I knew I was whining and complaining. Periodically I NEED to blow off some steam to keep my sanity.

As for the ugliest, well, we'll have to leave that up to our respective spouses. I would agree that I'm not quite Chippendale material, but for some reason my wife disagrees.

And as for smelliest, you might have a contest there. Last time a Fin walked by the flowers wilted and the dogs ran off. Only that happens thing when I walk by is that that everyone starts to retch. No effect on flowers and dogs.

Jetzt halts maul! (Don't know how to spell slang)

with blowing my top. IMO letting off steam is a controlled process by which I can regain equilibrium. Blowing my top is the tempertantrum that is an explosive process where everything and everyone is in imminent danger of immolation. I've been known to do that also. Just never on the keyboard.

btw, thanks for the spelling correction. Phrase was used frequently while living in der Vaterland. Never did see it spelt, just spoken.