Commuting Rants - Makeup application

"William Byrd" (thedriver)
08/16/2013 at 13:39 • Filed to: RANTS, DISTRACTED DRIVING, CHICKS

Ok, most of us are dudes, that's cool (*cough* sausagefest *cough*) so most of us get a pass on this one. But does it really annoy anyone else to see ladies putting on makeup as they commute? I'm talking full on looking into the mirror vs. the road, lipstick, eye makeup, etc. Does it really take that long?

Answer: no. My wife and I commute together part of the week, so she does it in the car (huh huh, yeah) when I drive. When we don't commute together, she takes the 10 minutes to apply it at home, not in the drivers seat of one of our cars.

I can't imagine how distracting that has to be as a driver. I passed a lady this morning doing 50 in the left lane and paying no attention to what was ahead of her because her lashes had to look extra good today

DISCUSSION (22)

Paul, Man of Mustangs > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:45

I was nearly run off the road and almost saw a t-bone accident as a girl putting on eyeliner blasted through a clearly red light. I wanted to catch up to her and cuss her out so bad!

HammerheadFistpunch > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:47

scares the crap out of me, but amazingly you don't hear about it causing many accidents. Miracles. the same special kind of miracle that keeps my mom from wrecking the crap out of her car everytime she gets behind the wheel.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:47

Hahaha, drives me nuts. I actually don't even like when my wife uses the pencil thing near her eyes when I'm driving - one bump on she loses an eye and we ALL KNOW it's going to be MY fault.

Though to hit the guys up here, I've seen plenty using an electric razor while driving which I think is just as bad because they look in the mirror too. The worst was I saw a guy fully lathered up using a normal disposable razor driving down the highway. he had a little rinse cup in his cup holder! I figured if he slammed on his brakes, hit a big pothole, or got hit he would probably slice his own throat open (yea I know it's a safety razor exaggerations are fun).

William Byrd > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
08/16/2013 at 13:49

You know I almost mentioned dude's shaving. But you really don't need to look into the mirror for that do you? I've done it before when running super late. You can sort of feel where there is and isn't hair left to shave as you move the razor around. Still not advisable.

And most certainly it would be your fault. I've been getting grief for hitting potholes on our commute. Like I'm going to drive looking directly at the road and swerving around potholes. It's DC, they're everwhere !

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William Byrd > HammerheadFistpunch
08/16/2013 at 13:50

That's true, you figure it would get lumped in with cell phones, etc.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:52

The electric one if they aren't looking and are doing the feel check is fine.

dude with the normal razor is inexcusable. And why do they act like we're AIMING for bumps when they apply makeup in the car? Just like you said-don't put it on in the car. And more importantly why would I be TRYING to get you mad at me?

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:52

I was nearly sideswiped by some schoolgirl in her Fiat 500 as she was powdering her cheek or whatever you call it. Pisses me off to no end.

William Byrd > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
08/16/2013 at 13:55

Yeah, meant to say that. Dude with the actual razor is crazy.

I drive like a nun (wait, do nuns drive?) when she's putting on makeup and still get the occasional angry look when things aren't 100% smooth.

Mattbob > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 13:56

Just lay on the horn to get their focus back up. That usually works. Just make sure you are in a safe place in case of a panic brake/swerve.

$kaycog > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 14:00

I hate it, and it is a HUGE distraction. Honestly, girls, put your make-up on at home for crissakes.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 14:00

Yes they do drive, tho typically very humble cars....I've also noticed they travel in packs because it's normally not their car it's the convent's car so they go in groups to save trips.

Yea I'm telling you. not worth the hassle of them doing it in the car while you drive either.

$kaycog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
08/16/2013 at 14:01

"The pencil thing". Too funny!!! It's called eyeliner.

zachaput > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 14:02

I saw a guy brushing his teeth while driving once...

Kinja'd!!!

William Byrd > $kaycog
08/16/2013 at 14:06

There are no girls on Oppo kay. haha

But, it's the internet, so you never know who may stumble in accidentally!

William Byrd > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
08/16/2013 at 14:07

I would feel like a real asshole if I cut off a car full of nuns.

It's either that or we leave later. I'm going to risk it.

And if my wife is reading this, love you!!!

William Byrd > zachaput
08/16/2013 at 14:07

hahahahaha you really did. Didn't expect the picture.

pachood - Cheap rent; fast cars. > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 14:20

I remember taking that picture ;)

And F that guy.

KillerRaccoon - Group J's Sébastien Loeb > zachaput
08/16/2013 at 14:38

I see this at least once a week. Honestly, I don't think it's that big a deal as you can still concentrate on the road. Still pretty weird, though.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > $kaycog
08/16/2013 at 14:41

There's our always needed female voice!

Yea I have enough things to remember, why remember things that have zero importance to me like what eyeliner is called? Crap now I think you've got it in my head.

$kaycog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
08/16/2013 at 14:45

eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner eyeliner

#;D

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > $kaycog
08/16/2013 at 14:46

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Which is what my wife always yells when I hit a bump and she's using THE PENCIL THING.

wkiernan > William Byrd
08/16/2013 at 17:25

No, I really like seeing that, it's almost intimate.