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people that put "custom" mufflers on their cars that make tons of noise and think they are "cool". they are NOT cool, they are annoying! And I don't want to hear them! (no offense to anyone here that may have one, I just get annoyed by them. ESPECIALLY when they are on some kind of "lower cost" car).

Depends on the exhaust system, there are quite a few out there that I find actually find enhance the sound of a certain car, Magnaflows on a V8 Mustang come to mind, but if you're referring to those coffee grinders on Civics and Cavaliers, then I'll agree with you ;)

A friend of mine wants to share his pet peeve. He hates it when people go to The Sherbrooke Liquor Store http://www.sherbrookeliquor.com/ (where they have Canada's largest beer selection) and come out with....Bud Lite.

People who drink Budweiser (any type, let alone Lite), Coors Light, Kokanne, or any other type of beverage that pretends to be beer ... whats the point? Seriously, if you want beer then get beer and not some gross imitation :o

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People who drink Budweiser (any type, let alone Lite), Coors Light, Kokanne, or any other type of beverage that pretends to be beer ... whats the point? Seriously, if you want beer then get beer and not some gross imitation :)

I couldn't agree more. Sounds like you'd fit right in with the 'Edmonton Bunch' Bottoms Up !!!

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I couldn't agree more. Sounds like you'd fit right in with the 'Edmonton Bunch' Bottoms Up !!!

Which brings me to another pet peeve of mine ... beer prices!

On average, a 6 pack of 330ml bottles costs about $15 ... for comparisson, I usually end up buying 20 x 500ml bottles of liquid heaven in Germany for about the same price (10 Euros)

Not to mention, in Canada I actually have to go to a beer/liquor store to buy my beer instead of any supermarket or cornerstore like the rest of the civilizied world.

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captaintrolley

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First of all I encountered Leonard at the pool. I thought he stopped hanging out in my neighborhood, guess I was mistaken there.

Then, a friend of mine who just happened to arrive back from vacation, said that she had a Vancouver Trolley brochure for me and that she'd pop it in my locker on her way out. I half suspected I knew what it was about, but not wanting to jump to conclusions I thanked her for 'thinking of me' while she was away.

Sure enough, those replica fake trolleys are at it again. Trying to fool people into thinking they are the real deal. And make its way into MY locker. *shiver* .

I really hate it when everyday normal somewhat intelligent people think they know what trolleys are.

Do you think I would spend all my time and energy, risk life, limb and job, lose sleep and sanity over a school bus in drag? If anyone ever spots me advocating and / or supporting those abominations, please get me professional help. Thanks.

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Which brings me to another pet peeve of mine ... beer prices!

On average, a 6 pack of 330ml bottles costs about $15 ... for comparisson, I usually end up buying 20 x 500ml bottles of liquid heaven in Germany for about the same price (10 Euros)

Not to mention, in Canada I actually have to go to a beer/liquor store to buy my beer instead of any supermarket or cornerstore like the rest of the civilizied world.

When i lived in Newfoundland, our corner store carried the beer in the same fridges as pop! I loved it then!
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Emergency vehicles who put their flashing lights on just to go through a red light, and then shut them off.

They are most likely still on their way somewhere, just trying to "minimize" the distraction.

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Firetrucks.

They scare the shit out of me, with their loud ass exhaust, all that power of the engine, the loud sirens and horns, they go fast they are heavy, and the engine sounds like dinosaur growling.

Whenever I hear one coming I get sf far from the street as possible.

Suit yourself, but firetrucks are awesome...

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They are most likely still on their way somewhere, just trying to "minimize" the distraction.

They are clearing an intersection for a Code 1 or Code 2 emergency.

Suit yourself, but firetrucks are awesome...

I asked this questions 2 years ago on Yahoo Answers about why fire trucks sound so distinct, this is the answer I got.

its because the engine is smog exemp,like a military engine, and therefore just pipe to lead the exhaust away from the cab is required,so no muffler,cat smog etc is present.also the engines are designed as heavy duty as possible to prolong their lifespan and maximize reliability,after all, when a fire engine has to go, IT HAS TO GO. detroit diesel,cat, and cummins are the field leaders,and some small ones can have 4 cylinders,most have 6,and some have 8

Source(s):

u.s army diesel engine tech,also live near emergency one in ocala fl

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Firetrucks.

They scare the shit out of me, with their loud ass exhaust, all that power of the engine, the loud sirens and horns, they go fast they are heavy, and the engine sounds like dinosaur growling.

Whenever I hear one coming I get sf far from the street as possible.

Montreal's fire trucks are badass! Love the Detroit sound of those beasts. <_<

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Well as a guy I love firetrucks, but I'm just afraid of them.

Maybe you had an unpleasant encounter (were frightened) with a fire truck once a long time ago?

I'm not afraid of them, but when I see / hear fire trucks and / or ambulances responding to a call I get a sick feeling knowing someone could be hurt or in distress.

I also feel a sense of pride knowing there are awesome trained men and women willing to risk their own safety to answer the call for help.

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Firetrucks.

They scare the shit out of me, with their loud ass exhaust, all that power of the engine, the loud sirens and horns, they go fast they are heavy, and the engine sounds like dinosaur growling.

Whenever I hear one coming I get sf far from the street as possible.

Isn't that the whole idea? To get you as far from the street as possible :lol:

Now, you really wanna get freaked out?

Move to Germany, rent a place a block away from one of these ...

... keep your fingers crossed that there is an emergency somewhere in the area that they have to notify as many volunteer firemen, paramedics, etc. in the area as quickly possible and make sure that its 2 o'clock in the freakin' morning.

If that doesn't get you out of bed .... LOL!

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Reminds me of back when I was in middle school and you couldn't do anything without being called gay. If you talked to a guy for a long period of time, you're gay, if you sit beside a guy, you're gay, if most of your friends are guys, you're gay, and if you looked at another guy, you were gay. I hated middle school so much....>_>

latest news from me:

...if you don't watch porn, you're gay...says a dirty minded friend of mines that i dont know too well

;)

OKAY, SOME OF MY FRIENDS HAVE GONE OVERBOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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latest news from me:

...if you don't watch porn, you're gay...says a dirty minded friend of mines that i dont know too well

;)

OKAY, SOME OF MY FRIENDS HAVE GONE OVERBOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know, your sig might speak differently of what you just said. Just a thought.

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People who insist on driving with their highbeams on <_<

And of course the drivers going the other way all flash their highbeams at this individual, blinding me in the process :angry:

(As you can tell from most of my posts in this topic, I am very picky about driving habits)

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