Thread: Phrases that piss you off....

Originally Posted by kaos

My high school English teacher has scarred me for life with this one. She stated that "got" should be permanently banned from the english language. Now, every time I hear "got" in a sentence, I cringe. Other words should be used instead of "got".

He told me he just got back from germany.

He told me he just came back from germany.

Thanks Mrs. B

haha. the same thing happened with me, but it was with the TA in one of my college biology classes. i was doing a research project and he corrected my usage of the word "comprise". now whenever i see people misuse it in a sentence, it doesn't piss me off per se, but it does grate on me a little.

the team comprises 6 players.

the team is comprised of 6 players.

option #1 is correct.

Originally Posted by job

"It is what it is."

This ****ing enrages me. It is a cop out. It means nothing.

haha, i heard this 2-3 times in one night during the olympics and i thought of lgk. this isn't the first time i've heard someone here complain about it.

Originally Posted by mark1178

Oh and "it's a sipping whiskey".

Then I just kick your cat if you tell me that.

clearly, you haven't had a single malt... O_o

"Who farted?" (The answer is usually "me")
"You've been served" (papers, not out-danced (the latter wouldn't be too difficult, and as such it certainly wouldn't be remarkable)
"I could care less" (then we're in agreement)
"tweeted"
"fine Australian wine" (that just means you don't know better)
"Oh hey, I know you from LGK. But I still have to arrest you". Thanks SloMo. (just kidding, that's entirely made-up)
"Los Angeleeez" (the Euronunciation)
"Gun Control" (just call it elimination, we're not stupid)
"If it was up your ass kicking field-goals"

Originally Posted by mark1178

Oh and anything said to me with a southern accent.

Not so fast there U.S. Grant. You just haven't spent time with the right belle. Or she hasn't been inclined to say the right things to you. When it happens, it is intoxicating.

Originally Posted by jammer06

It is what it is....

Hate this phrase. It's a cop out and I want to punch you in the face when I hear it.

"and stuff"

"like"

and at work "Hi, I'm a 30 year resident of this city." Great, I've lived here since 1965, how can I help you?

I'm going to help you even if you don't live here.

Just happened to me a few minutes ago while at work:

"I'll pray for you"

Talk about a cop out. How about offering tangible and practical advice/sympathy/empathy/solutions, or keep to yourself.

I'm not trying to start a religious debate. I respect anyone's right to have their beliefs. If you like to pray, then go ahead. I truly believe that people who offer such a phrase usually do so with well enough intentions, but in my opinion, it really comes off as useless or condescending in context to any situation. Meh, I guess it is what it is.

Originally Posted by KingThomas

Just happened to me a few minutes ago while at work:

"I'll pray for you"

Talk about a cop out. How about offering tangible and practical advice/sympathy/empathy/solutions, or keep to yourself.

I'm not trying to start a religious debate. I respect anyone's right to have their beliefs. If you like to pray, then go ahead. I truly believe that people who offer such a phrase usually do so with well enough intentions, but in my opinion, it really comes off as useless or condescending in context to any situation. Meh, I guess it is what it is.

That's almost as bad as when I'm at the horse track and instead of leaving a tip a gambler buys the bartender a bet in the next race...

Originally Posted by lunchbox

Originally Posted by kaos

My high school English teacher has scarred me for life with this one. She stated that "got" should be permanently banned from the english language. Now, every time I hear "got" in a sentence, I cringe. Other words should be used instead of "got".

He told me he just got back from germany.

He told me he just came back from germany.

Thanks Mrs. B

haha. the same thing happened with me, but it was with the TA in one of my college biology classes. i was doing a research project and he corrected my usage of the word "comprise". now whenever i see people misuse it in a sentence, it doesn't piss me off per se, but it does grate on me a little.

the team comprises 6 players.

the team is comprised of 6 players.

option #1 is correct.

Originally Posted by job

"It is what it is."

This ****ing enrages me. It is a cop out. It means nothing.

haha, i heard this 2-3 times in one night during the olympics and i thought of lgk. this isn't the first time i've heard someone here complain about it.

Originally Posted by mark1178

Oh and "it's a sipping whiskey".

Then I just kick your cat if you tell me that.

clearly, you haven't had a single malt... O_o

You don't sip whiskey...EVER!

Originally Posted by job

Originally Posted by mark1178

Oh and anything said to me with a southern accent.

Not so fast there U.S. Grant. You just haven't spent time with the right belle. Or she hasn't been inclined to say the right things to you. When it happens, it is intoxicating.

I live in Texas, and have traveled all over the country. The southern accent turns me off no matter where it's coming from