Need Less: People living off the system

Ok so I've been working my big boy job for just over a year now (by 2 days!). And the one thing I've consistently noticed is how much my paychecks are lowered by "The Man" taking out taxes. Don't get me wrong, my monster tax return helped with this, but no one wants to see their money taken from them. Especially if it goes to people like Leroy Fick.

So since this 56 year old dude won the lottery, people are either going to be extremely happy or jealous, but I'm absolutely enraged. That's because despite the $2 million he won last year, he's still eligible for foodstamps! That's right! Myself, along with every other tax paying American, are indirectly paying for this man's groceries. Apparently there's some loophole that his winnings don't count as income (despite the fact that winners have to pay income taxes on their earnings!).

To make matters worse, there's this dude:

Yup, that's a real, adult man right there. And he's on welfare. Along with his "caretaker." Ignoring the fact that his fetish is right or wrong (it's totally fucked up by the way), it's absolutely absurd that he gets government assistance. For what reason? He builds furniture, so he's capable of being employed. And he even dresses normal in public, so he can function in society.

Enter Senator Tom Coburn who is my new hero (despite the fact that he's a Republican). He wants to take away this man's Social Security check. Now that this situation is finally getting some coverage, hopefully the right thing will happen.

Oh and what was this baby's reaction? “You wanna test how damn serious I am about leaving this world, screw with my check that pays for this apartment and food. Try it. See how serious I am. I don’t care,” the California man said. “I have no problem killing myself. Take away the last thing keeping me here, and see what happens. Next time you see me on the news, it will be me in a body bag.”

Hmmmmm. Ok! I didn't realize I signed up to basically pay "child" support for a perfectly capable adult male. Maybe he actually wants to kill himself from constantly watching Barney on PBS. Or because Glen Davis totally stole his nickname.

...and that grinds the shit outta my gears!

What Really Grinds My Gears: 95% of Sports-Realted Facebook Statuses

So I know I haven't been pissed off in a while, but Evan's recent comeback has inspired me to get back on the horse. So many of you may have noticed that 95% of people's FB statuses these days encourperate either the Bruins or the Celtics. Oh hey why not! Playoffs baby! Only problem, I'm pretty sure most of these people wouldn't know a puck or basketball if it hit them in the ass. Take for instance the random girl post: Bruuiiinsssssssss ; ) <3333333. Really? Since when do you watch hockey? I'm pretty sure chances are if its Sunday night you're gonna be watching E!'s wonderful line-up of high quality programing (sarcasm Dan) over the game.

What Really Grinds My Gears: When Fast Food Places Run Out of Food

Isn't that just the worst? its late night, you know you can't get anything decent and/or good for you, so you're like fuck it lets hit up Micky D's. Get to the drive through, ask for a Big Mac and the guy working is like sorry we don't have the patties to make that. WHAT!!??? You can't make a fuckin Big Mac? Its NUMBER 1 on your menu. Number fucking 1. AKA the most ordered. You would think they're would be a larger supply. And you know that there's more in the back, this little prick just doesn't wana go defrost more burgers.

What Really Grinds My Gears: When People Eat Oyster Crackers as Snacks

On tonight's episode....we discuss a serious pandemic: When people eat oyster crackers as regular snacks. Granted, they are delicious little treats that taste like saltines on steroids. But let me paint you a scene.

What Really Grinds My Gears: LAX Bros

Yup, the lords of duchebaggery. The LAX Bros. With their generic LAX hats, LAX pennies, florescent sunglasses, flows, pink board shorts, and duck shoes. Do I even have to elaborate on this one? You know, guys who have blatant disregard for every non-bro around them due to their immense family wealth and false sense of entitlement. Still don't know what I'm talking about? You know the guys who like to act like their tough shit in blatant scenarios where they know its physically impossible for a physical altercation to ensue?


Well if you still don't know what I'm talking about, here's a little video that pretty much sums it up. Not the best video ever, but I applaud the effort.




And that's what really grinds my gears....