31 Responses to ** Most Annoying Hoboken Trend **

1. 21.

   mooshu June 25th, 2012 |

   Hansbrix is on the money. This bullshit war goes on in social groups (name your poison) as well, and it’s most annoying.

   I’ve reached a point where I just don’t care whose kid or dog is about to be run over because of a lack of common sense. What is so difficult about leashing dogs or not putting your child in harm’s way (active road), I’ll never understand…

   But I also don’t care. If people want to learn the hard way, so be it. Can’t worry about everyone. Sorry, just can’t.

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2. 22.

   mooshu June 25th, 2012 |

   I walk on the left side of the sidewalk sometimes, where the curb is. While I don’t have to explain myself, I’ll do so here: I don’t want my pooch taking a dump in the middle of the sidewalk especially because I don’t want humans interrupting my pooch when it’s time to take a dump.

   Don’t like to be disturbed while taking a dump? Then don’t disturb my dog during take-a-dump time.

   In response to GingerMan who said:

   Around 10 more things could be added to that list.Selfishness + obliviousness =Rude drivers (don’t stop at red lights, no turn signals, randomly stoping and going while looking for a place to double park or park illegally, talking on cell phone or texting while driving, parking in crosswalks, cutting in line at the right turn onto 1/9 during the morning rush, etc.)Rude pedestrians (stroller drivers and their entourage, i.e. husbands, dogs, other children, taking up the entire sidewalk or stopping randomly in the middle of the sidewalk, pedestrians walking into the crosswalk when the light is going from yellow to red and just strolling at a leisurely pace in front of the car that has a green light, talking on cell phone and not paying attention when strolling into the street.)Dog owners (not picking up poo, leashes a mile long, taking up the entire sidewalk, failing to keep right on the sidewalk, leaving puddles of piss pretty much everywhere.)

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3. 23.

   YouStayCl@ssyHoboken June 25th, 2012 |

   What do you think was/is nostalgic about Hoboken?

   In response to LobstaGirl who said:

   The most annoying trend is Hoboken itself……What has happened to this once nostalgic place?

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4. 24.

   debra June 25th, 2012 |

   Oh please, once I was walking on the left side and this woman coming towards me didn’t seem to want to move over a bit. She looked at me with horns coming out of her head and said “you’re supposed to be walking on the righthand side of the street”. I looked baffled and asked her where is this law. I mean she was literally irate that I snapped back, she huffed and went on her way. Grant you it does make the flow go smoother, but to actually get mad about it, I say relax people.

   In response to mooshu who said:

   I walk on the left side of the sidewalk sometimes, where the curb is. While I don’t have to explain myself, I’ll do so here: I don’t want my pooch taking a dump in the middle of the sidewalk especially because I don’t want humans interrupting my pooch when it’s time to take a dump.Don’t like to be disturbed while taking a dump? Then don’t disturb my dog during take-a-dump time.

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5. 25.

   SoulSoldSeparately June 25th, 2012 |

   I think GingerMan best captured the essence of Hoboken annoyances. There are two annoyances, in particular, which stand out to me:

   (1) the extensible dog leash which spans the entire width of the sidewalk. I tend to stay to the right side of the sidewalk but, regardless of the side I’m on, I occasionally encounter someone walking his dog on a leash that literally crosses my path to the extent that I have nowhere to walk, short of stepping off the sidewalk into the street. Maybe it’s a matter of principle, but I’m not going to step into the street because someone decided that his dog is more entitled to the sidewalk than pedestrians are.

   (2) people walking while texting…I’ve seen people literally text for several blocks, head down virtually the entire way. On one level, I’m amused, because I wonder what could be so important that he can’t “pull over” to type whatever needs to be communicated. I

   In response to GingerMan who said:

   Around 10 more things could be added to that list.Selfishness + obliviousness =Rude drivers (don’t stop at red lights, no turn signals, randomly stoping and going while looking for a place to double park or park illegally, talking on cell phone or texting while driving, parking in crosswalks, cutting in line at the right turn onto 1/9 during the morning rush, etc.)Rude pedestrians (stroller drivers and their entourage, i.e. husbands, dogs, other children, taking up the entire sidewalk or stopping randomly in the middle of the sidewalk, pedestrians walking into the crosswalk when the light is going from yellow to red and just strolling at a leisurely pace in front of the car that has a green light, talking on cell phone and not paying attention when strolling into the street.)Dog owners (not picking up poo, leashes a mile long, taking up the entire sidewalk, failing to keep right on the sidewalk, leaving puddles of piss pretty much everywhere.)

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6. 26.

   joey maxim June 25th, 2012 |

   funny ..saw some ding o ling on hudson st walking to starbucks texing head down and she ran into a parking sign…and her hair got caught in one of those trees along the
   curb…glasses came off ,blue tooth ripped out of her ear..bloody nose to boot..guess she
   never went for the 4.00 coffee..after that..went to riteaid to pick up a few bandaids..i guess stupid is as stupid does…as long as this wingnut was not hurt bad…

   In response to SoulSoldSeparately who said:

   I think GingerMan best captured the essence of Hoboken annoyances. There are two annoyances, in particular, which stand out to me:(1) the extensible dog leash which spans the entire width of the sidewalk. I tend to stay to the right side of the sidewalk but, regardless of the side I’m on, I occasionally encounter someone walking his dog on a leash that literally crosses my path to the extent that I have nowhere to walk, short of stepping off the sidewalk into the street. Maybe it’s a matter of principle, but I’m not going to step into the street because someone decided that his dog is more entitled to the sidewalk than pedestrians are.(2) people walking while texting…I’ve seen people literally text for several blocks, head down virtually the entire way. On one level, I’m amused, because I wonder what could be so important that he can’t “pull over” to type whatever needs to be communicated. I

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7. 27.

   whineanddineinhob June 25th, 2012 |

   LMAO. Ding o ling has a sister too. Saturday afternoon was coming up from the PATH when this la la 2 people ahead of me, and almost at the top of the stairs, decided to stop dead in her tracks and check her phone for messages or whatever. The guy in front of me rammed into her, me into him, and the girl in back of me ripped the thong thing off my flip flop when I went down. And of course, the woman PA cop went to her assistance and asked if SHE was ok.

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8. 28.

   mooshu June 25th, 2012 |

   Hey, works for me. Besides, doesn’t Hoboken WANT for me to curb my dog? I try to not be in anyone’s way. Also, no one really walks along the far left edge of a sidewalk because that’s where the curb is, and you could fall into the street.

   But what I’d suggest here, because I’ve been through similar just without the douchebag-lecture from the other (hah, I dare someone), is pretend you’re staring into space. That seems to get anyone by in this town. Just act like you’re not even paying attention to where you’re going, like all the entitled folks about, and see what happens.

   I’m living proof that people get out of your way if (a) you look as distracted as they do or (b, and this should be a last resort) you appear to be f*cking nuts.

   Good luck.

   In response to debra who said:

   Oh please, once I was walking on the left side and this woman coming towards me didn’t seem to want to move over a bit. She looked at me with horns coming out of her head and said “you’re supposed to be walking on the righthand side of the street”. I looked baffled and asked her where is this law. I mean she was literally irate that I snapped back, she huffed and went on her way. Grant you it does make the flow go smoother, but to actually get mad about it, I say relax people.

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9. 29.

   mooshu June 25th, 2012 |

   Funniest text I’ve read all day. Thanks.

   In response to joey maxim who said:

   funny ..saw some ding o ling on hudson st walking to starbucks texing head down and she ran into a parking sign…and her hair got caught in one of those trees along the curb…glasses came off ,blue tooth ripped out of her ear..bloody nose to boot..guess she never went for the 4.00 coffee..after that..went to riteaid to pick up a few bandaids..i guess stupid is as stupid does…as long as this wingnut was not hurt bad…

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10. 30.

    animal_lover June 25th, 2012 |

    I don’t want to burst your cynical bubble, but there are many lovely people who are extremely considerate and even kind. I am consistently amazed, as I take more and more of my business to different areas of NJ, at the extraordinary service I receive.

    As for service dogs in stores and restaurants, the service dog’s owner does not have to tag the dog to indicate that their animal is for service.

    A person with severe allergies needs to be aware of the conditions that exist in public places and have advanced accomodations made for them.

    In response to Snip119 who said:

    Another issue is people taking their non-service dogs everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs and own pets myself, however, some people are extremely allergic and don’t expect to go into a store or restaurant and find a pooch in there. Or worse, owners who let the dog jump up on passersby (some people are afraid of dogs). On the flip side is the person who starts petting someone else’s dog without asking the owner first if its ok. Dogs have teeth and some dogs are temperamental and don’t like a stranger startling them.I agree with the above commenters that its the overall rudeness and selfish attitudes. Part of the problem is people who buy expensive condos and figure they own the town and everything in it since they can afford to live here and pay taxes. Well, guess what? You’re not the only one paying taxes, and the sun doesn’t revolve around you and only you.Its not just Hoboken, its the general attitude nowadays anywhere you go. There is no consideration of anyone else to the point of a a near total loss of civility. Its sad and diminishes the quality of life for all of us.

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11. 31.

    debra June 26th, 2012 |

    Love your style Mooshu. I like the f&&king nuts, will use this one.

    In response to mooshu who said:

    Hey, works for me. Besides, doesn’t Hoboken WANT for me to curb my dog? I try to not be in anyone’s way. Also, no one really walks along the far left edge of a sidewalk because that’s where the curb is, and you could fall into the street.But what I’d suggest here, because I’ve been through similar just without the douchebag-lecture from the other (hah, I dare someone), is pretend you’re staring into space. That seems to get anyone by in this town. Just act like you’re not even paying attention to where you’re going, like all the entitled folks about, and see what happens.I’m living proof that people get out of your way if (a) you look as distracted as they do or (b, and this should be a last resort) you appear to be f*cking nuts.Good luck.

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