In a hurry....

Dear rude girl at the mall-

I understand, we are all busy people. Sometimes we just want to run in the mall to get what we need and then just get out. But you can do that without being the biggest douchebag in the place. As I was strolling along with my mom (FYI, we were all the way to the right of the walkway, so there was plenty of room to pass) you just had to barrel through the two of us. Is it really that hard to walk around us or at the very least say excuse me? Maybe you have some terrible affliction that makes you run through people that I do not know about, so in that case I apologize. Since I think this does not exist, do not be such a jackass. Thank you and have a lovely Sunday.

-MRF

Just rude...

A fan of the site, Bella, sent us this picture and explanation. Just make yourself comfortable.

Bella says:

Hi guys. I was riding a bus a few days ago and right after me, a lady came on and sat down. She had a big block carrier that was... well, big and a plastic bag with a carton of chocolate milk in it. She sat down and then proceeded to put down the bag on the seat beside her and the block carrier 2 seats down. That was already rude as it was, but then I realized that the seat she was sitting in and the 2 others that she took up for no reason are seats for the elderly and the disabled. Ok, it was not busy on the bus, I'll give her that... but it's not a reason for her to be taking up 3 seats when 1 is enough and her bags are good on the floor.... just a thought. Here's a picture I took. Have a great day!





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Snowy day = still picking up your dog's poo

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Yes, the Northeast (and many other places in the country) has had a big ole snowstorm, or, snurricane. Still, poop is poop. It is easier to pick up, and less disgusting, in a cold snowdrift! So, stop leaving the crap because you think we won't see it - we do.

-hmg

Toll Booth Rudeness

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From Gothamist and The Smoking Gun: New Jersey Turnpike toll booth collector rudeness was the subject of 550 complaint letters in 2008-2009. TheSmokingGun.com has the pdfs of the complaints here. Tales of spitting on fingers before handing back money (both from tollbooth collectors AND drivers), flashing of drivers, angry retorts for drivers paying with large bills or small coin, even an offer of a strip search by one helpful collector!! Neato!

I have a good buddy, let's just call him "Bronx", who has regaled his pals with tales of working as a toll booth operator a couple decades ago. He'd tell us of pocketing cash and letting good-looking ladies (aka "tomaytahs") through for free, and "having an understandin" with certain members of organized crime. I bet he handed over a few spit-bills in his day. Check out the full story on Gothamist and look at those (sometimes racy!) Smoking Gun pdfs...

-hmg

Credit HELL

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How to Deal With Immensely Rude People - wikiHow

Found this on wikihow.com. Do you agree with these statements? What other ways do you deal with rude people? Let us know in the comment section below.


How to Deal With Immensely Rude People - wikiHow

Fast food, loud music and rude talkers: Do they make riding the bus unbearable?

It's everywhere, this transportation rudeness. The comments section (read it!) has some interesting tidbits, though some seem to be peppered with mildly (or outright) racist or classist opinions. From the LA Times blog (click on the link):

Fast food, loud music and rude talkers: Do they make riding the bus unbearable?

-hmg

It is the Olympics, not Mardi Gras....

Medalist leaves Olympics after racy pics hit Web

By Steve Almasy, CNN

February 21, 2010 9:02 a.m. EST

Bronze medalist Scotty Lago, left, shown here at USA House with gold medalist Shaun White, has left the Games.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• USSA president: Scotty Lago "has formally apologized and also made a decision to leave"
• Gossip site TMZ published pictures of Scotty Lago with fan kissing medal below waistline
• Lago reportedly apologized to U.S. Olympic Committee and headed back to the United States
• Prior to incident, USOC created etiquette program for athletes, known as ambassador program

Vancouver, British Colombia (CNN) -- Bronze medalist Scott Lago apologized to U.S. officials and volunteered to leave the Olympic Games after racy pictures of him, his medal and a female fan showed up on the Internet, a spokesman for the U.S. ski and snowboard team confirmed Saturday.

Lago, from Seabrook, New Hampshire, finished third in Wednesday night's snowboard halfpipe event. It was his first trip to the Olympics.

On Friday morning, the gossip Web site TMZ.com published two pictures of Lago. In one, the unidentified fan is kissing the medal while it hangs just below the waistline of Lago's pants. In the second, she is biting down on the medal, which is around Lago's neck, as teammate Greg Bretz looks on. It is unclear when the photos were taken.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt said Lago had apologized to the U.S. Olympic Committee and the U.S. snowboard federation, and left Canada.

"Scotty Lago is a great athlete, but with that comes a responsibility of proper conduct and his involvement in this situation is not acceptable," Marolt said in a written statement.

"Scotty realizes his conduct was inappropriate. He has formally apologized and also made a decision to leave Vancouver today."

He was not entered to compete in any remaining events. Lago could not be reached for comment Saturday.

Video: Ohno makes Olympic history

Scotty realizes his conduct was inappropriate. He has formally apologized and also made a decision to leave Vancouver today.
--Bill Marolt, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association

RELATED TOPICS

• United States Olympic Committee
• Olympic Games
• Sports

The association's code of conduct, posted on the USSA Web site, states that members "shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior."

Before the Beijing Games, the USOC created a required etiquette program for its athletes and officials, known as the ambassador program. The goal is to advise athletes on local customs of the Olympics host nation and how to act in a spotlight most are very unfamiliar with.

Lago, 22, is not the first Olympian to leave the Games over behavior. Aerials skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson was sent home from the 2006 Torino Games when he was involved in an early morning fight with a friend.

Nor is Lago alone in facing public scrutiny for his off-the-field activities. Alpine skier Bode Miller's partying at the same Games was well chronicled in photos. And pictures of Michael Phelps appearing to smoke from a marijuana pipe hit the Internet six months after he won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics.

Lago is the first Olympian to appear on the new sports section of the TMZ site, which decried his departure.

"He's a snowboarder for cryin' out loud. They should have cut him a break," the Web site said. Of more than 160,000 people that responded to the Web poll on the TMZ page, 80 percent agreed.

Where are we suppose to put it?

From Amy S.- Totally explains itself.....

The un-welcome - The Boston Globe

Today, after my doctor visit, I thanked the receptionist, and she said "No problem."

Yesterday, I thanked the grocery store clerk; again, the reply, "No problem."

I do not know why "You're welcome." is not taught anymore, or is no longer cool, or if this is just a city thing, but it bugs me a wee bit. Of course, my buying groceries and you handing me my receipt is no problem. Same with processing my credit card to charge me for my doctor visit. I am not a "guest," I am your customer, spending my money, by my choice, in your establishment. Yes, it might be nice to hear "thank you for your business," but realistically, and in my people-please-y way, I don't expect this any more, and instead, end up thanking the vendor for providing me with my product for which I've just paid.

The Boston.com article I've linked goes into this in a bit more depth....but I am curious as to reader's opinions of this little phrase used to replace "You're welcome." Let us know in the comments section or write us at mail.heyrude@gmail.com.

Read: The un-welcome - The Boston Globe.


-hmg

Ode to a great word

When I am on The Actors Studio and James Lipton asks the question, What is your favorite curse word?, originally, I would have said the f word. But I think it is safe to say that is a favorite to all. Now, I am going to say Douche and any form of the word. Good one, right? Let me give you an example. Yesterday I am driving and I am cut off by another car (this happens way to much here by the way. So rude!) The driver somehow drives up next to my car and just stares me down. Now I am the first to admit when I make a mistake, but I was not in the wrong. So Mr. Douchebag (see how I did that!) got the stare down back, but then he actually had to turn the corner. I think said douche-a-lot thinks that everyone should bow down to him. Think again!

Do you have a favorite douchebaggery(did it again!) story that you want to share with us? Please post in the comment section below. If you have a picture or video please send it to mail.heyrude@gmail.com.

P.S. If you find yourself on The Actors Studio, please feel free to use douche. I am all about sharing.


-MRF

From LICNYC.com: Bad Citizen!

LICNYC.com posted this picture from a reader. Uh, treacherous going, there. And they wrote:

"It's been a week guys. Your sidewalk is smack in the middle of the subway transfer. Clear off the ice!"

Check out their site: www.licnyc.com.

-hmg

Seriously, stop.

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From today's Gothamist:

"No matter how deserted your subway train may be, you can't still afford to get comfortable by putting your feet up: It seems that transit police have not eased up on their late night ticket blitz against any rider occupying more than one seat. Last year saw a 17% spike in tickets for that crime, and it looks like the trend continues in 2010. One of the more recent violators is a 17-year-old Stuyvesant HS student who got a $50 ticket two weeks ago on his way home from a birthday party. It was 2 a.m., and there were four people other in the subway car when he dared rest his feet on the edge of an empty seat. The student, Irvin Khaytman, says he was getting off the D train to transfer to the N at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn when he was stopped by a diligent police officer. "He said he saw my feet on the edge of the seat next to me," Khaytman tells the Post. "He said putting your feet on a seat is nasty, and since I was nasty, I deserved a ticket." Well, if they're going to crack down on nastiness, maybe the NYPD can at least round up people who clip their fingernails in the subway, too?"

Read the article here - and make sure to read the comments, which have ALL the rudeness that happens on the subway.....http://gothamist.com/2010/02/16/still_not_safe_to_put_feet_on_seat.php

-hmg

Southwest apologizes after director is kicked off flight for being too heavy

[photo from LA Times]

So, what's your take on this situation? Please give us your thoughts in the comments below (due to spam, we moderate them, so they may take a while to appear.) Kevin Smith may be a large dude, but if he was seated, and the armrest was down, then why did they decide to boot him off the flight and humiliate him....why, if they are going to screen larger folks, did they not do it at the gate? What's the policy??

Click on the link below for the full story, then come back to the site to comment:

Southwest apologizes after director is kicked off flight for being too heavy

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-hmg

Remember to check that you sent the right Valentine present....

I found this on www.funnyjunkz.com and thought something funny would be good for singles, pairs or whatever you call yourself today.

As Valentines day

was approaching, Charlie decided to buy a special gift for his new girlfriend, Ruth. The couple had not been dating for very long, and so Charlie wanted to make sure the gift was just right. Ruth was always complaining about having cold hands, and so Charlie - after careful consideration - decided a good gift would be a nice pair of gloves.

Charlie took his sister with him to buy the gift - he wanted a woman’s opinion. they found a nice pair of gloves at the store, and Charlie’’s sister purchased a pair of panties at the same time. Unfortunately, the sales clerk got the two items mixed up.

Charlie mailed his Valentine’’s Day gift to Ruth, accompanied by the following note:

I chose this Valentines Day gift as I noticed that you often don”t wear any when we go out in the evenings. If it had not been for my sister, I would have chosen the ones with buttons, but she prefers short ones that are much easier to remove.

These are a lovely colour. The lady at the store where I bought them showed me the pair she had been wearing for the past three weeks, and they were hardly soiled at all. I had her try yours on for me and they looked quite lovely.

I wish I was there to put them on you for the first time; no doubt, other hands will come into contact with them before I have a chance to see you again. When you take them off, remember to blow on them lightly before putting them away as they will naturally be a little damp from wearing.

Just think how many times I”ll be kissing them in the future. I hope you”ll wear them Friday night for me.

Love,

Charlie

Rudest Place Names from Britain

I thought this was really silly. Sue me, it is saturday....

Top 10 Rudest Place Names in Britain

Posted by Alex Turnbull, Friday, 20th February 2009

For a bit of Friday fun, here’s a roundup of our top ten rudest and funniest¹ UK place names on Google Maps.

So with no further ado, in reverse order, the winners are…

10. Titty Ho, Northamptonshire

9. Back Passage, City of London

8. Fine Bush Lane, West London

7. Crapstone, Devon

6. Sluts Hole Lane, Norfolk

5. Penistone, Yorkshire

4. Dick Place, Edinburgh²

3. Pennycomequick Hill, Plymouth

2. Minge Lane, Worcestershire

1. Butt Hole Road, Yorkshire

Of course the UK being the kind of place it is, there’s absolutely trillions more of these to be found. Some that didn’t make this list include:

• Cocks, Cornwall
• Thong, Kent
• Crotch Crescent, Oxfordshire
• Wetwang, East Yorkshire
• Twatt, Shetland
• Slag Lane, Wiltshire
• Hardon road, Wolverhampton
• Fanny Hands Lane, Lincolnshire

Experian to stop selling FICO scores to consumers

Read this article.

In this very difficult economic atmosphere, knowing your true credit score is more important than ever. Getting a loan, a credit card, buying a home or a car, renting an apartment - all of these are contingent upon your true FICO scores. And Experian will sell that info to lenders, but as of February 13th, no longer sell it to consumers. So, once again, big business has an advantage over the little guy. Without being able to compare scores from all three agencies (Equifax and TransUnion being the other two), then a consumer cannot see potential problems obtaining future credit.

Beyond rude.

Click on the link to read the full L.A. Times article: Experian to stop selling FICO scores to consumers.

-hmg

Thanks for standing there and doing nothing

This is not only rude but also disturbing. These people are suppose to be guards.

A special message to you.....the gym member

Michelle, another fan of the site, sent us another great submission. We give her a chance to rant about her experience. Please hear her roar.

Michelle says:

Right now I'm working in a gym at the front desk. It's a very busy, popular gym. There are several sides to the front desk, each side there is a different function. The pro shop side, where we ring purchases, drinks bars, clothes and such. There is also the check in side that faces the front doors. For sake of argument, and to get to the point we'll leave it at that.

I play many roles at the FD, mainly I am stationed at the cash register for pro shop purchases. Lets not even begin to talk about the cell phoners that don't end their call to converse with me, much less listen to me when I'm giving them their total. (I take as long as I possibly can when someone is on the phone, clearly they're too important, so I must waste their precious time for my own personal kicks, since the only rude one here is the one of us not on the phone).

There is a whole new level of rude out there. It's the people who feel the need to leave their headphones in their ears, with their music on, while trying to conduct business with me. Seriously? Is it soooo difficult to take at least one out of your ear? It's worse when I give them a total, and they shout "What?!" *repeat total* "What is it!?" *sigh* *repeat total* then have them not hand me a 20 or whatever, they toss it on the counter for me to fetch it.

Every day I must reduce the rage, and urge to rip the headphones from their ears like I'm starting a lawn mower. It's terribly rude, and also irritating when I have to scream, and repeat myself because you can't remove your headphones.

Michelle (Los Angeles)

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Attention all drive-thru customers.....

A fan of the site, Bella, wrote in and wanted to share something from her perspective. We have talked about people in customer service being rude, but she tells us about the customers not being so nice.

Bella says:

I saw you guys on the Tyra show and ever since then, not only have I read each and every entry you posted, but I have also been following you every day. Now, i go through something on a daily basis that irritates me to the core. So, I have decided to write a nice little letter to my customers in hopes that you will post it on your site...
take care and keep up the good job
Bella

Dear Drive-Thru customers.
Good morning and thank you for choosing our (insert company name here), May I help you? That sentence takes about 5 seconds to say. How much of a hurry do you have to be in to not be able to listen to it and feel the need to interrupt? It is rude when you interrupt ANYONE and believe it or not but the person on the other end of that line has a heartbeat just like everyone else. Not only that... but once putting your order in, please wait until I tell you to pull up before cutting me off and driving away. I am doing my job!! and dang it, I am good at it too! Don't look down at me cause I work in a coffee shop, it does not make me less of a person than you are. I have been trained to do and say things a certain way... so if deep inside you, you feel that you can't wait for me to do my job, then you have an option of choosing another location, or making your coffee for yourself at home. Losing ONE customer will not hurt my sales, or shatter my pride.
Last but not least? I have to say thank you and smile at you... why can't you say thank you back? we deserve it as much as you do....
But hey, Just a thought.
Have A GREAT Day!!


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-MRF

Annoying Roommate

-hmg

Grandma is pissed....

I found this article and thought to myself, Grandma is so pissed she actually wrote to Dear Abby. I thought Abby had died....Click on the link to see what is up.

Pay attention: Taking that call can be rude

Larry David - How to Handle Annoying Bluetooth Guys

-hmg

Facebook.....use it wisely

Dear People of earth- (yes, I totally stole that from Conan. But he is awesome!)

As Facebook rules most of our lives, I have something I need to point out to everyone. If you live in earlier times zones, please do not write about what great thing happened on my favorite TV show. Try to consider others. I will give you an example. The show, Lost, premiered this week and everyone and their mother had something to say about it. It would be nice to watch it and see these things for myself. Then we can discuss. Is it fair that I have to stay off Facebook and the many games I am addicted too because you are rude and inconsiderate...I think not. (By the way this goes for Twitter too) Anyway, I hope you all understand how important this in the grand scheme of things. I know you feel bad now, but sometimes people just need something pointed out. Thank you and have a nice day.

-MRF

Masticating Manners

-hmg

Attention shoppers....there is a dumbass on aisle 4....

Our friend, Jeri sent us this. This not only falls in the rude category but is also just dumb. It amazes me sometimes that these people exist... Click on the link below and you will see what I mean.

The Walmart Crib (Black Friday Edition)

Has this happened to you?

Here is something that I see all the time. Are there people in your life that do not return e-mails? Why is this? This is not only rude but it is definitely a pet peeve times ten. I understand that people get busy with things and might not be able to get back to you right away. But seriously, you do not have to write me a soliloquy, just a quick answer is all I need. Maybe it is just me. Maybe there is some new disease out there that I do not know about, that affects your ability to return e-mails. I would really feel bad if that were the case. Comment below about how the no-emailing has impacted your life. Or let me know about the no-emailing disease. Thanks.

-MRF

Do Not Mail : The Facts about Junk Mail

The Facts about Junk Mail

American mailboxes are inundated with junk mail. More than 100,000,000,000 pieces of junk mail are delivered each year—that’s more than 800 pieces per household. In fact, junk mail in the United States accounts for one-third of all the mail delivered in the world. Even though 44% of that mail goes to the landfill unopened, we still spend 8 months of our lives dealing with it all.

But junk mail does more than invade our homes and waste our time; it also destroys our environment.

Junk mail contributes to climate change — read our report, Climate Change Enclosed.

• It takes more than 100 million trees to produce the total volume of junk mail that arrives in American mailboxes each year—that's the equivalent of clearcutting the entire Rocky Mountain National Park every 4 months.¹⁰

• The manufacture of junk mail releases more greenhouse gas emissions per year than the emissions released by 9,372,000 million average passenger cars.¹¹ Check out the side bar to find out more facts about the Junk Mail Effect, or read our full report.
  

• The Canadian Boreal forms part of the greater Boreal Forest, which stores more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem on earth.¹² Despite this natural ability to protect us from the effects of global warming, the Canadian Boreal is being logged at a rate of 2 acres a minute, 24 hours a day¹³ to produce junk mail and other paper products.

• Deforestation of Indonesia’s tropical forests is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions.¹⁴ This destruction is largely driven by demand for pulp and paper for end uses like junk mail. Logging contributes to Indonesia’s status as the world’s third largest emitter of CO2 into the Earth’s atmosphere, despite its relatively small size.¹⁵

• Both Canada’s Boreal and Indonesia’s tropical forests are home to indigenous communities who depend on the land for hunting, fishing, economic development and cultural activities.

• The Boreal provides critical habitat to caribou and half of North America’s songbird species.¹⁶ Indonesia is home to 12% of Earth’s mammal species, and 17% of all bird species.¹⁷ Many of these, including endangered orangutans and tigers, rely on Indonesia’s rapidly disappearing tropical rainforests for their survival.

Do Not Mail : The Facts about Junk Mail (click on link to read more!)

-hmg