Could You Not? - Bug List

Dear readers,

For this assignment, I am required to write down 20 'bugs'- that is, things that 'bug' me. Then, I need to ask why the bug exists, in order to bring us closer to the root of the issue (when you see "Why?", I am explaining why there is a bug in the first place).

So, without further ado, I present to you...

The Bug List!

1) Why don't fitted sheets say what size they are on the label?

Why?
I'm not sure why sheets don't have the size on the label. I looked through my linen closet at home, and it was all a guessing game as to which sheet would fit my queen bed (turns out I brought the full...). The bug exists because the labels only list care instructions.

2) It's hard to ride a bike in a skirt, especially a non-stretchy one like denim.

Why?
The bug exists because bikes aren't made to be ridden wearing a skirt. It's supposed to be for pants-wearing people, but it's an issue for girls who only wear skirts (or men in kilts).

3) It's annoying when your ears feel all stuffy and you can't hear as well as usual because your sinuses acted up.

Why?
The bug probably exists because of natural allergens, such as dust or pollen, irritating sinuses.

4) It bugs me that it's so hard to find skirts that go over the knee in normal retail stores (and then having to buy them at high prices elsewhere from niche shops online).

Why?
The bug exists because we live in Florida and most people want to wear the least amount of clothes as physically possible without getting into trouble.

5) I can't stand it when I try to use cling wrap and it clings to everything but what I want it to cling to.

Why?
If I knew why it happened, I could try to avoid it. I am making an educated guess that it's because like things like to stay with like things (in this case, cling wrap to more cling wrap).

6) I hate it when you try to sharpen pencils (especially colored pencils) and the new revealed point immediately snaps the moment you use it.

Why?
Most colored pencils are made of cheap materials, and this probably has something to do with it.

7) It bothers me when you're at super Walmart at a reasonable hour and only 3 lanes are open out of 30.

Why?
There is probably some psychological reasoning for this, like staying at Walmart longer will lead to people buying more (and mainly unnecessary) things.

8) It bothers me when you are trying to staple a 43 page document and apparently the stapler's stapling max is 42 pages.

Why?
Staplers have a max at some point, depending on how big the staples are, and should be labeled on the side of them so users will know.

9) I can't stand it when you're trying to print in b/w and the printer won't let you because you're out of magenta.

Why?
Printer companies mainly make their profits from selling ink; by forcing the machine not to print without a full color cartridge, printer companies make buying new cartridges a necessity to be able to use the printer.

10) I can't stand trying to thread a bobbin on a front-loading sewing machine!

Why?
The problem exists because top-loading bobbins are a (relatively) new invention; meanwhile, no one has come up with an easier way to push a teensy tiny thread up through the bottom of the machine other than bending down, squinting, and hoping for the best.

11) It bothers me when you paint your nails and can't do anything for like 20 minutes.

Why?
The bug exists because you never need your hands (or realize how much you use your hands) until you paint your nails. The paint isn't as fast-drying as the label claims.

12) It's irritating when the recorded videos UF posts for classes don't work and the "help" catalog is difficult to navigate for a solution.

Why?
The bug exists because the help catalog is not planned out in a user-friendly way.

13) It's annoying when you try to reuse a reusable candle and the wick is hard to relight.

Why?
The problem exists because the wick is either a stub the second time around, or stuck in cooled wax.

14) It's frustrating when you call up Best Buy's customer service and get an offer from a representative, but when I go into the store, they won't honor it.

Why?
The bug exists because of a lack of communication between 'on the ground' employees and those in corporate.

15) It's annoying to call a cell service provider and two representatives give opposing answers.

Why?
The bug probably exists because the representatives might not go through the longest training period. Or, it may also be a communications issue (they don't understand your issue, or may not realize what the real answer is).

16) It bugs me when I lose track of what row number on the pattern I am on in a knitting project.

Why?
This probably happens because I'm not paying attention enough.

17) It's annoying when you want to search for something on your Windows 10 laptop and Cortana gets in the way.

Why?

The bug probably exists because Windows is still working out the final kinks for the Windows 10 platform.

18) It's a bit annoying that cats love to sit on your homework while you're working on it (and only then!).

Why?

It's probably because you're not giving the cat attention, but instead paying attention to your homework. Thus, the cat wants attention and 'gets in the way' (literally).

Case in point

19) It's annoying when you follow the exact instructions on a bag of fries and they still come out soggy.

Why?

Everyone's oven is different, so that's probably the reason why you could follow the exact instructions but get different results.

20) It's annoying when you turn on the water for the shower and there's a fine line between ice cold and scalding. 

Why?

Most heaters are old or have outdated regulators. Plus, depending on your knob, it can be very exact or very off.

Reflection of the assignment:

I didn't find this activity to be so hard. I know bug lists can be difficult for some people, but I found it mainly easy until the last 4 or so. Otherwise, I guess I just get bugged by a lot of things... haha. It was a relatively easy challenge for me, one which I enjoyed.

Until next time!