Nobody admits they’re competitive. They’ll say things like, “Oh, I don’t care, I’m just naturally better at it,” which is exactly how you know they care a lot.
This isn’t about sports trophies or promotions or anything that actually matters. This is about the everyday nonsense people will quietly turn into a personal championship.
The RockShow With Chrissy and Wes asked listeners to reveal the trivial things they are the most competitive with, and the answers did not disappoint.
Silly Stuff Like…
Take parking. If someone pulls into a spot you were emotionally claiming from half a block away, that’s war. You didn’t signal, you didn’t communicate, but in your heart? That was your spot. Now you’re circling the lot like a NASCAR driver fueled by spite.
Then there’s walking speed. Some people treat sidewalks like Olympic tracks. If you accidentally pass them, congratulations, you’ve activated something primal. Suddenly, they’re speed-walking beside you, pretending they were “just about to walk faster anyway.” What the heck is even going on with that? Chill out, bro.
Food
People are also aggressively competitive about food opinions. Especially fried chicken. Or tacos. Or barbecue. You could say, “I like this place,” and someone will immediately respond with, “Oh yeah? WELL I KNOW THE BEST PLACE AND THE OWNER AND…” like Gorden Effing Ramsey personally knighted them.
Games
Don’t forget games that are supposed to be casual. Air hockey. Laser tag. Mario Kart. Street Fighter. The moment someone says, “I’m not even trying,” you should back away slowly. That person is absolutely trying. They have been trying since 2007.
Being Busy?
Another big one? Being busy. Some folks treat exhaustion like a badge of honor. You say you’re tired and they respond with, “Must be nice. I only slept three hours and worked fourteen,” as if the goal of adulthood is to collapse first.
Trivia Folk Are Something Else…
There’s also an entire competition happening around trivia knowledge. Especially facts no one asked for. If you say, “I think it’s from the ‘90s,” someone will jump in with, “Actually, it debuted in 1994,” and then stare at you like they just won a bar fight…