The one question they always ask you that you hate

[BaronAsh]

I absolutely HATE when I'm asked: "Why did you forget ______?"
I DON'T KNOW! OK?! I FORGOT! HOW JHARD IS IT TO UNDERSTAND?!!

I feel you man, that one gets me every time.

I'll also add any question of opinion that some one tacks "be honest" on because nobody seems to like my answers.

The last one is when two girls ask you to chose a characteristics about them that you prefer, such a "whose boots do you think are better?" Because I always give them a strait forward answer and I get shit for choosing one over the other.

 

[teebeeohh]

"you know you look like Lenin with that beard?"
really? i NEVER EVER look in the mirror

 

[Wyes]

"so i heard you play guitar?"

i play bass...

In their defense, you play the bass guitar.


I hate:
"Why are you so smart?"

I like to think I'm a fairly modest guy, any serious answer to this question makes me feel awkward. Which is why I inevitably make a joke about eating my bread crusts or something.

"Why doesn't maths make any sense/why is maths so stupid/I can't understand maths"

Maths actually makes a lot of sense, if you understand it. And to understand it, you only need two things; a good teacher and to actually try and learn it. I am of the opinion that ANYONE can learn maths. Sure, not everyone thinks in the right way to be great at maths or to be a natural at it, but everyone can learn it to some degree.

"Why don't you have a girlfriend yet?"

Combined with the previous two questions it must be because I'm some kind of genius savant who can't relate to people. More likely just because I'm on the bad side of a bell curve when it comes to relationships.

"What did you do today/how was your day?"

If you weren't there, I really have no particular desire to summarise my entire day. I'm not good at summarising and there's no way I can capture the entire experience of my day in speech.

 

[Lionsfan1986]

First off I'm six foot six inches tall. Every time I meet someone they all ways ask "Hey! Do you play basketball"?

WTF do you think the answer is? Of course not I would be making millions right now instead of talking to you.

 

[No_Remainders]

I'm in my last year before university at the moment so....

What are you doing for university?

"I DIDN'T KNOW LAST WEEK AND I DON'T KNOW NOW!"

 

[Tzekelkan]

Is Vlad short for Vladimir. I guess it's a perfectly reasonable question, but I get it asked entirely too often and I am sick of it. No, in my case it is not.

 

[DerpyDerpyDerp]

When I tell them I have a math degree they ask if I can help them/their kids with their homework.

Yes I can, but no I won't.

 

[Lem0nade Inlay]

One of my friends (who is, admittedly not very smart, but thinks he's a genius) always asks me "WHAT THE HELL HOW DID YOU SCORE SO HIGH ON X TEST!?" Every time I get a higher grade than him (which is almost always)

Uh, because I STUDIED, and I WORKED HARD.

 

[Vrach]

Newsflash, there's more than a single line arriving to a station and a person standing there could've either missed the bus by an inch (happened to me more times than I care to count which is why I'm in a "fuck you bastards" mode now and walking everywhere) or just waiting for another one.

Maybe there's a single line per station where you live though? Dunno, that'd be news to me, usually there's between 3-7 different bus lines that arrive on the same station over here

But which bus? That there would be several buses only makes the situation more ambiguous. Unless the person is walking around with a sign saying "I'm waiting for the bus to X" the question doesn't make any sense to the person hearing it. Are they presuming the person is psychic? Maybe if they were just checking to make sure that buses in general were running, which seems a bit silly to ask, and an even sillier way of phrasing the question.

It's a stupid question on its face.. It's like if you approached a stranger and starting using pronouns without pointing at anything or indicating what they might be. Without any context it doesn't make any sense.

Ah, well I just took "bus" being the general word to be replaced by the number of the bus they're after, it's usually the question I get if I get it :>

 

[Eternalsun]

How tall are you?

everyday..
I give them the most half assed witty response where I raise my hand and say this tall.

 

[Lalalarzi]

When people realise BOTH my parents are GPs (general practitioners, not global positioning systems)

"Oh! are you going to be a GP too?"

No thanks, I've seen what that line of work does to people. Very sad....

And the comment that is always reeled out after a few seconds awkward silence whenit's blurted out that I'm 15 or that i skipped a year:

"Wow, you must be really smart."

How the hell are you meant to answer that?

 

[Orthon]

It used to be "How tall are you, really?", nowadays it's "What are you going to do after you graduate from high school?"

I don't mind answering them, but it's rare that people ask me anything else, so I've grown tired of it.

 

[Blackmagic1515]

So why don't you dress more girly?

Seriously hate this question now. Yes I'm a girl. No I'm not a lesbian. I don't like dresses, skirts or make-up therefore I do not wear them. What's wrong with my jeans and t-shirt? Terribly sorry I'm a tomboy and don't fit into how your view of a girl should be. I dress like this because it's comfortable and I like it. Why else would I wear it?

Tell them your undercover as a Boy.

I should try that! Shame the boobs would give it away...

 

[Dags90]

It used to be "How tall are you, really?", nowadays it's "What are you going to do after you graduate from high school?"

I don't mind answering them, but it's rare that people ask me anything else, so I've grown tired of it.

When/if you get to college/university it'll be "So, what is your major?" It's a decent (if kind of bland) conversation starter.

 

[F-I-D-O]

Why don't you play football (American)?
Because I believe hockey is infinitely superior.
Do you figure skate?
No. Hockey is different.
Why do you think it's okay to sit on a bench with a bunch of guys for a (insert period of time) and slide around with them on the ice? (I have been asked that by a SEVERELY homophobic idiot)
Have you ever seen a hockey game? Compare that to the ass-tapping in football or short shorts of basketball. (Disclaimer: I'm fine with homosexuals and have homosexual friends)
Why are you so smart?
Because I actually study. Shocker, I know.
You know gaming causes violence/destroy your life?
Really? Your still asking me this? There is no evidence that a person with a normal mind has committed violence because of their hobby. And I still have a life.
Where did you get your accent from? Are you British?
I was born in Indiana (have a bit of a northern accent as compared to the dialect of the south) and have a speech impediment. When I say the last bit (this annoys me) people gasp like I announced I have the plague.
This is only the first few that came to mind, but they still annoy me.

 

[Kukakkau]

The last one is when two girls ask you to chose a characteristics about them that you prefer, such a "whose boots do you think are better?" Because I always give them a strait forward answer and I get shit for choosing one over the other.

I utterly detest this one - pretty much learned the best solution is to ask another friend what they think then sneak away

Actually got bitched at by a friend earlier today about "should I keep my hair brunette or keep it this blonde?" and replying that "it's fine just leave it" - got a bitching for saying only "fine"...

 

[Mr Pantomime]

"Why Are You so tall?" To which I respond "Im more evolved than you, now leave me alone you neanderthal". Im actually only 6'3. Judging from other people who get asked this question on here, thats not that tall. My neigbour is about 6'8, so he makes me feel small.

"Why would People drink to get drunk?" Frequently asked by my parents. Its because beer is terrible, so is wine. The only reason to consume them is to get drunk so you can either have more fun or forget about your troubles.

"Why do you buy games"

It's just so... dumb

Just reply with "sexual thrills". Thats what I do when people ask me "Why did you buy x"

And then of course, there's self-concious straight guys asking me if I'd do them. This one isn't SO bad, but it's their responses when I say 'no' that annoy me. If they can't take me theoretically shooting them down, WHY did they ask? And they're straight, what do they care if a gay guy doesn't want to ride them!? Fuckers...

adding more:
"When did you choose you were gay?"
"So do you think that guy's hot?" *points to random dude*

People seem to have the oddest misconception that gay guys are completely desperate and would fuck any other gay guy.

 

[0p3rati0n]

So why don't you dress more girly?

Seriously hate this question now. Yes I'm a girl. No I'm not a lesbian. I don't like dresses, skirts or make-up therefore I do not wear them. What's wrong with my jeans and t-shirt? Terribly sorry I'm a tomboy and don't fit into how your view of a girl should be. I dress like this because it's comfortable and I like it. Why else would I wear it?

Tell them your undercover as a Boy.

I should try that! Shame the boobs would give it away...

then your going to have to think of something witty to say. Their next question is either going to be something about your boobs or voice. It's going to be one of those two.

 

[Fridge]

Mine would have to be:

"Don't you have to not wash your hair to get dreadlocks?" The answer is no, because my hair is naturally fine it means I had to have it backcombed and it takes regular washing and maintenance to keep them.
The other is "What does your nickname mean?" to which I have to say, whatever your thinking, its wrong.