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Title: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 09:08 AM
Another thread made me think of this...

What are some overused phrases that you can do without ever hearing again? 
I'll start.  I know I'm in the huge minority on this one but I just don't get...

Face melting.  There I said it,  I hate when I hear that. 

Side note... Tracy has a pretty funny sig line that relates to this.  Something like, "be the cliche you wish to see in this world".   Not sure if that's an original or not, but clever.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 09:14 AM
"To be perfectly honest..."

Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 01, 2011, 09:19 AM
"not tonight"
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 09:38 AM
REALLY gettin tired of,  " at the end of the day "   and   " with that said "

Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: mjk73 on Jul 01, 2011, 09:50 AM
Quote from: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 09:38 AM
REALLY gettin tired of,  " at the end of the day "   and   " with that said "
Don't even get me started on either of these. I hear both all fucking day and I just want to start bitch slappin people. A presentation recently I heard "at the end of the day" no less then 45 times in a few minute span. I wanted to swab my ears with a wire brush.

I despise "irregardless".
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jul 01, 2011, 09:52 AM
"I'll reach out to him"

"Winning!"

"I could care less"

I also hate when people use acronyms that NO ONE ELSE COULD POSSIBLY KNOW.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ruckus on Jul 01, 2011, 09:58 AM
I'm with you on face melting Jon.  Carry on face melters. ;)

I'm not too keen on:

Give 110%
ASAP
Bottom line (Ray Lewis)
Alcohol Free
Low Fat
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Tracy 2112 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:02 AM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 09:08 AM
Side note... Tracy has a pretty funny sig line that relates to this.  Something like, "be the cliche you wish to see in this world".   Not sure if that's an original or not, but clever.

That's all me as far as I know. I kept seeing that, "Be the change you want to see in the world" slogan EVERYWHERE.

A couple that annoy me >

How's that workin' for ya?

The term sexy, especially a bunch of men on sports radio talking about draft picks or trades. i.e. "Kyrie Irving looks sexy as the first pick for the Cavs"

Accessible when describing music

and another vote for at the end of the day

On a side bar, that's what she said always works for me.

and any vague references to Uranus. "I'm really tired, I was up all night looking for pictures of Uranus on the internet"
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: WSS2 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:06 AM
The following phrases make me want to toss someone into a woodchipper

Net net
-misusage of "for all intensive purposes"
That's hilaaaarious
Faced / To the face (*preferably, my elbow...to yours)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 10:06 AM
Nice thread.

"Do you know what I mean?"

"Put yourself out there."

"No offense, but..."

"Public outreach."

"Networking." Go to hell.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 10:09 AM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D

;D Or "ironic."
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 10:15 AM
Quote from: WSS2 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:06 AM

-misusage of "for all intensive purposes"


Isn't that supposed to be "intents and purposes"? Or is that what you were pointing out?

Ironic?  ::)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:19 AM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 10:09 AM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D

;D Or "ironic."

Ooooh, yes.

Another word that I actually think is an awesome word but it's overuse is kind of watering it down (pardon the phrase) is "epic".  It is such a great word, but it seems like EVERYTHING is epic these days.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 10:24 AM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:19 AM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 10:09 AM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D

;D Or "ironic."

Ooooh, yes.

Another word that I actually think is an awesome word but it's overuse is kind of watering it down (pardon the phrase) is "epic".  It is such a great word, but it seems like EVERYTHING is epic these days.

Yes it is.

And to veer from this thread a tad...I'm going to be honest and put out the words I overuse...all...the...time...

Hilarious.
Badass.
Seriously. (Usually followed up by another "Seriously.")
Asshat. (Such as: "Look at that asshat." "Oh, you're such an asshat.")
Douche.
Really!? Really?
Man-beard.
Musc-les. (Pronounced: Musk-les.)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ruckus on Jul 01, 2011, 10:24 AM
Rookie mistake
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 10:25 AM
2 more, 

" thin skinned "    don't be so "thin skinned".

" Big Boned "       He is not heavy, he's just "big boned"

Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Tracy 2112 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:29 AM
baby batter

>:(
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: CTdeadhead on Jul 01, 2011, 10:30 AM
"Epic" has become the most overused word in the English language.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 10:32 AM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:29 AM
baby batter

Also included is, 
ball butter &man jam

And any phrase ending in " Hizzy "
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: jones on Jul 01, 2011, 11:11 AM
"Sharpen your pencil".  I work in sales and I hear this one A LOT when quoting customers.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Penny Lane on Jul 01, 2011, 11:13 AM
when people begin their sentences with ..."To be honest with you..."

and a big thing at work is "can you loop back with..." or "can you loop around with sales and get back to me?"
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Penny Lane on Jul 01, 2011, 11:15 AM
Quote from: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 10:32 AM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 01, 2011, 10:29 AM
baby batter

Also included is, 
ball butter &man jam

And any phrase ending in " Hizzy "

ha ha...both of these responses are funny to me for some reason
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 11:20 AM
"Can I ask you a question?"

>:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: the_wizzard on Jul 01, 2011, 11:23 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 01, 2011, 11:13 AM
when people begin their sentences with ..."To be honest with you..."

This one irks me too!  So you haven't been honest with me...until now?
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: jones on Jul 01, 2011, 11:27 AM
Quote from: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 11:20 AM
"Can I ask you a question?"

>:( >:( >:(
You just did.  Game over, right?
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: mjk73 on Jul 01, 2011, 11:30 AM
Quote from: jones on Jul 01, 2011, 11:11 AM
"Sharpen your pencil".  I work in sales and I hear this one A LOT when quoting customers.
Yes. I hear this in meetings and I want to sharpen my pencil so I can stab them with it.

Not a specific word or phrase, but it annoys me to absolute no end when Executives try to talk hip and cool and the lingo they are using is way out of their station in life. Like not even in the same galaxy. Do I really need to hear a middle aged, wealthy, WHITE executive black it up in meetings and presentations?
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: tdb810 on Jul 01, 2011, 11:30 AM
I skimmed through quickly, and didn't see this one, which is currently most irritating to me:

"it is what it is."
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Penny Lane on Jul 01, 2011, 11:44 AM
Quote from: the_wizzard on Jul 01, 2011, 11:23 AM
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 01, 2011, 11:13 AM
when people begin their sentences with ..."To be honest with you..."

This one irks me too!  So you haven't been honest with me...until now?

i always stop people and say 'no, please keep lying to me, it's worked so far'...
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 12:24 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D

Parks and Recreation - Chris Traeger Literally (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgnxlpSQgqg#ws)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 12:27 PM
I really need to stop saying, "I'm just saying."   I'm trying so hard, but I can't.  I annoy the hell out of myself.

Another phrase that annoys me, "Sir, no more drinks for you."   Why are people constantly saying that all the time?  So annoying.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ruckus on Jul 01, 2011, 12:33 PM
I know you are but what am I?

The weight room is that way.

I know that's right
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 12:35 PM
This really annoyed me off at last year's Winter Olympics in Whistler: "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi".

More like: "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Fuck Right Off".

Oh, and "Did you watch SNL last night"?
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 01:00 PM
Quote from: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 12:24 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 10:08 AM
I heard or read (can't recall) someone talk about how much it drove them crazy when the word literally was used incorrectly.  He said something like "everytime I hear the word literallly used incorrectly, I literally want to jab a pencil through my head".   ;D

Parks and Recreation - Chris Traeger Literally (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgnxlpSQgqg#ws)

Thank you.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: darkglow on Jul 01, 2011, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".

sometimes silence is golden.. especially when all that someone has to spew out of their excuse for a mouth is some not so well thought out and misused 2 dollar words..

i like to talk to people who speak when they've got something to say and shut up when they don't
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:18 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jul 01, 2011, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".

sometimes silence is golden.. especially when all that someone has to spew out of their excuse for a mouth is some not so well thought out and misused 2 dollar words..

i like to talk to people who speak when they've got something to say and shut up when they don't

some words cost 2 dollars to use?  fuck... I hate when people are judgmental.   it's unnecessary hatred.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 02:34 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".

That doesn't make any sense.  You're saying there isn't a phrase or word that you don't like?  You find the words, "you betcha" coming out of Sarah Palin's mouth pleasant?   ;D
This isn't one person saying they hate all of the above phrases, it's a bunch of people saying a couple things that they don't care for.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ruckus on Jul 01, 2011, 02:39 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jul 01, 2011, 02:14 PM
i like to talk to people who speak when they've got something to say and shut up when they don't
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
ROFLZ



Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:43 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 02:34 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".

That doesn't make any sense.  You're saying there isn't a phrase or word that you don't like?  You find the words, "you betcha" coming out of Sarah Palin's mouth pleasant?   ;D
This isn't one person saying they hate all of the above phrases, it's a bunch of people saying a couple things that they don't care for.

well sure it does.  when palin says something dumb as fuck it annoys me but it's because I hate her not because of the specific words.  with palin it's different too because she's more celebrity than actual human. 

we all say stupid shit, frequently.  "man like he's the gayest fag ever" hurts my feelings but that's only because it's my dad talking about me to my mom.   if it was anybody else I wouldn't care. 
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 03:02 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:43 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 02:34 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 01, 2011, 02:02 PM
you guys really do not like talking to people.   may we all take notes from your perfection.  "like I hate when people use words to talk, it's like so stupidz".

That doesn't make any sense.  You're saying there isn't a phrase or word that you don't like?  You find the words, "you betcha" coming out of Sarah Palin's mouth pleasant?   ;D
This isn't one person saying they hate all of the above phrases, it's a bunch of people saying a couple things that they don't care for.

well sure it does.  when palin says something dumb as fuck it annoys me but it's because I hate her not because of the specific words.  with palin it's different too because she's more celebrity than actual human. 

we all say stupid shit, frequently.  "man like he's the gayest fag ever" hurts my feelings but that's only because it's my dad talking about me to my mom.   if it was anybody else I wouldn't care.

;D

And another purpose this thread has served (for me, anyway) take Crispy's "to be perfectly honest".  I know I've said that before.  I don't say it often, and I don't know when I've said, but I know I've said it.  But looking at it writing I realize how stupid it is.  I mean it doesn't even make sense.  So now I know I'll never say "to be perfectly honest" again.  If I slip up and say it, I'll recognize how dumb it was - give myself a cockpunch and try and learn from my mistake.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 03:05 PM
A couple more that many Americans say with frequency:

"Where's that at"? and "I tell you what".
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 03:22 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 03:02 PM
And another purpose this thread has served (for me, anyway) take Crispy's "to be perfectly honest".  I know I've said that before.  I don't say it often, and I don't know when I've said, but I know I've said it.  But looking at it writing I realize how stupid it is.  I mean it doesn't even make sense.  So now I know I'll never say "to be perfectly honest" again.  If I slip up and say it, I'll recognize how dumb it was - give myself a cockpunch and try and learn from my mistake.

I do it too. And to be perfectly honest (GAH), it's just a way of emphasizing a point that uses a poor choice of words. It's actually way less annoying than hearing someone say "for all intensive purposes"  ;D Sorry.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 01, 2011, 04:06 PM
For all in tents...

(http://www.stjohnsdover.org/sjd/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2007tentrevival.jpg)

and porpoises!

(http://www.aquaphobia-ramseyisland.co.uk/assets/porpoises.jpg)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 04:13 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 01, 2011, 04:06 PM
For all in tents...

(http://www.stjohnsdover.org/sjd/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/2007tentrevival.jpg)

and porpoises!

(http://www.aquaphobia-ramseyisland.co.uk/assets/porpoises.jpg)

;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 03:22 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 01, 2011, 03:02 PM
And another purpose this thread has served (for me, anyway) take Crispy's "to be perfectly honest".  I know I've said that before.  I don't say it often, and I don't know when I've said, but I know I've said it.  But looking at it writing I realize how stupid it is.  I mean it doesn't even make sense.  So now I know I'll never say "to be perfectly honest" again.  If I slip up and say it, I'll recognize how dumb it was - give myself a cockpunch and try and learn from my mistake.

I do it too. And to be perfectly honest (GAH), it's just a way of emphasizing a point that uses a poor choice of words. It's actually way less annoying than hearing someone say "for all intensive purposes"  ;D Sorry.

I catch myself doing it, too. Same with "No offense, but..."
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 04:16 PM
Quote from: kydiddle on Jul 01, 2011, 04:13 PM

I catch myself doing it, too. Same with "No offense, but..."

Oh hell, that reminds me of another one! "I hate to tell you this, but..."

Aha, Johnny! So that's what it's really about!  ;D
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 04:19 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 03:05 PM
A couple more that many Americans say with frequency:

"Where's that at"? and "I tell you what".

Oh shit, Jaimoe is playing the "canada is better than america" card again.   ;)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 04:19 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 03:05 PM
A couple more that many Americans say with frequency:

"Where's that at"? and "I tell you what".

Oh shit, Jaimoe is playing the "canada is better than america" card again.   ;)

What do you mean, "again"? That implies he's stopped at some point.  ::)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: vespachick on Jul 01, 2011, 04:24 PM
Around my office it's "can you ping him/her"?  No I cannot. I can call or send an email, but I do not ping, at least not without good old pong.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 04:38 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Jul 01, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 04:19 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 03:05 PM
A couple more that many Americans say with frequency:

"Where's that at"? and "I tell you what".

Oh shit, Jaimoe is playing the "canada is better than america" card again.   ;)


What do you mean, "again"? That implies he's stopped at some point.  ::)

I have enough distractions with Toronto's idiot mayor, our idiot Prime Minister, the impending Ontario provincial election and continuing fury towards Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia to worry about any Canada vs USA nonsense  :)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: darkglow on Jul 01, 2011, 04:41 PM
i'm starting to enjoy the word "epic" less and less each time i hear it..

seems like in this tosh.0 age people throw that word around a bit too carelessly.. kind of takes the power out of such a cool word.. been seeing it in alot of MMJ live reviews of this tour

instead of calling it an "epic showcase".. how about "a masterfully orchestrated display of a fusion of communication of emotion"
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 04:47 PM
Quote from: darkglow on Jul 01, 2011, 04:41 PM
i'm starting to enjoy the word "epic" less and less each time i hear it..

seems like in this tosh.0 age people throw that word around a bit too carelessly.. kind of takes the power out of such a cool word.. been seeing it in alot of MMJ live reviews of this tour

instead of calling it an "epic showcase".. how about "a masterfully orchestrated display of a fusion of communication of emotion"

Let's officially replace the word "epic" with "jacketish".

"Wow, that performance last night was jacketish!
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 01, 2011, 04:54 PM
I had to, y'know, think about this topic, y'know, 'cause, y'know, I do a lot of these, y'know, annoying phrases myself.  Y'know?

Cole Y'Know (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho_Di0USqj8#ws)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: el_chode on Jul 01, 2011, 05:04 PM
I don't like it when people say "all but" and mean it to be exclusive of everything except for the thing that follows the but.

Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: mjk73 on Jul 01, 2011, 05:04 PM
Quote from: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 12:27 PM
Another phrase that annoys me, "Sir, no more drinks for you."   Why are people constantly saying that all the time?  So annoying.
I agree. Who the hell do these sober people think they are?

also add "Honey, we're pregnant." That one is just scary.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: el_chode on Jul 01, 2011, 05:06 PM
I also hate Rachel Ray's word combinations and small, yet wide-apart tits
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Taterbug on Jul 01, 2011, 05:09 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Jul 01, 2011, 05:06 PM
I also hate Rachel Ray's word combinations and small, yet wide-apart tits

I agree,  her one nipple reminds me of a wandering eye.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Tracy 2112 on Jul 01, 2011, 08:04 PM
My baby daddy

B-Rock & The Biz "MyBabyDaddy" video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_xaTbMYUM#)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: tdb810 on Jul 01, 2011, 08:56 PM
"to make a long story short..."

is never a short story.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: mjk73 on Jul 01, 2011, 09:03 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Jul 01, 2011, 08:56 PM
"to make a long story short..."

is never a short story.
I usually say "too late" whenever anyone tells me that...ala Clue.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Eweezy on Jul 01, 2011, 09:45 PM
Do people who use "quotation marks" with their hands count?  I hate those mofos.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: AlwxanderD10 on Jul 03, 2011, 01:26 AM
Honetly.... i hate it when people their sentences like "honestly, thats the dumbest thing i've ever heard."
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.

I'm not really into summer blockbusters. I haven't seen anything this summer so far.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 04:45 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.

I'm not really into summer blockbusters. I haven't seen anything this summer so far.

Well, the new Woody Allen movie may be right up your alley. It's very good.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 06:39 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 04:45 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.

I'm not really into summer blockbusters. I haven't seen anything this summer so far.

Well, the new Woody Allen movie may be right up your alley. It's very good.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was aware he had a new movie and it looks good just by judging on IMDB rating and metascore. I'm a fan of Owen Wilson too, mainly his work with Wes Anderson. I'll definitely check that out sometime this week.
BTW I'm not that big of a film snob, I like The Dark Knight as much as the next person.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 07:07 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 06:39 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 04:45 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 04:23 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.

I'm not really into summer blockbusters. I haven't seen anything this summer so far.

Well, the new Woody Allen movie may be right up your alley. It's very good.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was aware he had a new movie and it looks good just by judging on IMDB rating and metascore. I'm a fan of Owen Wilson too, mainly his work with Wes Anderson. I'll definitely check that out sometime this week.
BTW I'm not that big of a film snob, I like The Dark Knight as much as the next person.

The Dark Knight is widely praised by snobs and non-snobs alike. Chris Nolan bridges art filmmaking and blockbuster.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: lucylew on Jul 03, 2011, 07:42 PM
"This is gonna be our last song" really blows.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: e_wind on Jul 03, 2011, 09:38 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 03, 2011, 03:33 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 03, 2011, 07:21 AM
When people complain about a movie they didn't like - "that's two hours of my life I'll never get back". Two hours is such a miniscule amount of time in one's life, plus half the time it's a movie I like.

However, save some of your hard-earned dollars and precious outdoor, drinking and bbq time and skip all of the current summer blockbusters not named Super 8.

super 8 was way better than i thought it would be. i liked it a lot. i saw it because im a huge Lostie and thus JJ fan. Kinda cheesy, but very good none the less.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Paulie_Walnuts on Jul 04, 2011, 03:52 AM
Quote from: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jul 01, 2011, 09:52 AM
"I'll reach out to him"

"Winning!"

"I could care less"

I also hate when people use acronyms that NO ONE ELSE COULD POSSIBLY KNOW.

You Are Given To Fly.....this one's especially for you:

Dear America... | David Mitchell's SoapBox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om7O0MFkmpw#ws)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Paulie_Walnuts on Jul 04, 2011, 04:22 AM
Quote from: vespachick on Jul 01, 2011, 04:24 PM
Around my office it's "can you ping him/her"?  No I cannot. I can call or send an email, but I do not ping, at least not without good old pong.

I'm completely with you on this one. "Can you ping me an email?". No I can't.....FUCK OFF!

Others that piss me off:

Kids who are relaying a conversation they had with someone else and instead of saying "I said" they say "I was like". E.g. "And I was like I really don't like you, and she was like well I don't like you either...."

Don't know if this is used over there but if something even slightly inconvenient happens to someone and they say, "It was a nightmare..."

"It's not rocket science."

"Thanks for the head's up."

"Visa Versa" or "Vica Versa"........it's Vice Versa.

ANY phrases used by skateboarding / surfing people that involve........awesome, rad, sick, or STOKED!

And the worst of all.........an "emotional rollercoaster."
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: mjk73 on Jul 04, 2011, 10:13 AM
Quote from: Paulie_Walnuts on Jul 04, 2011, 04:22 AM
Quote from: vespachick on Jul 01, 2011, 04:24 PM
Around my office it's "can you ping him/her"?  No I cannot. I can call or send an email, but I do not ping, at least not without good old pong.

I'm completely with you on this one. "Can you ping me an email?". No I can't.....FUCK OFF!"
Thankfully, this annoyance has not reached my corner of hell...I mean my office.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: weeniebeenie on Jul 05, 2011, 12:06 AM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 12:35 PM
This really annoyed me off at last year's Winter Olympics in Whistler: "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi".

More like: "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Fuck Right Off".

I hate it too. I also hate ASAP and my sister has made me hate when people say literally and don't use it figuratively.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Jul 05, 2011, 03:47 AM
Bestie.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Tracy 2112 on Jul 05, 2011, 08:21 AM
(http://customvinyldecals.com/images/AIN%27T%20SKEERED.jpg)

(http://images5.cpcache.com/product/yankees+suck-world+series-tessie/191873755v4_225x225_Front.jpg)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: megalicious on Jul 05, 2011, 01:44 PM
"I could care less" drives me crazy, too. Below are my main offenders:

"whole 'nother"
Ex: He's from a whole 'nother world.

"no count"
Ex: Momma says Daddy's no count.

"'za"
Ex: OMG I am so hungry; let's grab some 'za.

"social networking"
Ex: Let's have a totally unnecessary two-hour meeting to discuss our company's social networking campaigns for this quarter.

And anything related to Kim or any other member of the Kardashian family.
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Tracy 2112 on Jul 05, 2011, 01:52 PM
Quote from: megalicious on Jul 05, 2011, 01:44 PM
"'za"

This irritated my wife so much that she thought I made it up just to irritate her. I use it only for special occasions.  ::)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: bowl of soup on Jul 05, 2011, 03:48 PM
Quote from: BH on Jul 01, 2011, 04:19 PM
Quote from: Jaimoe on Jul 01, 2011, 03:05 PM
A couple more that many Americans say with frequency:

"Where's that at"? and "I tell you what".

Oh shit, Jaimoe is playing the "canada is better than america" card again.   ;)

I'll tell you what, to be honest with you, Canada is what it is - a place that most people respond to its very mention by saying, "Where's that at?"
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: MarkW on Jul 05, 2011, 05:39 PM
Quote from: Paulie_Walnuts on Jul 04, 2011, 04:22 AM"It's not rocket science."

Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look , Series 3 - BBC Two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNPmhBl-8I#ws)

Love Mitchell & Webb - separately and together.

Text speak & smileys.

LOL | David Mitchell's Soapbox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_x5cfdwP98#ws)
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: Ruckus on Jul 06, 2011, 11:24 PM
Anything that comes out of Stuart Scott's mouth
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: tdb810 on Jul 07, 2011, 01:02 AM
Quote from: Paulie_Walnuts on Jul 04, 2011, 04:22 AM
Quote from: vespachick on Jul 01, 2011, 04:24 PM
Around my office it's "can you ping him/her"?  No I cannot. I can call or send an email, but I do not ping, at least not without good old pong.

I'm completely with you on this one. "Can you ping me an email?". No I can't.....FUCK OFF!

Others that piss me off:

Kids who are relaying a conversation they had with someone else and instead of saying "I said" they say "I was like". E.g. "And I was like I really don't like you, and she was like well I don't like you either...."

Don't know if this is used over there but if something even slightly inconvenient happens to someone and they say, "It was a nightmare..."

"It's not rocket science."

"Thanks for the head's up."

"Visa Versa" or "Vica Versa"........it's Vice Versa.

ANY phrases used by skateboarding / surfing people that involve........awesome, rad, sick, or STOKED!

And the worst of all.........an "emotional rollercoaster."

these just made me laugh...you must know my coworkers and acquaintances. 
Title: Re: Phrases that annoy you...
Post by: touchingmept2 on Jul 10, 2011, 03:35 AM
It makes blood come from my ears when I hear "its the radiohead of...".