r/rant

To the family that brought a training potty for their 3 kids to piss and shit in their plane seats, absolutely disgusting. What the actual heck were you thinking?? Did you seriously think no one would notice or complain?? Take your kids to the bathroom, did you not see how they were obviously embarrassed?? I have never experienced this on a flight before. And yes I know your flight seats and info so i will be asking for a fine to be placed on your account for that.

I LOVE dogs but when they get over excited and try to jump on me, I don't like it. Probably because I'm wearing shorts and I'm worried about getting scratched.

I know that none of this is new information and it’s well-established, but I am so goddamn sick and tired of places requiring in office and yet the space is a depressing shit hole. As someone who already struggles with depression, there’s just nothing better for my mental health than sitting in a windowless space staring at a gray cubicle wall for 8 hours a day.

This has just been weighing on my mind lately because I’ve been trying to better myself and part of that has been paying more attention to my overall mood and what could possibly be affecting it. I took extra time off with the holiday and was out running errands on Thursday and was like, I think part of why I’m so depressed is because of my working space. I mean, the overall conditions depress me (not paid enough, no path for advancement, the usual stuff), but I’m like I go the bulk of the day getting no sunshine. Sometimes I have time to get out for a short walk, but I feel like it just doesn’t make up for the lack of windows.

The more I think about it, the more it pisses me off and the more that I think, it’s actually cruel to do that to people. Don’t pretend that you give a shit to care about employee wellness, but then completely ignore/disregard a pretty important contribution to someone’s mental and physical health.

So I live in an RV park and I’ve lived here since about March. Let me start off by saying, you would be so surprised at how many elderly people party at an RV park… (not like a small get together, I’m talking loud music late at night, drinking until crazy plastered and swinging. IM 23 AM I CRAZY FOR JUST NOW BEING EXPOSED TO AN ELDER COMMUNITY LIKE THIS). Anywho I’m chill with them partying, I don’t ever complain (well usually) until it started being a constant thing.

My neighbor is one of the constant party people. A lady whose been married 9 times and works at a bingo hall; and she’s well known at the RV park for being the gossip (she even will tell you herself that you shouldn’t tell her anything because then everyone will know). She even recently added these bright porch lights all around her rv with the help of the PARK OWNER (I want to also mention these lights are plugged in on MY site’s electrical box). These lights shine so bright into my rv that I had to buy the highest grade blackout curtains for it to even look like nighttime in the rv or else it constantly appeared to be day time.

The park owner always says how I’m “such a good spirit” at their fun and “never complain”, but I’m just so tired of them letting so much shit slide and obviously picking favorites. Just a couple days ago the park owner chewed out a person for letting rugs dry on an old porch set up at a site that no one uses. The people had only had it out there for less than 30 minutes and there are no dryers at the rv able to withstand drying a rug and no laundromat super close by. SHE LITERALLY THREATENED TO THROW AWAY THE RUGS IF THEY WERENT REMOVED RIGHT WHEN SHE TEXTED.

The owner, their son, and their ex partner run the park. The son makes laps on a golf cart of the park all day long and constantly is riding around whenever you’re just trying to back up or pull in, somehow he’s always close by. The son is always decked out in pot themed clothes and my partner and I have got to witness him dropping beer off at the rv office multiple times. (As you would think, it’s mostly a chill laidback place).

Now some of the the rv owners complaints are reasonable to me, such as when she has said how owners need to pick up their dogs’ waste at the dog park or else they will not be allowed to use the dog park due to the fact that other dogs could get sick because of this, but she always takes it way too far. She then sent out multiple different times in the group chat how this was the “last warning” (even though there were multiple ‘last’ warnings before) that if this issue wasn’t resolved then no one would be able to use the dog park and anyone found guilty would be completely removed from the park.

We have also had issues with GROWN adults trashing the bathrooms and showers (leaving literal shit everywhere… and yes… in the showers.. thank god my rv shower works..). As well as both men and women seen going into the opposite shower room on purpose. (Yet she didn’t kick out anyone over this to my knowledge, yet said how she said cameras and would “find out” or “I have little spies around the park who will let me know”).

She also says how she has people who are “always watching” which is sadly true, I was up at the office one time putting my rent in the drop box when I got yelled at by some random lady who said “um excuse me can I help you” and I just blankly said “um, I live here. I’m paying my rent. 😐”. She then just apologized and drove off, she was none of the owners…. You would think with all these people and all the free time they seem to have… that maybe we could just have someone making rounds at the dog park and cleaning up every so often and people doing a restroom/shower check every so often to quickly ensure the cleanliness they desire. The owners talk constantly about cleaning the park yet I only see them mowing every so often and sometimes working on rv (but they also told people how they wouldn’t do that unless they were paid extra).

Well today was the icing on the cake, like I’ve said I’ve lived here for a good bit and whenever I come home it’s the same way I always have. I drove in (same as always), had to stop in the middle of the road because the owners son saw me yet proceeded to still almost go on the cart, I stopped for him (gave him and a wave and nod since that’s what he did to me.. also not that it matters but he was decked out in his usual pot themed wear) /and went to my rv which had trash outside that was not there earlier today and a lock on my side storage had been broken as if someone tried to break into it. (Just my luck). Well I’m inside washing up some dishes to make some food and cleaning up where my cat tore up my clean laundry when all of the sudden I get a text. It reads and I quote “Hey girl! Gonna need u to slow down in ur vehicle please...thanks!!”.

I just breathe and reply “heard”, but in reality I have got to rant somewhere so I hopped on here. I drive the same way I have since I’ve got here and it’s never been an issue, I stopped for the son and waved (if he was upset at my driving then he should’ve just waved me down and asked “hey when you first pull in, can you make sure to slowly ease in if I’m up here. Thank you”, yet no someone who wasn’t even there sent me the message).

I just don’t see how big issues keep getting excused somehow, the owners can legit break their own rules all the time yet the moment anyone else does then our home security is threatened to be removed, and how they can be so laid back sometimes then the next day it’s totally different. Just fed up and ready to be at a different RV park next year.

I finally talked to my crush after three years. I was so excited, but then I found out she is already in a relationship, now Im just upset and struggling to move on. Someone actually convinced me to talk to her, otherwise I never would have dared to, though its not their fault, they wanted to help. I cant confess to her because I dont want to lose our friendship, but I also can't talk to her normally or forget her. I just keep thinking I should have never talked to her in first place

Im ngl, maybe every few days I'll have a nice meal with 3 sides. Aside from that? Its strictly fuel bro.

The entire microwave vs airfryer debate? I dont even care, those pizza rolls are merely a host for my excessive ranch consumption.

And ima just say it. Sometimes when I cook, its just the one thing. Chicken Alfredo with NO sides. And you know what? ima make extra so I can eat leftovers for 3 days straight >:)

But idk I feel like a lot of people take food too seriously. I made some instant ramen in the microwave the other day. I got scorned for not using a pot and a stove.

Have I made authentic ramen with a Japanese flair before? Yes absolutely, its delicious. Does the cheapest brand of instant noodles from Walmart deserve that level of respect? Absolutely not, its going in the microwave. I am not boiling instant noodles in a pot and throwing a fried egg on it wtf. The whole reason I bought instant noodles was so that they would be instant

I do not need luxury meals for every meal of the day. Why do peeps gotta be so bougie smh. Life aint that serious fr

Colorism is a consistent issue everywhere, but I'm so tired of experiencing it among fellow POC. My whole life I've been dark enough that I experience racism (people often think I'm Hispanic) but not dark enough to pass as 'black.' One of my own family members told me that I'm not brown recently even though I have never ever once in my life been white passing.

Ive never really 'fit in' anywhere, especially because I was raised in a majority white area. I didn't even know what Juneteenth was until I moved to the city and my friends of color explained it to me.

I'm just so tired of people especially, my family and other POC making comments about how I'm not actually POC. I FUCKING AM.

The world wasn't clamoring for fucking "glizzies." Everything doesn't have to be some contrived bullshit.

This weather is getting unbearable. I'm a Brit and we're just not used to 30c+ every other week. Can't plan any holidays because it's too bloody hot to go anywhere or do anything. I would rather go into the office where at least we have air con.

And then there's this bloody football thing going on. Don't get me wrong, I will proudly support England at cricket, rugby, golf, or anything else. I absolutely love my country. But, contrary to popular belief, not everyone cares about football. It's going to be intolerable if we actually win because the skinheaded thugs and yobs will go on a drunken rampage of smashing shop windows and beating their wives/girlfriends/children in celebration. Very disappointed in Mexico for losing last night.

Bring on October, please.

I can’t do this anymore.
I am too tired feeling like a doormat.
I feel like I’m always a replaceable item. Like an object that waiting to be thrown away.

I am a human. But I feel I can’t find human relationship anymore, except a few good friendship. Small circle of good friends, I have. But never ever had a good relationship with a man that I would call my person.
It feels like a curse that I keep falling into pattern. The pattern that my dear friend told me to see the reality but not from how I see the best in a person. I am always good with seeing the good in people. But I never see the reality of who they are until it starts to hurt me. And it hurts constantly.

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2022- made $200K reluctantly selling dream home at peak of COVID
2023- quit 6 figure job out of years of safety concerns and frustrations with management/coworkers
2024- decided to try day trading, gave myself 3 years to learn

35M I have 6 months left before 'reviewing' whether I should continue learning, which I probably shouldn't. Something isn't clicking and it's not the type of work one can get help with. I occasionally look for jobs in case I discontinue trading, and I'm totally screwed. There is nothing out there for me.

I have 10 years in a niche job that has no transferable skills, a useless college diploma, and nothing else. I've put an inhuman effort into trading, and all it amounts to is a suspicious and hard-to-explain gap on my resume.

I don't have an ego, but I'm not working in a factory for minimum wage. I've gone to school 3 times in the past and it didn't work out. Going back a fourth time to compete with kids half my age, especially with the cost of living, just doesn't seem feasible.

All I truly want is a relationship, a home, and a sustainable job (one where I don't wake up hating life and living on the poverty line). I am so far away from having this life. I pine for those things and it's agonizing. People have been doing it for thousands years and this idiot just can't seem to figure it out. I've seriously backed myself into a corner.

holy fuck bro why is it so hard to find a job 😭 i’ve been applying everywhere and it’s just rejection after rejection or complete silence. i’m actually losing my mind

Just cause im 18 does not mean i can afford to move out! Im not making 5k a month! I can't work hard labor/physically demanding jobs! When you turn 18, you get options, and all of them COST MONEY!

Just cause im 18 doesn't mean i have my drivers license! Nobody is willing to spend the time to TEACH ME! I can't learn without being TAUGHT! If nobody teaches me or gives me the chances to practice, how am i supposed to learn and become a safe driver?! Also, i can't pull 5k out my ass when i have to take care of myself and 2 cats!

If i have disagreements with my family and the only response you can think of giving is, "Just move out then!" You are genuinely low ig and have no idea what the world is like right now for those who didn't get help from others when paying for car,school, or housing. There are so many costs that are moving out it would be my whole paycheck and more before i even get to groceries, insurance, or pet foods! My parents aren't helping me pay for anything. Not college, not pet food, not groceries, not a car, not health insurance, not even hygiene. absolutely nothing. Those are all expensive, and i have to try to save up for that sort of thing

If i could move out, DONT YOU THINK I WOULD HAVE DONE THAT ALREADY!!!!

No, I don’t mean receiving a call from someone you haven’t seen in weeks/months and spending some hours rekindling. I mean sitting on the phone for hours every day with someone you text very often and see almost on a weekly basis — just to talk about something every 15 minutes with another 15 minutes of silence between that.

It’s driving me crazy because I feel like I should enjoy it, but I simply don’t. When I’m on the phone, I am giving my full attention; I can’t watch YouTube, work, or play video games because then I can’t focus on what I’m doing outside of the call, and if I do focus on what I’m doing, then I completely miss what’s being said over the phone and am having to constantly stop what I’m doing to say “what’d you say, again?”. But why are we still even on the phone if nothing is being said? I’m basically waiting for you to think of something to say. WHY?! Is this literally not what texting was made for? It feels so pointless.

This rant is mainly for friendships, but I still think this way for romantic relationships too. Me and my best friend are complete polar opposites. I am definitely no introvert — I can hold an hour-long conversation if we are actually talking about something — but I don’t force myself to talk or try to break the silence when I’m hanging with my friends. To be honest, I am completely fine with silence. I truly don’t understand why people need to find something to say.

On the other hand, I can’t recall a time my best friend wasn’t on the phone. And it doesn’t matter when, where or what. At home doing nothing? She’s on the phone, cool. At work? She’s on the phone. Hanging out with someone else? She’s on the phone. At the movies? She’s on the phone. To make matters worse, she works the night shift and doesn’t get off til 5 AM. She will call me past midnight and try to stay on the phone for more an hour. I’ll hit her with the, “hey, I’m tired, I’m going to sleep now” and the call seems to go on even longer, but I also hate just straight-up hanging up on people so that’s on me. I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t have anything to talk about past midnight, let alone 1 am.

I don’t care how bored I am at work or at home — calling somebody to fill the void has never crossed my mind. I will always find something — or nothing at all — to do. If I get a random itch to play video games with someone, sure let’s call for hours while we play together**.** Sitting on the phone the whole time I’m hanging with someone else? Absolutely not. Even when I’m just chilling at home I don’t feel the need to call someone and deal with continuous loops of absolutely pointless conversations and silence — it feels so inauthentic and makes my skin crawl. Is it crazy to save it for when we see each other?

Honestly, I struggle to maintain interest in whatever is being said after a call goes on for more than an hour, because it really is never a time a call needs to go that long. Bits of silence while hanging out is — to me — sooo different, because you can just enjoy the presence of the person. But silence on a call? I can’t see or hear you so what are we doing. I see my friends and my brother sitting on the phone from morning til evening with the same person, and I just can’t see the point.

My mom says that I just haven’t found someone that I am interested in enough. I have plenty friends that share the same interests as me, and I’ve been in a long-term relationship — at no point did I ever enjoy sitting on the phone. It’s cool to have a 1-2 hour call every once in a while, but more than 1-2 times a week (and 2 times is pushing it) is overkill for me. I truly can’t stand it.

I tend to only call people when I have something I need to directly talk to them about or if I want to ask them to hangout, because what’s better than an actual in person conversation? My best friend will sit on the phone with anybody who will answer her call, and if you do answer her call (after she’s ringed you 2-3 times), she will most likely try to call you again that same day, after the initial hour or longer call, whether you are or aren’t willing to listen. When we first became friends (4 years and going strong!!), she tried FaceTiming me daily and throughout the day. I had to tell her that I couldn’t do it then and I damn sure can’t do it now that I’m working. Even now, if I like something she posts or send her a quick text, I expect an incoming call notification — and I’m usually always right. I love that lady with my whole heart but can someone please let me know I am not an outsider to this feeling??

It was July 4th, and we were invited to a friend's house for celebrations, which included grilling some food. He was super excited as it was a new grill at his new house. He had a giant Weber charcoal grill and a whole bunch of burgers and brats.

I was looking forward to it because I grew up grilling with charcoal, and I prefer it over propane. The host, who is very nice and gracious, threw a bunch of coals on the grill, applied lighter fluid, and lit them. They then proceeded to put the grill back down and immediately throw burgers and brats onto it, directly over the flaming coals.

If you've ever cooked with charcoal, you can imagine what happened next. Burgers were somewhat salvageable, but the brats were black on the outside and raw on the inside - totally inedible.

I did my best to hold back, but eventually I had to step in and save the whole thing by explaining how charcoal works, direct vs indirect heat, etc. At this point, it was 5 pm, people were hungry, and the host was scrambling to find a store still open where they could get new food. They finally found a tiny grocery store still open and went out and brought back some very third-tier brand sausages (the ones that were burnt were a name brand).

The charcoals had also cooled at this point, so I threw a new batch in, and once they had ignited and gotten ashen, I pushed them to one side and cooked the new food using indirect heat, then finished with a sear directly over the coals. Food came out great, albeit it was nearly 7 pm at this point and people were ravenous.

So, if you haven't grilled before, please do a few trial runs and watch some tutorial vids before inviting people over for the premiere grilling event of the season.

EDIT - LOL a lot of people seem to think being able to feed 20+ people food is somehow asshole behavior. The cook did not know what they were doing. They ruined the food. They were upset about the whole thing. I offered to help, and they GLADLY ACCEPTED. I don't think I'm a hero or Gordon Ramsey. I simply knew how to use the tools that were there. If you're going to offer to cook food for people, you should be sure it's edible!

At a retail store, talking to customer service item listed as 70% off of $120 is ringing up as $84 dollars.

Continues to argue basic algebra to multiple grown adults.

I argued that the sign was wrong. That it should say 30% off not 70% off. They argued that $84 dollars is 70% OFF of $120 dollars. Eventually paid more, "because their stock base value was $180 dollars".

Guess I'm just another one of those crazy NPC's they encounter throughout the day.

edit: idk why I obfuscated the store. It was Target. Fuckem.

I’m 21F and I’d say im very new to anything sexual. I was talking to a guy as of recently and things kinda got weird? he started showing me his private parts and I felt obligated to show mine. I didn’t show my face in any of them, but like I feel disgusting that I showed anything at all. It was my first time ever sending anyone anything like that, and I don’t know why I felt compelled to share pictures. Now he’s asking for more but like I don’t want anymore. I know I can just block him, and I am the one that caused this terrible situation by myself, but how do I get rid of this disgusting and gross feeling? this dude is a total stranger and he said things like “I like showing my parts to people” and “just don’t ghost me.” I just feel stupid and disappointed in myself.

I’m trying to find a nice rug for a nursery and every single rug that comes up is labeled as “washable” aka thin crap. When did we go from regular rugs to washable thin pieces of junk? Is there even a way to filter out these crappy rugs?

Two years ago, my 13 year old work computer finally died despite my best efforts to keep it going. So my employer issued me a new one.

Conveniently a month after the warranty expired, it inexplicably stopped being able to connect to the internet. I tried everything, no luck. Eventually, I discovered that the manufacturer had mounted the adapter directly on top of the GPU, so when the thermal paste wore out, it practically melted the damn thing.

I bit the bullet and replaced the adapter, only to discover that the whole computer had basically started falling apart. One day the screen won't turn on, the next it takes 30 minutes to boot, the next the battery won't hold a charge. Next day it's thoroughly bricked itself.

Now I have to be issued a new machine because this one just inexplicably started falling apart due to design flaws so egregious they have to be intentional.

All that not even to begin on all the bullshit that goes on with mobile phones.

How is this shit legal?

Im not sure if I have a condition or some weird sense of smell, but I at times get irrationally irritated if I can smell you before I see you. That old woman (as an example) who drowns herself in hideous perfume I can taste on the air after they walk down the aisle. Or if I get smacked in the face with your perfume while driving down the road with the windows open. I don't understand how people don't realize just how strong that stuff is, like Jesus you had to use half the freaking bottle, what is wrong with you?

...lol or is there something wrong with me where that shit affects me more than others?