Rage Triggers

I recently had to write on the essay "The Road Warrior" by Dave Barry and here is what came of it.

In the essay "The Road Warrior" , Dave Barry goes on a tangent explaining the cause and effects brought on by Road Rage. His comical viewpoints of life also enlighten us on other causes of rage.

While pondering my everyday life, as a full time mommy, I see many other trigger points for rage. How about public bathroom rage? It can be set off by a lone unflushed and clogged toilet, or a scarcity of "one-ply and it ain't Angel Soft" toilet paper in every stall.

There is also the Expresslane rage. Ten items or less is severely challenged when the old lady ahead of you has about 50 cans of cat food in her shopping cart(or buggy has my best friend from West Virginia calls it :) ). When this is brought to her attention, she says, "But they are all the same brand" This rage has caused customers to become hostile with their shopping carts and while throwing items on the conveyor belt.

The most recent rage trigger I have participated in is the TMX Elmo RAGE, AKA, Hottest Toy for Christmas Rage". Women and men alike abandon all niceties and race to the back of the store to the toy section. Children and old people become victims of hit and runs with shopping carts. As these parents scan the shelves in search of the red furry, top secret friend, a collision occurs that resembles a pileup on Interstate 80. The uncontrollable laughter that marketing claims Elmo will bring is null and void. The few lucky folks that have mastered their football skills leave with Elmo in hand unscathed. TMX Elmo Rage can be found at the store nearest you.