Originally Posted by: earthman buckThat's a HUGE peeve for me: when machines that are programmed to do certain things refuse to do those things.

Like if I'm on my computer and I say "Computer! Open a new Internet window!" and it just shuts down, that pisses me off.

On the other hand, computers are complex devices that have many functions. It is much more angering when something like a DVD player (whose only function is to play DVDs) refuses to work.

"DVD player! Play this DVD!"
"I will not, sir!"
"You must!"
"Very well. I will play the video, but with no sound!"
*head explodes due to rage*

Also, I would like to share another Dad-peeve.

My Dad has this habit of shaking his head at everything he sees on TV. This headshaking can mean anything from disapproval to enjoyment, and you never know which it is.

Sometimes I just want to grab him by his ears and shake his head vigorously, shouting "WHAT IS YOUR MOTHER****ING PROBLEM?!?!?!?!"