Pet peeve, anyone?

It is so hard keeping up with what is current in this ever-changing world of ours. I always think of myself as being “with it”, but lately I am getting the feeling that my savvy is in serious need of an upgrade.
It seems that almost everyone I talk to these days has a pet peeve. Some people even have more than one, or so I hear. All I hear all day long is “my pet peeve this” and “my pet peeve that”. I hate it when people flaunt their peeves in front of me. What the fuck is up with that?!
Is the pet peeve the new trend? Are pet peeves the status symbols of the 21^st century? Is it some sort of ornament or trophy that you display for all to see? I wish I knew.
Perhaps a peeve is an exotic animal or plant and you need to apply for a special permit in order to keep one. Or maybe it is not even alive… it could be a digital pet, like a Tamagotchi and you carry it around with you on a key chain? What if you could carry it around on your shoulder, like a parrot? Whatever a peeve is… people seem very proud of the peeves they have.
Not wanting to seem like a complete idiot. I’ve been making some discreet enquiries around the office about pet peeves. (Hey, I have a reputation to uphold, dammit)! The first thing I noticed is that while people are very passionate about their peeves, they are also very elusive on the subject.
When I asked the secretary if she has a pet peeve, she went on and on about how she hates long queues and traffic jams. Talk about changing the subject! Do I even care that she hates long queues and traffic jams? Do I go on about the fact that I dislike people who pay for their goods with small change? No sirree!! And I don’t get me started on people who want to share their life story with you when they get drunk!
The guy in the office next to mine did the same thing. His eyes rolled to the back of his head and complained loudly about drivers who cut you off at intersections. What the fuck is up with that, dude? I love that you are so passionate about the whole thing, but how about giving me a straight answer? If I wanted to know about how your difficult life is, I would have asked. I dislike people who cannot give you a straight answer when you ask them a simple question.
All this secrecy has only made me more determined to get one. I am obsessed. I don’t care if I have to join a secret society to get one, as much as I despise them.
On the other hand, I already have two dogs at home and I wonder if I am ready to take on the responsibility of yet another pet. Not being able to care of your pets can make you downright miserable and unhappy. Some pets may even turn on you and I reckon a pet peeve will be no different. That’s the thing with pets… you have to nurture them and care of them every day. There aren’t enough hours in the day as it is.
Will it suck the joy out of them too and will it interfere with the quality of my life?
So many unanswered questions and so many decisions to be made. Now I’m not sure I even want one! I detest it that I cannot make up my mind, but not as much as I detest not being kept in the loop.