[radiohead]

"Chewing gum is the practice of lower forms of life. It expresses inner tension and lack of control. People with self-respect do not chew gum except on special occasions because of special circumstances," he said.

Sounds like my grandmother. And she wasn't cutting any slack for special occasions.

I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I can't imagine chewing gum and dislike seeing people (it's more like hearing them) chew it. It appears to be an oral fixation for which the person should probably seek therapy.

Yes. This is anal. It's only gum. I know I need help. But if people could chew without being so freaking loud about it, maybe I could overlook the fact they are acting like a cow.

[TheOtherOne]

Yes. This is anal. It's only gum. I know I need help. But if people could chew without being so freaking loud about it, maybe I could overlook the fact they are acting like a cow.

I typed and deleted this from my original comment.

My mother was walking down the street, noticed a cute old man. He comes up to her and says, "you chomp your gum like a pig!". My mother was flabergasted and said nothing. I told her later...you may have offended him unintentionally...he was rude on purpose.