Wednesday, May 16, 2018

My bugs/assignment 2A

Assignment 2A- Bug List
1.  Not finding parking in the Murphree lot after 8PM on any given day.
Why it exists: There is clearly not nearly enough parking on campus for all students, let alone just the Murphree area lot.
2.  When my mom doesn't get to the car before me to unlock it so I am stuck waiting for it to be unlocked.
Why it exists:  Well there is a design flaw as you must be super close to the car for it to unlock.  But in reality, I just get frustrated because all she would have to do it take the key out and press the button.
3. When it takes forever for me to get a mat cleaner after a class at the gym.
Why it exists: There is not a sufficient amount of cleaning equipment for everyone to use and get out in a timely manner.
4.  Having to flush the toilet with your hand or risk falling if using your foot in some restrooms.
Why it exists: Some restrooms don't have automatic flushers so it must be done by hand.
5.  When the automatic flusher flushes before you were ready.
Why it exists: It seems as though the sensor went off too soon and that is what causes the premature flush.  (Clearly, I can't be pleased see the previous "bug")
6.  When the internet/TV/Power goes out in bad weather.
Why it exists: Because the bad weather either hits power lines or satellites that turn everything off.
7.  When the windshield wipers squeak on my car.
Why it exists:  Probably because there is too much friction and not enough water to make them glide across the glass.
8.  When I close out the youtube app and the video/music stops playing.
Why it exists:  this is some sort of programming issue that Apple has not figured out how to fix yet.
9.  When people step on the back of my shoe.
Why it exists:  There is no personal space and people these days are in such a rush they don't pay attention to what is in front of them.
10.  When places have Pepsi instead of coke.
Why it exists:  Pepsi and coke are competitors so Pepsi is trying to take over places and if they sell Pepsi they won't sell coke.
11.  When places are out of ingredients they need to their specific place eg: Starbucks being out of cream.
Why it exists:  They underestimate the amount of cream/ingredients they would to satisfy their customers throughout the week.
12.  When people drink my drink.
Why it exists: They don't have their own drink/don't want to pay for a drink.
13.  When people get on my bed at any time of day or night.
Why it exists:  normally people don't realize its a big deal or they just see it as a place to sit.
14.  When pots burn as I'm cooking and I can't reuse them.
Why it exists:  The manufacturer does not make the pots super heat resistant.
15.  When people change the music in my car while I'm driving.
Why it exists:  people don't wanna listen to the music I'm listening too.
16.  When my glasses fall down my face.
Why it exists: There is not enough friction to keep them from sliding as they are the plastic, not rubber types.
17.  When people let their babies cry in restaurants instead of taking them outside to let the other eaters eat in peace.
Why it exists:  The parents want to either eat together or they are too lazy to parent their own child.
18.  When I turn the TV on and it's incredibly louder than it needs to be for me.
Why it exists:  How I like the TV is different than others,  and whoever is last doesn't lower it back to normal.
19.  Having an inordinate amount of tabs open all at one time.
Why it exists:  There's not technological limit that stops tabs being open and some people like to have everything open at once.
20.  Beard hair in the sink.
Why it exists:  The person does not clean out their hair after they shave.

REFLECTION
I found this to actually be somewhat difficult.  I thought it would be easy because I go through my days thinking "that's annoying" and "ugh why is this happening" but when it came down to it I found it hard to think of things.   However, by the end, it did become easier to think of things. 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Rebecca! I thought your Bug list was very well thought out. Some of your bugs really resonated with me. Specifically, 2, 10, and 11 were ones that I felt similarly about their inefficiency and annoyance. You did a good job overall looking at the why behind each thing on your list. For the most part each was thoroughly thought out and understood. Also, just as an added thought, bug #8 about youtube no longer playing when you close it is a feature that started when youtube introduced their premium subscription service. Similarly to you I was upset as I used to listen to youtube videos or songs on youtube in the background while I went on other apps. I did some research and they did this as an added reason why users should pay for premium.

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  2. Hi Rebeca,
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading your bugs list. I absolutely agree with much of what you wrote. The two bugs that really stood out to me were about crying babies in restaurants and the annoyance of having to wait for the car to be unlocked. Just like babies crying in a movie, take them outside or don’t bring your baby (or stay home).

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