Questions You Hate

[cosmicfolklore]

I hate being asked questions in general, but when I am smoking, I have to remove my pipe from my mouth if you aren't going to be considerate enough to phrase it in a yes or no question.

I have been asked some pretty dumb ones too. "What kind of pipes do you smoke?" I am not even sure where to begin. Did you mean, style or brand, or country of origin... do you mean type of tobacco? or are you just trying to make small talk? GTFO... see that makes me have to have more questions to even begin to respond. Questions like that lead to more questions, then more questions, then next thing you know dammit, we're having a fucking conversation,.. jerkface!

Another question I hate that is not pipe related, but disconcerting nonetheless is... "How did you get in here?"

What's you favorite question that you hate... smoking related or just in general.

 

[Streeper541]

I hate the question,
"Can I ask you a stupid question?"

Frankly, my answer is no because you just did.

I also hate the question, especially from grown adults... "Did your tattoos hurt?" or, "Which tattoo hurt the most?"

Per a smoking related question, my least favorite is the always snarkly asked.. "Whatcha got in that pipe?" ?

 

[briarbuck]

You sound like you're a ball at parties...lol

 

[cosmicfolklore]

You sound like you're a ball at parties...lol

For some sadistic reason, we keep getting asked. Phhht, like I'd go. Ha ha.

 

[tklee]

"Why is your hair so curly???"

I'm like, "How the f**k i know? Ask my mother!!" ? ?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

"Why is your hair so curly???"

I'm like, "How the f**k i know? Ask my mother!!" ? ?

Being a very curly headed redhead, as a young kid, my response was always... "it came with my head." This seemed to tickle adults.

 

[bassbug]

Stupid question for cosmic....do you offer curmudgeon training?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Questions are great. They give me the opportunity to fuck with people's heads.

 

[Bengel]

"How did you get in here?"

And where the hell are your pants?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

There are two ways of being a curmudgeon. One is to say things as if you really hate people, the other is to really hate them. If you think that this pushes people away, it doesn't. I feel like one of those TV ads... are you tired of being a wallflower? Do people not talk to you at parties? Do people avoid you on the streets? It's probably because your a nice guy, and NOBODY likes nice guys. Speak your mind. Have confidence. And, say what everyone is thinking, but doesn't want to say outloud. People will flock to you. Just look at whomever people are gathering around to talk to. Are they nice guys... no. They have confidence and say things no one else will.
Follow me for more tips how to win hearts and minds while stomping on the easily offended.

 

[RobNYC]

Being from NYC I'm constantly bombarded with annoying questions. Got some change? (lately they've taken to naming their price, usually a dollar and up), Have a cigarette?, Where's your wallet?, What're you lookin' at? Conveniently, I've found they can all be answered in the same way...with the back of the hand. Saves time.

 

[Chasing Embers]

There are two ways of being a curmudgeon

Three

Mow you're front yard with a scythe in full view of any neighbors. No one will knock on your door.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Being from NYC I'm constantly bombarded with annoying questions. Got some change? (lately they've taken to naming their price, usually a dollar and up), Have a cigarette?, Where's your wallet?, What're you lookin' at? Conveniently, I've found they can all be answered in the same way...with the back of the hand. Saves time.

In Asheville the panhandlers have gotten so bad that when I tell them that all I have is a card, no cash, they'll whip out a card reader to take your money that way. It's crazy.

 

[Grangerous]

Do frogs have pockets? If frogs had pockets they’d pack a pistol to keep the snakes away.

 

[scloyd]

Can you help me move? I HATE THAT QUESTION!!!!

 

[RobNYC]

In Asheville the panhandlers have gotten so bad that when I tell them that all I have is a card, no cash, they'll whip out a card reader to take your money that way. It's crazy.

I would laugh, but I can readily believe it!

 

[kurtbob]

When I order food at lunchtime and they ask……….”can I get a name for that order”? And I reply “ Horacio Pigstickly”. As usual they are looking me directly in the eyes and write it on the ticket. Of course I’m wearing a clearly marked uniform with this

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I hate being asked questions in general, but when I am smoking, I have to remove my pipe from my mouth if you aren't going to be considerate enough to phrase it in a yes or no question.

I have been asked some pretty dumb ones too. "What kind of pipes do you smoke?" I am not even sure where to begin. Did you mean, style or brand, or country of origin... do you mean type of tobacco? or are you just trying to make small talk? GTFO... see that makes me have to have more questions to even begin to respond. Questions like that lead to more questions, then more questions, then next thing you know dammit, we're having a fucking conversation,.. jerkface!

Another question I hate that is not pipe related, but disconcerting nonetheless is... "How did you get in here?"

What's you favorite question that you hate... smoking related or just in general.

Hey now, I just had a forum member ask me what kinds of pipes I have the other day and I thought it was a pretty normal thing to ask and enjoyed answering! We have entire sub-forums dedicated to it.

Remember "we" ask some of these questions!

Otherwise, I think I got so used to answering questions the whole time our daughters and our nieces and nephews were growing up, a couple of the relatives' kids still little, I just don't find anything all that intrusive or bothersome.

That doesn't mean my dogs don't have more interesting questions than what may randomly show up when I'm at work or out and about, lol.

The whole scythe thing now has me thinking of @Chasing Embers as the Grim Reaper! A chill just went up my spine as I typed that!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Hey now, I just had a forum member ask me what kinds of pipes I have the other day and I thought it was a pretty normal thing to ask and enjoyed answering! We have entire sub-forums dedicated to it.

Remember "we" ask some of these questions!

Otherwise, I think I got so used to answering questions the whole time our daughters and our nieces and nephews were growing up, a couple of the relatives' kids still little, I just don't find anything all that intrusive or bothersome.

That doesn't mean my dogs don't have more interesting questions than what may randomly show up when I'm at work or out and about, lol.

The whole scythe thing now has me thinking of @Chasing Embers as the Grim Reaper! A chill just went up my spine as I typed that!

Ohhh, this needs further explanation. On the forums there are no stupid questions... well, I guess some people are trying harder than others, but nevermind... I didn't mean on here. When getting out of my truck to get something from the store, another guy smoking his pipe in the parking lot ran up to me and asked... "what kind of pipes do you smoke?"
Now, I know that some of you guys live in places where pipesmokers aren't just everywhere setting on the sidewalk smoking pipes, but here in the land of The Briary, where within a 100 mile radius, pipe smokers are everywhere. So, for you guys who think seeing a pipesmoker in the wild is a fantastic thing, you probably don;t "get this." But, how do you respond to someone running up like you want an autograph or something, wide eyed, and ask something as dumb as "what kind of pipes do you smoke?" Not, "what kind of pipes do you collect?" nor "what is your favorite pipe?" but, "what kind of pipes do you smoke?" It has no simple answer, and it screams... "Talk to me because everyone hates me. I have no friends. I'm a looser."
Now, if he'd have asked, what is your favorite tobacco, I might not mind taking my pipe out of my clench to respond. But, "what kind of pipes do you smoke?" just sounds like an elementary playground conversation starter. "What kind of sport do you like?" "Wanna be friends."

 

[didimauw]

"How much did that cost?"

Wives.....phhttt.