These are my top Ubuntu bugs. Feel free to confirm any bugs that affects you by clicking on the +affectsmetoo link.
clipboard
The clipboard deletes content in the clipboard when quitting the source program. This means Copy -> Quit -> (Can't Paste). Workaround Available: parcellite
empathy
mozilla
Firefox + Flash - Keyboard commands don't work when flash is selected +affectsmetoo
Firefox Thunderbird Too many dictionaries available after installing a language +affectsmetoo
policy-kit
sound effects
unity
Resizing windows by grabbing window borders is difficult +affectsmetoo
No way to disable notifications/notify-osd needs a "privacy mode" +affectsmetoo