12 Incredibly Accurate Pet Peeves That Drive. Us. All. Nuts.

We all have our own pet peeves and acknowledge that not everyone has the same hatred for things as we do. There is something about certain character flaws that drives us wild with rage. Why we can't seem to just accept these habits and move on is unknown, but all we know is that these little actions and traits become the pet peeves that push us to insanity. So, what is it about these little things that make us so angry?

The fact that we are aware of this little annoyance is what pushes us over the edge. We are fine until the annoying thing continues and is ongoing enough to create what we like to call a pet peeve -- pretty much they are just things that we hate unbiasedly in every person who does them. They are universal traits that give us the permission to scowl at a person we don't know. They are the bane of our existence and the reason we have stress-management. Without them, we may have peace, quiet and a sense of calmness in our lives.

Everyone has their own personal pet peeve, the one they find the worst of all, but communally, we as a society have a list of the pet peeves that are the worst. So, whether or not you may not have these on your list of pet peeves, everyone can agree that we all share an understanding of these annoyances.

Here are 12 gifs of the worst pet peeves known to man!

12 Gum Smacker

The gum smacker is a classic pet peeve that sends shivers up our spines. There is something about the gross way that a person's mouth swishes and clacks as it chews on a piece of gum as if they were a cow chewing cud. The saliva is swirled and slopped around and we do everything in our power not to gag on the spot. It seems a wonder that people are unable to close their mouth when they chew gum! Wasn't that one of the first things our parents taught us when we were small? “Chew with your mouth closed!” It should be something ingrained into our minds but somehow there are still people out there who smack their gum louder and louder every time. It just comes across as rude behavior. Don't be surprised if we are having a bad day and decide to reach into your mouth and grab that piece of gum out ourselves!

11 Slow Walkers

It always happens. You are in a hurry and running late to somewhere, so you begin racing to beat the clock and get to your destination. Everything seems to be going swell, and as you check your watch you realize you might even get there exactly on time! Then, you come to a halt because you realize that the person in front of you is walking at a snail's pace. You try everything you can to go around them but nothing you do seems to work. Then just when you think you found a window, they walk even slower, evading your tactics to go around them. It is understandable why this is one of the worst pet peeves known to man. It is as if this person is deliberately trying to get you into trouble and make you late. They become this vindictive villain and your lot in life is to simply get around this slow walker and reach your destination in time.

10 Inflated Egos

In our society, we are trying to encourage people to be confident, stand up for themselves, and appreciate who they are. We want to see them fight for what they believe in and leave knowing that they ARE awesome! But when a person becomes too confident in themselves, it often leads to an inflated ego. These are the types of people who compliment themselves, are the first to bring up their amazing qualities, and are so self-absorbed that they may just stare in a mirror a minute longer than normal. In films, this character is the all-too-cliched conceited ex-boyfriend, the bully, or the jerk. Ever seen Anchorman? Ron Burgundy may be fun to watch on screen, but when you meet a version of him in the streets, you are shocked by his obsession with himself. An inflated ego is definitely one of the worst pet peeves known to man!

9 Loud Typers

Whether you are in the library, at work, or even at home, there is one computer pet peeve that stands above others - loud typers. These individuals are the ones who do not let their wrists rest on the keyboard, but instead, send their fingers onto the keys like birds seeking prey. They come down with such force and slam the keys, making loud noises. The worst part of this is the space bar. The thumb can be a strong finger when it wants to be and when hitting that space bar, you may just think that someone has pounded their fist on the table. And unfortunately, the space bar is used between every single word! It almost seems as though these typers are typing loud to show off their typing skills. If you work in an office, your only saving grace to keep your sanity may be to purchase a pair of sound-cancelling headphones!

8 Nail Biters

One of the most common, yet extremely irritating pet peeves is nail biting. Similar to the smacking gum chewer, these individuals always have their fingers in their mouths, chomping away at their nails. The sound of nail biting is a similar awful sound to nails on a chalkboard. The click that you hear when their teeth lose the grip on the nail is enough to give you goosebumps all over your body. If you think this pet peeve is bad, it can get exponentially worse when the person chewing their nails rips off the nail and decides to spit it across the room. The look of horror on your face (and everyone else's) is probably very visible but well justified. How could someone so foolishly spit out their nail across the room? Throw it in the garbage for goodness sakes! Nail biters are one of the worst pet peeves known to man!

7 Bouncing Leg

Imagine you are sitting in the doctor's office and waiting to be called in for your appointment. You sit in the waiting room amongst the other patients in the cold, hard plastic chairs. The person you sit beside nonchalantly stares at the wall doing nothing in particular. Then as soon as you begin to zone out, you feel it. The person beside you has now begun to bounce his or her leg. The bouncing continues at a fast rate and you wonder when this individual will realize that it is driving you crazy. This is one of the worst pet peeves known to man because most times, these individuals don't recognize just how annoying it is. They bounce their legs for hours on end as we sit there hunched over ready to snap at any moment. The bouncing shakes their chairs, your chair, your body, and even the whole room seems to be vibrating to the annoying leg shake!

6 Copy Cats

Sharing things and ideas with others is fun. You can brainstorm together and get the tips of where to shop and where to eat from your friends. We like finding similarities with people because then we have common ground on which to build a relationship. Then there are those who want so badly to be your friend that they copy everything you do. They buy the same clothes, use the same catch-phrases, and complain about the same things you do. It is almost as if you have an identical twin who follows you around and watches your every move. Most of us usually like to have our own identity and space, so copycats can be highly irritating! They get on our nerves because they are trying to take our spots in this world! Thank you, but we all agree that one of us is probably good enough. Time to go and find your own individuality and stop being the definition of a pet peeve!

5 Screaming Kids

Even those without kids are aware that when we see a screaming kid in the store, it is usually not the parent's fault. The mother often looks frantic in her efforts to calm down her child, but in the meantime, the screaming persists. We truly feel glad to not have children in our own lives or are happy that our own children are quiet in these moments. But there is something that clicks in us when we see a kid in a public place losing his or her mind as the parents seem to just tune out the incessant noise. We should probably feel sympathy for the parents and empathy for the child, but instead, we get the urge to turn and run away from the annoyance. It is a pet peeve that drives us crazy. Our anger gets the best of us and we wonder why this parent has not done anything to shut this kid up! Screaming kids is another one of those awful pet peeves!

4 Group Texts

Back in the day, the computer would light up and tell you, “You've got mail!” It was a very exciting thing to see because it meant that someone had messaged you! Nowadays, we use texts and email in a much faster and efficient matter. If we want to send someone a message, we don't have to wait for them to receive it on his or her home computer, but instead, it will go right to the cellular phone. This is a miracle for technology but also a curse for us. When we are included in a group text with more than four people, things can get a little out of hand. Suddenly, what started as a few texts has now become hundreds and your phone is having a seizure. The constant notifications buzzing in your pocket has now become a pet peeve and everyone on the group text has become your enemy.

3 No Personal Space

We all know at least one person that has no personal boundaries whatsoever. These are the random strangers you meet who come way too close to your face to say something, or lean up against you on the bus even though there is plenty of room elsewhere. You may even come across those individuals you don't know very well but who grab your chin or pinch your cheeks while cooing over how nice of a person you are. And did you ever meet someone who, after knowing him or her for five minutes, feels comfortable enough to take a sip from your drink or some food off your plate? For some, this type of behavior is violative and a significant infringement on personal space! All we can say is that this is one of the worst pet peeves known to man, particularly for those who are a bit germaphobic!

2 Talking in Movies

There is a common sense that when watching a film (in theaters or at home) that there should be some degree of quietness. You are trying to listen to what the characters are saying so you don't suddenly miss the epic plot twist.  Then there are those who have no control and have to ask a million questions or make comments on every aspect of the movie. Worse yet, you may find yourself seated beside a person who has seen the film before and says the punchline before the joke is even said. The problem is that no matter how many times you shush them or tell them to be quiet, they never do. There will be a pause in the questions and then 10 seconds later, they will be jabbering on as if you were at a party. Movies are for quiet time! Now watch it or face our wrath!

1 People Insisting They Are Fat

Many of us will admit that we aren't in as good of shape as we would like. There are trouble spots we would like to get rid of and muscles we would like to tone. But one of the most annoying things people can do is to comment on how fat they are to their friends and family. They sit there looking depressed and grab a hunk of flesh and insist that they are the fattest person in the world. Most of the spectators to this annoyance are inwardly rolling their eyes because in fact this person is not fat in the slightest. It may even come across as an insult to those in the room who are obviously bigger than the person complaining. This is a major pet peeve because these people are just looking for confirmation that they are indeed NOT fat and are fishing for compliments. We would prefer if you didn't make it an excuse to get attention!