Incompetence Rangoon
Posted 28 Apr 2006 by chesterIs it me or does it seem like nobody knows what they're doing anymore?
The government (and the public in general) thinks it's a good idea to spend money it doesn't have, computer phone tech support people know less about computers than users, Ivy League schools feel pressure to lower their standards to remain competitive, radio stations cycle through the same 50 songs. What gives? Name your favorite example of incompetence in today's world.
Heh, posted 28 Apr 2006 by chester »
Um, including people who don't know grammar: "nobody knows what s/he is doing anymore?"parking, posted 28 Apr 2006 by inkblot »
i've seen people try to parallel park with ten feet in front and ten feet in back and still start over a couple dozen times because they can't make the cut right. other times i've seen people try to parallel park in a spot that is just plain not long enough, and try several times before giving up. it's funny to watch.people who click on "sexy pictures" , posted 28 Apr 2006 by pedro »
from complete strangers., posted 28 Apr 2006 by baggins »
people who survive at the workplace by grasping the coattails of other competent coworkers and somehow finding a way to get the coworkers to do their jobs for them. repeatedly.customer support, posted 29 Apr 2006 by pedro »
who are incompetent by design, who don't have the answers, and who can't transfer you to someone who does.bagging., posted 2 May 2006 by barefootjumper »
i was in trader joes today and spent $40 on groceries and walked out with one bag. full. i needed a few more things so i ran into ralphs [major grocery chain], spent $15 and walked out with two bags; both nearly empty. i'm already going crazy over here trying to decide which is better: paper which can be reused or plastic which can be reused a bit and then easily recycled. if i have three to six items i hardly need two bags.um, nicole., posted 10 May 2006 by barefootjumper »
we have a yoga instructor at our gym who sucks. i went to one of her classes and decided i would not waste my time going back and found a different class on that day. but she subbed for our instructor "perfect mark" on saturday and my roommate and i couldn't stop rolling our eyes to each other. we've dubbed her "um, nicole" because when she teaches she's always saying "um, um, um" all the time. figure it out. we spend half the class waiting for her to decide which pose to take next. argh.I hate to complain but..., posted 20 May 2006 by smax »
lets just say I've spent some time at the DMV lately.I've also now been pulled over twice within a 1/4 mile from my place, literally less than 50 feet apart. That would make the 4th or 5th time I've been pulled over in Utah, 2nd field sobriety test (5th lifetime). I have yet to get a ticket or any piece of paper other than a written warning for my headlight being out. You may ask, "what does this have to do with incompetence?" You don't want to know how many times I've seen police ignore people doing blatantly dangerous and illegal things in these same intersections. Often with police there, sometimes joining in the festivities. It's amazing what people will do to get into a McDonalds and Wallmart parking lot.
over-competent?, posted 26 Jun 2006 by barefootjumper »
just returned from staples. a trip there is now on par with enemy interrogation.in the first five minutes: "are you finding everything?" "need any help?" "can i help you with anything?" "finding what you need?" "doing okay?"
i hate to bitch and moan about a herd of people doing their job persistently, but i hate being pestered when i'm shopping; particularly if i'm not looking for anything specific. i'd rather walk out empty handed than be bothered repeatedly while i'm browsing [and likely buying SOMEthing.]