I officially hate people with mp3 players

[Rebecca]

Okay, I don't really hate everyone with an mp3 player, just those who are also rude and obnoxious.

I was in class the other day, and some students were giving a group presentation. Some guy a few seats next to me was listening to his ipod SO loud that I could hear what he was listening to, and it was incredibly distracting. Plus I think it's horribly disrespectful to whoever is lecturing/presenting. What exactly is the point of going to class if you are going to listen to your ipod the whole time? You might as well sleep in or something.

Later that day, I was leaving school, and this girl with an ipod RUNS INTO ME. If she can't even walk while listening to music, I really hope she doesn't try to drive and talk on the phone. Sheesh.

I just don't like the idea that so many people are so engrossed in their own world of music that they block out everything and everyone else. I think there is a time and a place for personal music enjoyment, and it usually shouldn't be in public.

[James]

I just don't like the idea that so many people are so engrossed in their own world of music that they block out everything and everyone else. I think there is a time and a place for personal music enjoyment, and it usually shouldn't be in public.

Then don't move to England then. It will be your personal hell...

[Dutch]

I don't think that has anything to do with mp3 players or music in general at all so much as, um... what's the word?

Oh yeah, dumbasses.

[ree-ree]

I don't think that has anything to do with mp3 players or music in general at all so much as, um... what's the word?

Oh yeah, dumbasses.

Hahaha! I always hate when I'm on the train after a long day and everyone is quiet and exhausted and you either hear a cellyeller or someone's headphones that are too loud.

[NerfHerder]

Bullshit! Crank that iPod up, I say. You should be so lucky as to listen to what I'm listening to. Cherish every digitally-encrypted sound byte, mothafucka!

[Rebecca]

I don't think that has anything to do with mp3 players or music in general at all so much as, um... what's the word?

Oh yeah, dumbasses.

Maybe the ipod brings out the dumbassness in some people.

[Dalya]

so does driving. dont even get me started. if i werent a good driver i would have died twice today alone. i usually avoid death 4 to 6 times a week. i never knew stopsigns and red lights were so hard to see...

[stephen]

i listen to mine on the train quietly, because i know it bothers me when i can hear other peoples. if i'm out it's usually quiet because otherwise i miss train announcements and things like that. my way to college is a bit touristy so i usually have it on low because i get asked about twice a day if they're waiting for the right bus/going the right way etc.
if i'm grumpy it tends to be a bit loud though

[Dalya]

i think its rude when people have their windows down and leave their music or radio turned way up at red lights. i always turn mine down. i also think its rude when people drive through neighborhoods with their music blasting, day or night but especially at night. nobody wants to hear your fucking music and nobody is going to climb in your pants even if they do happen to like your music. so whats the point? have fun with your hearing aids when youre 40 jackass.

and getting somewhat off topic, what is the fucking point in saying "hey baby" or "nice wheels" or something equally dumb just because i happen to have my window rolled down and so do you? do you think i'm going to get out of my car, get in yours, and have sex with you? no? THEN LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!! ITS NICE WEATHER AND I DONT WANT TO TALK TO YOU, YOU FUCKING HIGHSCHOOL DROPOUT!!!!!!!!!!!

fin.

[Rebecca]

do you think i'm going to get out of my car, get in yours, and have sex with you? no? THEN LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!! ITS NICE WEATHER AND I DONT WANT TO TALK TO YOU, YOU FUCKING HIGHSCHOOL DROPOUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you forget to take your Midol again, Dal?

[Dalya]

midol cures cramps, not personalities.

i just hate getting hit on in my car. whats the point? especially when its some dumb linebacker in an black escalade listening to rap and i'm in my tiny car listening to belle and sebastian trying not to make eye contact. which happened today. yeah, cause if you refer to me as "baby" i'm going to blow on my window and write my phone number in it, just like in the icebreakers commercial. TV is real. please deafen me with your shitty music and then kill me with your amazing driving skills. it really turns me on when you slam on the gas before the light even turns green. god i'm moist just thinking about it.

[sam]

I don't get hit on too often, so I can't address that one

I do think that it is interesting that many of the iPod addicts claim to be music freaks but they almost always seem to be using their iPods in situations where they need to tune the music out rather than actively appreciate it.

[Dalya]

yeah.

at jew camp youre not allowed to have your ipod anywhere except in the cabin so that you can hear if a golfcart or fat jew is about to run you over. sometimes its necessary to hear.

plus youre like 5 times easier to rape if youre a woman walking around listening to an ipod. cant hear anyone coming and youre probably not with a friend if youre listening to music (unless youre rude).

[ChrisLovesYou]

i think its rude when people have their windows down and leave their music or radio turned way up at red lights. i always turn mine down. i also think its rude when people drive through neighborhoods with their music blasting, day or night but especially at night. nobody wants to hear your fucking music and nobody is going to climb in your pants even if they do happen to like your music. so whats the point? have fun with your hearing aids when youre 40 jackass.

Mom and I did this today with that disco version of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Try and tell me that was unacceptable.

[Dalya]

worse than letting your phone ring in a library.