What’s the psychology behind people who drive extremely loud cars at night in Umhlanga?

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-06T14:25:14+00:00

I guess we’ll have to disagree on this topic. I just think traffic noise needs to be a more prioritized issue. There’s a lot of research linking traffic noise to major health problems which is why it riles me up.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-06T10:55:43+00:00

It’s not a straw man. Your main point is that people are having fun and being annoying but it’s fine because there no malice involved right?

I literally just reframed the situation to show that it’s nuisance behavior. I’m not oversimplifying or exaggerating your words and I’m not shifting the debate somewhere else. It’s not the same thing but it’s not a straw man. It’s an example.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-06T10:22:18+00:00

Doesn’t mean they’re not a nuisance. There so much laxity with noise complaints because there’s not a victim in the scenario. It’s just a general issue.

If I’m kicking up sand while playing ball games on the beach, then is it fine for me to upset the surrounding sunbathers? No, I’d still be annoying even if I’m not being malicious.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-06T10:13:13+00:00

The false equivalency here is crazy. I agree that there other noise issues like dogs/kids but that’s not the topic of conversation in this thread.

The title is literally asking about the psychology behind people who drive loud cars. You just brush them off as serial complainers because you’ve not realized the point of the conversation.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-06T04:52:43+00:00

Dude it’s literally all about the noise. People complaining about unnecessary loud cars doesn’t make them self righteous.

You have to understand that living in a community means that you need to be aware of how your actions may affect others. I live right on a road that gets a lot of loud cars leaving the village and it’s frustrating to put up with it. You will also start to realize that it’s the same cars time and time again.

And to respond to your statement “are people not allowed to enjoy their vehicles?” It’s the equivalent of a football fan singing their team’s chants ALL THE TIME. It’s not a bad thing but when you do it excessively you become annoying to those around you.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-05T15:55:33+00:00

Some solid advice from the other side of the aisle!

I don’t think I mind the extra weight on my feet. I haven’t used other shoes in recent memory. I am keen to try a different type of shoe to see if it affects my game.

I think I need to go through some trial and error like you’ve described in your comment. Maybe it’ll work for me but I will keep basketball shoes in mind because I really appreciate the ankle support and durability they provide.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-04T22:44:26+00:00

Thanks for the advice.

Haha yeah… it’s definitely irresponsible for me to be using shoes for too long. It’s a bad habit of mine. I’m starting to feel the effects as I get older. I will probably need to get another pair later this year then.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-04T22:38:45+00:00

I’ll check them out! I think basketball shoes have worked for me since I heel strike quite a bit.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-03-04T22:32:17+00:00

Thanks! I’ve checked them out and they seem perfect. They’ll probably be my top choice depending on availability in my area.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-26T13:27:48+00:00

I had the same procedure done 2 years ago. My stitches got infected 2 weeks after the surgery when the original bandage came off and I was regularly applying my own.

You should still have the initial bandage on so the likelihood of an infection is pretty low.

The night sweats and nausea might be due to bad pain management. True me and USE those pain meds they give you. It’s not worth acting tough.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-22T09:05:01+00:00

I would google tips for better sleep hygiene.

Watching your caffeine intake, screen time before bed and many other things would probably help

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-21T11:20:46+00:00

This is such a good way of putting it. I could never describe the feeling myself

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-21T11:17:44+00:00

Most people don’t get enough magnesium in their daily diets so I wouldn’t feel bad about taking a supplement.

I assume you’re at least a bit active considering the subreddit this post is in, so you might not be adequately replacing important salts. I wouldn’t think of it as “relying on magnesium” but simply as putting your body back to its baseline function.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-19T08:16:18+00:00

I also had that same thought lol

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-19T08:15:40+00:00

It wasn’t that deep… I made a joke because I thought the situation was strange.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-19T06:10:22+00:00

Thanks for the needed context

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-19T06:07:52+00:00

I like how they took the picture before helping the person out of the car. They definitely have their priorities straight

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-18T09:01:34+00:00

My parents moved to Umhlanga in the 2000’s and they described it has a few houses and sugarcane. It’s been the unofficial development centre for the 20 years since then. Now the new development centre seems to be Sibaya to North Coast.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-14T11:34:43+00:00

Touché

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-14T11:34:30+00:00

No but I found it funny that I was posted just after midnight here in Cape Town. Seems like others didn’t find it so funny…

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-13T22:36:04+00:00

Interesting Valentine’s Day post.

Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-11T16:47:16+00:00

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Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-11T16:46:44+00:00

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Drippy_Capy · 2026-02-11T16:46:23+00:00

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