Gluestick Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 What expressions and phrases really annoy you?Mine are those awful things media people use' because they have heard someone else use them!And "Management Buzz Speak" which everyone copies to appear up to minute and clever: and don't actually think about what they are saying!For example:"Well, I mean..............." What DO you actually mean? DO you actually know?And, its derivative: "I mean." Why not say what you actually intend then?"You know........" If I know, what the hell do need to tell me for?And then we move on to current ersatz management speak."Our plans, going forward............."How could you plan going backwards? Unless you're a politician!Quite obviously, plans tend to indicate the future!Another media word beloved of politicians (John Major used to use it) is saying "Wunt" instead of "Want".That awful 70s throwback, James May used it repetitively when he was travelling around wine regions with the pretentious male version of Jilly Gooden, Oz Clarke. "This wine has subtle overtones of peppermint liquorice and raspberry vanilla."Personally, I'd take it back and have a good one from the Bordelais, instead!Another current irritation for me, are people who say "Anythink" rather than "Anything". If one listens carefully, it's truy amazing how many do say this!What are your bête noir expressions and words? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 "To be honest..."Implying that the speaker is usually dishonest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Basically, the one that clearly is the worst at the end of the day is anyfink that is almost unique. [+o(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Its not just expressions. There are words that make me cringe.SLICES - as in slices of ham / quiche / whatever. That word always conjures up Worzel Gummidge and his slices of cake. Ugh [+o(]And the current thing with youngsters of putting a K on the end of words"Summink" "Anyfink" "Nuffink"It drives me mad - or is it just me??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 All computer/techno speak - if you mean 'Turn on the machine' then just say so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 "At this moment in time"(what else would you get a moment in?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 oh don't get me started on this topic. I sometimes find myself raging at the television or radio. A particular hate is when (generally younger) people are describing a conversation and seem unable to remember the verbs "to say", or "to reply". I heard Lily Allen interviewed the other day and her conversation was as follows:"So I was, like, what are you doing and he was, like, OK thanks what's up so I was, like, cool, and he was, like: see you around and the DJ was, like, that's cool, etc. etc..... " and Mr. Nectarine had to restrain me from thumping the radio as I fumed at this semi-illiterate moron!I also get mad when people don't say "would have" but use "would of" instead. I've even seen that used in subtitles on BBC, presumably typed in by some grammatically-challenged media studies graduate!! OOOooooh, I've worked myself up into a foaming-mouth frenzy. Please excuse me while I leave to go lie down in a darkened room ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 The other totally abused word in the current lexiconography is "Stunning": as in "Stunningly Attractive".Usually employed to describe a fairly grotesque female. I suppose it might, grudgingly be accurate in that one look and one instantly collapses in shock!Estate agents also jump onto the bandwaggon of hyperbole. A really ugly blocks of flats, recently built locally on the site of an old garage, cheek by jowl with a Chinese owned fish and chip shop, a level crossing and a range of tatty shops enjoys a board outside describing the abortion as "This stunningly attractive development..............."It isn't it: it looks like a cubic leggo kit clad with matchsticks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 oooooh, remembered another expression that drives me potty. We have lots of new-builds going up and they are always described as "architect designed". !! As opposed to what, designed by a supermarket check-out operator or a florist, ....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 The block of flats I mentioned looks very much as if it's been designed by Salvador Dali: on a bad day: with an immense hangover............................Our florist would have done a much better job!At least she's some concept of line and form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 On hearing bad news 'I'm 'in bits' [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 When people say "Every good thing must come to an end".WHY FOR CHRIST'S SAKE?????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've got one that many, many people find deeply annoying but which I really like. I heard it, oohh, years ago but I understand that it has recently gained in popularity amongst the management classes.I had a Texan for a boss once. When he came across something that really wasn't worth doing he would say:"The juice ain't worth the squeeze..."It sounded dead good when he said it with the right kind of drawl but utterly stupid with Home Counties received pronounciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Oh Gluey, I wish you hadn't started this.You have forced me to "think outside the box" to come up with just a few, so I will run these "up the flag pole to see who salutes."I've noticed that a lot of answers from people being asked questions on the box, invariably start off by saying "it's about." The interviewer often begins the question with "now listen"...or just "listen"....were they not listening in the first place?I'm gearing (no pun intended) myself up for the Grand Prix season to start in order for me to start yelling at the TV, it's SIXTH place not SICKTH!This example I can only use in relation to soccer discussions where they say ie. "It's the managers like the AlexFerguson's, the Kevin Keegan's and the Wenger's of this world" and I want to say, there is only one each of them.Well I've been thinking about this subject 24-7 and given it 110%. I only wish I could write the examples of rising and falling intonation in speech that is so common nowadays because I could go on and on...and on.But at least I feel much better now, time to go into my kitchen cupboards just to make sure all of my tins and packets are facing forward.Have a look at Les Dawson turning Shirley Bassey into a gibbering mess. It starts off slowly but I promise some of the gags will make you laugh and you know you need it after reading these posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Overuse of the word awesome drives me mad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limousin Lass Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Using the word sexy to describe cars, furniture, houses, etc.Using loan/lend instead of borrow.Pronouncing specific as pacific and especially as specially - quite often heard on television reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 using the prefix "designer..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie girl Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 When you ask, "would you like tea or coffee" and they answer " oh either i`m easy".................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Many thanks for that Weedon. Really made my day.What a master of monologue and Northern wit Les Dawson was.Irreplacable.Back on topic.Turning nouns into verbs: mainly media and particularly prevelant in sports reporting.In golf, e.g. instead of saying " X scored 67" It's "X carded........."Also when asked how a person played; " I played good!"Strange; I thought they were in fact playing golf!A personal pet hatred: double negatives. As in " We aint got none!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote user="Geordie girl"]When you ask, "would you like tea or coffee" and they answer " oh either i`m easy"..................[/quote]My response to that one is "So I heard........now what would you like to drink". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Next time you are at a meeting or seminar try playing this game. I have amused myself for many hours listening to fund manager seminars and actuarial reports. Give it a try it brightens up many a meeting. http://www.bullshitbingo.net/cards/bullshit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie girl Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote user="Benjamin"][quote user="Geordie girl"]When you ask, "would you like tea or coffee" and they answer " oh either i`m easy"..................[/quote]My response to that one is "So I heard........now what would you like to drink".[/quote] I`ll remember that one benjamin [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Next time someone suggests you 'think outside the box', ask 'why does it always have to be a box?'[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 If you're in a 'Think tank' can you think 'outside the box'?Just off to the supermarket, I don't need much, I'll probably use the 'ten items or LESS till' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 "One of the only..."To quote Highlander: "There can only be one!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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