Why?

Why is it that the stopper for the kitchen sink allows water to drain anyway when you don't want it to, but a teensy bit of onion skin can make the sink run over?

Why will a person decline ordering a salad because you don't have low fat dressing, but will proceed to order the largest sandwich and fries on the menu - plus a diet Coke?

Why will a person drive 20 miles out of their way and burn a gallon of gas that costs $2.20 in order to save .50 on a tankful?

Why do we call it "wheat bread"? Isn't it all made from wheat?

Why do people think they should complain if they don't get a meal in their hands in 90 seconds, but they can't fix it themselves in less than 30 minutes?

Why do people angrily bring back a burger you mistakingly put a pickle on, when they could easily just pull the pickle off and throw it away?

Why do we tap our fingers in impatience while waiting for coffee to warm for 30 seconds in the microwave?