Rookies, Yappers, Spectators, Machine Lurchers & The Flat Out Annoying
Maybe I’m just not in a people mood lately. My last few workouts have been plagued by annoyances.
First there is the rookie that thows the bumbbells after pressess like he’s Ron Coleman. The difference is Ron Coleman has perfect form and is lifting more than 55 pounds.
Then there is the group of talkers (aka yappers). These folks move in herds and my prayers go out for you if they move close to an area near you.
The spectators are another group that fuel my rage. It seems like these people spend more time looking at the ladies, tv, or other dudes (gross) than they do working out. What’s up with that???
Next is the machine lurcher. Tonight I was working my abs, and I got up for a second to catch my breath. The next thing I knew some guy jumped in, did one set with bad form and left the gym. Geez, where do these people come from. It seemed like his only purpose was to eff with my focus.
Lastly there is the flat out annoying. These are the people that pack so much weight on any given exercise that they lose control and bang the weights down. It seems that some people think the louder you are, the harder you’re working. Or maybe it just makes them feel manly. I don’t know what they think, but I think they’re annoying!
December 6, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I feel your pain. I’m not the biggest guy around by far but I have a mission when I go to the gym. The scary part is things are only going to get worse in a month or so when all the fatties and newbies show up. Luckily most of them won’t last more than a month.
December 6, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I loathe the yappers. Don’t make eye contact or they will never leave you alone.
Or the stalkers, the ones who stare at you as you use the Smith Machine trying to get you to get antsy and get off the machine.
December 6, 2008 at 6:04 pm
haha the machine lurchers are the worst! its like people have no common sense, dont care, or whatever. i dont mind sharing a machine with someone who asks but if someone steals mine ill be a straight up ******* and tell them to move