Grandpa Grumpy's Rants

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Why do we need commercials at gas pumps?

Now the gas pump has a television screen yelling commercials at me while I’m standing outside watching my bank account evaporate one gallon at a time.

Unnecessary DMV hassles

Why is it that some government offices no longer seem interested in doing office work?

Are you rocked by stock market fluctuations?

How can the stock market can go up 800 points before breakfast, drop 1,000 points by lunch and end the day exactly where it started?

Do kids today really cost $300,000 to raise?

Today, parents spend thousands of dollars trying to make sure little Timmy never experiences disappointment, boredom or the horrifying trauma of wearing hand-me-down clothes.

People do stupid things for internet fame

Settle in because I want to talk about why viral videos and common sense rarely occupy the same cage.

Are amusement park prices worth it?

Apparently, amusement parks have adopted the airline business model. Charge more, provide less and hope nobody notices.

Motion-activated appliances don’t work for me

Apparently, modern technology has decided I'm either invisible, a ghost, AI or no longer qualified to wash my hands.

Haircut prices are insane

Apparently, I'm not getting a haircut anymore. I'm getting a "grooming experience."

Hotel bathroom sinks stink

Apparently, hotel designers think travelers only bring a toothbrush and a positive attitude.