Griper

Gripers typically find a single problem on a street, but griper J.D. felt compelled to file no less than 7 reports on a single stretch in Stafford. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's not often a sinkhole deep enough to swallow a person opens up on a trail, but griper William reported one on an Arlington trail in mid-July. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A griper reported the shrubbery in the median of 15th St. blocks the view of people making a left turn onto South Joyce. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The District Department of Transportation recently installed signs reminding cars to stop for pedestrians, but griper Matthew said that's not enough -- and he has the bruises to prove it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"The sign towards Clarendon came down in a storm years ago and has never been fixed, resulting in a lot of people cutting over into the right hand lanes dangerously when they realize they don't want to get back on 395," griper Chris wrote. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A griper named 10th St. resident reported the alley had become "a dumping ground" with assorted trash strewn around including bicycle tires, furniture, flourescent light tubes, empty beer bottles and much more. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, the real problem an anonymous griper said is that the canopy of vines blocks drivers 'views as they are turning off of Stoneybrook onto Capitol View. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You know it's bad when a griper resorts to all caps to describe a problem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I could enumerate the issues, but griper June Wyman sums it up effectively. ❋ Unknown (2010)

See the pictures on the jump for even more gripping views of the problems the griper says exist at this traffic circle. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That same day, our original griper Ari Natter reopened the issue with a simple comment: "The light has not been fixed." ❋ Unknown (2010)

"It's miracle we haven't had more accidents," griper sumigurl added. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This week we have to give the D.C. Department of Public Works credit for fixing not one -- but two -- separate messes in Northeast D.C. In early July, griper Sylvia Brown reported an overgrown lot at the corner of Eastern Ave. and Meade St. It was full of rats and the four-to-five foot tall weeds were beginning to push into a nearby bus stop. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Painting the bike lane through the intersection would improve safety for both drivers and cyclists as it would indicate where each vehicle is obligated to drive," griper Kathleen wrote. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"It is near to impossible to see small sports cars, a bicyclist, and motorcycles," the griper wrote. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A griper has a simple question: How come there are no trash cans on the playgrounds behind Westland Middle School in Bethesda, where there are ball fields and tennis courts? ❋ Unknown (2010)

After the damage wrought by recent storms -- especially to our electrical grid -- griper Richard Bellin was wondering why no one has dealt with a tree in his NW neighborhood that is nearly touching a power line, even though, he says, he and his neighbors have tried to get someone to cut it down for several years. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The right, northbound lane of Old Georgetown Rd. at Wilson Rd. in Bethesda has what griper Ryan called a "nasty, chronic" pothole. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Problem: A griper named Nick reported rats in the alley between Lamont and Kilbourn streets in Mount Pleasant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It turns out a light had been fixed, just not the one our griper had complained about. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Person One: [Bella] and [Edward] are so lame! I can't believe you like them! Person Two: Have you even READ the [books]? Seen the movie? Person One: No but... Person Two: Shut up Twi-Griper! ❋ RueSault (2009)

What is this, my Wife just interrupted [my game] of [Candy Crush] to call me a [Toilet Gamer]...... what a Bed Griper! ❋ Jcdxtreme (2013)