Pet Peeves

Something that really bothers me is when people just throw money at a problem hoping to fix it, and not trying to actually fix the root of the problem.  For example:

If your dog scratches windows, you could either just keep buying new screens or dog-scratch-proof screens, OR you could teach your dog to not scratch the windows.  Oh, new screens are easier you say? That's fine.  I hope your dog never goes near any other screens that are NOT dog-scratch-proof... otherwise, you may have to pay some more money to get those fixed...

If you dog goes into the compost pile and tries to eat everything in it, and then takes things out of that compost pile, and tosses them around the yard, you can try to reinforce the compost pile.. oh, that didn't work because your dog destroyed the reinforcement... ok, then lets just buy a compost barrel instead so there's no more issue!  hmmm, did your dog learn anything from that?  no, and they will most likely chew on the barrel as well.

If your dog destroys everything in the yard, including a bottle of lighter fluid, swim fins, SUNFLOWERS that are still growing, shoes that were taken from inside the house, etc. you could just blame it on your roommates and say that they shouldn't leave anything in the yard, OR you could.. hmm, let's think.. train your dog not to chew on things that are not chew toys or treats.  No way.. train your dog?  That's ludicrous!

"I'm super lazy and don't want to do any chores WAH!" Oh I know, hire a maid!  

Of course this pet peeve is an actual, more generalized pet peeve that expands to entire nations, but this is just.. you know.. an example.