- tourists who rent those obnoxious scooters and take over the pavement, making it more dangerous than the road
- bad (glitchy, ancient looking) websites that belong to incredibly successful companies that make a shit ton of money!
- people who still send you emails after you've unsubscribed, usually to announce a new product they have (it happened to me three times already, not cool!)
- people who ask obvious questions, like REALLY obvious, with answers you can find out in 2 minutes on your own
- loud kids in crowded cafes (sorry, kids. I'm trying to be less of a grumpy old lady, but can I also drink my fucking lemonade in peace?!)
- adding random words to "entrepreneur" so you get stuff like "mompreneur", "solopreneur", "creatopreneur" (eye roll)
- calling yourself a "thought leader" (I'm not saying there aren't any, but those who are, aren't using this term)
- public figures who make outlandish predictions, which of course don't come true, but then pretend like nothing happened (I'm looking at you, Musk. Though he's not the only one I have in mind)
- when online stores give you a shitty gift as a thank you for shopping with them. (here's a stale cracker, thank you for spending $100 with us!)
The last one lol. They’re better off not giving it at all. My husband went to a fancy watch event. They tried to pawn off hot chocolate milk balls as luxury chocolate. I learned hot chocolate milk balls are not for eating straight up when I bit into it and chocolate shavings exploded down my chin
Good Q. Not sure actually, but I've interpreted it as people who call themselves entrepreneurs because the really WANT to be perceived like that, when they're actually not doing anything entrepreneurial at all. wdyt?
I think this “wantrepreneur” label can also apply to others flavors of entrepreneur, because many creators who call themselves “creatopreneur” don’t actually do anything entrepreneurial 🫤
...folks who write on twitter who consider themselves part of the "creator economy"...
...chalkboards...
...midjourney "art" and midjourney "art" defenders...
...the non ironic re-embracement of 00's nu-metal...
...people who "ask" questions on twitter as though they don't have an opinion and really care what the 500 random "followers" who mouthbreath below them have to say about it..."What do you really think about truth?"...they "really" want to know...
...anyone building a virtual reality complaining about our actual reality...
...just the worst...saw a dude who was like "in the future you will either be a cyborg or get killed by one so you better get excited about living with tech inside of you...if only computers came with the ability to slap someone...
I want a cat that behaves like a dog the moment I get home by running into my arms and seeing me as the best thing in the whole world, but that turns back into a cat (a nice, interested but independent cat) once we've said hello
I always felt like you were one of the better ranters I know 😂 I usually hesitate to complain, but I think you made a good case for embracing the feeling!
On the top of my head, here's my rant list (which was harder to come up with than I expected):
AI overhypers
3-in-1 coffee
wires that clutter up space
menial tasks that take up too much of my time
OP characters that have little to no development in a story?!!
people who made a commitment but didn't show up without sending any updates at all
essays/posts that have too much backstory (aha! taking notes for myself)
These lists that I'm seeing from everyone are actually hilarious AND super fascinating—and this one doesn't disappoint Linart! If I had to choose which one I'd love to read an essay about written by you, I'd choose 'menial tasks that take up too much of my time'
"Once the rant was out of me, I could stand back and work with it in a resourceful way—and what emerged was sometimes joyful, sometimes solemn, sometimes silly, instructive or poetic. It became whatever my better, less grouchy, nature needed it to be." - excellent! What you hate will show you the way indeed. Thought-provoking essay!
Here's my list of things that make my blood boil:
- tourists who rent those obnoxious scooters and take over the pavement, making it more dangerous than the road
- bad (glitchy, ancient looking) websites that belong to incredibly successful companies that make a shit ton of money!
- people who still send you emails after you've unsubscribed, usually to announce a new product they have (it happened to me three times already, not cool!)
- people who ask obvious questions, like REALLY obvious, with answers you can find out in 2 minutes on your own
- loud kids in crowded cafes (sorry, kids. I'm trying to be less of a grumpy old lady, but can I also drink my fucking lemonade in peace?!)
- adding random words to "entrepreneur" so you get stuff like "mompreneur", "solopreneur", "creatopreneur" (eye roll)
- calling yourself a "thought leader" (I'm not saying there aren't any, but those who are, aren't using this term)
- public figures who make outlandish predictions, which of course don't come true, but then pretend like nothing happened (I'm looking at you, Musk. Though he's not the only one I have in mind)
- when online stores give you a shitty gift as a thank you for shopping with them. (here's a stale cracker, thank you for spending $100 with us!)
The last one lol. They’re better off not giving it at all. My husband went to a fancy watch event. They tried to pawn off hot chocolate milk balls as luxury chocolate. I learned hot chocolate milk balls are not for eating straight up when I bit into it and chocolate shavings exploded down my chin
"loud kids in crowded cafes (sorry, kids. I'm trying to be less of a grumpy old lady, but can I also drink my fucking lemonade in peace?!)" 😂
Also love your one about adding random words to entrepreneur. I get it.
But…perhaps there's one variant that you'll be able to get behind more? How about "Wantrepreneur" ?
“wantrepreneur”? What does it refer to? Sorry, I didn’t get it.
Good Q. Not sure actually, but I've interpreted it as people who call themselves entrepreneurs because the really WANT to be perceived like that, when they're actually not doing anything entrepreneurial at all. wdyt?
I think this “wantrepreneur” label can also apply to others flavors of entrepreneur, because many creators who call themselves “creatopreneur” don’t actually do anything entrepreneurial 🫤
...pretty much anyone adding a different word to the start of entrepreneur is notapreneur...
😂😂😂
undercooked rice
overcooked rice
dry january participants who keep flaunting how bored they are on social media
men who think there is no hierarchy "table"
women who complain too much about not being at that said table so when they get to the table, they don't know what they want
3-1 shampoon, conditioner, body wash
grumpy bartenders at busy bars (like bro, you can make SO MUCH money right now)
overstirred old-fashioneds
people who think listening to audiobooks is the same as reading a book
influencer chefs who throw kimchi on a taco and call it "fusion"
oh man, i had to stop myself. what a great read and grouchy compass for new content!
I love this list. Especially the last one!
This is epic, Maria. Will you write one?
I feel like I owe it to myself now... challenge accepted..!!
🤗
...rants...
....a.i. evangelism...
...people who don't like goats...
...cyborg enthusiasts...
...excessive breeders...
...taylor swift's PR team...
...media executives...
...linkedin influencers...
...folks who write on twitter who consider themselves part of the "creator economy"...
...chalkboards...
...midjourney "art" and midjourney "art" defenders...
...the non ironic re-embracement of 00's nu-metal...
...people who "ask" questions on twitter as though they don't have an opinion and really care what the 500 random "followers" who mouthbreath below them have to say about it..."What do you really think about truth?"...they "really" want to know...
...anyone building a virtual reality complaining about our actual reality...
this is f'kin awesome!
cyborg enthusiasts 😂
...just the worst...saw a dude who was like "in the future you will either be a cyborg or get killed by one so you better get excited about living with tech inside of you...if only computers came with the ability to slap someone...
the second to last one.... I felt that in my bones! I know what you're talking about.
People who don’t like goats 🤣 Brilliant
Ah, it’s the joy of airing of grievances! It’s good for the soul. So enjoyed this piece especially listening to it. Thank you!
Usually my grievances are around:
- Every other driver on the road, but especially the slow ones in the fast lane
- People who leave 1 star reviews or use Yelp
- Tradesmen who all charge insane prices
- When it’s “cash only”
Tradesmen charging insane prices has my attention Tim!
Why is every job $10,000???
You should seriously write this one!
I can’t WAIT for square plates! Please let that be your next.
Pillow covers that don't fit
Chairs with no back support
Paper straws
Over-enthusiastic dogs
Totally disinterested cats
omg! totally disinterested cats! Yes! YES!
I want a cat that behaves like a dog the moment I get home by running into my arms and seeing me as the best thing in the whole world, but that turns back into a cat (a nice, interested but independent cat) once we've said hello
my cat is actually like this 😂 he loves to play fetch and cuddle and wrestle and leaves when he needs space
Keep dreaming 😂
I always felt like you were one of the better ranters I know 😂 I usually hesitate to complain, but I think you made a good case for embracing the feeling!
On the top of my head, here's my rant list (which was harder to come up with than I expected):
AI overhypers
3-in-1 coffee
wires that clutter up space
menial tasks that take up too much of my time
OP characters that have little to no development in a story?!!
people who made a commitment but didn't show up without sending any updates at all
essays/posts that have too much backstory (aha! taking notes for myself)
healthy food being expensive as heck
cities that don't have easily accessible parks
These lists that I'm seeing from everyone are actually hilarious AND super fascinating—and this one doesn't disappoint Linart! If I had to choose which one I'd love to read an essay about written by you, I'd choose 'menial tasks that take up too much of my time'
"Once the rant was out of me, I could stand back and work with it in a resourceful way—and what emerged was sometimes joyful, sometimes solemn, sometimes silly, instructive or poetic. It became whatever my better, less grouchy, nature needed it to be." - excellent! What you hate will show you the way indeed. Thought-provoking essay!
🙏
Low balling creatives — now that’s an essay I’d love you to write Abigail