# Of SOs, smart-assery, and PMS **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 21, 2012, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153 "2012-08-21T09:43:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/1 "2012-08-21T09:43:54Z")
Ladies, is it just my husband who shows a remarkable talent for picking the week I have the worst case of PMS crankies to ratchet up the smart-ass tendencies and general bone-headedness, or do other spouses/significant others do this too? He’s a basically decent human being, but not exactly socially adept. Side data point: a lot of times, the crankies are my first warning I’m due soon, due to irregular cycle, so there isn’t a consistent timing on this. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/2 "2012-08-21T12:04:05Z")
Men, is it just MY wife that finds my normal behavior funny and amusing, except when she has the worst case of PMS crankies, or do other spouses/significant others do this too? She’s basically a decent human being, but kind of blind to her own grumpiness. Side data point: she’s very irregular, so determining WHEN she’s going to be cranky is a fool’s errand. ---
**Author:** ![sandra\_nz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/3 "2012-08-21T12:07:54Z")
I don’t think this thread needs any more posts. That was perfect. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/4 "2012-08-21T12:23:04Z")
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**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/5 "2012-08-21T15:09:01Z")
I laughed out loud when I read the OP. Then I laughed harder when I read the first response. Yeah, my husband gets really annoying when I’m really irritable, too. Dang him. Dang him to heck. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/6 "2012-08-21T20:49:55Z")
(laughing at Turek) I suppose it does depend on one’s POV, but it really does seem like my husband picks around then to ramp up the smart-assing and other annoyances past his normal baseline. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![perfectparanoia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a5b964/32.png) [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/7 "2012-08-21T20:54:33Z")
\ To the OP: I think he does because he sees that I am getting grumpy and it’s his way of cheering me up. When it doesn’t work, I know Aunt Flo is coming for a visit soon. ---
**Author:** ![Crab\_Rangoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Crab\_Rangoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crab_Rangoon)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/8 "2012-08-21T21:03:51Z")
I just want to know how my daughter, extended family and coworkers know I’m PMSing and start behaving in annoying ways??? Is there a sign on my forehead?? ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/9 "2012-08-21T21:08:18Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > (laughing at Turek) I suppose it does depend on one’s POV, but it really does seem like my husband picks around then to ramp up the smart-assing and other annoyances past his normal baseline. 🙂 Yeah, it’s gotta be him, it couldn’t possibly be you! ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/10 "2012-08-21T21:17:12Z")
POV question. From the household member POV, can’t be him (or her), must be the hormonal person. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/11 "2012-08-21T21:35:22Z")
> [@Crab\_Rangoon](#): > > I just want to know how my daughter, extended family and coworkers know I’m PMSing and start behaving in annoying ways??? Is there a sign on my forehead?? Yes. ---
**Author:** ![cjepson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153/12 "2012-08-22T15:26:34Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > POV question. From the household member POV, can’t be him (or her), must be the hormonal person. 🙂 It could be both. Some people may respond to crankiness with increased jerkitude.