Silliness #FirstWorldProblems

trichobezoar · 12-17-2014, 08:48 PM

UrbanDictionary.com defines First World Problems as "[p]roblems from living in a wealthy, industrialized nation that third worlders would probably roll their eyes at"; it's also "related to electronics or the internet."

From "Can there be a search for emojis because I go through all of them before I find the one I want" to "I lost track of the "butt" part of my bath towel, so I need a fresh one", first world problems are the bane of (mainly) Western civilization.

Feel free to post about whatever first world problem vexes, perplexes and afflicts you (as long as it's within the forum guidelines).

I can't think of any currently, other than this damn cold I've had the past few days, but as soon as I do, I'll let y'all know... being the first world whiner that I am, especially when it comes to electronics.

EDIT: Also, feel free to post whatever #firstworldproblems posts you find hilarious.

trichobezoar · 12-17-2014, 09:24 PM

From Twitter.com/FiWoProblems:

"I had some leftover chips, so I open some dip. Then I had some dip left over, so I opened another bag of chips. Then I had too many chips..."

And one of my own--this happens almost weekly:

My rooted Nook Tablet wouldn't turn on (the battery was dead) so I had to search for my other one.

Lin2412 · 12-17-2014, 10:47 PM

First world problems? When the toilet seat is not put down. Haha. I had a friend from Asia visit me and ask me why it's a big deal if the toilet seat isn't put down. I told her it's a form of respect for the new user but she just laughed it off and told me it's a first world problem. lol

trichobezoar · 12-17-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lin2412

First world problems? When the toilet seat is not put down. Haha. I had a friend from Asia visit me and ask me why it's a big deal if the toilet seat isn't put down. I told her it's a form of respect for the new user but she just laughed it off and told me it's a first world problem. lol

I never thought of that custom as a first world problem. I suppose I thought it was universal...

My iHome speaker just died on me so now I have to use another one.

cromag · 12-18-2014, 12:23 AM

My windshield washers do a good job on the windshields, but when the weather turns lousy I still have to stop periodically and use a spray bottle of glass cleaner to clean the headlights.

badgoodDeb · 12-18-2014, 01:37 PM

Don't Beemers have wipers on the headlights too?

treadlightly · 12-18-2014, 02:19 PM

When I squirt washer fluid on my windshield, the wipers move five times and the windshield is sparkling clean. Then 10 seconds later, the wipers move again smudging up the clean windshield.

cromag · 12-18-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Don't Beemers have wipers on the headlights too?

Sadly, my 12 year old minivan is not a Beemer. Perhaps that's another First World Problem.

trichobezoar · 12-18-2014, 07:55 PM

My Buick Park Avenue is... OMG, it's 18 years old!

I don't know if that's a first world problem or not...

cromag · 12-18-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

When I squirt washer fluid on my windshield, the wipers move five times and the windshield is sparkling clean. Then 10 seconds later, the wipers move again smudging up the clean windshield.

Not a problem for me anymore. If I just select the "Washer" setting, this is what my car does as well. I have learned to turn the wipers on "Low" first. Then, after a few sweeps, I hit the washer button. I turn the wipers off a few sweeps after the last squirt. It seems to work better for me. YMMV.

trichobezoar · 12-18-2014, 09:23 PM

My OCD is preventing me from accepting the fact that my TTC videos are both MP4 and WMV files... and not solely WMV. >.>

(TTC--The Teaching Company)

EDIT: You ninja'd me, Cromag. lol *reading post* Ooh, that's good to know! Thanks!

treadlightly · 12-19-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cromag

Not a problem for me anymore. If I just select the "Washer" setting, this is what my car does as well. I have learned to turn the wipers on "Low" first. Then, after a few sweeps, I hit the washer button. I turn the wipers off a few sweeps after the last squirt. It seems to work better for me. YMMV.

Thanks I'll give this a try!

My latest #FirstWorldProblem: At the local shopping mall, the automatic flush toilet spontaneously activated mid-use, exposing my backside to an ice cold geyser. The automatic faucet refused to emit water, and the automatic soap dispenser shot soap for the second time while I was trying to activate the faucet, leaving a foam trail on my sleeve.

trichobezoar · 12-19-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

Thanks I'll give this a try!

My latest #FirstWorldProblem: At the local shopping mall, the automatic flush toilet spontaneously activated mid-use, exposing my backside to an ice cold geyser. The automatic faucet refused to emit water, and the automatic soap dispenser shot soap for the second time while I was trying to activate the faucet, leaving a foam trail on my sleeve.

Thank you for posting this, Treadlightly. lol I'm sorry, but I just have to laugh!

My #firstworldproblem for the day:
This keyboard is so difficult to use. It's not a true chiclet keyboard; it feels like I'm typing on moldy plastic!

5thWiggle · 12-20-2014, 08:37 PM

#firstworldproblem - my prime rib roast was still frozen in the middle, resulting in a late dinner

and my freezer is too full to store the leftovers.

Life is so cruel...

trichobezoar · 12-21-2014, 11:41 AM

Life is cruel at times, 5thWiggle... *nods*

Once in a while I reach out and touch my Windows 7 screen. Then I remember... it isn't a touch screen.

12-17-2014, 08:48 PM	#1
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	#FirstWorldProblems UrbanDictionary.com defines First World Problems as "[p]roblems from living in a wealthy, industrialized nation that third worlders would probably roll their eyes at"; it's also "related to electronics or the internet." From "Can there be a search for emojis because I go through all of them before I find the one I want" to "I lost track of the "butt" part of my bath towel, so I need a fresh one", first world problems are the bane of (mainly) Western civilization. Feel free to post about whatever first world problem vexes, perplexes and afflicts you (as long as it's within the forum guidelines). I can't think of any currently, other than this damn cold I've had the past few days, but as soon as I do, I'll let y'all know... being the first world whiner that I am, especially when it comes to electronics. EDIT: Also, feel free to post whatever #firstworldproblems posts you find hilarious. Last edited by trichobezoar; 12-18-2014 at 12:07 AM.

12-18-2014, 09:23 PM	#11
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	My OCD is preventing me from accepting the fact that my TTC videos are both MP4 and WMV files... and not solely WMV. >.> (TTC--The Teaching Company) EDIT: You ninja'd me, Cromag. lol reading post Ooh, that's good to know! Thanks! Last edited by trichobezoar; 12-18-2014 at 09:27 PM.

12-17-2014, 09:24 PM	#2
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	From Twitter.com/FiWoProblems: "I had some leftover chips, so I open some dip. Then I had some dip left over, so I opened another bag of chips. Then I had too many chips..." And one of my own--this happens almost weekly: My rooted Nook Tablet wouldn't turn on (the battery was dead) so I had to search for my other one.

12-17-2014, 10:47 PM	#3
Lin2412 Grand Sorceress Posts: 456 Karma: 12931465 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida Device: Kindle	First world problems? When the toilet seat is not put down. Haha. I had a friend from Asia visit me and ask me why it's a big deal if the toilet seat isn't put down. I told her it's a form of respect for the new user but she just laughed it off and told me it's a first world problem. lol

12-18-2014, 12:23 AM	#5
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,279 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	My windshield washers do a good job on the windshields, but when the weather turns lousy I still have to stop periodically and use a spray bottle of glass cleaner to clean the headlights.

12-18-2014, 01:37 PM	#6
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,501 Karma: 64095689 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Don't Beemers have wipers on the headlights too?

12-18-2014, 02:19 PM	#7
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	When I squirt washer fluid on my windshield, the wipers move five times and the windshield is sparkling clean. Then 10 seconds later, the wipers move again smudging up the clean windshield.

12-18-2014, 07:55 PM	#9
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	My Buick Park Avenue is... OMG, it's 18 years old! I don't know if that's a first world problem or not...

12-20-2014, 08:37 PM	#14
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	#firstworldproblem - my prime rib roast was still frozen in the middle, resulting in a late dinner and my freezer is too full to store the leftovers. Life is so cruel...

12-21-2014, 11:41 AM	#15
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	Life is cruel at times, 5thWiggle... nods Once in a while I reach out and touch my Windows 7 screen. Then I remember... it isn't a touch screen.

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