1. When someone uses an acronym or abbreviation awkwardly with regard to plurality or redundancy. 
   • Eg, “RBIs”, which expands to “runs batted ins—” a double plural!
   • “VIN number,” which expands to “vehicle identification number number—” truly ridiculous!

It seems like a particularly bourgeoisie phenomenon to have a “pet peeve.” It was first used, apparently, in 1919. That year, with the passing of the 18th Amendment, Prohibition began its dreary reign. The Grand Canyon was established by Congress as a US National Park. The Black Sox brought disgrace to baseball. And World War I officially ended. There were things to be content with, things to be mildly annoyed with, and things to that were atrocious. The phrase “pet peeve” fails to describe any of these things.

I have another, recursive kind of pet peeve, which is when a person uses the phrase “pet peeve.” For who favors (the literal meaning of “pet,” here) his minor dislikes? Who cultivates and extends the longevity (the figurative meaning of “pet” that occurs to me—as if one’s peeves were like Tamagotchi to be fed and played with) of his slight detestations? Not to get very Internety, here, but aren’t all pet peeves a kind of white whine? That is, a kind of annoyance that exists solely by virtue of one’s already-privileged position. Not that the privileged don’t suffer. But maybe they should shut up about it and let everyone else catch up a bit.