Two things said to me recently that irritate me

I had two things said to me recently that annoy the shit out of me.  One was regarding a conversation about ipad type tablet devices.  Someone asked which one they should buy and I told him that they only have one choice in iPad but there are a dozen or so Android platform tablets.  I advised him to look at the Androids simply because there was more variety.  Then some jackass piped in and said that it just depends on if they want it to be easy to use or hard to use.  This is typical Apple fanboy babble.  This is the same guy who thinks Apple is better than PC because of the hardware.  Uhmmm... Pretty sure the hardware is the same.  The operating system is what separates the apples from the windows machines.  Anyway, these same Apple freaks like to say that Android is just a copy of the iPhone, but then in the next breath they like to say that Android is more complicated than the iPhone.  Yeah... maybe that is true.  Toys are generally easier to use than real tools, so I guess Apple is easier.  I'm not even going to get into all the reasons that iOS has failed in keeping up with trends, but I will say that trying to pass Apple tech off as easier to use and that makes it better just shows off the ignorance of those who say it.  There isn't any difference in ease of use between Apple and Android.  The fact that you can do more with an Android doesn't make it more complicated for the average user.  However, for those of use who are more advanced users, the choice is clear.  Would you rather drive a Powerwheel that looks like a Jeep or crush it with the real thing?

The second thing I heard recently that is brainless is someone selling their motorcycle because they are expecting a baby.  Huh?? WTF does that have to do with anything???  I didn't have to sell anything before we had our kids.  Especially a motorcycle they are only trying to get four or five grand out of.  Unless you need to free up some income to pay for the baby because you don't have insurance (which was not the case here) then that is the most illogical statement of all time.  Riding a motorcycle doesn't become any more dangerous once you have kids.  And if you are that strapped for money that you have to sell your motorcycle the instant that your expenses go up, then you shouldn't have one anyway.  The reason for selling it isn't because you are having a baby.  The real reason is because you are broke and need to liquidate assets or eliminate payments.

Equally as stupid as the selling something because you are having a baby is when I see someone selling something because they are getting married.  WHO CARES???  You are selling it.  I don't care what you are going to do with the money or why you need to get rid of it.  Just tell me it is in good shape and provide me with maintenance records.  That's all I need from you.  No life story required.

Maybe it makes for better hits on online classifieds though.  I think this will be how I list my motorcycle for sale someday:

FOR SALE:  2006 Boulevard M50.  This bike has performed really well.  It goes when you turn the throttle and it stops when you apply the brakes.  I've put gas in it every time it has run out and put air in the tires any time they seemed low.  I'm selling the bike because I am currently in jail and need the money for bail.  I also may need the money to pay for an attorney.  If I am able to get out on bail then I'll have plenty of money for an attorney from the bank I robbed, so that shouldn't be a problem.  I could also use the money to buy a new entertainment center, so that is an idea too.  Either way, if you want to give me money then I'll give you my bike.