too fucking lazy to use your own damn legs.
The instance that happened today...I was walking into the library, and I opened the door, and saw a guy walking in behind me, so I thought I'd wait the 3 seconds for him to get there, and hold it open for him. As I was holding it open, he just looked at me weird...and reached for the fucking button, and pressed it. I was speechless.
Rant #2
This one pissed me off a bit more. I was in class today, sitting in the back where I normally sit, just in case I need to step out to the washroom or whatnot, it's convenient and less disruptive to my fellow classmates (yes, I think ahead). Anyway, in waltzes this guy with some chick, they sit down a row in front of me, and once class started, began to chat away like they were in fucking Starbucks or something. They talked, laughed, and played with their cellphones while class was in progress. And it wasn't even whispering, they were fucking loud. My question is, if you're not even going to listen or take notes, WHY EVEN BOTHER FUCKING GOING TO CLASS??? Why would you go to class to talk and play with your phone, when it could be done in the comfort of your own home, or some other public place?? IT BOGGLES MY FUCKING MIND HOW IGNORANT THESE PEOPLE WERE.
Now, I really REALLY wanted to speak up and tell them both to shut the fuck up, and in retrospect, I really should have. And now that I think back, because I didn't, and nobody else did, they probably think it's perfectly fine to keep doing it. So next time I'm in class, I'm not hesitating, they're gonna get it. Watch out you fuckers.
Comments
You've discovered why I sit in the front of the class! At least you can hear the prof that way and no one talks that close to them anyway. And just go pee before the class and again at the break, or maybe bring a bottle so you can go at your desk... it's a heck of a lot better than having to have some idiots yak through the whole lecture...
As far as the door device thing... I know! People press that thing like crazy. The only time I use it is when my arms are full and it's easier to hip-check that sucker than to juggle my belongings. And for anyone holding the door open for someone, that ONE PERSON who thanks you, that's me. I confused the heck out of some guy the other day when I thanked him!
and about the automatic button thing, i usually wont use it.. except at the bank, afterhours, u need to swipe ur card to get in, but u can get around that by pushing the button /shrug
The second one, just start randomly throwing stuff at them, or accidentally spill a drink or 5. Fair game.
Oh, and for the second thing....maybe I'll just keep coughing on them for a few minutes. Then pick up the phone and pretend to call my doctor and say "Doc...I think my SARS is acting up again"
The only door I use the auto-opener on is at the library, mainly because whoever originally designed the door-closer made it almost impossible to push open easily by hand. But other doors, if I can push 'em open, I do. :smile:
Re: rant #2
Related to this, I'd like to make a request on behalf of professors and TAs to not use your cell phone during classes or labs. If you MUST use your cell phone, do everybody the courtesy of stepping outside of the room to do so. before cell phones were in widespread use, the standard thing to do if you had to use a phone would be to... wait for it...
STEP OUTSIDE
and go to the pay phone.
Conclusion: If you want to use your cell phone then STEP OUTSIDE of the room, please.
But i usually sleep in class...so it really wont matter lol...
But I dont agree with your analogy with the handicapped parking spot and the bus lowering the ramp. Well firstly the ramp doesnt even get used by non handicapped, so thats out. But handicapped parking vs automatic door is different. Parking in the handicap spot, you occupy the spot that is going to be used by someone more needy than you. Using the automatic door, in and out, done.
What I'm trying to say is, the automatic door, however lazy, isnt nearly as sinister as the parking spot analogy. Plus, with our society placing heavy emphasis on luxuries and simplicities that we dont necessarily need (see cellphones with 1232981032801 different functions) you should pick your battles ;)
next time just have the prof go fry their brains..
but if u bug ppl...then its not right
As for the talking thing, we should all take an active role in letting people know when they need to shut, what I like to call, "the fuck up". Like I said before, I'm not hesitating anymore, it's gotten on my last nerve, and I know many people will appreciate the effort.