Category Archives: 1,001 Rants

Rant #980 – The Deevolution of Video Games

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jay

If you just look at the sound and graphics you’d say video games have taken a huge leap forward, but I’d argue just the opposite.  While games today look pretty the game play has been dumbed down to the point … Continue reading →

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Rant #981 – Laugh Tracks

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jay

I actually work with someone who said they won’t watch The Office, not because they didn’t like the show, but because it didn’t have a laugh track. Are people that mindless that they won’t laugh at a joke unless they … Continue reading →

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Rant #982: Gambling on Sports vs. Trading Stocks

Posted on March 19, 2012 by kap15

When you read about someone who loses money in the stock market they are always described as an investor who had some bad luck. When someone loses all their money betting on sports they are described as a degenerate who … Continue reading →

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Rant #983: Duane Reade

Posted on August 24, 2011 by jay

I don’t know if Duane Reade is a regional chain or a national chain, but what I do know is this: Duane Reade is a terrible chain.  Unless you want to spend 15 minutes waiting on line to buy a … Continue reading →

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Rant #984: Algebra

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jay

Algebra is an elaborate scam. Let’s break it down.  You have to study your ass off in high school to solve all these elaborate algebra equations.  Why?  Because algebra is on the SAT’s.  Why is it on the SAT’s?  No … Continue reading →

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Rant #985: Unions

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jay

I walked past the recent Verizon workers strike in NYC and realized how much I hate unions. I realize unions were originally put together to protect the workers from unsafe working conditions, child labor, ridiculous work shifts, criminally low pay, … Continue reading →

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Rant #986: High School Graduations

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Bri

Can we stop making such a big deal about high school graduations. Every June, people go nuts for the Class of 20XX, as if their class is the greatest thing ever. I see balloons, decorated cars, ads in the paper, … Continue reading →

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Rant #987: Smartphones at concerts

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Bri

Been to a concert lately? I have, and I’m noticing a really annoying trend.  What’s the deal with everyone in the crowd using their phones to photograph/audio record/videotape the show?  I know, everyone wants to post it on facebook/youtube/twitter/etc for … Continue reading →

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Rant #988: The ‘I can’t sleep’ Facebook Post

Posted on July 4, 2011 by jay

Every day I wake up to at least 5 posts saying “I can’t sleep” or “I didn’t sleep last night.”  Here are the top 9 reasons why you shouldn’t do this because if you aren’t convinced after 9, a 10th … Continue reading →

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Rant 989: Enough with the disgusting pictures showing the effects of cigarette smoking

Posted on June 27, 2011 by kap15

Smokers get the fact that smoking kills. It is not a secret like it was say in the 60s (and back in the 60s it was only a secret to those that thought hacking up phlegm was a sign of good health). … Continue reading →

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