# \[OLD\] June Bugs (monthly mini-rants) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 1, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892 "2023-06-01T22:09:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/221 "2023-06-20T02:39:53Z")
> [@Dr.Drake](#): > > I already see “gluen free” used this way quite a lot. I have some tea labeled as gluten free. It’s also kosher. I get that it has to pass though some hoops to be kosher, but the gluten free seems to be a given. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/222 "2023-06-20T02:57:10Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > One time I asked my neighbor if he knew the type of tree in his yard. He said, “Pearlwood.” I asked, “Pearlwood?” He answered, “Yeah, pearlwood.” I asked, “What kind of a tree is pearlwood??” He answered, “No, you have to ask Pearl [his wife] what kind of tree it is!” If his wife is named “Pearl”, he’d better get the hell out of there quick! [![](https://i.imgur.com/ekh4IDR.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/ekh4IDR.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/223 "2023-06-20T03:25:50Z")
She sounds like a Pearl of wisdom. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/224 "2023-06-20T13:12:37Z")
Due to work and weather-related disruptions of schedule, I haven’t cracked open a book in four days. And the one on Friday shouldn’t count, because it sucked. I’m freakin’ out, man! 😵‍💫 ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/225 "2023-06-20T14:45:51Z")
The saturday before Memorial Day, our building had a cookout. My phone rings, I look at it to see, and its my ex. Of course, I dont answer. (Yay me). Few days later I text his dad. It seems he was probably calling to tell me his grandmother died. I hadnt met her. So I tell his dad, you know, your son still owes me 50 dollars since he didn’t buy me that loveseat he said he would. (It seems hes still getting his full checks, his dad wonders when they’ll catch on). His dad says he’ll pay me. That was 3 weeks ago. I text him once in a while, it says delivered but not read On a bright note, I finally got a job. Yes! And free coffee, which is a perk of the job… ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/226 "2023-06-20T14:55:40Z")
Congratulations on the new job, and on not answering that phone call! ---
**Author:** ![tofor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tofor/32/13727_2.png) [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/227 "2023-06-20T15:02:39Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > So I tell his dad, you know, your son still owes me 50 dollars since he didn’t buy me that loveseat he said he would. (It seems hes still getting his full checks, his dad wonders when they’ll catch on). I suggest not pursuing this money. It can only lead to hurt. You are well rid of this guy. Leave it be. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/228 "2023-06-20T15:09:37Z")
I start thursday. 🧋 ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/229 "2023-06-20T15:09:43Z")
> [@tofor](#): > > I suggest not pursuing this money. Don’t pursue, but never forget! I just had someone in dire need of my services. My business software reminded me the woman had screwed me out of $95 (NSF check never made good) in 1998. I told my receptionist I wanted nothing to do with her The woman remembered the $95, but insisted there was a statute of limitations for debt. She swears she’s going to “report me”! ETA: $95 in 1998 is equivalent in purchasing power to **about $177.25** today, ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/230 "2023-06-20T15:34:59Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > On a bright note, I finally got a job. Yes! And free coffee, which is a perk of the job… Awesome! I knew you’d find something if you kept at it. Well done! ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/231 "2023-06-20T15:40:07Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > She sounds like a Pearl of wisdom. I’m just glad that Pearl is not ‘in your face’… ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/232 "2023-06-20T18:48:37Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > ETA: $95 in 1998 is equivalent in purchasing power to **about $177.25** today, And with 25 years interest it’s even more. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/233 "2023-06-20T22:55:26Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > I start thursday. 🧋 Congrats! I know it’s been tough to find a place for you. May everything go smoothly for a change. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/234 "2023-06-20T23:55:49Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/235 "2023-06-21T00:55:18Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > On a bright note, I finally got a job. Congratulations! And best of luck in the new role. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/236 "2023-06-21T01:20:19Z")
Thanks. Gotta get up at 5 a.m.! Six days a week, but I will have a job. Tomorrow, I have another interview, maybe I’ll get a p/t evening job! ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/237 "2023-06-21T01:21:46Z")
I am happily rid of him, but his dad had said he’d bring it to me, and the texts are delivered, not read. I feel cheated. What a family they are. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/238 "2023-06-21T01:46:53Z")
I had this odd feeling that I brewed a cup of coffee in my Keurig but forgot about it, but I looked over and there was no cup there, so I just let it go. Now it’s three hours later and I decided to brew myself an actual cup of coffee only to see the overflow reservoir overflowed and a puddle of coffee on the counter. That’s the second time in six months I’ve brewed a cup with out putting a cup in the damn thing. I think I’m losing my marbles. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/239 "2023-06-21T02:33:20Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > That’s the second time in six months I’ve brewed a cup with out putting a cup in the damn thing. I think I’m losing my marbles. If you’re putting marbles in the Keurig you really have some problems. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892/240 "2023-06-21T02:49:08Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > Thanks. Gotta get up at 5 a.m.! Six days a week, but I will have a job. Tomorrow, I have another interview, maybe I’ll get a p/t evening job! Congrats on the job! Must be a relief and a great feeling! An evening job on top of that sounds exhausting, but then, I speak as a retired old fart who is annoyed by energy-sapping responsibilities like having to get out of bed in the morning. You young kids have lots more zip than I do! 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892.md?page=13)