Tops

So its time for another top 5 list! This week I've noticed a couple things I feel are social faux pas, some in the classroom, some outside. 

1. Eating your lunch in class. I am taking maymester classes, which last about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, so I totally understand getting hungry during class, I myself usually bring a small snack to eat during the breaks the teachers usually give. However, bring a spread of cheese, pitas/crackers, and apples which you spread out over your desk, slice and eat during class is inappropriate! Its rude, unsanitary, and you could eat before class.

2. People who make rude remarks about others in class. I'm not talking about gossip here, I mean those people who sit and talk about how wrong/stupid someone or their opinion is. If you disagree, or think the person is flat out wrong, say something! Contribute to the class discussion, don't just sit there and grumble.                                           

3. Thoughtlessly exposing others to your second-hand smoke. I am a non-smoker, so I know I'm biased, but I feel like exposing others to your cigarette is really rude. I was at a drug-store with a drive-thru recently,  and a woman pulled up to the window with her freshly lit cigarette. The woman just sat at the window blowing smoke into the poor pharmacist's face and into the drugstore. Can't you wait to light up until after you drive off?                                                                                                                      

4. Letting your phone go off at an inappropriate time. You know when you are going to be in a situation where your phone shouldn't go off. Just turn it on silent to begin with!

5. Regifting. If it is something you don't want that someone else will actually use and it is almost new, then go ahead! BUT when it is a gift card that is obviously years old or something that has been opened before, just suck it up and buy a real gift. Unless you just want to piss the receiver off. 

photo from SuperFantastic at flickr

Tops

I happen to be a fan of lists, so I think I'm going to make it a habit to have a weekly list on here. This week it will be the top 5 ridiculous news/gossip stories I've seen/ come across in the past week. 

1. 66 year old woman in Britain is 8 months pregnant through in-vitro fertilization.

This is insane! She will be 84 when her child graduates high school. I support a woman's right to choose when she wants to have a baby, but this is a little ridiculous, especially since Britain's female life expectancy is 81. 

2. Paris Hilton is being sued by a production company because she did not adequately promote her recent film failure "Pledge This!". Her lawyer claims she failed to do so because she "is the single busiest person on the planet". HA. What I find ridiculous about this is the fact that Paris Hilton gets any buzz at all anymore. 

3. All the press about Jon of Jon & Kate plus 8 allegedly having an affair. These people are only on T.V. because they have 8 kids and fight constantly, making for good T.V. drama. I also find it ridiculous that TLC, airs 3 T.V. about life in a family with multiples, Jon and Kate's being one of them. Who cares if you have 18, 12, or 8 kids? Stop already! Next thing you know, Octomom's T.V. show really will happen. 

4. Farrah Faucet's cancer documentary. It is very saddening that Farrah Faucet is fighting a losing battle to cancer, however, I don't think it's something that should be made into a T.V. special. Jade Goody's documentary was somewhat excusable since she was known only from reality T.V., but Farrah Faucet is a legitimate actress. I just can't believe anyone would want to document such a painful story that is destined to have a sad ending. Despite this, apparently a second installment is in the works. 

5. Celebrity whiners. Jessica Biel was just recently interviewed for Allure magazine, and complained that she feels like she doesn't get parts some times because she's too pretty. Gag. At least you aren't too ugly Jessica.