You know whats Not on Roids, the growing list of things we all collectively start to despise as we age. It’s not a sudden thing; it’s a slow creep of realization that certain aspects of modern life are just… objectively terrible. And the internet is providing a glorious platform for us to air these grievances!
First up: Restaurants with music so loud you have to shout at your dining companions. Seriously, whats the point? Do they think we’re all deaf and enjoy feeling like we’re trapped in an overpriced nightclub instead of enjoying a meal? A little background music is fine; foreground music is a declaration of war on eardrums.
Then theres the social pressure! One woman eloquently admitted shes stopped attending people-y things altogether, blaming COVID and, honestly, probably just general exhaustion with performative socializing. And who can blame her? It’s exhausting to maintain appearances when your ideal evening involves a cozy 74°F room and blissful solitude—a temperature requirement one chilly soul understands all too well.
And dont even get me started on forced AI integration! Apparently, shoving artificial intelligence into every digital nook and cranny is another burgeoning annoyance. One woman perfectly illustrated the joy of a low-key anniversary: leaving a vintage arcade at 8:45 p.m. and being asleep by 9:30. Peak contentment.
Basically, we’re all just getting increasingly selective about where we spend our time and energy. Grocery shopping every week? Deliver it! Loud music? Turn it down! And please, for the love of everything holy, let us have a quiet evening without feeling obligated to be social. The revolution will not be televised; itll be whispered over lukewarm tea at precisely 74 degrees.
