Grandpa Grumpy's Rants

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Apps that update at the wrong time

Automatic updates are supposed to make life easier, but somehow they always seem to happen at the worst possible moment.

Movie concession prices

Ticket prices might be reasonable, but the moment you walk up to the concession stand, you realize you should have applied for a second mortgage before ordering popcorn.

Unsubscribing from email categories

What marketing genius decided the best way to build customer loyalty was to bombard people with so many emails that they never want to hear from your company again?

Changing voice menu options

Remember when calling customer service meant talking to a real person?

Why must I always use a patient portal?

If technology is making medical offices so much more efficient, why does healthcare keep getting more expensive?

Opinionated movie stars

Why can't movie stars seem to keep their mouths shut, especially when their big movie is about to be released?

USB power cords

Have you noticed companies found a brand-new way to sell you something without actually giving you everything you need to use it?

Where are you supposed to find drug doses on labels?

Apparently, drug companies need to be reminded that "take as directed" only works if they actually tell people what the directions are.

Why is your phone required to get tech support?

It seems every company has decided the only proof you're really you is possession of one little electronic rectangle.