My Bug List

1. In the afternoon, my internet connection becomes incredibly slow and results in buffering videos.
        Why? This most likely occurs because my provider has a limited bandwidth, and during the afternoon, there is a larger number of people accessing the internet.
2. Large extension cords that create bumps under rugs and make it difficult to run from outside to inside because it will not fit between the door and the doorframe.
       Why? The extension cord is most likely designed this way because it might be difficult to contain enough power in a flatter cord.
3. The packaging on scissors that requires scissors in order to open it.
        Why? The tough outer packaging on scissors is most likely for safety reasons, however, there are other ways to package something safely without making it too difficult to open.
4. Amazon packages that contain a small product in a large shipping box filled with stuffing.
        Why? This most likely occurs because of inefficiency at Amazon warehouses. Shipping small items in large boxes is very wasteful on Amazon's part.
5. Public toilets that automatically flush before you are finished with your business. These toilets, while much cleaner than toilets with handles, still waste a lot of water.
       Why? This occurs because the sensors on these toilets are very sensitive and are supposed to pick up any movement.
6. Prices stickers that leave glue residue on products, especially on dishes and other products that you handle often.
       Why? These stickers are more common than the stickers that peel off easily. Sellers probably choose the 'stickier' stickers so the prices won't fall off.
7. USB and charging ports that collect dirt and grime because there isn't an easy way to clean the ports.
       Why? It's difficult to clean the ports because it's small and contain sensitive components.
8. The lack of pockets, or fake pockets, on women's jeans.
       Why? I am absolutely uncertain why this occurs. It might be for stylistic reasons.
9. Long check-out lines at the Walmart in Lake City because of the very few cashier lines open.
       Why? Walmart typically only has a few cashiers because they want customers to use the self-checkout lines. However, if you purchase an item in a security box, then self-checkout becomes more difficult.
10. No parking at the Publix on 13th Street and University Ave.
        Why? Because of its location, the parking is very limited and fills up quickly.
11. Lint roller that doesn't collect all of the lint.
        Why? The lint roller probably doesn't have enough 'glue' to collect some of the tougher lint pieces.
12. All of the various products that claim to cure acne, but don't actually work.
        Why? Products like Proactive that claim to clear up acne, but it only helps a limited number of people because acne is far more complicated than these products claim.
13. The button in the elevator to close the doors that never actually works.
        Why? It's possible this button is simply a placebo button because it never seems to actually close the elevator doors.
14. Various cleaning products that claim to 'eliminate pet odors', but only eliminate a fraction of the odor.
        Why? While some of these products do a better job, most don't offer much in the way of actually cleaning pet messes. Perhaps their formula isn't strong enough.
15. Paint brushes that drip paint everywhere, or the brush itself becomes more of a mess when you set it on the paint can.
       Why? Messiness is simply a factor of painting. No matter what you do when painting, the paint will always get everywhere.
16. Fast food bags that don't keep the heat so your food is cold by the time you are home.
        Why? Fast food bags are not made to keep in the heat. It is simply an inconvenience.
17. Pet towels that claim to dry your pets faster and better than regular towels, but actually don't.
       Why?  Pet towels do not dry pets any faster or better than regular towels.
18. The bit of toothpaste left in the tube that is impossible to get out.
       Why?  Because of the design of the tube, getting the last of the toothpaste is difficult to accomplish.
19. DVD players that buffer if there is even the tiniest scratch on the DVD.
       Why?  DVD players are very sensitive and most likely react to even the smallest blemishes.
20. TV remotes with so many buttons that don't seem to actually do anything, and in order to work, it has to be pointed just right at the TV.
       Why?  The buttons most likely have a use, however, not an important use since they seem to hardly ever be used.  And sometimes the remote has to be pointed just right, so it can actually connect to the TV. 

Reflection: Coming up with 20 items for this bug list was surprisingly difficult. I had originally assumed it would be simple, but I quickly began to run out of ideas. I really had to think about many of these beyond the few that came to mind right away..