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Duh's avatar

i have an entire notes section in my phone called "things that annoy me" that are just a list of things like this. I add to it every time something IRL bugs me and its therapeutic to "put it in the burn book"

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Erin For The Planet's avatar

in defense of quick stander uppers on a plane: Sitting in a tiny chair for hours is not fun. If you’re on the aisle and can snag a little more space for yourself to stretch your legs, good for you! Also if those people are already standing and ready to walk out, guess what? EVERYONE gets to get off the plane more quickly. Someone else standing doesn’t affect you if you want to stay seated!

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

i get this. my husband does it and has explained it’s because he needs to stretch his legs immediately (he’s almost 6’3”). and he doesn’t block anyone when he does it - he keeps to himself!

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Michelle's avatar

I was going to agree. Tall people get a pass as long as they aren't shoving forward and being in people's way. Otherwise, stfd.😂

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Erin For The Planet's avatar

The “using a friend’s milestone as excuse to post photos of self” is too real 😂. Thanks for making space for us to gripe.

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Jessica Greene-Pierson's avatar

I read this at the end of my work day, and it was the perfect little pick-me-up. Just the right amount of rage. Like a fury-fueled flan. Delectable. That bit about stopping in the middle of walking? I will straight mow someone DOWN. But I also have a big heart. Thank you <3

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

we all have big hearts but bigger opinions!!!

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Lizzie's avatar

UGH as a teacher here currently at an impasse with our district over a TWO PERCENT raise, I loathe the sentiment that we have it easy or should be able to take the stress/disrespect just because we have summers "off." Plus, the only way for us to move up the pay scale is professional development, so many of us take classes during the summer OR like me, work to supplement our meager income. We do trainings, teach summer school and other programs, take on additional jobs, and plan for new classes. Thanks for the space to RANTTTTTTTTT

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

ugh. i’m so sorry. it’s truly a crime.

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Cathy 🇨🇦's avatar

Loved this!

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Ally's avatar

as a girlie with ibs i feel bad for everyone who loses what i like to call “battle shits” 🥲

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

LOL

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Erin For The Planet's avatar

Probably will regret outting myself for this 😂, but I literally do not think about what other people are “doing” or who else is around in a shared/public restroom. We’re all here for the same reason! There are enough things to stress about in life that I don’t need to obsess about strangers in a public restroom where we are all there to do our business 😂.

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

i just get so nervous

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Lauren's avatar

every time you post your opinions, i'm convinced more and more that I need to pack it up and move to Dallas so I can be your bestie and sit on the back porch with margaritas having a big ol' bitch circle. It's so refreshing to know i'm not alone in my opinions 😂

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

come on, bitch! our pergola is big enough for a party!

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Natalie N's avatar

Lol I fucking love these and made me want to extrapolate and have a convo about it

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Mocha's avatar

This was a very entertaining newsletter. I had fun responding to all the situations. It made me feel young again... almost like I was intensely engaged with a SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE question/response test. Those used to be the excitement of my LIFE.

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

i always wanted to be a magazine writer!!!!! so this checks out.

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Jessica Greene-Pierson's avatar

Exactly like Seventeen magazine - spot ON!

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Julia Roehl's avatar

OMG - LOVED to see how I am a heartless bitch just like the rest of y'all!!! Favorite Vote - Elevators: I am typically pressing the close door button as fast and hard as possible.

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Emma Golden Miller's avatar

fun fact: i learned via the office ladies podcast that the close door button doesn’t actually work. it’s an illusion. open door does, but not close door

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Julia Roehl's avatar

Well, I am going to keep pressing like my life depends on it. Hahahaha!

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