Sounds that make you Cringe

[itgirl]

Originally Posted by Audiomechanic

Babies crying and dogs barking. Both of those sounds want to send me into a murderous blind rage. Especially when the baby crying is at a restaurant and the parent's think it's cute or tune it out. SHUT THAT BRAT UP!

Originally Posted by Audiomechanic

It's like their kid is THE freaking GIFT to humanity! Just cause THEY think their precious little brat is soooo cute, does NOT mean others do. Since there's smoking sections in restaurants, I think there aught to be sound proof "kid" sections so the rest of us can eat in peace.

so i take it you have no kids. as a parent, lemme tell ya i find it hard to believe that any parent thinks a crying baby is cute. i know i don't, i find it embarrassing if it is my child. but what if you ordered food? what do you do then? it's one of those situations that you can only relate to once you've been in it.

however, i do believe if it gets out of hand you should excuse yourself and try to calm the child. but that isn't always possible. those of us with kids shouldn't need to be holed up at home like prisoners for 18 years just because your ears are sensitive.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Cardboard rubbing together. Cringing just thinking about it!!!

CARDBOARD? Really????

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by itgirl25

...those of us with kids shouldn't need to be holed up at home like prisoners for 18 years just because your ears are sensitive.

Very true, BUT... there are places that are infant/small child appropriate, and there are places that are not.

[itgirl]

it's not a sound, but i can't stand the feel of cotton balls rubbed btween my finger tips. ugh, i shudder just thinking of the sensation.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by itgirl25

it's not a sound, but i can't stand the feel of cotton balls rubbed btween my finger tips. ugh, i shudder just thinking of the sensation.

How about harry balls?

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by t-rock

Ooh when your teeth scrape together the wrong way is terrible.

Ooohhh- ow. Hate that.

Originally Posted by Trip

The sound of a bike crunch.

Originally Posted by Rae

crashes

Wondered when that would come up...

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by itgirl25

it's not a sound, but i can't stand the feel of cotton balls rubbed btween my finger tips. ugh, i shudder just thinking of the sensation.

I never thought about it, but I know whatcha mean... it's a weird, fiber-y feeling (not as extreme as fiberglass insulation, but similar)

[itgirl]

Originally Posted by neebelung

Very true, BUT... there are places that are infant/small child appropriate, and there are places that are not.

i do agree, but i doubt he was referring to high-class establishments. i don't always wanna eat at mcdonalds. i like TGIFridays and red lobster, and it isn't always easy to get a sitter so i can dine peacefully. we do what we gotta do. but i know my boundaries of where i can and can't go w/the kids. it's just the fact that people think we are oblivious to our children's actions that always gets a rise outta me. like i said, (speaking generally here) you will never know until you're in that situation. it is very stressful dining with children. but we either do it or never leave the house.

* itgirl steps down off soapbox now *

[itgirl]

Originally Posted by Rider

How about harry balls?

i dunno, i make my man shave 'em.

[r!der]

My ex-girlfriend after a couple of drinks. Sometimes I wish that biotch came with a remote control and a mute button.