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Terms that bother you?(non offensive please)
- Thread starter TaySan
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'Literally' gets under my skin. I'm old and ESL. Misuse basically (literally?) made the word meaningless.
'Females' as a noun in any context outside of biology rubs me the wrong way too.
'Females' as a noun in any context outside of biology rubs me the wrong way too.
Not a fan of the usage of "impact" over "influence" or "effect." Even worse, a "positive impact." In what situation is something colliding with another thing good? Impact has a physical, vaguely violent feel to it whereas influence and effect are specifically for the usage being discussed.
Also, "game plan" being used for things that aren't a game. Makes one seem like they aren't taking potentially serious things as they should.
Usage of "war" as in "the war on Christmas" or "the war on poverty." Once again, the language is violent in nature and it's used to pit people against each other, often over things that don't matter (war on Christmas) or to shift blame. Apparently all we (Americans) can do is fight wars. How about being more tactful? Unfortunately I guess it keeps eyes on TVs and links being clicked.
This probably doesn't apply to most but in a few of my university courses the professor would write PLOA on the board for "Plan of Attack" as in how the lesson was going to be approached. Ignoring the nonsensical capital L for a moment, I certainly hope there's no attacking going on.
So many common English sayings are either alluding to violence or are terms directly taken from things like the military and fighting. It's uncivil, unpleasant, and not compassionate in my opinion.
Also, "game plan" being used for things that aren't a game. Makes one seem like they aren't taking potentially serious things as they should.
Usage of "war" as in "the war on Christmas" or "the war on poverty." Once again, the language is violent in nature and it's used to pit people against each other, often over things that don't matter (war on Christmas) or to shift blame. Apparently all we (Americans) can do is fight wars. How about being more tactful? Unfortunately I guess it keeps eyes on TVs and links being clicked.
This probably doesn't apply to most but in a few of my university courses the professor would write PLOA on the board for "Plan of Attack" as in how the lesson was going to be approached. Ignoring the nonsensical capital L for a moment, I certainly hope there's no attacking going on.
So many common English sayings are either alluding to violence or are terms directly taken from things like the military and fighting. It's uncivil, unpleasant, and not compassionate in my opinion.
This is the worst. People who type this are literally subhuman.
The original word in some archaic Germanic language (from which English stems) is closer to 'arse'.
Ass is a newer American development innit
I have a northern english accent, so 'arse' does not sound any more posh thank 'ass' to me.
This word sucks. I hate it. I hate seeing it, I hate hearing it, I hate everything about it.
I need a browser extension that would allow me to purge it from view forever. Begone.
I'm with you on this one. It's another example of marketing speak filtering into the common vernacular.
I'm not even sure why people use it for YouTube videos. "I enjoy his content." You mean his videos? Why not just say that?
Particularly as it's often coupled with "consuming", which brings to my mind an animal mindlessly devouring food. As an analogy, I guess that image goes well with reducing creative work to "content" to be endlessly absorbed rather than enjoyed and discussed. There are people who watch movies at 2x because their goal is to "consume" it rather than actually pay attention to it.
Smart arse forum terms.
I've also started seeing "fatecious" or however it's spelt after Jim Sterling used it in a couple of episodes.
I agree we shouldn't speak like chavs but let's not pretend we are part of the royal family.
"As a consumer..."
"It's almost as if..."
"So you're telling me..."
Or what about drive by postings? The ones that appear every time there is a scandal like
"The fuck?"
"Fuck out of here with that shit"
"What is you doing?"
It adds nothing, it's just spamming a topic with useless bullshit and it's why I seldom read the first page. I know the actual discussion starts a couple of pages in. It's why I wish I could just like a post, maybe then we just get one driveby "The fuck" comment and everyone else who wants to do a drive by can just like that post instead and we get to the real meat of the discussion few posts in.
I've also started seeing "fatecious" or however it's spelt after Jim Sterling used it in a couple of episodes.
I agree we shouldn't speak like chavs but let's not pretend we are part of the royal family.
"As a consumer..."
"It's almost as if..."
"So you're telling me..."
Or what about drive by postings? The ones that appear every time there is a scandal like
"The fuck?"
"Fuck out of here with that shit"
"What is you doing?"
It adds nothing, it's just spamming a topic with useless bullshit and it's why I seldom read the first page. I know the actual discussion starts a couple of pages in. It's why I wish I could just like a post, maybe then we just get one driveby "The fuck" comment and everyone else who wants to do a drive by can just like that post instead and we get to the real meat of the discussion few posts in.
Buddy.
I just talked to you, I'm not your buddy. Even my friends don't call me buddy
Yo.
I don't like this. It makes me feel like they use this word only because I'm a minority. I usually reply back with a hey or hi.
I just talked to you, I'm not your buddy. Even my friends don't call me buddy
Yo.
I don't like this. It makes me feel like they use this word only because I'm a minority. I usually reply back with a hey or hi.
Most memes and stuff like King and queen and other cringe "internet slang".
But specifically, I would say the terms associated with "mommy blogger". That whole thing is just weird and no mothers I know talk like that. Crosses over with baby talk and things like bubba, dadda and such being used in serious conversation.
But specifically, I would say the terms associated with "mommy blogger". That whole thing is just weird and no mothers I know talk like that. Crosses over with baby talk and things like bubba, dadda and such being used in serious conversation.
"That song slaps". Slaps. It sounds so stupid to me used in that way.
Stan. I always found that slang corny.
Stan. I always found that slang corny.
Isn't it usually used to indicate that something is so bad that it doesn't require an explanation as to why it is bad. Like someone stating a blatantly racist opinion.
"Mythos": anyone whom draws this one out trying to elevate whatever insipidly nerdy property they're into can miss me with their absurd self-importance.
"End him/her/them": "Kill" is the word you're looking for, you resolutely-banal scriptwriters.
"Showing your ass": just a very stupid and lame way of saying "embarrassing yourself". One of those schoolyard phrases which exports the worst to everyday vernacular.
"End him/her/them": "Kill" is the word you're looking for, you resolutely-banal scriptwriters.
"Showing your ass": just a very stupid and lame way of saying "embarrassing yourself". One of those schoolyard phrases which exports the worst to everyday vernacular.
This one gets on my nerves, too.
I mean, this can be used maliciously, but what it's actually referring to is certainly a real behaviour. It's not inherently sexist.
This is a really odd one. It's a perfectly valid term to use, I have no idea where you're pulling "rich people, pedophile creep" from. What a bizarre and strong reaction to a regular word.
OT: I've always disliked "yikes" but I can deal with most internet slang tbh.
One that has always got to me for some reason is the term "cynical tackle" in football. It never made sense with my understanding of what 'cynical' meant but apparently it has an additional definition that makes it make sense
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The rest of mine are all just pedantic grammar things like "could care less" or the hateful "must of" instead of "must've". We're all just miserable pedants.
King and queen are queer slang that have been coopted by the general public. It is not "internet slang".
I think the problem is that it is starting to be incorrectly applied to any situation in which a man explains something to a woman.
When people say a piece of media is "off." It's such a nothing criticism that says nothing about why you actually dislike something.
"I mean..." just sounds patronising no matter what the actual intent is.
"Low-key" feels like a weird attempt not to commit to having an actual opinion.
Calling every mediocre piece of entertainment "trash." A 5/10 movie is not "trash."
"Hot take" is often used incorrectly for people simply stating unpopular opinions. Also often used flippantly to dismiss people with left-field opinions as inflammatory trolls.
The resurgence of "yikes" is really weird. As a kid this just felt like really old-timer language that only my grandparents would use and yet it's come back for some reason. Whenever someone says it I just feel like they're acting performatively shocked by something.
"I mean..." just sounds patronising no matter what the actual intent is.
"Low-key" feels like a weird attempt not to commit to having an actual opinion.
Calling every mediocre piece of entertainment "trash." A 5/10 movie is not "trash."
"Hot take" is often used incorrectly for people simply stating unpopular opinions. Also often used flippantly to dismiss people with left-field opinions as inflammatory trolls.
The resurgence of "yikes" is really weird. As a kid this just felt like really old-timer language that only my grandparents would use and yet it's come back for some reason. Whenever someone says it I just feel like they're acting performatively shocked by something.
I know ERA wont get this joke but I'm posting this anyway.
Know that at least one person here understands the reference and it's a good one at that.
The bothersome term that I've read a lot recently online and have even heard spoken quite often is "oof." I am not sure why it bothers me so much but it does. In my head that is a sound effect that belongs in a comic panel not daily conversation.
I've seen "low key" used in so many, seemingly conflicting contexts that I've honestly got no idea what it actually means.
"I was low key impressed by that". What does that sentence actually mean?
My guess would be "I was impressed by that but don't really want to make a big deal out of it"?
But even then I'm not sure exactly what that means. Like "X is lowkey the best song of the year". What does "low key" do to modify that sentence? It just seems like a meaningless filler word to me, making its somewhat recent popularity spike even more grating.
The word they're looking for is "quite"
Well, conveying sarcasm via text can be difficult. I think that one has its merits.
Add me to the 'welp' hate.
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Yeah, I'll continue to use 'arse'. I hold with these definitions of 'ass'.
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"Corporate apologist" is another one. I remember getting called a corporate apologist for trying to explain to someone why online gaming subscriptions like Xbox Live or PS+ won't be going away any time soon.
"Anti consumer" for similar reasons. Two phrases that have lost all meaning because people just throw them out willy nilly.
"Anti consumer" for similar reasons. Two phrases that have lost all meaning because people just throw them out willy nilly.
Sorry, man, but I think I have to let you in on this one.
Whenever people write they're "dead" because they find something remotely funny, they're not actually writing from their grave.
Also, when people say they're "fucking sleepy" or someone's "fucking funny", no one's having sex with the seven dwarfs.
I know this might be hard. Take a deep breath, ask for a week off of work, and allow that to sink in.
Conversely, a couple of ridiculous phrases I absolutely love and will drop into conversations whenever I can:
"In point of fact": perhaps the quintessential meaningless "academic" phrase. Apparently, the swellheads who unzip this one find "in fact" too inadequate. Absolutely perfect for making yourself sound like the unwelcome afterbirth of dear old Oxford's graduating class. (No offense intended to Oxford alumni.) Tailor-made for laughs at your expense, especially when delivered in a stilted, "elevated" style.
"Get on the horn": hilarious in an entirely different way. Let's face it, "get on the phone" is boring as hell to hear in spoken convo. I can't resist sprucing up a mundane exchange with this phrase which evokes the priceless image of someone speaking into an animal's bony protuberance. (Note: this one only tends to bring the funny if you aren't a Western ranch-type, in which case it merely seems organic vernacular.)
EDIT - bonus phrase endemic to romance novels:
Never fails to send me into paroxysms of laughter. Although I have to be more prudent about when and where I drop this one.
"In point of fact": perhaps the quintessential meaningless "academic" phrase. Apparently, the swellheads who unzip this one find "in fact" too inadequate. Absolutely perfect for making yourself sound like the unwelcome afterbirth of dear old Oxford's graduating class. (No offense intended to Oxford alumni.) Tailor-made for laughs at your expense, especially when delivered in a stilted, "elevated" style.
"Get on the horn": hilarious in an entirely different way. Let's face it, "get on the phone" is boring as hell to hear in spoken convo. I can't resist sprucing up a mundane exchange with this phrase which evokes the priceless image of someone speaking into an animal's bony protuberance. (Note: this one only tends to bring the funny if you aren't a Western ranch-type, in which case it merely seems organic vernacular.)
EDIT - bonus phrase endemic to romance novels:
"Rod of love".
Haha, this one always got my goat, as well.
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Not a term as such, but I'd like to add this shitty, passive aggressive "woah, calm down there champ, no need to get so heated" shit to the list.
I thought of something else...especially Americans are guilty of this.
Using 'we' in military situation.
"we took over that city"
"we used that big bomb"
"our strategy was better there"
"we won this battle"
YOU most likely did nothing and this isn't a fucking sports event we're talking about.
I hate this so much because it glances over the fact that this is war. A complex conflict with suffering and death at every turn and this kind of rhetoric simplifies it to a simple us vs. them rivalry.
... Which is obviously why this kind of speech is taught and spread in the first place.
Using 'we' in military situation.
"we took over that city"
"we used that big bomb"
"our strategy was better there"
"we won this battle"
YOU most likely did nothing and this isn't a fucking sports event we're talking about.
I hate this so much because it glances over the fact that this is war. A complex conflict with suffering and death at every turn and this kind of rhetoric simplifies it to a simple us vs. them rivalry.
... Which is obviously why this kind of speech is taught and spread in the first place.
