Minor things that bother you

[1995hoo]

regardless

I came here to complain about my browser not letting me type "ir-regardless" as an unhyphenated word.  (That's what I typed in the first line.)  I turned off the spelling checker, which is the only option I could find, and I don't want to turn it off because I like having misspellings underlined, but I want to be able to misspellify a word if I choose to.  And I found that my browser appears not to be the culprit, but the forum seems to be fixing that for me.  I typed it in and hit the Preview button, and the text box had the correct wrong spelling, while the preview had the unwanted corrected spelling.  I wanted to complain about my computer settings being different without asking me, but they aren't.  I don't want to complain about someone else's computer settings, so I'll just mention that this bothered me.  I hadn't noticed that feature before.

[kkt]

Vanilla extract bottles.  Hard to open, drip when pouring a small amount - and the amounts I use in recipes are almost always small.  They probably spill more on the counter than makes it into the measuring spoon.

[vdeane]

drip when pouring

Sounds like my problem with dishwasher rinse aid.

[kphoger]

Vanilla extract bottles.  Hard to open, drip when pouring a small amount - and the amounts I use in recipes are almost always small.  They probably spill more on the counter than makes it into the measuring spoon.

Vanilla extract is overrated anyway.  Almond extract is way better in most baked goods that call for vanilla.

[Rothman]

Vanilla extract bottles.  Hard to open, drip when pouring a small amount - and the amounts I use in recipes are almost always small.  They probably spill more on the counter than makes it into the measuring spoon.

Vanilla extract is overrated anyway.  Almond extract is way better in most baked goods that call for vanilla.

You monster.

[Scott5114]

regardless

I came here to complain about my browser not letting me type "ir-regardless" as an unhyphenated word.  (That's what I typed in the first line.)  I turned off the spelling checker, which is the only option I could find, and I don't want to turn it off because I like having misspellings underlined, but I want to be able to misspellify a word if I choose to.  And I found that my browser appears not to be the culprit, but the forum seems to be fixing that for me.  I typed it in and hit the Preview button, and the text box had the correct wrong spelling, while the preview had the unwanted corrected spelling.  I wanted to complain about my computer settings being different without asking me, but they aren't.  I don't want to complain about someone else's computer settings, so I'll just mention that this bothered me.  I hadn't noticed that feature before.

The forum's word filter removes the string of characters in question because it is not a real word.

[CNGL-Leudimin]

I can see the original post as the poster wanted, as I have the word filters turned off.

[PColumbus73]

Vanilla extract bottles.  Hard to open, drip when pouring a small amount - and the amounts I use in recipes are almost always small.  They probably spill more on the counter than makes it into the measuring spoon.

Vanilla extract is overrated anyway.  Almond extract is way better in most baked goods that call for vanilla.

You monster.

Almond extract leaves an aftertaste I don't really like. I've used maple extract for chocolate chip cookies and they turned out nice.

[wanderer2575]

What is it about cherries and grapes that they are pleasantly firm at the grocery store even after sitting out all day, but the moment I get them home and into my refrigerator they have turned soft and mushy?

[kphoger]

The forum's word filter removes the string of characters in question because it is not a real word.

You should revise the filter so that it changes irregаrdless to exunantiirregardless instead.

[formulanone]

The forum's word filter removes the string of characters in question because it is not a real word.

You should revise the filter so that it changes irregаrdless to exunantiirregardless instead.

I was looking for a word for an unyielding executive ant with infrared prowess, and by golly, you've come through.

[kphoger]

I was looking for a word for an unyielding executive ant with infrared prowess

Wow, really!  In what context?

[JayhawkCO]

Almond extract leaves an aftertaste I don't really like.

Try arsenic instead. Same almond flavor, much different aftereffects.

[formulanone]

I was looking for a word for an unyielding executive ant with infrared prowess

Wow, really!  In what context?

Software bug.

[Max Rockatansky]

Almost every time I am involved in a shoplift apprehension I have a difficult time winding myself down to sleep.  It seems to be caused by having an adrenaline kick, especially if it is later in the day. 

[TheCatalyst31]

The forum's word filter removes the string of characters in question because it is not a real word.

You should revise the filter so that it changes irregаrdless to exunantiirregardless instead.

Alternatively, change irre-gardless to one of ontario-gardless, huron-gardless, michigan-gardless, or superior-gardless.

[Molandfreak]

regardless

I came here to complain about my browser not letting me type "ir-regardless" as an unhyphenated word.  (That's what I typed in the first line.)  I turned off the spelling checker, which is the only option I could find, and I don't want to turn it off because I like having misspellings underlined, but I want to be able to misspellify a word if I choose to.  And I found that my browser appears not to be the culprit, but the forum seems to be fixing that for me.  I typed it in and hit the Preview button, and the text box had the correct wrong spelling, while the preview had the unwanted corrected spelling.  I wanted to complain about my computer settings being different without asking me, but they aren't.  I don't want to complain about someone else's computer settings, so I'll just mention that this bothered me.  I hadn't noticed that feature before.

The forum's word filter removes the string of characters in question because it is not a real word.

I find this very impleasing.

[WillWeaverRVA]

There's a movie called Send Help and it isn't about roadgeeks posing for a group photo at a meet.

[Max Rockatansky]

There's a movie called Send Help and it isn't about roadgeeks posing for a group photo at a meet.

But...it is a Sam Rami movie which means it likely is going to be a "minor thing that pleases" me.  I'll find out tonight, my wife and I are seeing it.

[1995hoo]

There's a movie called Send Help and it isn't about roadgeeks posing for a group photo at a meet.

Today's Washington Post gave it a pretty good review.

[Molandfreak]

If there is anyone here who will admit to routinely going a consistent speed in the right lane, then slowing down to pass someone on the left, is there some sort of safety benefit to this that I'm missing?

I understand that the newer adaptive cruise control systems are garbage and don't work properly, but surely you can pay attention to your speedometer at certain points when you know it's going to slow down. I just can't think of a good reason to do this other than having garbage adaptive cruise control and not paying attention to it.

[vdeane]

If there is anyone here who will admit to routinely going a consistent speed in the right lane, then slowing down to pass someone on the left, is there some sort of safety benefit to this that I'm missing?

I understand that the newer adaptive cruise control systems are garbage and don't work properly, but surely you can pay attention to your speedometer at certain points when you know it's going to slow down. I just can't think of a good reason to do this other than having garbage adaptive cruise control and not paying attention to it.

I think people have been doing this for longer than adaptive cruise control has been a thing.  I have no idea what the motive is, but it's extremely annoying.

[Max Rockatansky]

There's a movie called Send Help and it isn't about roadgeeks posing for a group photo at a meet.

Today's Washington Post gave it a pretty good review.

I liked it quite a bit.  Blended a mix of gore, suspense and humor like other Rami movies.  My wife was expecting a standard suspense movie and got something more wild than what she was bargaining for.

[kphoger]

If there is anyone here who will admit to routinely going a consistent speed in the right lane, then slowing down to pass someone on the left, is there some sort of safety benefit to this that I'm missing?

I understand that the newer adaptive cruise control systems are garbage and don't work properly, but surely you can pay attention to your speedometer at certain points when you know it's going to slow down. I just can't think of a good reason to do this other than having garbage adaptive cruise control and not paying attention to it.

I think some people pay more attention to the angle at which their foot is on the accelerator than what number the needle is pointing to.  They maintain a constant speed not by maintaining a constant number on the speedometer, but by maintaining a constant ankle position.  So, when they come up on someone slower, they first let off the gas pedal as they prepare to pass, and then that's just the new position their foot is in.  Well, that's one theory, anyway.

[1995hoo]

... what number the needle is pointing to....

There are more and more people to whom that doesn't even apply as more cars go to digital speedometers that simply display the number. I suppose you get used to it after a while if you have that sort of car. I've never experienced it for more than a week at a time (rental cars), so I've never really gotten used to it. I suppose it might be nice when you travel to Canada or Mexico if it makes the km/h number more legible than it is on a lot of traditional analog speedometers.