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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:03:13 GMT -5
Firstly nod to Dramatwist who inspired this post in a recent thread. Leading my list: 'Like A War Zone' - I have heard this used and abused from the running of the bulls to crowds at Black Friday sales. The irony being a good many who use the phrase have little conception of its real meaning.
Following close behind is my local News and Weather staff who can't seem to say Rain, but announce the occurrence of a Precipitation Opportunity/Event.
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Post by william on Jul 9, 2018 19:25:27 GMT -5
I could go on forever just about the weather people. They will say "rainfall is falling." And showers will be widespread today, and even more widespread tomorrow. I don't know if that means more or less rain tomorrow. And we have one who thinks he is a poet--so instead of saying there will be thunderstorms, he says we will "hear the rumble that will make you grumble." I'll stop now. I'm becoming irritated just thinking about this.  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 9, 2018 19:27:15 GMT -5
Neater than sliced bread. Chances are whatever it is it's not neater than sliced bread, have you ever tried to cut a loaf of bread you either end up with little tiny wrinkled-up accordion bread or you end up with one side of your sandwich being 3 in thick and the other side being an inch thick and tapering off into nothing. Very hard to make a decent sandwich if the bread is not sliced. Speaking of sandwiches it looks like I'm going to be the only one in the house that eats brisket for a very long time.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:29:13 GMT -5
Here's a phrase that imbaciles from the news media and insurance companies use: It was an "act of God..." And I always think really!?! How can or could a loving God do such a terrible act (whatever it may be) to humanity? I know its a very debatable phrase, but one that is overused and makes one think about the individual(s) that use the phrase. Next  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:33:01 GMT -5
“ are we their/there yet “! If I hear that one more time in my life it’s possible I might go on a rampage! I’d respond “ when we arrive you’ll be the first to know “!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:36:55 GMT -5
Not really a phrase technically but, aggravates me none the less.
Hey Bro! or Hey Dude!
No Dudes here and I'm NOT your Brother!
OH, and one that a certain person says, "nickel holding up a dollar"
The phrase is "Dollar wait'en on a Dime! for god's sake!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:38:11 GMT -5
“ are we their/there yet “! If I hear that one more time in my life it’s possible I might go on a rampage! I’d respond “ when we arrive you’ll be the first to know “!!!  ...I was tempted to say it, and to check your local news station later tonight for coverage on what you did  |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 9, 2018 19:45:34 GMT -5
“Right?”
When you say something that is irrefutable.
Welcome to the to the world of Kardashianism...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 19:47:19 GMT -5
“ are we their/there yet “! If I hear that one more time in my life it’s possible I might go on a rampage! I’d respond “ when we arrive you’ll be the first to know “!!! ...I was tempted to say it, and to check your local news station later tonight for coverage on what you did You’d most likely see me on “ World News Tonight “! |
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Post by zver on Jul 9, 2018 20:15:22 GMT -5
...I was tempted to say it, and to check your local news station later tonight for coverage on what you did You’d most likely see me on “ World News Tonight “! It would get replayed in the background over and over while every employee working at the station speculates about what set you off. Z |
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Post by exbenedict on Jul 9, 2018 20:18:41 GMT -5
This one is recent, but I cannot stand at all when people, and not JUST the originator, I mean people, say "That's Fake News!". NEWS is an acronym for Noteworthy Events Weather and Sports.....so unless we are living in a hologram, it's actually NEWS!
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Post by trailboss on Jul 9, 2018 20:27:35 GMT -5
Actually, a lot of news is indeed fake news.... there is a lot of nonsense parroted by a lot of the media that gets their daily talking points from fax machines/ groupthink email distribution lists, devoid of intellectual honesty.
I too am offended by fake news.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:43:34 GMT -5
Actually, a lot of news is indeed fake news.... there is a lot of nonsense parroted by a lot of the media that gets their daily talking points from fax machines/ groupthink email distribution lists, devoid of intellectual honesty. I too am offended by fake news. Um, like the over dramatized News reports from Wolf Blitzer, extremely repetitive reporting. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:53:33 GMT -5
This one is recent, but I cannot stand at all when people, and not JUST the originator, I mean people, say "That's Fake News!". NEWS is an acronym for Noteworthy Events Weather and Sports.....so unless we are living in a hologram, it's actually NEWS! The word is far older than the idea or interest in sports reporting or reporting on the weather. It goes back to the 14th century according to most sources and is the plural form of the word new. Any acronym for the word is something of relatively modern creation, if at all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 20:59:08 GMT -5
Seems Local News Heads strike a common note around here, not just in my area. If there is a serious national event that bumps them out of their regular time slot, my Local's have the audacity to run the news in Primetime.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:02:08 GMT -5
Okay, this is one that has bugged me for years. Have ANY of you gentlemen ever heard the phrase “ if you keep playing with that thing one day it might fall off “!
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Post by papipeguy on Jul 9, 2018 21:04:57 GMT -5
Over used words: "amazing" and " genius".
Phrase that drives me nuts: "That's not fair."
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 9, 2018 21:08:13 GMT -5
 Wife and I watch Antiques Roadshow, when they tell someone how much their stuff is worth, I HAD NO IDEA makes me want to scream.
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Post by arturo7 on Jul 9, 2018 21:15:36 GMT -5
"unanswered goals"... or points,or runs
It seems sportscasters don't know the terms "consecutive" or "in a row."
I a team takes a 4-0 lead, those are 4 unanswered goals. However, if a team is down by two goals and scores 4, those are not unanswered. The first two were answers to the 2 that the other team scored.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:15:45 GMT -5
Okay, this is one that has bugged me for years. Have ANY of you gentlemen ever heard the phrase “ if you keep playing with that thing one day it might fall off “! Well yeah. Excessive playing with Stingers will cause them to become Overclocked! |
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Post by dave g on Jul 9, 2018 21:16:57 GMT -5
“Out of stock” or “limit one per customer.”
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2018 21:23:14 GMT -5
"Literally" ... thanks to the Kardashians. That's my number 1.
"For in case" especially if said by someone over the age of 4.
"Ya know?" Normally said by someone who needs validation for a moronic comment, or for something they believe to be true.
"Whatchamacallit"... no clue what you're talking about, obviously you do not either.
I could go on and on, but those stand out the most right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:26:47 GMT -5
“Out of stock” or “limit one per customer.” Oh, I see you purchase often from Pipes and Cigars.....lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:29:22 GMT -5
How about that great teenage catchall: 'Whatever'
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2018 21:31:29 GMT -5
How about that great teenage catchall: 'Whatever' Whenever that is said, the conversation is immediately ended. My next ex-wife loved that word. And, well.... conversation ended. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:34:07 GMT -5
"Literally" ... thanks to the Kardashians. That's my number 1. "For in case" especially if said by someone over the age of 4. "Ya know?" Normally said by someone who needs validation for a moronic comment, or for something they believe to be true. "Whatchamacallit"... no clue what you're talking about, obviously you do not either. I could go on and on, but those stand out the most right now. You’d appreciate this.....next time your watching the news, either a reporter or a meteorologist will use the word “ expecially “.....not especially. I’ve noticed the poor annunciation of the word over 100 times and I actually lost count at this point. Remember, we had a Vice President of the USA that could not spell potato....his way of spelling the word had an “ e “ at the end. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:38:07 GMT -5
what about this phrase that seems to be used as one word “ whatareyagoingtodoaboutit “!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2018 21:43:56 GMT -5
"K"
That's another way to make me end a conversation and not want to talk to you again.
Trying to go to bed, but the aggravating comments are flowing through my brain now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 21:52:56 GMT -5
When I lived in the South, I was never able to determine exactly how far 'Over Yonder' was. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 22:35:21 GMT -5
When I lived in the South, I was never able to determine exactly how far 'Over Yonder' was. And I still can’t!!! Remember......how y’all doing.....and it was only me at the register checking out last week. I actually looked behind me to check who else was near.....‘twas just me! |
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...I was tempted to say it, and to check your local news station later tonight for coverage on what you did 
Wife and I watch Antiques Roadshow, when they tell someone how much their stuff is worth, I HAD NO IDEA makes me want to scream.
